STACK #210 Apr 2022

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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GREAT MOVIE MUMS

The Blind Side Sandra Bullock delivers an Oscar- winning performance as real-life adoptive mother Leigh Anne Tuohy, who takes in homeless teen Michael Oher and helps him to become his best self – an All- American football player and NFL first draft pick.

A healthy mum is a happy mum, and a smartwatch fitness tracker or some snug-fitting sports earbuds will really make her day.

Fitbit Charge 5 All-day activity and women’s

wellbeing data, heart rate, stress and sleep tracking, and a Real Time Stamina function to prevent overexertion. Advanced maps and location services are incredibly thorough and will even pinpoint the nearest golf course or ski slope, and there’s a gyroscope and barometric altimeter for the hardcore adventurer. Expect up to 14 days of battery life when solar charging in smartwatch mode. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 With a sleek and trendy design and support for over

health tracking, sleep and stress management, health metrics and 20 exercise modes (with real-time stats) are all at mum’s

fingertips with a Fitbit. The Charge 5 will also monitor blood oxygen levels and 24/7 heart health, and a Fitbit Premium subscription will unlock even more features like a Daily Readiness Score based on activity, sleep and heart rate, as well as recommending workout and recovery sessions accordingly. Moreover, there’s built-in GPS and the battery will last up to a week on a full charge. The Charge 5 has all the functionality synonymous with the brand, and then some. Garmin Vivomove Sport Designed for busy, active lifestyles, this smart-looking

Bose Sports True Wireless Earbuds With secure and comfortable silicon

90 exercises, the Galaxy Watch4 has plenty to get mum moving and looking good doing it. An enhanced fitness tracker, Samsung’s BioActive Sensor will even measure body fat, body

ear tips in three sizes, the Bose Sports buds are designed to stay put during rigorous exercise, so mum

can soundtrack her workout with confidence. Music is a great motivator and these small buds deliver big sound and a simple touch interface to adjust volume, play, pause and skip tracks. The buds are sweat and weather resistant and battery life is good for up to five hours from a single charge. Synch them with the free Bose Music app for customisation options, EQ settings, and more. Jabra Elite 4 Active ANC True Wireless Earbuds The name says it all – these earbuds are designed for the active mum, with snug and comfortable eartips that will stay secure during intense workouts, and a durable design that’s water and sweat proof. Active also applies to the noise cancellation function, which is an added bonus in buds at this price point, and

water and skeletal muscle, keep tabs on heart health and blood pressure in real time, while holistic sleep analysis helps develop better sleeping habits. The customisable watch face offers analogue or digital options and colours and backgrounds to suit the day. And if mum owns other Samsung Galaxy devices, pairing is simple and seamless and offers further functionality. Hidrate Spark Steel Smart Drink Bottle This is no gimmick – smart fitness tech even extends to the humble drink bottle! There’s nothing humble about the Hidrate Spark, however, which recognises the importance of staying regularly hydrated during a workout

smartwatch combines a classic analogue look with a suite of essential fitness features. A simple double tap on the OLED touchscreen reveals a cool hidden menu with a wealth of options like heart rate, respiration, blood O2 levels and hydration tracking, as well as

stress and women’s health monitoring. There’s also a neat Body Battery metric that assesses energy levels and suggests the best times for activity and rest. Pair the watch with a smartphone to activate a safety-tracking feature that will send your live location to trusted contacts in the event of an emergency. Garmin Fenix 7S Solar Built for the outdoor sportsperson and adventurer, this solar powered multisport GPS watch features premium fitness tracking and

and prompts the user with an illuminated LED when it’s time to stop and refresh. Fluid intake can be tracked when the bottle is paired with the free Hidrate Spark app, which is available for both Android and iOS. The rechargeable, stainless steel bottle holds 621ml of water and will keep it cool for up to 24 hours. Sometimes, even the simplest things can make a difference.

is adjustable to allow ambient noise in when required. There are four built-in

microphones for clear call quality, and seven hours of battery life (with a further 28 hours in the charging case). Pair them with the Jabra Sound+ app to boost the bass and tweak EQ settings.

location positioning. Access 30+ built-in sports apps, enhanced fitness metrics and activity profiles, 24/7 specialised health and

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