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Wahoo Fitness is notable for being the first company to deliver heart rate monitoring to smartphones thanks to the Blue HR, and this time around, they might have outdone themselves yet again through a new range of heart rate monitors – namely the TICKR, TICKR Run and TICKR X. This particular TICKR range of heart rate monitors will be able to merge critical heart rate data alongside motion analytics, so that it is capable of measuring both your workout intensity in addition to workout motion. Using Wahoo’s motion based algorithms, it is capable of keeping track of an athlete’s movement, ranging from repetitions to acceleration to running mechanics, all the while offering feedback on improving form. Not only that, each TICKR dual band heart rate monitor will also boast of ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart ultra-low power wireless technologies. In a nutshell, TICKR is more or less future proof, where it will play nice with a slew of devices that range from smartphones to GPS watches, virtually making this the last heart rate strap you will ever need – at least, until it gives up the ghost.

Those who are interested in the TICKR, TICKR Run and TICKR X will be able to pick it up before the first half of this year is over, but unfortunately, no concrete release date has been detailed just yet. The TICKR line itself will start from a highly affordable $60, where should you opt for a more robust model, those could eventually surpass the $100 asking price.

The TICKR will measure your heart rate only, where it sports a dual band heart rate with ANT+ and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) capability. As for the TICKR Run, it will feature a treadmill mode which tracks speed and distance while on a treadmill, in addition to the Wahoo Running Smoothness capability which tracks one’s running form and efficiency. Last but not least, there is the TICKR X that can be used with any sport, memory, or post workout synchronization. Relying on motion analytics to measure a variety of motion from repetitions to swim laps to cross-training to cycling, you can workout right there and then before synchronizing the entire shebang later on.

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[ TICKR announced by Wahoo Fitness copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Ladies and gentlemen, might I present you the Wahoo Fitness RFLKT Bike Computer, which is touted to be the only iPhone-powered cycling computer in the world. Available from today onwards, the interestingly named RFLKT will be able to receive or “reflect” your cycling App data, heart-rate, speed, cadence, and music data amongst others wirelessly, ensuring that your iPhone remains safely in your jersey pocket or storage box. Compatible with the iPhone 4S or iPhone 5, the Wahoo Fitness RFLKT can be purchased for $129.99 a pop.

Wireless data transmission is achieved over Bluetooth connectivity, and with the relevant control buttons, cyclists are able to operate their favorite iPhone cycling App, in addition to toggling between screens, start/stop intervals and even control iPhone functionality, all from the RFLKT itself, without endangering your iPhone to possible drops or falls on the outside. Since the RFLKT maintains a sleek profile and tips the scale at just 2 ounces, having it around is more or less unnoticeable even when mounted. Who says you cannot work out and look cool at the same time? [Product Page]

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Wahoo Fitness, a company that is famous for leading the line where iPhone-powered fitness, running and cycling niches are concerned, has just announced a spanking new Balance Smartphone Scale. Thanks to the wonders of wireless Bluetooth connectivity, the Wahoo Balance is capable of keeping track of your weight as well as BMI across time, where it will send weigh-ins directly to your iPhone or iPad App. Place a pre-order today for $99, and watch the first batch of shipments to go out from the first week of December onwards – which is ideal for folks who want a special Christmas present that is very different from all of the other standard issue presents that most folks expect to receive.

Using the Wahoo Balance Smartphone Scale is definitely a cinch, as all you need to do is to step on the scale, and it will get to work right away, where your weight as well as BMI will be sent over sans wires via Bluetooth Smart technology, straight to the new Wahoo Wellness App (which will be making its way to the Apple App Store in due time), or to any compatible health and fitness App.

You are able to set different profiles as well as when it comes to weight goals for up to 16 different users, and you can synchronize all of that weight information to not only one, but multiple devices as well. The Wahoo Balance’s internal memory is capable of stashing away up to 130 weight readings, which means it allows you to weigh-in at any time with or without your iPhone and synchronize it at your convenience. When you use it in tandem with today’s top health & fitness Apps such as TactioHealth, expect to be able to track your progress with a plethora of charts, graphs and data points.

Any takers for the Wahoo Balance Smartphone Scale?

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[ Wahoo Balance Smartphone Scale announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! The end of summer vacation isn’t nearly as much fun as the weeks that come before, but a chance to update your tech tools likely helps to ease the pain. The good news? We’re on to the fun stuff, the gear that isn’t always practical but will definitely help you let off some steam after a tough mid-term. Be sure to keep checking back — at the end of the month we’ll be giving away a ton of the gear featured in our guides — and hit up the hub page right here!

Laptops, phones and e-readers might be slick pieces of tech, but they’ll all be used for business while you’re buried in term papers during the semester. We’re rounding up a set of gadgets meant purely to lift your spirits — whether it’s zapping fellow froshmates in a game of Lazer Tag or an electric motorbike to blast through the countryside on a long weekend. We’ve even got a few borderline sensible gadgets, such as a robot that will clean up after a wild party at the dorm. Jump past the break for our full collection of antidotes to the end-of-summer blues.

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