As an avid long distance runner, I am usually very particular on both the performance and durability of my running shoes. In preparation for my Taipei Marathon during last December 2016, I have decided to give the new Adidas Ultraboost ST a shot. However, this ends up with a bitter frustration and disappointment! Adidas Ultraboost ST running shoes is one…
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Mi Band Pulse (小米手环光感版) – now upgraded with HR monitoring but still at the same affordable price point | IT Gadgets Review
Back in 2013, Mi Band made waves in the wearable industry for being the most affordable smart fitness tracker in town. Likewise in July 2014, Xiaomi announced the improved version – MiBand Pulse (小米手环光感版) which stirred good attention from Mi fans and competitors alike. Not much has differed in terms of packaging and the accessories which include the USB based charging…
Review of the new Apple Watch – smartness in luxury? How does it compare as a first generation smartwatch | IT Gadgets Review
Apple Watch is the latest product line Apple (AAPL) has created in addition to the existing iPhone, iPods, Mac, iCloud and iTunes services. For the smartwatch industry, Apple is not the pioneer and incumbent unlike the better known brands – Samsung Gear, LG G, Pebble, Moto 360. Not to mention the whole slew of Fitness trackers e.g. Garmin Vivoactive, Tom…
Microsoft Band – another stake into the wearables industry. Worthy contender despite late entry?
Microsoft has jumped into the wearables bandwagon recently with her new product line – Microsoft Band. As the name states, it mimics some of the wearables out there in the existing saturated fitness market – a band with digital display packed with numerous tracking sensors to be worn around one’s wrist. Officially, it does look as a sexy value proposition…
Xiaomi Mi Band – affordable and fashionable health tracker | IT Gadgets review
Once again, Xiaomi has put all its technology competitors on their toes. This time round, it has created quite a talking wave in the fitness wearables when her CEO Lei Jun announced their new MiBand. I have managed to have my hands on one during the recent #MiPopSG event. Is it indeed a useful wearable made affordable this round? MiBand…
Beddit – No frill tracking of your sleep patterns | IT Gadgets Review
Wait no more, for those who desire to understand their sleep patterns and work towards improving their sleep quality. Through Indiegogo crowd sourcing service, I’ve managed to have my hands on the first commercial batch of Beddit. We all know the importance of good quality sleep: 1.Learning and memory: Sleep helps the brain commit new information to memory through a…