Amazon.com Inc on Thursday launched its first fitness band and app, Halo, as the e-commerce giant looks to take on Apple, Fitbit and Samsung in an increasingly crowded fitness tracker market.

The Halo band, which does not feature a display screen unlike most of its rivals, is priced at $99.99, while the app membership costs $3.99 per month, Amazon said.

The scope of growth in the fitness band market has prompted tech giants such as Apple Inc and Samsung to introduce many sophisticated features for health tracking, including electrocardiogram and blood pressure sensor.

In comparison, Amazon has featured a relatively new technology in the market called tone analysis, which reviews users’ tone during conversations. When enabled, a microphone on the band listens to detect emotions such as happiness, confusion or affection in the speaker’s tone.

It remains to be seen if consumers would embrace this feature or would it spark privacy concerns. Amazon said the technology was designed in a way that protects privacy.

The company said the water-resistant band, with a battery life of up to 7 days, also contains an accelerometer, a temperature sensor, a heart rate monitor and can measure body fat percentage.

Alphabet Inc-owned Google is also making strides into the fitness market. Google in November said it would buy Fitbit Inc for $2.1 billion, a deal that is currently under regulatory scrutiny.

The market is also crowded by cheaper offerings from China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and Xiaomi Corp.

source:reuters

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One thing that can be an accessory for both the gentleman and a classy lady is a watch. It was not uncommon to hear, people wearing hand down watches which their grandparents wore. But development in mobile technology has replaced many of the items people used to carry with them, one being the watch itself. If I talk about myself, last time I owned a watch was about 13, 14 years ago until recently when my dad gifted me one.

Watches now are making a comeback but with a modern twist. Why wear a watch which just shows a time where you can wear a watch which can show you time, play music, track your fitness and many more. Here is the list of best smartwatches available in Nepal.

Best Smart Watches in Nepal

Apple Watch Series 4

Apple Watches can be considered one of the best smartwatch out there. It is so popular that four iterations of the watch have already came out. Apple Watch Series 4 has an improved design and build quality than its predecessor which is made from ceramic and sapphire back.

Apple Watch Series 4 Specifications

Apple Watch Series 4 features a 1.78-inch LTPO OLED display which is 30% bigger than its predecessor having the resolution of 448 x 368 and pixel count of ~326 PPI. The display also supports 3D Touch functionality and is covered by a sapphire crystal glass protecting it from scratches.

Talking about the internals, Apple Watch Series 4 is powered by Dual-core Apple S4 chip and runs on watchOS 5.0, upgradable to 6.1.1. The watch comes with 16GB internal storage and connects to your phone via Bluetooth. Additional feature of the watch includes built-in Heart Rate Monitor, Fall Detection, SOS Emergency call and ECG.

Apple Watch Series 4 Price in Nepal

The watch is priced at रू 68,000

Apple Watch Series 4 Colors in Nepal

Apple Watch Series 4 is available in two colors: Regular Black Band and Summit White Nike Sport Band variant.

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Huawei Watch GT2

One company that makes good devices with elegant design has to be Huawei. Not only the phones, its watches are also very noteworthy. Huawei Watch GT2 is the latest smartwatch from the company and has many interesting features.

Huawei Watch GT2 Specifications

Starting with the design, the face of the Huawei Watch GT2 is made up of Glass, back made up of ceramic and body made from stainless steel frame. Below the glass is a 1.39 inch OLED display with a resolution of 454 x 454 and pixel count of ~326 ppi. The watch is powered by Huawei Kirin A1, runs on Huawei Wearable Platform and comes with 4GB of internal storage. Note worthy features of the watch includes TruSleep (sleep monitoring), TruRelax (stress monitoring), TruSeen (heart-rate monitoring), calorie counter, etc.

Huawei Watch GT2 price in Nepal 

The Huawei Watch GT2 price in Nepal is रू 28,405 and comes with a brown leather band.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a mouth full of a name but other than that it is an awesome smartwatch. It is the second iteration of the Active series and comes with many improvements.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Specifications

Design-wise, Face of the watch is made from Gorilla Glass DX+ and the body is made from stainless steel. The watch sports a 1.4 inch Super AMOLED display with the resolution of 360 x 360 pixels and pixel count of ~364 PPI. The display also has a digital bezel which is a touch-sensitive area replacing the rotating outer dial.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is powered by an Exynos 9110 processor and runs on Tizen-based wearable OS 4.0. The watch also comes with 1.5GB RAM and 4GB of internal storage. Other feature of the watch includes improved heart rate monitor and accelerometer, ECG tracker, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Price in Nepal smartwatch price in Nepal

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 price in Nepal is रू 38, 999 and is available from official Samsung outlets.

