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After numerous leaks and hints, Polar has officially revealed its screenless fitness tracker, Loop. The all-new wearable is essentially a slightly tweaked, consumer-facing version of last year’s B2B ...

The Loop is meant to be worn 24/7, tracking your sleep as well as activities. That means it needs to be comfortable and look presentable, and I think it succeeds on both counts. The physical design of ...

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The Polar Loop is, on the surface, what a lot of folks want. It’s a lifestyle-friendly wearable like the popular Whoop MG, but one that doesn’t come with a mandatory monthly subscription. It’s ...

I’ve been testing a screen-free activity tracker from Finland-based sports tech firm Polar. It’s good to support independent tech that’s designed and manufactured in the EU such as the Polar range of ...

The Polar Loop (Gen 2) is a solid piece of hardware, but it's by no means a straightforward subscription-free alternative to Whoop. That might be the case for some existing Polar watch users craving a ...

Health and wellness have become a priority for people, and wearable technology is at the heart of that shift. Smartwatches and smart rings have both carved out loyal followings. One one hand, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Add as a preferred ...