wearable tech

  1. Using Microsoft Band App without Microsoft Band

    You should already be aware that Microsoft recently used an update to change Microsoft Health app to Microsoft Band app. Many are confused why the company did this, considering its been rumored that Microsoft is exiting the fitness wearable hardware market and will no longer produce its...
  2. Microsoft Band Explore Tile and Pokemon Go Make for an Interesting Pairing

    Use your Microsoft Band to record the health benefits of Pokémon hunting. read more Continue reading...
  3. AMGEN Tour of California and Microsoft Band Follow-up

    In mid-May, I reported on a partnership between Microsoft and AMGEN as part of an 8-day, 8-stage 782-mile race in the Amgen Tour of California. For the race, a team of 10 would utilize the Microsoft Band 2 to keep track of stats and use those stat to improve daily. So, how did it go? read...
  4. Microsoft Band Heart Rate Zones in Practice

    Here's some observations for the new Heart Rate Zone feature included in this month's Microsoft Band update. read more Continue reading...
  5. One Possible Reason for Microsoft Band 2 Battery Problems

    A wrong fit or a snug band may be causing reports of battery issues for the Microsoft Band 2. read more Continue reading...
  6. Using Microsoft Band to Create Circuit Training Workouts

    The Build a Workout feature delivered with Microsoft Band v2 is as powerful and creative as you are. read more Continue reading...
  7. Band v2 Enhancements: Smart Alarm

    The new Smart Alarm function of Microsoft Band v2 attempts to monitor and react to your wakefulness. read more Continue reading...
  8. I Call Foul on Microsoft Band Support

    A commonly reported issue with Microsoft Band connectivity is still a glaring problem. read more Continue reading...
  9. Why does Microsoft Band count steps when I am riding in a car?

    The Microsoft Band counts a lot of steps when you are just riding in a car. read more Continue reading...
  10. Best uses for Microsoft HoloLens

    Everyone's crazy about Microsoft's HoloLens augmented reality goggles, but will you actually use them for? Continue reading...
  11. Weird and wacky: Inventors show off their devices

    French Jean Marc Batard presents his invention a vertical garden which allows elderly people to garden. It can also be used by people who love gardening but cannot bend down at the 39th International Exhibition of Inventions, New Techniques and Products, in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, April...