Thirty One Fine Bakes is taking a firm stand against racism. The online-based bakery from Petaling Jaya uploaded several screenshot messages on its social media yesterday.
In the Whatsapp message exchange, a customer had the audacity to question the ethnicity of those working at Thirty One Fine Bakes, particularly the owner.
When the bakery responded that “we are a multiracial company”, the individual bluntly replied that they prefer not to purchase anything produced by people from a certain ethnicity and race. Instead of holding back, the bakery told the person off.
“Racism and discrimination are deep-rooted diseases of this country, and we work to ensure there is no space for that in this company and to call it out when we see it. This company is a space for individuals to grow personally and professionally, without any prejudice. Because of your disgusting remarks, we are not sorry to say that we would be happy to lose you as a customer. All the best,” Thirty One Fine Bakes replied.
When contacted, the owner revealed that this isn’t the first time they have received racist questions. “It was very upsetting to be asked such a question. There were some who question the need to give attention by posting it. But I felt it is necessary. If we don’t speak out against this, we are encouraging such behaviour,” she told The Star.
To quote Bernard Cheah, “let’s bake the world a better place.”
It’s the middle of the year and durian season is upon us! Unlike previous years, durian lovers won’t be able to enjoy the King of the fruit outdoors and bond with others over this mutual love.
Fret not though, we may still be under lockdown during MCO 3.0, but that doesn’t mean the durian can’t come to you. Like many restaurants, durian retailers have also turn to delivery so everyone can order online.
Durian Kotak
Address: 10, Jalan 1a/6, Taman Setapak Indah, 53100 Kuala Lumpur
Delivery to KL and Selangor usually between 4pm-10pm
Besides D13, IOI, Musang King Raub, they also sell Strawberry + Chocolate Dip
https://duriankotak.yezza.store/
Durian Hill
Address: No. 122, Level 2, Jalan Desa Gombak 1, Jalan Gombak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur
Besides Musang King, the company also sells durian desserts and coffee
https://www.durian-hill.com/products/
DurianMan SS2
Address: Durian Man,Lot 7680,Jalan SS2/24 Petaling Jaya Selangor 47300
Promo: D13 3Box X 300g for RM118
They also sell Musang King Durian Burnt Cheese Cake and Durian Musang King Mochi
https://durianman.eatmol.com/menu-durian-man
Durian BB Park
Address: 15, Jalan Kamuning, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Promo: Durian Tasting Platter where each set comes with pulps of different cultivars; starting from RM79
They also sell durian desserts, delectables, and merchandise.
https://durianbb.com.my/
Say Heng Durian
Address: No Petak 11&12, Jalan USJ 14/1k, Usj 14, 47630 Subang Jaya, Selangor
A gaming headset is a must-have accessory for your gaming sessions for a number of different reasons and there are lots to choose from, but if you want the best ones as options, then you need to wade through the ones that aren’t worth your effort.
We’ve put together a list that has ten different options for you so you can save some of that precious game time. Which means you can spend more time on gaming with a headset you’ll love and less time trying to find something that works. Regardless of whether you’re playing on PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, or other options like mobile or Stadia.
This is a rolling post so we’ll be updating the list every month. The options on the list may not always change completely, but there will always be something that works for every user.
Best Gaming Headset Summary
Below you’ll find a short summary table of all the best gaming headsets we’ve selected.
If you’re short on time, you can scan the table below and see every option we picked, along with how much they cost and buy links to jump right to where you can get them for yourself.
Should you have a little more time, you’ll find short descriptions of each headset below the summary table along with the same information as well as videos and buy links to snag the headset of your choice.
Where to begin. The Beoplay Portal headphones from Bang & Olufsen are packed with so many premium features that you get excited to the point you almost forget that they cost $500.
Yes, that is an absolutely insanely high amount to pay for a gaming headset. But, this is more than just a gaming headset. Not only is it a gaming headset from one of the world’s top premium audio brands, it’s also a wireless headset that can be used for on the go listening through your mobile device, or wirelessly on any other device that supports Bluetooth.
