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I tested this budget, subscription-free fitness tracker and it actually offers Whoop some serious competition – especially in terms of value

We tested the Amazfit Helio Strap in the wild, and found it every inch the Whoop competitor at a very reasonable price.

Polar Loop review: The screen-free fitness tracker is good on heart rate, but a software let-down

Polar Loop review: The screen-free fitness tracker is good on heart rate, but a software let-down

We tested the Polar Loop, the subscription-free Whoop alternative.

From AI beds to vagus nerve stimulators, these are the sleep gadgets tech billionaires are betting on in 2026

From AI beds to vagus nerve stimulators, these are the sleep gadgets tech billionaires are betting on in 2026

Tech billionaires are determined to buy a good night's sleep — these are the smart mattresses and gadgets of 2026, promising perfect sleep, health and longevity

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WHOOP's fitness tracker helps you kickstart healthy habits all year round

Fallen off the wagon already? Try WHOOP to get you back on track

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Luna unveils fitness band to rival Whoop - and there's no monthly subscription

The Luna Band promises always-on health tracking and voice-led coaching, with a focus on useful insights not just charts

Looking for a subscription-free Whoop band? This screenless rival could be the voice-led wearable you’re looking for

Luna has launched a new fitness wearable at CES 2026 that comes with no subscription.

3 new features I want to see from Garmin in 2026

The new features I want to see on Garmin watches during the coming year to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung.

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Your favorite fitness watch brands have some problems to fix. From longstanding Garmin problems to a Fitbit renaissance, these are my 2026 predictions and what improvements I want to see

Your favorite fitness watch brands have some problems to fix. From longstanding Garmin problems to a Fitbit renaissance, these are my 2026 predictions and what improvements I want to see

From a game-changing Fenix 9 to more Whoop-style straps and better fitness watch-smart glasses integration, it should be an exciting 2026 for athletes!

Android Central

Whoop vs Oura Ring: Which wearable is right for you?

Whoop vs Oura Ring: Which wearable is right for you?

Both Whoop and Oura have created first-rate trackers, but they have some important distinctions

The Independent UK

Is Amazfit’s $99 subscription-free tracker a challenger to Whoop’s $200 a year band? I found out

Is Amazfit’s $99 subscription-free tracker a challenger to Whoop’s $200 a year band? I found out

The budget alternative collects lots of the same data, without requiring a subscription

The Independent UK

Whoop founder Will Ahmed's daily routine: workouts, blue light glasses and a positive mindset

Whoop founder Will Ahmed's daily routine: workouts, blue light glasses and a positive mindset

The health entrepreneur goes to work on an egg (or eight), loves meditation and cold plunges — and monitors everything

Evening Standard

Act fast: The WHOOP membership sale ends soon — Here's how to get 10% off now

Act fast: The WHOOP membership sale ends soon — Here's how to get 10% off now

Only until December 19, you can save on a 12-month WHOOP membership

Evening Standard

Garmin just teased a new device it's calling the 'future of wearables' – and it's coming soon

Garmin just teased a new device it's calling the 'future of wearables' – and it's coming soon

It looks as though Garmin is planning to show off a Whoop-style band or a new smartwatch before 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals Stunning Biological Age Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals Stunning Biological Age Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Portuguese phenom has scored 954 goals in his illustrious 23-year career.

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A Media Venture Backed by Gary Vaynerchuk, Alex Hormozi, And Will Ahmed Seeks to Become 'The Disney of the Creator Economy'

Steven.com, a media company aimed at creating "the Disney (NYSE:DIS) of the creator economy," recently received a $425 million valuation following investments from notable online personalities and entrepreneurs, including Gary Vaynerchuk, Whoop founder and CEO Will Ahmed, and Alex Hormozi, according to a press release.

WHOOP just gave every member access to lab-based health insights for free

Advanced Labs Uploads feature lets all members link their blood test results with biometric data for AI-powered coaching insights

5 fitness trackers without distracting screens – and where to buy them right now

Focus on your workout with these anti-smartwatch fitness trackers, from Whoop to Oura.

Polar 'firmly denies' allegations after being sued by Whoop over Loop band design

Whoop has taken exception to the design of the Polar Loop fitness tracker, claiming the design is a ‘copy’ of the Whoop, and taken Polar to court as a result.

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I tried a subscription-free Whoop alternative — and it ticks all the right boxes

The Amazfit Helio Strap is a fantastic budget-friendly no-subscription Whoop alternative, bar a few activity-detection-related hiccups.

Whoop quietly improves day-to-day accuracy with a 'high pressure' update

Strap too tight or messy data? The new but minimal Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG update aims to sort that out

Whoop MG review: the super-premium Whoop option falls flat at this price

The Whoop MG is an elite-tier fitness tracker that'll be too expensive for most.

The Independent UK

Apple gets official approval for watch feature that can spot potentially fatal problem

Tool will come to new watches announced this week – but some old ones, too

Polar’s screenless fitness tracker has arrived — here’s everything you need to know about the Whoop rival

The Polar Loop is a new screenless fitness tracker that matches the Whoop band on price, but doesn’t require a subscription.

Polar’s new wearable is screen-free, subscription-free and a direct competitor to Whoop

The Polar Loop is the brand’s first screen-free wearable band designed to track activity, sleep and biometrics 24/7

Polar reveals new details of its subscription-less, screen-less Whoop rival

Polar is getting very excited about its upcoming screenless, subscription-free fitness tracker going toe-to-toe with Whoop 5.0.

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