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Runtopia S1: Not Quite Smart Device Or Fitness Device

Runtopia is a company that lets you earn “money points” for running. The points can then be spent on a variety of coupon-like deals, or even gift cards. It could provide that extra bit of motivation you need to get into better shape. The Runtopia S1 can help earn those points, even without your phone. […]

Under Armour says hackers stole 150 million MyFitnessPal user accounts

Another day, another data breach – This time, hackers have hit Under Armour’s MyFitnessPal, a platform it bought in February 2015.  Under Armour Inc., has announced that it has been hit by a large-scale cyber attack in which hackers stole personal data from 150 million MyFitnessPal user accounts late February 2018. In a statement, the Baltimore, Maryland based company […]

Strava’s Global Heat Map Exposes User Locations Including Military Bases

Strava is a GPS tracking and fitness-tracker app manufacturer that is currently making headlines for introducing the Global Heat Map, which relies upon satellite information for identifying locations and movements of its subscribers for two years’ period. With 27 million users on board from across the globe (including those using Vitofit, Fitbit and Jawbone) Strava […]

How a Woman’ Fitbit Fitness Tracker Helped Solve Her Murder Case

A man killed his wife and tried to have someone else convicted of his crime. However, the whole case was solved through Fitbit timeline. According to reports, the murder took place on 23rd December 2015 at around 10 a.m. The victim, Connie Dabate, was a married woman and mother of two children and as evidence revealed […]

Researcher Claims Your Wearable Fitness Trackers Can Be Hacked

Nowadays wearable devices, especially fitness checking devices, are very much in vogue. However, security and technology experts are prompting warnings about the vulnerable nature of these devices to cyber-attacks. According to the estimation of the International Data Corporation/IDC, around 72.1million wearable tracker devices like Samsung Gear, Apple watch, Nike Fuel, Fitbit, and Jawbone will be […]