 

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Honor MagicWatch 2

Honor MagicWatch 2 recently launched in Nepal and has proved itself to be worthy for this list. Honor sub-brand of Huawei has many things in common with its parents, as it designs many sweet-looking devices as well as performs well.

Honor MagicWatch 2 Specifications

Honor MagicWatch 2  has a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with the resolution of 454 x 454. The body of the watch is made from 361L stainless steel with glass on the face and ceramic on the back. Powering the watch is a Kirin A1 processor and runs on Huawei wearable platform. It comes with 4GB of internal storage and connects to your phone via Bluetooth.

Watch sports features like 24-hour heart-rate tracking system, distance tracker, speed & calorie tracker, and lot more. Along side it also features additional  15 fitness modes. The watch comes with a 455mAh battery which will last you 14 days on a full charge

Honor MagicWatch 2 Price in Nepal smartwatch price in Nepal

Honor MagicWatch 2 price in Nepal is रू 25,999

Mi band 4

If you want to track your fitness but don’t want to spend too much on it than Mi band 4 is the watch for you.

Mi band 4 Specifications

Mi band 4 is a fitness band style watch that features a 0.95 inch AMOLED display and has various features like Sleep tracker, 24/7 activity tracker, music playback controls, notifications, alarms, reminders, etc. It also comes with various sensors like PPG Optical Heart-rate monitors, 6-axis-motion-control-sensor (3-axis accelerometer + 3-axis gyroscope motion sensor), proximity sensor to keep track of your health and fitness.

Mi band 4 Price in Nepal

The MI Band price in Nepal is रू 4,400.

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The lockdown is getting more and more intense with each day difficult to pass by. We are at home 24/7, sleeping, eating, and working from home. We have almost forgotten what it’s like in the outer world. We can’t jog, exercise, and go to the gym in such a condition. That’s why we bring you the five must-have health apps that you can download and keep track of your health. All apps are to be downloaded as all these five apps cover the different aspects of your health.

Best Health and Fitness Apps 2020

1. Headspace

Before going into exercises it is essential that you keep your headlight and at peace. Meditation is the key to all. When your head is in the right place, everything tends to be right. The Headspace app offers a variety of mini guided meditation sessions, including those aimed to help you sleep, relieve anxiety, and manage stress.

2. Fooducate

As the name suggests, Fooducate is the combination of Food and Educate which means that the app will help you have a nutritious diet to maintain your health. Just scan over 250,000 barcodes to see a personalized nutrition grade, learn about the pros and cons of the product, and choose the healthiest option.

3. 8Fit

Since Gyms are all close down 8Fit could be your personal trainer by providing you with the sick workout plans and keep you in shape in your own home.

4. SleepCycle

Sleep is also one of the most important aspects of your health. It helps you balance all the other aspects. SleepCycle tracks your quality of sleep, as well as your sleeping heart rate. But its most unique feature is that it wakes you up during your lightest sleep phase in the morning, making you feel well-rested and ready to tackle the day.

5. Health Tap

Lockdown means difficult to have access to the doctor in case you feel uncomfortable health-wise. This app enables patients to take action by connecting them with a physician to answer any health-related query. The doctors will give real and actionable advice to help you feel better as soon as possible without necessitating a trip to the doctor's office.

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Fitness trackers have proven themselves to be the best health guides. As everyone has grown health conscious, fitness tracker is gaining more popularity. And why wouldn't it? With the features that calculate calories, monitor the jogging distance, keep track of heart beat and stress level and many more, fitness tracker has been an imperative accessory for people who want to stay fit. 

Being fit is desired by everyone, but the best fitness trackers that cover every aspect and are best amongst all are bit pricey for everyone to afford it. So, here is the best budget-friendly yet trending fitness trackers for the ones who want to stay fit without having to lose weight off their wallets. 

HUAWEI Band 4 

For everyone who wants a good fitness guide within their budget, Huawei Band 4 can be said to be the one. They come preloaded with nine different exercise modes with smart heart rate tracking. These features allow the watch to suggest an appropriate workout routine based on the user’s heart rate. And help them track their sleep cycle with TruSleep 2.0. 

Specifications

• Dimensions- 56× 18.5 × 12.5mm 
• Weight- 24g 
• Display- 0.96” TFT color screen, 80 x 160 resolution
• Sensors- 3-axis acceleration sensor, Infrared wear sensor, Optical heart rate sensor
• Features- step count, heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, calories measurement and many more
• Connectivity- Bluetooth 4.2, etc.
• Battery- 91 mAh
• Price- Rs. 4400 

 

Honor Band 5 

The next one is Honor Band 5 with SpO2 Monitor that tracks oxygen saturation levels in the bloodstream so you can assess how your body is adapting during workouts or at high altitudes. It provides you comprehensive health stats. It also has TruSeen 3.0 that offers continuous heart rate monitoring. It is an advanced fitness tracker that also helps to find your phone, if misplaced. 

