As a tech expert, I test for two things when trying out a new upgraded release—first, what exactly are the new features, and two, are they good enough to warrant purchasing a new version of the ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. February 18, 2025 Add ...

For years, companies have tried to integrate heart rate monitoring into earbuds, but they never quite got it right. I tried several of these early attempts, only to find that the fit was never secure ...

Beats is taking its lineup of wireless earbuds to the next level with the launch of its new fitness-focused Powerbeats Pro 2. The earbuds replace the original Powerbeats Pro, which were released in ...

As a tech expert, I test for two things when trying out a new upgraded release—first, what exactly are the new features, and two, are they good enough to warrant purchasing a new version of the ...

Google today detailed its research into audioplethysmography (APG) that adds heart rate sensing capabilities to active noise canceling (ANC) headphones and earbuds “with a simple software upgrade.” ...

Anker seems to have upped its stakes in the wireless earbuds segment of the audio industry. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Earbuds are reputed to be the first earbuds to come with 24-hour heart rate ...

The Powerbeats Pro 2 are a new set of headphones with a really interesting feature—Apple says they can measure your heart rate during workouts. Huge if true—imagine if you could leave your watch at ...