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5 fitness resolutions and tech to help you achieve them
As we gear up for New Year’s and the many exercise resolutions you will eventually break, I offer a better solution to your fitness woes: Start moving now.
Yes, you heard me. No need to wait until after the holiday festivities to get that booty in shape! Admittedly, this is easier said than done. So, I’ve compiled a few easy things you can do to jump start your healthier lifestyle.
These activities require no gym fees, equipment, or specialized instructors; all you need is a lot of motivation! But, since it’s 2017, I snuck in other devices and an app every now and then to make this switch in lifestyle easier and more enjoyable. Here we go:
Make it a habit to jog
Going out for a run is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to exercise. It’s literally as easy as putting one foot in front of the other.
If you’re just starting out like me, apps like Nike+ Run Club help map out and record your runs. Fitness trackers are also great if you don’t want to lug your phone around — they help track runtime, heart rate, and distance.
Bluetooth earphones are also a big help; this means no cords to your smartphone or music player, and more freedom to move.
Do some outdoor HIIT
The great outdoors is open to many workout possibilities. A quick high intensity interval training (HIIT) session is easily doable and will only take 20 to 30 minutes.
HIIT entails alternating between bursts of high-intensity exercises and intervals of low-intensity activities. You can start with basics like squats, crunches, and lunges for high intervals, and a light jog or a complete rest period for the low intervals.
Numerous interval timer apps are available on both iOS and Android for free. You can customize these timers to your HIIT exercise preference.
If you’re not so keen on doing HIIT, you can also download apps like Sworkit (iOS, Android), Nike+ Training Club (iOS, Android), or J&J Official 7 Minute Workout (iOS, Android) for different exercise routines. Some wearables, like the Samsung Gear Sport, offer a number of built-in exercises and automatically tracks movement.
Use the stairs when you can
This is one small habit that can make a big difference. Instead of taking elevators or escalators, get physical! Before you know it, these flights will accumulate and make a dent in your daily active minutes.
Most flagships like the Huawei Mate 10, Samsung S and Note series, and even iPhones, have trackers built in. They take note of everyday activities, including how many flights of stairs you’ve climbed. For those who aren’t so attached to their phones, most fitness trackers also have the same features.
Keep swimming
If you have access to a pool, swimming is also a great way to exercise and keep cool.
Apps like MySwimPro (iOS, Android) and Speedo On (iOS, Android) are useful tools for this wet workout.
There are also numerous waterproof fitness wearables, like the Fitbit Ionic, Garmin Vivoactive 3, or the Samsung Gear Sport (pictured above) in the market.
Make healthier food choices
You can exercise as much as you want, but you can’t exercise a bad diet away. Getting fit also means having healthy food intake.
Calorie counting can help — not to cut down on food, but to monitor what you eat. MyFitnessPal (iOS, Android) is a great app to track meals. They also have a standing partnership with Samsung that allows app integration with Samsung fitness devices.
SEE ALSO: Nike+ Training Club app review
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Sony WF-1000XM6 was accidentally leaked online
The design suggests some interesting changes.
Despite how small they are, the unannounced Sony WF-1000XM6 has just made a huge appearance, albeit accidentally, in an online retail store. Though the leak doesn’t reveal all the technical details about the device, the scant photos and specs are enough to paint an interesting picture about Sony’s next earbuds.
Via The Walkman Blog, an online retailer called Power Buy accidentally released a store page for the WF-1000XM6. The page contains extensive photos and a few specs for the device. Now, the specs don’t reveal much. As we can already ascertain based on previous releases, the earbuds will have Active Noise Cancelation and IPX4-rated water resistance.
The photos, however, are telling. For one, the WF-1000XM6 will return to a completely matte texture after a brief switch to a glossy texture for the current generation. The overall design is more elongated or pill-shaped, too. Previous earbuds feature a more circular or compact design.
Conversely, the charging case switches from a pill-shaped design to a more angular one, featuring flat bases. The flatter design should make the case stabler while on a surface but might make it clunkier when inside a pocket.
The leak caps it all off by including a price: THB 11,990 (or roughly US$ 381), which is a lot higher than the current generation. Either Sony went crazy with the price increase, or this is just a placeholder price. Only time (and an official launch) will tell. The leak, unfortunately, doesn’t reveal a launch date, so it might still be quite a wait.
SEE ALSO: Sony WH-1000XM6: Master of sound quality and noise cancellation
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OBSBOT launches AI-powered 4K Tiny 3 series webcams
Professional-grade audiovisual features in compact bodies
OBSBOT has announced the global launch of two new AI-powered 4K webcams: the Tiny 3 and Tiny 3 Lite.
Designed for content creators, streamers, podcasters, remote professionals, educators, and more, the Tiny 3 series sets a new benchmark for professional webcams.
The products combine studio-grade spatial audio, flagship-level imaging, and industry-leading AI intelligence.
The two variants also come in ultra-compact aluminum-alloy bodies while delivering premium sight and sound.
