Your Apple Watch Just Needs a New Battery
Apple Watches are impressive little computers, but they don’t last forever. After enough time, the battery starts to go, which can ruin your chances of closing your daily rings. On…
Stop Using These Recalled Fitbits That Can Cause Burns
Photo: Dedi Grigoroiu (Shutterstock) Fitness tech manufacturer Fitbit has issued a voluntary recall of roughly one million of their Ionic smartwatches sold in the United States following reports that the…
The Easiest, Cheapest Way to Train by Heart Rate
Photo: wavebreakmedia (Shutterstock) With fitness watches becoming more popular over the years, training by heart rate has gotten even more accessible—you can just glance down at your Garmin, Fitbit, Apple…
How to Watch Virtual Reality Porn
Illustration: Vicky Leta A friend of mine used to say that the first question we ask when we’re introduced to a new piece of technology is, “how can I use…
How to Stream Movies and TV in Virtual Reality
Photo: Boumen Japet (Shutterstock) I was drawn to virtual reality by the idea I’d be able to actively immerse myself in other worlds. I loved the idea of full body…
The Oculus Quest 2 Accessories You Need (and Some You Definitely Don’t)
Photo: Craig Russell (Shutterstock) If you unwrapped Oculus VR gear this holiday season, I have no doubt you’ll end up like me: Fully committed to a virtual lifestyle. You’re also…
What Fitness Tracker Data Is Actually Useful for Your Doctor?
Photo: Jacob Lund (Shutterstock) Whether a smartwatch or a ring, many of us now wear fitness trackers, which means we have collected a lot of data on how much we…
Should You Get a Whoop Band or a Smartwatch?
Photo: ORION PRODUCTION (Shutterstock) If you want an activity tracker, there are a bunch of great choices out there, from budget step trackers to full-featured watches. If you’ve decided you…
8 Reasons You Should Buy a PSVR Instead of an Oculus Quest 2
Photo: Lutsenko_Oleksandr (Shutterstock) One of my favorite things about VR is that it’s actually fun to watch other people play. While it’s not necessarily difficult to stream Oculus gameplay from…
Why Your Tracking App Thinks Your Cardio Fitness Has Suddenly Gotten Worse
Photo: Antonio Guillem (Shutterstock) If you’ve gotten used to monitoring your “cardio fitness” score on your Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Health, or any other activity tracker or app, you may have…