This comprehensive review of the Oura Ring, now in its third generation, explores its strengths and weaknesses after three years of use. The author highlights its simple design, accurate sleep tracking, and intuitive app, but also discusses the ongoing subscription cost and the lack of a comprehensive fitness tracking mode.
Apple’s upcoming watchOS 11 introduces the Vitals app, which aims to provide users with valuable insights into their health by tracking key metrics like heart rate, respiratory rate, sleep duration, and blood oxygen levels during sleep. Inspired by the popular Oura Ring, this feature has the potential to enhance sleep tracking on the Apple Watch, offering personalized data and actionable recommendations. While the absence of heart rate variability (HRV) is a notable omission, the Vitals app promises to empower users with a deeper understanding of their overall health and well-being.
The Amazfit Active smartwatch is a budget-friendly fitness tracker that offers a wide range of features, including GPS tracking, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and stress monitoring. It also has a long battery life of up to 30 days. In this review, we tested the Amazfit Active for over a month and found it to be a great option for those looking for a feature-rich smartwatch that won’t break the bank.
Following the recent rollout of a redesigned sleep page in the Fitbit app, backlash has emerged among the user community. The revamped page, which aligns with the app’s overall design, has been met with negative feedback due to perceived drawbacks such as diminished readability and loss of positive sleep-related design elements.