The Beoplay Portal offers lossless audio connection to both Xbox consoles and PC using Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless connection. It also connects to your mobile device and other devices using Bluetooth. Unfortunately, it doesn’t support PlayStation wirelessly. It does however allow for connecting to devices via 3.5mm mini jack. So you should be able to plug it into the DualShock 4 or DualSense controllers while playing games on your PS4 or PS5.
Beyond the connection, you’ll find things like supple lambskin ear cups, a soft cushy headband (which is basically silent as you extend and collapse it), and capacitive on-ear controls for volume and other functions. One of the best parts is the virtual boom arm for the voice chat mic.
It’s comprised of six beamforming microphones with active noise cancellation. There’s a lot more to love about this headset too. If you can reconcile with the cost.
When it comes to PC gaming, Sennheiser’s GSP 670 is the cream of the crop. It’s expensive, but Sennheiser knows audio and it’s excellent on this headset.
Perhaps the best part is the mic. The swivel motion that lets you flip it up to mute the mic is the easiest way to mute yourself in chat. Period. The headset is also extremely comfortable and can be worn for all-day gaming sessions without getting uncomfortable.
Speaking of comfort, it features adjustable fit on both sides of the headset as well as on the top of the band for more or less tension. The mic is also noise cancelling. So even if you’re using Discord which has a decent software-based noise filter, this just ensures that you’re voice is coming through crystal clear.
And, you have separate volume dials for regular game audio and chat audio. Letting you adjust things perfectly.
It works for PC, PS4, and mobile devices too, and it offers extremely low-latency gaming audio. It works ok with PS4 and mobile, but it doesn’t have the benefits of the PC software that really make the audio shine. For PC though there is no equal.
While these aren’t an over-ear or on-ear gaming headset, they’re still designed mostly for gaming and they’re probably the best pair of gaming earbuds we’ve tried in some time. We were extremely fond of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro, but these take things to another level because of their compatibility with the PS5 in addition to mobile, Nintendo Switch, and even PC.
They provide around 5 hours of battery life so they may not be the best choice for super long gaming sessions. If you see yourself sitting down and playing games for an entire Saturday, expect to take a few breaks to charge these up once or twice.
That aside, the sound quality is insanely good. And these are comfortable enough to wear for the entire 5 or so hours until they need a recharge. These can connect through Bluetooth to devices that support Bluetooth audio, but they also come with a tiny USB-C dongle that you can use for the PS5 and Nintendo Switch. You can use them with mobile devices too if you want a more lag-free audio experience.
Plus, you can use them with mobile devices for things other than games. And it does just as good of a job at providing great audio for things like music or video.
If you want lossless audio, and you want it to be high-quality, and wireless, the Arctis Pro Wireless from SteelSeries should be your pick.
This works with PC and PS4 via the wireless transmitter that you plug directly into the system that you’re playing games on. The Headset then connects to that transmitter.
It’s Discord certified meaning your game chat is going to be stellar, and it can be used for other devices that accept Bluetooth audio devices. It also has audio in and out plugs, so you could even plug it into home audio systems if you wanted. It can technically be used with Xbox One, but not wirelessly.
For it to work on that console you would need to plug the headset into the controller’s audio jack. Even then there’s no guarantee that the mic would work for game chat.
Still, this is the best headset for lossless audio if you need something for both PS4 and PC, and this works for mobile and Nintendo Switch too.
Razer is once again on this list for our selection of the best budget headset. We’ve been big fans of the kraken line simply because it offered some of the best audio quality at a lower price.
And the Kraken X USB is essentially the pinnacle of that. It even comes in a 3.5mm version that’s $49.99 instead of $59.99 if you have the hardware on your PC to support 3.5mm audio headsets. That version is also perfect for the Nintendo Switch, and mobile phones with an audio jack.
These feature 7.1 surround sound for more immersive gaming audio, soft leatherette ear cushions and a plushy headband cushion, a bendable mic, and in-headset audio controls. They’re pretty basic, but the no-frills setup means you still get great audio for gaming without spending a whole lot.
Razer isn’t the only brand returning further down the list. SteelSeries makes all kinds of headsets and the Arctis 1 Wireless is the perfect option for mobile gamers.
This is another headset that’s multi-platform, and works with four different systems. While we consider it the best option for mobile specifically, it also works with Nintendo Switch, PC, and PS4.
