Fitbit's Charge 3 improves screen technology and swim tracking

Fitbit is proving that it is not letting up in its quest for fitness wearable dominance. The new Fitbit Charge 3 refreshes what is  the company's most popular line with over 35 million device sales.

Charge 3 is the first wearable with an inductive button, which includes new patent-pending technology that provides a streamlined design, increased space to add more sensors, a larger battery and more effortless interaction, all while maintaining the performance expected from our most advanced fitness tracker. Plus, Charge 3 offers goal-based exercise modes, female health tracking, swim tracking, expanded smartphone notifications, quick replies on Android, and convenient everyday apps to keep you connected to what matters most.

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Fitbit releases Ionic smartwatch, Flyer headphones and new Aria scale

Fitbit is the leading fitness wearables maker and has toyed with the idea of creating a smartwatch. Today, the company, which bought Pebble earlier this year, comes through with the new Fitbit Ionic smartwatch which runs apps, offers various watchfaces, personalized guidance and also introduces Fitbit Pay as a mobile payments solution.

Fitbit has also launched the Fitbit Flyer, sweatproof and fitness-focused wireless headphones witha six hour playing time. A new version of their Aria smart scale and an updated premium guidance and coaching software.

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RunGo app created for Apple Watch to enhance running experiences

By Sonya Davidson

Runners often say they don't just go for the exercise, they also get out to explore different routes and terrains to make a run more interesting. So, when it comes to this form of outdoor activity what comes to mind? We often map out a start and a finish point.

We generally have an idea in mind of a route to get to our final destination that is familiar to us. Sure we can take a run up Yonge Street in Toronto that can get a bit boring (minus that brutal hill at Yonge and York Mills) or we can head to the Beaches area but that always leads to the local coffee and bake shop.

But sometimes we want a change of scenery. I admit to sticking to my usual familiar routes so I won't get lost in unfamiliar territory, or terrain beyond my limits. But recently I had discovered the RunGo app that not only offers some interesting routes in my city, but also in other places around the world.

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Monster unveils latest activity-focused iSport headphones

Monster the leading manufacturer in personal audio, unveiledan expanded lineup of its award-winning Monster iSport Headphone line, The Athlete’s Headphone at IFA 2016 in Berlin.

Designed to provide fitness enthusiasts with a jolt of “Pure Audio Adrenaline” and help them reach their workout goals, the new iSport line features more innovation and a complete range of models including 4 new wireless and 3 new wired options to suit all preferences, style choices and budget requirements. The new iSport wireless models include the In-Ear Achieve BT (SRP: US $59.95), Intensity BT (SRP: $79.95) and Victory BT (SRP: US $99.99), along with a new On-Ear Freedom v2 ($ US 199.99).  The new wired models include Achieve (SRP: US $29.95), Strive v3 (SRP: $39.95) and Compete (SRP:  US$49.95) models.

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