Fitness trackers24 Jul 2025Just 7,000 steps a day could cut health risks, study saysEveryone targets 10,000 steps - but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests.24 Jul 202529 Jan 2025'I obsessed over walking thousands of steps a day'Eating disorder charity BEAT warns fitness tracking features can lead to obsessive tendencies. 29 Jan 202531 Jan 2024Fitbit denies update made devices unusableMore than 100 users say new software is causing Fitbits to malfunction or stop working altogether.31 Jan 202411 Jan 2024Google's billions make job cuts 'needless' - unionThe Alphabet Workers Union criticises the tech giant for axing hundreds of jobs despite vast earnings.11 Jan 20244 Jan 2024Can artificial intelligence help you get fit?AI is increasingly being used by fitness apps and gym equipment as an alternative to human trainers.4 Jan 202421 Jun 2022Strava app flaw revealed runs at secret basesA vulnerability in the fitness app allowed Israeli officials' movements to be tracked, a group says.21 Jun 202225 Apr 2022The fitness mirrors that aim to get you exercising moreThe machines allow the user to see both his or her reflection and a video of an online instructor.25 Apr 20224 Mar 2022Fitbit recalls Ionic watch following skin burnsThe US regulator received more than 70 reports of burn injuries from the Fitbit Ionic's battery.4 Mar 20223 Jan 2022Can fitness apps be as good as a personal trainer?A growing number of fitness apps use artificial intelligence software to personalise workouts.3 Jan 2022...