Both the Tiny 3 and Tiny 3 Lite feature industry-leading triple silicon MEMS microphone array. This system combines one omnidirectional and two directional microphones powered by Sisonic MEMS technology.
The architecture is commonly found in premium TWS earbuds and professional audio equipment. Such technology enables:
- ultra-low distortion up to 130 dB SPL
- exceptional 69dB signal-to-noise ratio
- full spectrum 50Hz-20kHz frequency response
- consistent unit-to-unit studio quality
This way, users can expect immersive sound that rivals dedicated microphones without the need to buy an extra product.
In addition, the Tiny 3 series features five dedicated audio profiles so users can tailor fit the webcams for various needs:
- Pure Audio Mode — zero processing, studio-grade capture
- Spatial Audio Mode — enhanced left-right stereo separation for vlogs, storytelling with soundscape
- Smart Omni Mode — AI-powered 360-degree pickup with balanced vocals, ambient sound
- Directional Mode — focuses on voice in front while cutting surrounding noise
- Dual-Directional Mode — clear audio capture from front and rear while rejecting side noise
Moreover, the Tiny 3 series comes with Voice Locator. This feature lets the product find users, smoothly rotating the gimbal and tracking them automatically.
They can also leverage voice commands or the OBSBOT Vox SE wireless lavalier for cable-free audio.
Flagship imaging
Picture wise, the Tiny 3 features 4K@30fps video and up to 120fps high-frame rate capture. The system also uses advanced DCG HDR for balanced highlights and shadows, as well as ultra-fast dual all-pixel PDAF autofocus.
And powered by OBSBOT’s AI algorithms, the series introduces AI Tracking 2.0. Key capabilities include:
- accurate tracking of subjects like individuals, groups, hands, objects, and more via Only Me mode
- auto zoom, customizable composition lines, Face Framing
- Voice Tracking
- Multiple AI modes, including dedicated Desk Mode, Whiteboard Mode
- Intuitive gesture and voice controls
For further control, users can use the OBSBOT Center and OBSBOT live for creative controls. These cover exposure and gamma curve adjustments, manual white balance tuning, and more.
Furthermore, the Tiny 3 products support remote interaction and VR features powered by the OBSBOT Toolkit.
They also integrate effortlessly with the OBSBOT ecosystem for livestreams, gaming handheld capabilities, and more.
Price, availability
The Tiny 3 starts at US$ 349 while the Tiny 3 Lite starts at US$ 199. The Vox SE, meanwhile, retails for US$ 59.
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Soundtrack for the city: HIDDEN.NY x AIAIAI TMA-2 headphones
Living in a big city like New York makes you want to have music on a lot: on the subway, walking between meetings, sitting in a café with your laptop, zoning out on a long walk home, or romanticizing the smallest things. Headphones have become an essential part of my life.
That’s why the HIDDEN.NY x AIAIAI collaboration makes sense. The TMA-2 HIDDEN Edition headphones are reminiscent of early-2000s tech. It’s nostalgic but with New York City character, at least the kind that I encounter and not the one you see in movies.
If you follow either brand, the partnership feels natural. HIDDEN.NY started as an Instagram mood board and grew into a full lifestyle platform rooted in street culture and design. AIAIAI is a Danish company that’s long been part of music culture, known for modular gear that artists use.
The first thing you notice is the colorway. The transparent design with green highlights is subtle. It’s not loud but still stands out.
You can see the structure of the headphones, which makes them feel more like an accessory than just another piece of black plastic tech. Bonus points that they are a conversation starter, too.
In daily use, the headphones are easy to live with. They are light and comfortable, which is important when you’re wearing them for long stretches. They don’t clamp too hard nor do they feel bulky.
Sound-wise, they’re clean and balanced. While it doesn’t have active noise cancellation, it works well for all the ways people actually listen in a big city. I like that you don’t have to think about the sound much.
It’s just good in a way that doesn’t get in your way, whatever mood I’m in wherever I am in the city, these headphones are great company.
AIAIAI’s modular approach also means these aren’t built to be tossed when something wears out. The speaker, headband, earpads, and cable are all replaceable.
So much of the tech we use should grow with us, even if they get outdated. So AIAIAI builds systems that can be upgraded over time. That’s part of why artists and DJs use them.
Especially because it’s a collectible, it feels like a piece you’ll want to keep. As someone who uses his prized possessions for a really long time, I love this about these headphones.
In a city where everything moves fast and feels temporary, it’s nice to have gear that doesn’t feel disposable.
The campaign, shot by photographer Gunner Stahl, probably looks familiar if you’re attuned to hiphop culture. What sets his work apart is his portraits feel more raw and relaxed instead of posed and polished. It aligns with HIDDEN.NY’s aesthetic, the kind of everyday style that feels genuine.
At the end of the day, the HIDDEN.NY x AIAIAI TMA-2 Bluetooth headphones make sense for people who live in cities like New York, where music is part of how you move, work, and think.
They sound good, they look interesting and different. They fit into real life without trying too hard.
The TMA-2 Hidden Edition headphones retail for US$220 and is available on aiaiai.audio.
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