Withings just unveiled Pulse HR, a followup to the
2013 smart band, and put it up on pre-order. It should ship in about a month
and it will set you back US$ 130/€ 130/£ 120. You can find it on Withings.com and
Amazon.
The band has a PPG heart rate monitor (so did the
original) and can automatically detect and track 10 different activities. This
includes swimming as the band is rated at 5ATM. There’s no GPS receiver built
in, but it can borrow the phone’s GPS to track your runs.
Sleep tracking and Smart Wake-Up will help you
adjust your sleeping habits and wake up without disturbing those around you.
Another useful feature is showing notification from an iOS or Android phone. The battery will last up to 20
days on a charge. It takes an hour to charge to 80%, 2 hours for a full charge. The Withings Pulse HR features a
316L stainless steel case with a hardened polycarbonate. It comes with a
silicone wristband.
