![]() ![]() There is one company that seems to have grasped this concept better than all the rest, at least in the consumer space, and that company is Fitbit.įitbit’s devices are good to look at, but they certainly aren’t at the cutting edge in terms of style and design. In this world - this meeting point between the human and the system - data is king, and the analytics that enable the interpretation of data sets are what deliver the greatest value, not necessarily the device itself. Rather, these devices are, in a manner of speaking, connecting humans to the Internet – call it the Internet of humans, or IoH. It’s about more than simply connecting the “thing” - the device - to the Internet. Research from GfK estimates 290% growth in the consumer wearables sector for 2015, with smartwatch sales set to grow from 4m units in 2014 to 26,1m units in 2015, and health and fitness trackers rising from 13,5m to 25m units.Īs sales soar, there’s a shift from the idea that IoT is predominantly about machine-to-machine communication. Although this concept has been around for more than 40 years in various forms, the practice of monitoring your body to gather data has now shifted from being characterised by the onerous manual recording of data - usually reserved for clinical and research settings - to an almost seamless integration into our lives. This has given rise to the age of big data and human-computer interaction, where the idea of the “quantified self” has emerged. This is because these wrist-based devices and the various other peripherals and apps that collect data and store and share it in the cloud are connecting our physical world with the virtual one created by computer systems. 8 years of meals logged and so much other informationīTW I replaced the screen on the Surge I mentioned and now it runs perfectly.The Internet of things (IoT) has far-reaching applications in many spheres of business and consumer life, including the world of health and fitness.Īlthough many people may simply view the host of fitness and activity trackers as (an increasingly popular) means to record daily activity, or “gamify” exercise, these devices and - more importantly, the data they collect - have the potential to deliver so much more value to our lives. Five dollars? What's this world coming to, LOL anyway hope you enjoy the Polar or Garmin, let us know more about the features, I love learning about tracking technology though I'm invested in Fitbit. I bought another Fitbit Surge in the box yesterday including shipping for $5. My Surge lasted actually for 4 years instead of the 2 predicted before needing for me to replace the battery, a total 15-minute job with incredible results. I expect products to last the duration of the terms stated. ![]() Whenever I buy something electronic I divide the cost by the number of months of the supported warranty, and if magically a tracker lasts past that point, it's a bonus but it's never an expectation. You can purchase an extended warranty, I bought one for my Inspire (that I sold a month afterward and gotta transfer to someone) through Square Trade dot com. Most trackers die within 2-3 years though there are some exceptions. You share with us what features you feel make the Polar and Garmin better than Fitbits? I've never used either so would be interested in learning, though unlikely I'd switch it'd be great information so please let us know. ![]()
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