Virtual Reality News | Fitness Technology Today Magazine https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/news/virtual-reality The opportunities offered by connected technologies to monitor and improve our personal health and wellbeing are astounding. The market for wearable tech, virtual reality fitness experiences and tailored on-demand workout classes grows ever more. Fitness centres and gyms have realised the benefits of collaborating with technology providers to boost their membership numbers. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:06:16 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FITT-500-x-500-px-150x150.png Virtual Reality News | Fitness Technology Today Magazine https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/news/virtual-reality 32 32 VR Fitness Gets Social: Supernatural Launches Group Workouts https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/news/gamification/vr-fitness-gets-social-supernatural-launches-group-workouts.html Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:05:28 +0000 https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/?p=61545 The lines between the virtual and real world continue to blur, and now, even our workouts are getting a social upgrade. Supernatural, the popular VR fitness platform known for its immersive workouts and stunning virtual environments, has just launched Supernatural Together, a new feature that brings the camaraderie of group fitness classes to the virtual [...]

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]]> US$3.5M funding for sleep gamification app ‘Sleepagotchi’ https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/news/gamification/us3-5m-funding-for-sleep-gamification-app-sleepagotchi.html Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:32:11 +0000 https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/?p=61347 Sleepagotchi, the US firm that brings gamification to sleeping habits has raised US$3.5M in a seed funding round. The Sleepagotchi app rewards users for meeting consistent sleep goals with digital collectibles. Each morning when they wake up, users claim a digital collectible from which they can construct virtual collectible rooms. Sleepagotchi found popularity in Asia [...]

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]]> UK-based fitness gaming developer and publisher Quell secures $10m in Series A https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/news/home-fitness/uk-based-fitness-gaming-developer-and-publisher-quell-secures-10m-in-series-a.html Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:30:05 +0000 https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/?p=61405 Quell, a developer and publisher of fitness gaming based in the UK, is leading the way in advancing the realm of fitness gaming technology. Its ‘Impact’ platform is the world’s first dedicated fitness gaming system, built from the ground-up to deliver high-impact training in immersive digital worlds. This week the firm announced the completion of [...]

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]]> Pedals into points – fitness app W3:Ride will pay cyclists to be active https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/activity-sport/cycling/pedals-into-points-fitness-app-w3ride-will-pay-cyclists-to-be-active.html Fri, 10 May 2024 16:40:07 +0000 https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/?p=61350 W3:Ride, the mobile iOS and Android app that celebrates cycling, is launching a new reward program for its users. This new web3 powered reward program converts every pedal on a bike into points, redeemable each week for exclusive clothing, cycling gear and digital gift cards. The W3:Ride app tracks details from any smartphone, Fitbit, Garmin, [...]

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]]> Playfinity’s gaming baseball nominated twice in 2023 Sports Technology Awards https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/activity-sport/playfinitys-gaming-baseball-nominated-twice-in-2023-sports-technology-awards.html Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:52:22 +0000 https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/?p=61384 Playfinity, the Norwegian sports-technology company on a mission to keep children active, has been nominated in two categories at the 2023 Sports Technology Awards #STA23. The firm’s gaming baseball (with app) are up for ‘Innovation of the Year’ and ‘Best Fitness and Participation Technology.’ They are alongside other recognised brands such as Apple Fitness+, LA [...]

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]]> Garmin’s Tacx NEO Bike Plus available in the US from January 2023 https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/activity-sport/cycling/garmins-tacx-neo-bike-plus-is-available-in-the-us-from-january-2023.html Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:40:59 +0000 https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/?p=61112 Multinational tech company Garmin which acquired Tacx in 2019, has announced that the Tacx® NEO Bike Plus, will be available to US buyers from January 2023 at a suggested retail price of US$3,999.99. The indoor smart bike is already shipping to UK buyers at £3499. From the comfort of the home, the Tacx NEO Bike [...]

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]]> Peloton and Amazon increase collaboration in UK and Germany https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/news/business/peloton-and-amazon-increase-collaboration-in-uk-and-germany.html Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:26:18 +0000 https://www.fitnesstechnologytoday.com/?p=61109 Peloton Interactive, Inc. today announced the expansion of its collaboration with Amazon. The Peloton Bike, Guide, and select accessories are now available for purchase in Amazon’s UK store. Peloton will also launch in Amazon’s German store in the coming weeks. As part of the Amazon experience, the Peloton Bike will be available with a convenient [...]

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