It has the same high-quality audio drivers as the Arctis 7, ultra-low latency lossless audio, a detachable mic that’s Discord certified and features the ClearCast technology (never be unheard again), and of course an adjustable headband for better comfort that’s also extremely durable because it’s made of stainless steel.
Sony’s Pulse 3D wireless headset for the PS5 is probably going to be the most popular option for PS5 owners. Quite simply because it is pretty decent and it’s available at a good price point. $100 is a good price for something that offers 3D audio support, stereo sound, and a lossless 2.4GHz connection to keep you immersed.
The Pulse 3D wireless headset also has a built-in mic that doesn’t protrude outward like some other options. So if you prefer that more seamless look this is a good trait. It also makes it easy to ensure you aren’t bumping the mic if you’re ever lifting your hands up towards your mouth to take a drink or snack on something during games. There’s on-ear controls as well.
You also get pretty decent battery life of up to 12 hours of play time, and quick charge time. If you need to conserve some of that battery life, you can even plug the headset into the DualSense controller via a 3.mm audio jack. Which you may need to do from time to time. Comfort wise there may be some better options out there. But you’ll likely spend more.
So for the price, you get a very comfortable headset that carries the same design as the PS5 console, great audio quality, and because it’s coming directly from Sony you should have pretty good support if anything ever goes wrong.
Razer is rooted in Esports. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that our pick for the best Esports headset is Razer’s Black Shark V2 Pro.
This is a wireless headset so you’re unencumbered by long, annoying cords that do nothing but get in your way and brush up against your arm when you’re in the heat of the moment, causing the immersion to break.
It also has a detachable mic for when you don’t need team voice chat, and it supports THX 7.1 surround sound audio. The best thing about the headset though is the comfort. Whether you’re playing competitively or you’re playing on your own during your own time, you can wear these all day and not get fatigued.
The giant oval-shaped cushions help you stay comfortable during longer gaming sessions. And the infused cooling gel inside of them helps keep your ears cool and prevent sweat. Or at least excessive amounts of it.
While there are a few wired gaming headsets on this list, none of them can do what the JBL Quantum One can do. In fact none of the other headsets can either. At least not as good.
The JBL Quantum One is a headset that features excellent gaming immersion thanks to spatial audio and head tracking. The head tracking works in such a way that when you turn your head to the left or right, that’s the ear that you hear most of the sound from. Just as you might if you turned your left or right ear towards sound coming from the right or left.
It also has active noise cancellation. Once this is on you really can’t hear anything but what’s playing through the headphones. It’s quite amazing when you’re knee deep in a game. If you need to talk to someone in the real world though, you can still leave the headset on thanks to the noise pass through. There’s even a dedicated button for it.
Press it, and the headset will almost entirely mute the audio of the game and your chat, and let in noise from the world around you. It’s rather clear too. This lets you talk to anyone in the real world who might need your attention for a few minutes, then quickly jump back into the game once you can get back to it.
Of course it also has things like a detachable Discord-certified microphone, RGB lighting, and the connection port is USB-C. Rounding out the big features are a super comfy adjustable headband and swivel ear cups.
HyperX has been around making gaming headsets for quite some time and the Cloud Alpha is one of its best.
This is a wired gaming headset and like many of the models HyperX makes, it features an aluminum frame so it’s pretty durable and still very comfortable.
It also works with just about every platform, comes with dual chamber drivers, and large comfy earpads so you can wear these for long gaming sessions.
As an Android user you may eventually run into issues with your device that you may think are unsolvable, but on the contrary, iMobie’s DroidKit tool can help. Maybe you don’t think the problems are unsolvable but you do think that you’ll have to use several different tools to fix the issues you have.
iMobie’s DroidKit can actually solve several different issues and perform numerous tasks. Compiling a multitude of uses that would normally be found in a few different programs into one single tool that takes care of everything.
Whether you need something for Android Data Recovery, to extract data from things like Google Backup, unlock the screen, or fix system issues, iMobie’s DroidKit is your one-stop-shop solution to do it all.
This makes it convenient and fairly useful. And of course time-saving, as you don’t have to mess around with more than one program.
