wearable tech

Lately, a lot of readers have been asking us to recommend the best Fitbit for their needs -- for themselves as a form of self-care, for gifts for others (ahem Mother's Day and Father's Day are coming up), or just an upgrade to an older m…

We've been experiencing record temps this summer, even for us down in already-toasty Nashville. So anything to make us more comfortable is welcome these days! Sound familiar to you too? So when we spotted these 3 smart, high-tech solutio…

If you're like me, you're the person who's always cold when everyone is comfortable, or always hot when everyone is perfectly pleasant. It feels like I just described menopause, but that's actually not it. Yet. Either way, I'm still supe…

The launch of Fitbit's new Ace , an activity tracker for kids, is probably a surprise to no one. With the popularity of fitness trackers with adults, there are plenty of kids, including my own, who want their own. And, in most cases, kid…

Now more than ever, making our voices heard has become a priority for many of us. So when we saw this new, tiny piece of tech called BEAM Authentic , we were immediately intrigued. BEAM is a wearable screen, slightly larger than a poker …

We've been fans of Withings ever since we spotted their fitness tracker at CES a couple of years ago. Since then, they've added a ton of very cool new products, like their scale for one, which now allows expectant moms to track their pre…

There are no shortage of stylish activity trackers on the market today, all of which we think would make a very cool Mother's Day gift for the right kind of mom. (Raises hand!). But this one from Wisewear isn't just a pretty face. It can…

Our tech holiday gift guide continues, this time with stylish holiday tech gifts. Whether she just loves her smart phone, or considers herself a tech geek with style, we've rounded up 10 of the coolest gifts that we bet she'd love to hav…

Remember when fitness trackers looked like clunky bracelets on your wrist? Ah, those were the days. Well, thankfully, we've come a long way, baby. Just this fall, Kate Spade and Fitbit launched hot, new fitness trackers that we think you…

Just when you were about to clothe you Pokémon Go lover in padded suits and a helmet, Nintendo launches Pokémon Go Plus , a handy wearable that lets PG lovers play without their phone. The small Bluetooth-enabled device can be worn on a …

We've seen lots of stylish activity trackers for women , even ones aimed to help deal with stress , but none have been so seemingly comprehensive in terms of physical and mental health as the new Bellabeat LEAF Urban . Related: 5 gorgeou…

While I didn't personally experience infertility issues, I had close friends and family members who did, and I'm still amazed at how they handled all the challenges they faced, not to mention all the tracking, the doctors visits, and the…

With three kids ranging from preschooler to tween, time management is always an issue for us. Especially when it comes to trying to cajole my youngest to adhere to the demands of the older siblings' hectic schedules. (Sadly, trying to te…

Over the past couple years, it has been incredible to witness all the awesome new ways we have to introduce our kids to STEM. And now we've come across another really cool product called Mover Kit , the first wearable for kids that they …

One of the reasons I actually stopped wearing my Fitbit was that I would get dressed up to go out and I didn't love how the band looked with my snazzy outfit. So, I'd take it off and then not put it back on. I know, I know, vain and lazy…

It's springtime! Bring on the warmer weather, chirping birds, flower blooms, lighter layers, and the fabulously stylish wearable fitness trackers that look more and more like cool jewels. Why should you be stepping into the sunny skies w…

Whenever my husband and I manage to squeeze in a date night dinner, I have to be very conscious of my iPhone usage. He does not appreciate the lemme just check this one thing real quick business, not in the slightest. I get it, though. H…

I'm still trying to parse through the gads of incredible tech I saw at the International CES 2016 show last week, but one thing is for certain, wearable fitness trackers, those hot tech accessories that really blew up over the last coupl…

A few years ago, you could spot someone wearing a big, black, rubber band-looking fitness tracker a mile away. I'm so happy that fashion has integrated its way very nicely when it comes to wearable tech , and I'm especially thankful for …

Our editor Liz has been telling me for a while now how much she loves her Bandolier phone case ; she even named it her cool pick of the week on the Spawned podcast . It's the perfect accessory for taking an iPhone or Galazy phone along t…

The annual Apple announcement always marks the passage of yet another year for those of us in tech -- and is also a reminder of the new, shiny iOS features that my current iPhone now lacks. Each September, we come to expect a flurry of n…

Unless you are a parent who just doesn't use a cell phone yourself -- which, huh? -- we guarantee your kids will be begging pretty much by the time they get to kindergarten, and see one classmate who already has one. We don't entirely th…

There are no shortage of activity trackers on the market, with new ones like the Misfit Flash Link being added every day. It's hard to keep up! But unlike the other wearable tech devices we've seen, this one appears to go beyond tracking…

There's no shortage of stylish tech these days. Tory Burch FitBit bracelets , cool keychain chargers , and gorgeous USB necklaces , just to name a few. And now, a lightning cable bracelet courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff. Isn't is fabulous? H…