Earlier this month I decided to replace my aging (and wonky) Fitbit One activity tracker with a Mi Band 4. I picked one up from Amazon for less than $35, but they’re also available from other retailers including Walmart and Newegg. I spent less on a brand new Mi Band 4 than I had on a […]
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Xiaomi Mi Band 1S is a $16 fitness tracker with a heart rate sensor
Xiaomi’s first wearable activity tracker made a splash last year by offering up to 30 days of battery life, a waterproof design, and basic fitness tracking features for under $15. Now Xiaomi is launching an updated model that has one more feature and the same low price: the Mi Band 1S has an optical heart […]
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IDC: Xiaomi is second only to Fitbit in wearable shipments
Wearable shipments have been on the rise for two full years, according to research firm IDC. On the other hand, overall shipments are still small enough that China’s Xiaomi was able to quickly come from out of nowhere to become the second-largest player in the wearable market. In the first quarter of 2015, Xiaomi reportedly […]
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Xiaomi’s Mi Store opens in the US, UK, France, and Germany May 18th (without phones)
Xiaomi may have shipped more smartphones in China than any company other than Apple in the first quarter of 2015, but the Chinese electronics giant isn’t exactly a household name outside of its home country yet. So far Xiaomi’s phones, tablets, and other products are only available in a handful of markets including India, Singapore, […]
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Xiaomi Mi Band is a $13 fitness tracker
Xiaomi may be best known for offering high-quality smartphones at mid-range prices… like the new Xiaomi Mi4. But the company also produces smart TVs, WiFi routers, and other gadgets. Now Xiaomi is hopping on the fitness tracker bandwagon. The Xiaomi Mi Band is a wearable activity tracker that sells for just $13. The little guy […]