In fact, it can provide users with seven different features in all. This includes, recovering lost data, extracting needed data, fixing system issues, removing any type of screen lock, bypassing FRP locks, reinstalling or upgrading your system OS, and cleaning junk. Let’s take a closer look at each feature below.
iMobie’s DroidKit – The World’s First Solution for Android users to fix numerous issues all in one place
While DroidKit can be an extremely useful tool to Android users, it’s only useful if users know what it can offer them. Below you can find a more in-depth summary of each feature. Showcasing how it can be a functional tool for just about any situation you may come up with for your device.
Recovering Lost Data
While you hopefully never have to come across this situation, in the event that you do you’ll want to be prepared to handle it. With DroidKit, if you happen to accidentally delete something, or delete something and then change your mind and want it back, you’d need a solution to recover the data that was lost.
Maybe your device went through a factory reset to fix another issue entirely but that resulted in the lost data. Either way, you would need a recovery tool at this point. And this is where DroidKit comes in.
There are two modes for recovering data. Quick Recovery Mode and Deep Recovery Mode. Each one serves a distinct purpose. Quick Recovery Mode, as the name implies, will let you recover data more quickly as it only takes a single click, but it may not scan absolutely everything which means it may not recover everything.
Deep Recovery Mode is a more thorough recovery option, but it does require you to root your device first. There’s also technically a third and fourth recovery mode, which includes recovering only WhatsApp data, and recovering data from an SD card. If your device supports one.
As for all the things you can recover, you can recover data from pictures, videos, APK files, audio, LINE attachments, messages, WhatsApp attachments, contacts, call logs, calendar information, documents, books, and ZIP files.
Extract Needed Data
If your device doesn’t have any lost data, and you’re simply trying to prevent losing it, then you’ll want to make sure to back it up. To do that though you need to extract the data from your device.
This is what this particular feature is for. Grabbing the data from your device and extracting it to an external storage solution so you have a backup of it outside of your device.
If you need to extract data from your device, DroidKit will extract all the same types of files that it can recover if that data was lost. It can also help you extract data from your Google account, with seven different types of data being supported. Including WhatsApp, messages, call logs, WiFi, photos, contacts, and calendar.
Lastly you can also extract data from a SIM card if you need that information for any reason. This information isn’t always easy to pull, so DroidKit helps quite a lot here.
Remove Screen Locks
It’s happened to all of us at one point or another. You locked yourself out of your device by forgetting your PIN or password and entering in the wrong information too many times. Maybe it’s an old phone you had to go back to using and you forgot because you haven’t used it in a while.
Whatever the reason, the screen is now locked and you need to remove it. DroidKit can help with that too. It can remove any type of screen lock including PINs, passwords, fingerprints, facial recognition, digital numbers and more. And it supports all Android devices from major brands like Samsung, Sony, Huawei, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and others.
Keep in mind that unlocking the screen will erase data on your device. So before you unlock the screen you will want to back up the device data first. Otherwise you will lose it during this process.
Bypass FRP Lock
This one only works with Samsung devices. So that’s important to note right away. If you have a Samsung device, this will let you bypass any type of Google FRP lock and reset it. It works with any version of Android so there’s no worry about your device running older or newer software.
It also supports all Samsung series smartphones and tablets. This is another function that will erase the data on your device. So once again you need to make sure to back up any data you want before proceeding with removing the FRP locks.
Fix System Issues
Android devices can run into all kinds of problems and if that happens, you may not know what to do. Whether your screen goes black, the device won’t charge, your device is stuck in a boot loop, you keep getting error reports, and even if your device freezes on a particular screen, DroidKit claims it can fix the issue.
It also lists the ability to fix more serious issues like system crashes and viruses. Now, this is another feature that will only work with Samsung devices, unfortunately. But the good news is that this is only a “for now” thing, as the makers of DroidKit state that they’re working on adding support for other device brands.
Reinstall Or Upgrade Your Device OS
Sometimes if your device is having a problem the solution might be to either reinstall the operating system software or to upgrade it. Usually you could do this by downloading the update over the air. But perhaps the problem your device is having is preventing you from doing that.
