Category: heart rate

What’s next for fitness wearables?

[ad_1] The simplest way a wearable can track your activity is by using a gyroscope (or similar) to track the position of your hand in three-dimensional space. It can then, algorithmically, infer where your body is, and what it — and you — are doing, using what is essentially very smart guesswork. Pedometers that count […]

Form’s Swim Goggles display heart rate data in the pool

[ad_1] Swimmers will be able to view their heart rate in their line of sight, thanks to the Swim Goggles’ augmented reality capabilities and the tiny, see-through display inside one of the lenses. The Polar sensors will attach to the goggles via a strap and sit against the swimmer’s temple. Data will be transmitted wirelessly, […]

FDA clears first personal ECG device to detect three heart arrhythmias

[ad_1] AliveCor emphasizes that this will only help “inform” chats with your doctor, not replace them. This still isn’t as sophisticated as a multi-lead ECG you’d receive at a clinic or hospital. However, it could be useful even if you’re in fine health. It should reduce the number of inconclusive ECG results you see, and […]