Garmin Venu 2 Plus gets voice assistant integration

If you're looking for a smartwatch with voice assistant integration, Garmin has an option for you. The new Garmin Venu 2 Plus introduces a microphone and voice assistant, allowing you to take calls and ask your handy digital assistant questions without needing to take out your smartwatch.

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Fitbit Versa is now available in Canada for $249.95

Leading fitness wearables maker Fitbit has announced that its latest Versa smartwatch is available in Canada.  The Fitbit Versa, which will sell for $249.95 in canada ($199 in the US). Features a friendly and lightweight design. Exercise and activity tracking plus a 4-day battery.
 
“We’re thrilled for consumers around the world to experience Versa, a beautifully designed smartwatch for all with advanced health and fitness features, access to our large global social network and smart features people find most useful at an approachable price,” said James Park, co-founder and CEO of Fitbit.

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Fitbit wants to democratize fitness wearables with latest line of smartwatches

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Fitbit is the leading company in fitness trackers. Fitbit has evolved from offering smart pedometers to making popular fitness trackers and has been trying its hand at more functional smartphones.

The core of Fitbit's focus has always been a well-rounded approach at fitness. The company doesn't only track steps or specific exercises, they stress the importance of tracking sleep and sleep quality, nutrition and a range of exercises. Now the company is aiming to democratize fitness solutions for all users. The Fitbit Versa is available for preorder, it costs $249.95 and will be coming to market by April 19.

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Apple Watch Series 3 can track skiing and snowboarding

Thanks to watchOS 4.2 apps like Slopes, snoww, Squaw Alpine, Snocru and Ski Tracks  can now accurately report metrics like vertical descent, distance, number of runs, average speed and calories burned thanks to the built-in altimeter which can develop elevation.

More importantly, this information is gathered and reported towards a user's fitness performance. Being able to track calorie burn, run count, and speed make use of hardware like the altimeter elevation readings, accelerometer and GPS.

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