With DroidKit you can easily reinstall or upgrade the OS with just a few clicks. This can help fix a number of different things, not the least of which is serious issues like system crashes or black screens. But it can also help fix things like device slowdowns, abnormal system errors, stuck devices, and more.
This is another feature that currently only supports Samsung devices. However, more device support is being worked on. This feature won’t erase system data, but you should still make a backup of anything just in case. This is also never a bad practice to have.
Clean System Junk
The last feature of this tool is the ability to clean your device of any unwanted system junk. Duplicate files, cached data you don’t really need to keep stored, etc. There are apps you can install onto the device that tend to do this for you if you want.
But then again if you could easily install that app and use it you probably wouldn’t be using this software. So this is a way to get the function of those apps when you may not be able to use the device properly.
There are four types of system junk that DroidKit can remove for you. This includes large files, cached files, APK files, and running applications. This feature will support all mainstream Android device manufacturers and various system versions.
You can also view the system junk before everything is removed, letting you have some control over what gets removed and what stays. As you can unselect anything you might want to be left alone. Once you’re ready to clean the junk you don’t want, you’re one click away from having it gone for good.
Whatever the issue, iMobie’s DroidKit has your back
As you can see, DroidKit is more than equipped to handle a multitude of problems with Android devices that need a solution. And it does it all fairly effortlessly and in many cases with just a single click.
If you’ve had these issues before and you want to ensure that you aren’t left in the lurch should they ever come up again, make sure to check out DroidKit.
We can sometimes tell a lot about what a company is working on by the patents that it files. Samsung is a prime example of this. A new patent filed by the company shows us a foldable phone with a rotating camera. This was spotted on WIPO.
The camera rests on the side in a cylindrical module
It looks like the foldable phone is still gaining its identity, as different foldable phone form factors are working their way into the market. We have inward folding phones, outward folding phones, clamshell folding phones, and whatever the heck the TCL ‘Fold and Roll’ was. Companies are still finding ways of improving on the flaws that haunt the foldable phone market.
It looks like Samsung’s addition to the folding smartphone market is a rotating camera. The patent images show us a folding phone with a rotating camera on board. The camera will rest inside a small rotating cylinder on the side. The form factor of this phone is identical to the company’s Galaxy Fold series.
This means that the camera package will be the same for the device whether it’s open or closed. This is something that’s not exactly new. Other OEMs have plopped their cameras onto rotating and flipping modules. This is so the user can use the more capable main camera for selfies and Vlogging.
The good and bad sides of a foldable phone with a rotating camera
Since the camera will be able to rotate a fair amount, there’s the possibility of having it rotate to a custom angle. In one of the patent images, we see what looks like a person operating the camera manually. On the bottom half of the phone, right next to the shutter button, we see an arrow on the screen. The person is swiping down, picking the angle that she wants the camera to go to. This is neat, not only for the sake of convenience but for cinematic effects and tricks.
Another good side to this camera mentality is the fact that it doesn’t cut into the screen all that much. The first generation Galaxy Z Fold had a large notch that ate up a fair amount of the inner display. In the patent images, we see that the screen is mostly complete.
The downside to having a folding phone with a rotating camera is the fact that there are now more moving parts that can get damaged. Foldable phones are better than they were back in 2019, but they are far from being durable. It being a foldable device already knocks a few points off of its durability. Having a rotating camera might not be for people who don’t baby their phones.
There’s no telling if this phone will ever see the light of day. At the end of the day, patents are only patents. It’ll still be interesting to see this phone in the future, nevertheless.
NVIDIA SHIELD TV owners will have a new way to discover content on their devices the next time they power them on. Earlier this week, NVIDIA announced that it’s bringing some changes to the SHIELD TV as part of the new update, and this includes the Discover tab.
This is the very same Discover tab that you can find on Android TV devices. So it should make finding content to watch a whole lot easier and more convenient. You can find similar interfaces in apps like Netflix, which has everything now listed by genre so you can really hone in on what you want to watch.
NVIDIA began rolling this update out to devices as of yesterday. So the update should already be available for plenty of users. Though it may also take a little while to show up. If you haven’t used your NVIDIA SHIELD TV in a while, it’s possible the update is there waiting for you.
