Fitbit

How monitoring your heart rate can help you with fitness

Five different levels of heart beat intensity have been defined and observing your functioning at each can be useful

Thu Jul 11 2024 - 06:01

Tech gifts for the ideal Christmas present

Most TVs are smart these days, with some sort of internet connection and a platform with entertainment apps available

Thu Nov 30 2023 - 05:00

‘I have been chasing a Fitbit refund since April 2022.’ An infuriating 18-month wait

Pricewatch: A product recall in 2022 left a reader badgering the Google-owned maker of activity trackers for $299

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 06:01

‘Missing my family and Irish friends is the biggest drawback of living abroad’

Wild Geese: Dr Conor Heneghan, California

Fri Mar 03 2023 - 05:00

Leading law firm signs deal for new offices at former Bord na Móna HQ

BHSM LLP relocates operations from Harcourt Terrace to third floor at 76 Baggot Street Lower

Wed Nov 30 2022 - 05:55

Google unveils new low-cost Pixel phone, Watch and teases tablet return

Company is aiming to make Pixel tablet the most intelligent yet

Wed May 11 2022 - 20:31

McAleer & Rushe secures tenants for Kildress House office scheme

Proximo Spirits and Muzinich to pay over €55 per sq ft for fourth and fifth floors

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 00:01

Huawei Watch GT3: A good all-round smartwatch for a keen price

It boasts premium good looks and a solid array of features – though it’s not perfect

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 05:03

The tech that will invade our lives in 2022

Virtual reality, now dubbed the ‘metaverse’, and smart homes will be this year’s big things

Thu Jan 06 2022 - 05:30

Looking for a new current account? Here are your options

With Ulster and KBC withdrawing, customers need new homes for their money

Tue Nov 30 2021 - 05:42

Fitbit Charge 5: A powerful fitness and health tracker that keeps things simple

Tech review: Smaller and thinner than its predecessor, but is it worth the upgrade?

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 05:37

Fitbit Charge 5: New device boasts heart health monitor and GPS

Tech Tools: The whole package is thinner and about 10% slimmer than the Charge 4

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 06:00

Wearables: The pros and cons of health tracking

Karlin Lillington: Devices can be lifesavers, but may also lead to unnecessary medical visits

Thu Aug 19 2021 - 04:45

Fitbit Luxe: Fashion-conscious fitness tracker to beat the bands

Review: The Luxe delivers what you’ve come to expect from Fitbit, and it looks good too

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 05:04

Fitbits showed elevated heart rates for those who recovered from Covid-19

US research suggests wearable devices provide insights into so-called long Covid

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 12:55

Apple’s AirTag keeps tabs on kids, dogs and even your keys

Review: it won’t work with every phone - you’ll need at the very least an iPhone 6s, and for Precision Finding , an iPhone 11 or newer

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 17:38

Facebook unveils wristband for augmented reality system

Band can interpret hand movements allowing users to interact with virtual world

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 17:28

Google closes $2.1bn Fitbit deal without antitrust clearance

Search giant said it heard nothing from regulators at end of agreed extended waiting period

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 20:55

Fourfit Mini 2 review: budget friendly option for children – and adults

Activity tracker looks similar to a Fitbit, with a small display in a silicon band

Thu Oct 01 2020 - 12:48

Amazon takes on Fitbit with new fitness band

Halo will enter crowded market for wearables

Thu Aug 27 2020 - 15:22

Google’s $2bn Fitbit deal faces longer EU investigation

Consumer groups in the US and in Europe have warned against the deal

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 15:17

EU demands major concessions from Google over Fitbit deal

European Commission has until August 8th to make decision on deal

Thu Jul 23 2020 - 20:11

Fitbit Charge 4: Added GPS makes a world of difference

Review: On the face of it, the newest model hasn’t changed much, but look closer

Fri May 01 2020 - 09:37

Fitbit releases Charge 4 ahead of expected Google acquisition

Tech Tools: Device features Active Zone Minutes, which tracks any workout that boosts your heart rate

Wed Apr 08 2020 - 16:00

Tech review: Huawei Watch GT 2

Excellent battery life but still no third-party app support or wireless charging

Thu Dec 12 2019 - 03:45

The best technology to buy this Christmas for all budgets

Wireless chargers, new smartphones, video game consoles among the must-have items

Thu Nov 28 2019 - 05:42

Wellness agenda that encourages workers to take part

Easy to engage-with platform rewards employees for leading healthy lifestyles

Thu Nov 28 2019 - 05:00

Irish subsidiary of Airbnb made a profit of €80 million last year

Seen & Heard: Overcharging at PTSB and Ulster Bank, Fitbit’s Irish profits, and the fallout from the collapse of Orla Kiely’s retail empire in the US also make the headlines

Sun Nov 24 2019 - 14:53

Calls for Google’s $2.1bn Fitbit deal to be blocked over data fears

Takeover would gives Google access to a huge trove of heart rate, activity and sleep data

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 09:12

Project Nightingale: Google's secret project gathers health data of millions

Transfer of data can be accessed by Google staff according to whistleblower

Wed Nov 13 2019 - 07:29

Google to buy fitness tracker company Fitbit for $2.1bn

Fitbit offered $7.35 per share in cash, a 19% premium on Thursday’s closing price

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 13:27

Alphabet makes bid for Fitbit as it eyes wearable market

Sources claim Google owner is in negotiations

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 17:07

This Week in Business: Tech giants due to report results

CSO to report retail spending figures. Alphabet, Facebook and Apple to deliver results

Sun Oct 27 2019 - 18:00

Grade A office space at 6 Pembroke Row to let at competitive €55 per sq ft

Building offers occupier core location in Dublin’s central business district

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 04:15