Specifications

• Dimensions- 43 x 17 x 12 mm
• Weight- 22.7 grams
• Display- 0.95" AMOLED touch screen 
• Sensors- 6-axis acceleration sensor, infrared wear sensor, optical heart rate sensor
• Features- Step count, Blood Oxygen Level detection, 24*7 Heart Rate Monitoring, Sleep Monitoring, message alerts, etc.
• Connectivity- Bluetooth 4.2 
• Battery- 100 mAh 
• Price- Rs. 4350 

 

Mi Band 4 

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 possibly is one of the best Budget fitness trackers with its variant features such as heart rate monitor, find my phone, sleep monitor, 6 exercise modes as well as daily activities tracker. This device also assists you while swimming and keeps track of your swimming moves and gives performance evaluation as well. 

Specifications

• Dimensions- 21.6×10.8 mm 
• Weight- 22.1g 
• Display- 0.95" AMOLED touch screen, 120 x 240 resolutions
• Sensors- 3-axis accelerometer + 3-axis gyroscope; PPG heart rate sensor; capacitive proximity sensor 
• Features- Step count, calories burn, sleep monitoring, heart-rate monitoring, phone calls and notifications, find my phone, night mode, etc. 
• Connectivity- Bluetooth 5.0
• Battery- 135 mAh 
• Price- Rs. 4000
   

Realme band

The band comprises a 2.4 cm screen capable of producing 65000 colours. With the watch's virtual button, users can scroll through the interface, turn pages, and other basic interactive functions without the need of a smartphone. The band is only available in black colour. It can be considered one of the cheapest fitness band with various advance features.

Specifications

• Dimensions- 19.6 x 11.9 x 240 mm
• Weight- 20 grams
• Display- 0.96", 160x80 pixel color screen
• Sensors- PPG optical heart rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, Rotor Vibration Motor
• Features- Real-time heart rate monitor, IP68 rating, USB-A connector, Sleep Tracking, Sports Tracking, Step Counter, Smart Notifications, Idle Alert, Drink Reminder
• Connectivity- Bluetooth 4.2
• Battery- 90 mAh
• Price- Rs. 2999

 

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Staying fit and having a good healthy body is desired by everyone. Some go to the gym and pay for expensive memberships and personal trainers whereas some settle down with personal workouts at home. Well, despite the advance workout equipment, it is essential for a fitness conscious person or fitness freaks to acquire some accessories that help to stay focused and motivated during the exercises. From yoga mats, trousers to heavy equipment every small to big things matter. These accessories may be electronic or not, but they all have their own importance and role in keeping a person fit.

Here are some electronic accessories or types of equipment essential for exercises and workouts in-home or in the gym.

Training App

You may have a gym membership but can't afford a personal trainer. Or you may work out all by yourself at home. If this is the case, you must have a training app that guides you through your workout routines and helps you stay in track. There are lots of apps for workouts; some are free and some are available in premium. You may choose any app that you like and enjoy its features.

Headphones or Earbuds

Exercising, relaxing and enjoying- the trio every fitness lover is fond of. And for this, a good pair of headphones or earbuds, best if sweat-proof and wireless, is essential. There are different earphones or earbuds made especially for the sole purpose of exercising. You can listen to soothing songs, your favourite music or can even listen to audiobooks while exercising. Who said multitasking while exercising is difficult?

Fitness Tracker

Tracking your pulse-rate, stress level, heartbeat, monitoring your sleep patterns and many more features are compiled within small watch-like fitness tracker. And having track of all these bodily activities helps you know your strengths and weaknesses as well as guides you with the exercises you do. Fitness tracker, as its name suggests, tracks your activities and assists you to stay fit.

Sport Smartwatch

Smartwatch, simply, is a watch having most of the features and functions like that of a smartphone. And a Sport Smartwatch is more like your trainee in your wrist. It keeps track of your exercises and also has sensors such as heart rate sensor, speed sensor, etc. Besides workouts and training, sports smartwatch is the best tool for keeping track of your sports activities.

Skulpt scanner

It is a scanner developed by Skulpt Company that is designed to measure muscle quality and body fat percentage. It is an iPhone-like device with sensors on its back; so, simply you have to place it over your muscles and hold it in place for a few seconds. It helps to know your body fat percentage and also suggests some training programs suiting your bodily stats.

Personal Digital Weighing Machine

Who would not like to have a track of their weight? Most of the fitness conscious people try to maintain their weight. Owning a Personal Digital Weighing machine assists you in keeping track of your weight. It allows you to ensure you and your exercise routine is on track and is effective so far.

 

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