The Discover tab and more come to NVIDIA SHIELD TV
While the Discover tab is the biggest change here, there’s a couple more things that are part of the rollout. Users may notice that the “All Apps” view is no longer available. Instead, NVIDIA has swapped it out for an Apps tab on the main home screen.
The company says that this allows more apps to be displayed on the screen before having to scroll. And because you can see more apps, you should end up spending less time aimlessly scrolling through content and get to your entertainment quicker.
NVIDIA says that other navigation is unchanged, so the Home Screen tab still shows apps like before. You’ll also still find the Play Next recommendations and channel-organized content. So those things weren’t taken away.
Say hello to dynamically suggested content
One other thing that’s coming along for the ride is dynamically suggested content. Now when you watch stuff, that viewing history will play into future recommendations for things to watch.
According to NVIDIA this new update should be completed by June 24. So if you don’t see the update available today or sometime this weekend, look for it to show up around June 24 at the latest. As that’s the timeframe that NVIDIA expects things to finish up by.
It is a difficult task to find the best mobile app developer in this competitive market. The competition has increased with the emergence of new companies that have entered this field, making it hard for businesses to hire an app development company that can meet their needs and budget.
To find the best mobile app development company, you must have a clear idea of what your requirements are. Hiring a mobile app developer is not as simple as going to Google and finding one.
It requires research on your end before narrowing down your list of potential candidates so you can make sure you are hiring someone who will take care of all your needs. In this article, we’ll discuss some tips that can assist you to hire a mobile app developer. The tips include various things, including where you can find mobile app developers for hire to how to find the right one.
Determine the Type Of App You Want To Design
The first thing you want to do is determine the type of app that you’re looking for. There are many different types, so it’s important that you know precisely which one your mobile application development company will be making.
Determine the type of mobile app you want to create. Find the developers who are experts in that particular field. Hiring a developer who is an expert with a particular type allows you to get an appealing app.
What Does The Mobile App Need To Do?
It’s also necessary to ask what this mobile app needs to do? What kind of features and functionality would make users use it more often than not? For example, if streaming services like Netflix wanted an app developer for their business, they might ask them about customer reviews and how easy or difficult it was to get set up with accounts on Netflix using their mobile apps.
Therefore before hiring anyone in general let alone a mobile app developer it is crucial to ask what does this mobile app needs to do? Identifying the purpose of the development of a mobile app is going to be the answer as well.
What Is The Developer’s Background and Experience Level?
It is also necessary to know the developer’s background. They should have experience with apps like yours for it to be a successful project. It will also help if they are located nearby because communication can get tricky when working remotely so it would be good if you could meet up or talk on Skype about the project together.
Hiring an inexperienced developer can be more problematic because they will need to learn about the app, its purpose, and how it is built. It can take a while for them to get up-to-speed on all these things and time is money so this could delay the project timeline significantly.
Expertise in Coding Languages
The mobile app developer should have skills that match your needs as well such as coding languages, which programming language you want them to use, or their expertise in either Android development or iOS development. Once again ask what my mobile app does?
Analyze what type of coding languages are required for the formation of your mobile app. Should I hire someone who specializes in games apps or enterprise applications? You might not know but hiring an expert can save you weeks of work.
Pricing of the Developers
Choosing the right developer for you can be challenging and there are many factors to consider, pricing is one of them. On the other hand, you will need to ask yourself how much am I willing to pay? Are they affordable?
Answering the questions will help narrow down your choices and make it easier to choose the right person or company that fits with what you want in terms of payment as well as expertise.
Communication Skills Are the Key
You may not know this but communication skills are vital when working with mobile app developers because if there is any misunderstanding between both parties then things can go wrong fast.
So communicating effectively, daily would be ideal so have all your thoughts organized before calling them. Better communication also makes it easier to discuss concerns and address any problems before they get out of hand.
Check The Portfolio of Developers
It is very important to make sure that they have a good portfolio of work. It will give you an idea of their skill set and how well they can perform the task at hand.
Reading the reviews of their previous clients can give you a better idea of how they perform. A portfolio of a mobile app developer is a good way to judge their skills.
