I’ve tried the new Fitbit Versa for 72 hours and here’s what I think.
I’ve been a longtime Fitbit fan, since they launched their first activity tracker many moons ago, so it’s not surprise my interest was very piqued when I saw the new Fitbit Versa and did an “is that the new Apple Watch” double take. I decided...
The new Fitbit Ace lets kids track activity and sleep, right on their wrist.
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, kids are wearing their...
Your Fitbit just got a whole lot more stylish
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 much, Kristen?...
The newest Tory Burch for FitBit bracelet is hot. The end.
I’ve had my eye on the Tory Burch for FitBit collection ever since it launched last year, in fact, we picked it as one of the coolest tech accessories of 2014. But the newest bracelet might just have me digging out my FitBit after all these months. With the...
The Jawbone UP vs. FitBit Flex – A fitness band smackdown
When it comes to fitness bands, the Jawbone UP vs FitBit Flex are the two comparisons that come up in every conversation I have. So for the last few weeks–yes, even during the holidays–Julie and I have been using them both to track our own activity and...
The new FitBit One and FitBit Zip: Don’t wait until New Year’s to get in shape
I was a big fan of the FitBit back when it came out, a handy little gadget that’s sort of a pedometer on steroids. It’s great for those of us who aren’t super hard core fitness buffs but just want to have something that keeps track of our basic...
The FitBit Ultra: Now with more fit. Or so we hope.
We raved about the FitBit last year as the perfect holiday tech gift for fitness-obsessed family members, so I was thrilled to learn that they just launched a new, juiced up version this week. Especially with the holiday or what I call “eating” season upon...
16 very cool Father’s Day tech gifts all under $100 | Father’s Day Gift Guide 2022
For our annual Father’s Day gift guide, we’ve found 16 of the coolest Father’s Day tech gifts under $100 (if we do say so ourselves) — several of them even under $50! Because June 19th is coming up fast. We always have a great time tracking...
20 brilliant tech stocking stuffers 2021: Creative ideas that aren’t “AAA batteries” | Tech Holiday Gifts
We’ve had the best time looking for wonderful tech stocking stuffers that go beyond the usual. And by usual, I mean batteries. Whether you’re just kicking off your holiday shopping by going through our gift guides or almost wrapping things up after a...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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