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Amazon Unveils 'Halo' Health and Fitness Wristband for $99.99 to Compete with Apple Watch
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I would love to see a great alternative to the Apple Watch on Android that could match what Apple offers, this is not it though.
Maybe, but I think they've identified a gap in the market here - people who have a 'normal' watch that they want to continue to wear, but still want a fitness tracker without looking odd by wearing two watches at the same time.
Don't care. I have plenty of quartz watches that have excellent accuracy. I do want a health band like this or fitbit but won't pay for a subscription.
Competing on what grounds? This would’ve been like calling the Zune an iPod Shuffle competitor. Hmm
Interesting. It’s definitely not for me, without a screen to see what’s going on. I’m sure that’s where the week-long battery comes into play, But still not for me. I’m also extremely weary of it listening to me 24/7 and “determining” if I’m in a good or bad mood. No thank you. My wife can tell me that.
That being said, I welcome competition, it can only make the Apple Watch better for future iterations. (Features, pricepoint, battery life, etc).
That being said, I welcome competition, it can only make the Apple Watch better for future iterations. (Features, pricepoint, battery life, etc).
Creepy! “The second is the ability to listen for emotion in a user's voice and track mood.” / Citizen you are have been placed under arrest for disparaging comments against the state. Turn yourself into nearest authorities. Tap here for directions
Two recently announced wearables, both with temperature measuring. Don't let me down with the series 6, Apple!
Doesn't tell the time, gathers data and sounds for Amazon. And I'm going to have that strapped on my wrist 24/7?
Please... not while I'm drinking milk.
Please... not while I'm drinking milk.
The top phone is obviously not an iPhone and the phone lower in the article just has a white case on it. If you have a white iPhone, can you can't see any white from the front or sides, just looking at the back. Sorry to burst the bubble
It's not a product for me, but it's still interesting. The long battery life and price point look nice. I wouldn't want to pay a subscription, but it will suit some folks. But the always on audio listening, that's just kinda creepy. I assume it's something that could be turned off, but no thanks. I'll pass.
Hard pass. Don't need Amazon collecting more data on me in order to sell to advertisers.
There are a number of apps that already do such. All of them (including this one from Amazon) are highly inaccurate. The only way to get a truly accurate measurement is in a full lab. Apps will be nothing more than a poor guess.
$99 + $4 per mo. Subscription.
Depending on how long you keep it you are probably better off just buying an Apple Watch.
Depending on how long you keep it you are probably better off just buying an Apple Watch.
Amazon wants me to wear a listening device on my wrist, disguised as a "fitness tracker"? Haha! Nice try, Amazon.
Amazon gets to collect more info on you, including your voice and body fat profile.
And it doesn't even tell the freaking time...
The Halo's more advanced features are unlocked by an ongoing subscription, separate from Amazon Prime.
Nope.