Ask for References
It’s always good to get references from others on who they have worked with before especially if this is something new for them as well because mobile app development requires plenty of time and effort which would require some compensation.
Checking with people who hired mobile app developers in the past will give you an idea of what it’s like working with them, how reliable they are, and also if there were any problems or issues while hiring a mobile app developer which can help your search process as well.
Payment Terms are Important too
If you want them to be able to focus solely on your project, it would be best not to limit yourself with certain payment terms so as long as both parties agree then this should not pose any problems whatsoever.
After all, do mobile app developers for hire need full-time employment? The answer is no because they don’t handle anything besides your specific request which means you get more time back in return.
Whether it’s to upgrade from your current device or finally start that workout program you’ve been meaning to get into, a new fitness tracker can help you stay on target and these are some of the best trackers you can find.
With the holidays now over, a fitness tracker might be just the ticket for staying in or getting back into shape. They’re designed to help you reach your fitness goals, and most of them do a pretty good job at it.
There are tons of fitness trackers out there though. Amazon is swimming in them. How do you separate the ones you should consider from the ones that aren’t worth your time?
That’s what this guide is here to help you do. We’ve picked the best fitness trackers to help you meet your fitness goals in 2020.
Top 10 Best Fitness Trackers – Summary
Below you’ll find a short summary on the list of top 10 best fitness trackers we’ve picked.
Just in time for the new year and all those new fitness goals. The summary includes the cost of each tracker, and where to buy if you’re short on time.
Below the summary you’ll find a slightly longer description of each item along with the where to buy links.
Samsung’s Galaxy Fit was a great tracker for any Samsung user, but the Galaxy Fit 2 is here to take its place. You’ll have most of if not all of the features that the original Galaxy Fit had at your disposal with the new model. Plus it’s cheaper than the older version by about $40. Since the original retailed for $100 and this one retails for about $60.
The Galaxy Fit 2 will start tracking your activities when you move, just like the Galaxy Watch Active 2 and the Galaxy Watch 3. So for many of the exercises you do you won’t have to set up tracking by starting it. It’ll just do it on its own.
The Galaxy Fit 2 also has a lighter design than the original Galaxy Fit. Yet it retains its large AMOLED display.
If you’re looking for a tracker that will suit the majority of users, then the Inspire 2 from Fitbit is one you should consider. It’s Fitbit’s latest tracker in the entry level offering tier.
Featuring a big enough display for easy visibility of your activity data, time, and more as you wear the tracker during workouts or just daily life. The Inspire 2 features Fitbit’s popular Active Zone Minutes feature to help keep you motivated.
As you go through the day, any activities you do that get your heart pumping will rack up these minutes. Walking, running, and anything else really where you’re moving around should count. Then as the week ends Fitbit can tell you if you’ve reached your weekly goal.
The Inspire 2 also tracks sleep, and it has 24/7 heart rate tracking. This time around there’s also no HR version because the heart rate sensor is just built into the standard model.
Moving up from the Inspire 2 is the Versa 3. Which is really more of a smartwatch but can work just fine as a tracker too. In fact it does everything the Inspire 2 does and more.
That increase in features does come at a cost though as this is double the price of the Inspire 2. So that’s worth keeping in mind. That being said, the Versa 3 is packed full of useful tools to help keep your health and wellness on track.
Whether you need the Active Zone Minutes, the smartphone notifications, or the 90-day trial to Fitbit Premium, the Versa 3 is equipped to assist. It even has integration with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a little bit of an older tracker as it was officially released in 2018, but when it comes to Garmin this is the latest tracker the company has released that isn’t a full-on watch.
It’s also still a very capable tracker with all the necessary fitness-related features you’d need for keeping track of your exercise.
It comes with built-in Pulse OX sensor as well so you can measure your blood oxygen saturation levels, if that’s a feature you were looking for.
Garmin offers this device in a range of different color options just in case you wanted something other than the standard black model. And as long as you’re not using the Pulse OX sensor, the battery should last up to seven days.
In the market for a smartwatch that has fitness tracker features? Look no further than the Galaxy Watch Active 2.
We thought it was a great smartwatch and consider it the only smartwatch you should buy. If you want the best, Samsung has you covered.
