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We write about apps, gadgets, and services that can improve your health, helping you get fit, quit smoking, or breathe better. Read all about being healthier using technology.

Samsung AX60R5080WD review: The air purifier for large apartments!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 08/19/2020
Samsung creates all kinds of technology: smartphones and tablets, laptops, Smart TVs, and even smart refrigerators or washing machines. However, few people know that Samsung also makes air purifiers. One of their newest models is Samsung AX60R5080WD, and it is a promising model for...

ASUS VivoWatch SP review: Smart wearable health tracker for geeks!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 08/11/2020
ASUS VivoWatch SP is a new health-tracking device that looks like a smartwatch but doesn't aim to be one, so don't be fooled by its looks. This wearable device is designed for running, pace coaching, speed monitoring, distance, and route mapping. There's even an altimeter included...

6+ best Night Light apps for Android

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07/23/2020
Most of us are "attached" to smartphones - those technological wonders that make almost every person look at them over and over again: at work, in bed, in the subway, in airplanes, cafes, everywhere. Besides all the good they bring to the world, smartphones also have the ugly power...

Fitbit Charge 4 review: Excellent health and fitness tracking!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05/06/2020
The Fitbit Charge line-up has always been one of the best in the market of fitness trackers. The new Fitbit Charge 4 takes what was already an excellent product and adds new features, like Spotify support, GPS-tracking and Fitbit Pay. We were curious to test the new model and see...

How to get updates about COVID-19 on WhatsApp

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 04/06/2020
Did you know that you can get updates about COVID-19 on WhatsApp? During the Coronavirus pandemic, the app has been making the necessary social distancing more bearable by connecting both individuals and communities. Recently, several countries and organizations launched WhatsApp...

Sharp UA-HD60E-L review: Air purifier with humidifying

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04/03/2020
Pollution is currently a big problem in modern cities all over the world. High levels of PM10 and PM2.5 particles are commonplace, leading to various kinds of health problems. Some cities are also dusty, causing discomfort and health issues, even when you open the windows to let some...

5 places to get live updates for COVID-19 in the US

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03/31/2020
We are all affected by COVID-19, so it makes sense to want to get live updates about the pandemic, especially if you're living in the United States, the latest Coronavirus epicenter. However, finding reliable sources online can prove to be a challenge. If you live in the US and want...

Fitbit Versa 2 review: A smartwatch with great fitness tracking!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 01/07/2020
Fitbit makes great fitness trackers that are polished, good looking, and very useful. However, in the smartwatch space, they are not a big player, lagging behind Apple. In the last quarter of 2019, they launched their best smartwatch to date: Fitbit Versa 2. We tested it for about a...

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 review: It offers a lot for little money

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11/28/2019
The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 is an affordable health and fitness device that does not empty your pockets and doesn't let you down on hardware specifications. Featuring a color RGB AMOLED screen, a battery that can theoretically last for up to twenty days, water resistance, and an...

The Windows 10 Night light: What it does and how to use it

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09/19/2019
Whether it is because we look at them too much or because they radiate too much blue light, screens are known to cause eye problems. It is almost impossible to avoid screens in our daily lives. There are also many night owls like ourselves, regularly watching our computers' screens...

Reviewing Trust GXT 144 Rexx - The mouse that mixes health with gaming!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09/16/2019
Most people do not associate the terms "gaming mouse" with "vertical mouse." While a vertical mouse is often sought by people who have health problems, like repetitive strain injury (RSI), or by those who want to prevent such issues, gaming mice are attractive to gamers, and to...

Trust GXT 705 Ryon & Ryon Junior review: Adults and juniors playing together!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09/05/2019

Gaming chairs are all the rage nowadays. They come from different brands, with crazy names, lots of colors, and features. Gaming chairs also tend to offer health-oriented features like lumbar and neck cushions, which are useful to everyone, not just gamers. If there is one...

Reviewing the Trust GXT 711 Dominus gaming desk

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 07/30/2019

Gaming chairs are all the rage when it comes to furniture for tech enthusiasts, but gaming desks are not that commonplace. In this review, we evaluate the first gaming desk that we ever used: Trust GXT 711 Dominus. This desk combines simple design with useful accessories, at a...

Trust GXT 707 Resto V2 gaming chair review: Excellent, and reasonably priced!

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06/17/2019

Trust GXT 707 Resto V2 is a chair designed to be ergonomic, robust, and with plenty of adjustment options. Although I do play quite a lot on my computer, the truth is that I use it mostly for work rather than play. I needed a chair designed to keep you comfortable for long hours...

Review Hydro Coach: One of the best reminders for drinking water!

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  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 05/13/2019
The hydration of our bodies is vital for a healthy lifestyle. The modern rhythm of our lives makes us forget to drink enough liquids during the day, and we can develop health issues and a sense of tiredness by doing so. Since technology is a big part of this stress, it is welcome if...

Schedule regular PC breaks and implement the Pomodoro Technique with stretchly

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05/07/2018
Regularly sitting in front of your computer for long hours means that you increase the risk of developing health problems like visual fatigue, back pain, discopathy, and more. To reduce the health risks, it is a great idea to take regular breaks. The medical advice says that you...

Fitbit Charge 2 review: One of the best fitness trackers money can buy!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 02/23/2018

Many fitness trackers tend to be bulky, with a lackluster design that is lacking in elegance. Fitbit is one of the companies that has understood this problem and their latest generation of devices tends to be better looking than their competitors'. Fitbit Charge 2 is one...

Review Fitbit Alta: A stylish fitness companion!

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  • Tudor Dan
  • 01/12/2018

Fitbit has a wide range of devices for monitoring health and fitness activity. With a price tag at the time of our review of just under $100, the Fitbit Alta is a reasonably-priced entry-level fitness wristband. Its main selling points are the pleasant design, the...