From a simple and sleek design to meaningful and functional features like advanced sleep tracking and the touch bezel, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is the perfect companion to anyone who wants to get into shape.
It can measure your stress levels too. Which is important if you have a busier life with a hectic schedule. Not to mention it’s comfortable. And it comes in a few different color options, with the added benefit of swapping out your band for something more stylish if the event calls for it.
Want to swap out your watch face? It can do that too. You can even take pictures and easily add those as your custom watch face through the companion app.
Amazon’s Halo tracker is one of the new kids on the block here. And it comes in at a pretty decent price.
What separates the Halo from other trackers on this list is its ability to recognize your tone when you speak. It then uses this data to tell you how you sound to others. For instance it can tell you if you sounded angry during a certain conversation at some point in the day.
It also tracks sleep, steps, and other activities. Though, it doesn’t have a display to interact with so all of the data it picks up from exercise and daily stuff is visualized in the companion app.
So this might be the perfect tracker for someone who doesn’t want yet another screen to have to interact with.
Most of the trackers on here are priced at a relatively affordable cost. None of those are the Fenix 6 series from Garmin though.
This is a premium multisport GPS watch and is the tracker to buy if you want the best of the best with nearly every feature under the sun.
The Fenix 6 comes in a series of different models, each having something a little different. They’re relatively close in features though.
For example all of them offer Garmin Pay so you can make mobile payments, Meanwhile the Fenix 6 Pro Solar allows you to charge the battery with solar energy. Meaning you can charge it as you wear it outside during exercises and adventures. So long as there’s enough sun around to provide the energy it needs.
The Fenix 6 series also offers mapping features, music integration, and PacePro technology for grade-adjusted pace guidance during your runs and outings. You can track your heart rate and measure your blood oxygen saturation levels too thanks to the integrated PulseOX and Heart Rate sensors.
The price for this one is steep. But if you’re serious about your fitness and want something that offers features that you won’t find elsewhere, the Fenix 6 is where to look.
The Amazfit Band 5 is the tracker to go for if you want something that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. There is no other budget tracker worth buying because this is the best one there is.
It has a big AMOLED display that shows off important data like step counting, heart rate, the time, smartphone notifications and more. The tracker even has Alexa built-in so you can use the tracker to not only ask Alexa questions, but control smart home appliances and devices like smart ovens, lights, or thermostats.
It also features blood oxygen saturation monitoring and you can customize the face with tons of different available options to choose from. And one of the best fitness trackers on this list.
Most trackers will offer your basic fitness features like step counting and caloric burn, as well as a number of fitness or sport modes to track specific types of workouts.
The Polar Ignite does those things, but it takes a heavy approach to giving you guided training so you can make the most of your exercises.
The Daily Training Guide feature attempts to give you the best workouts for you, aimed at helping you reach your fitness goals.
Polar also knows that after a good workout you need a good night’s sleep. This is where the Ignite’s ‘Nightly Recharge’ feature comes in. It was designed to help you see deep insights about your recovery overnight.
With these insights you can make decisions about how to perform better in your workouts the following day.
The Ignite also comes with integrated GPS for speed, distance, and route tracking without need to connect a smartphone to it.
The Fitbit Charge 4 is the new upcoming tracker from Fitbit and while it doesn’t really look much different from the Charge 3, it has a handful of notable improvements under the hood.
It’s these improvements that make it one of the best fitness trackers you can get your hands on, and why we picked it as the best fitness tracker overall.
First, it has built-in GPS now. Which is a first for any Fitbit tracker and a boon for anyone wanting GPS features without having to link their phone up to the tracker.
It also comes with a new Active Zone Minutes feature. This targets your heart rate zones during exercise and praises you with alerts once you’ve hit those targets anytime during a workout. If you get additional Active Zone Minutes outside of exercise you’ll get extra praise along with them.
It has a new Spotify app too, so if you do keep your phone on your person while you exercise, you can easily control your songs and playlists from the Charge 4.
The best part about all of the improvements is that you don’t really lose anything from the Charge 3. You simply get more functionality for the same exact cost of $150. Making this tracker a steal and the best overall tracker.
