Want another way to brag about how busy you have been exercising? Well there's an update to the Nike+ FuelBand app will let you add photos of your workouts through the app to share with Facebook friends, with location tags and exercise achievements all attached.

The update also means you can customise your networking photo with your current NikeFuel Score and also introduces new customisable social leaderboards, using the NikeFuel score as a currency with which to challenge your pals latest fitness achievements.

And as Android fitness freaks know all too well this is an iOS-only update.

Heres' an interesting new addition to the range of smart watches that may go on sale soon.

Smartfitty is an inexpensive-ish (it should retails for around £80) watch that its maker hope will be available in September 2013. What set it apart is that it has two key features. Firstly, unlike some rival watches, it has a responsive touch screen. This really does make watch easier to control!

Secondly it has been optimised to appeal to fitness freaks who want to track everything from steps taken though to hours slept.

So the basics then... It is a standard smart watch which can be teamed up with the iPhone or Android handsets via Bluetooth and deliver the usual stuff - notifications for calls, email, text messages, iMessges, calendar reminders, Facebook Twitter etc.

You can also customise the watch's fascia too.

But it pairs that up with a whole raft of fitness features including sleep cycle tracking, running speed, calories burned on your run etc And there are apparently a load more to come too.

Also interesting is an integrated security feature, so if you are concerned about the environment you are running in the Smartfitty has an emergency option which when activated sends an alert and your GPS location to your SOS contact list.

The company behind the watch are also encouraging tech heads to make apps for the device so if it takes off then all manner of extra features could be on board soon.

It comes in two versions- one for blokes that is brushed stainless steel casing with black leather strap and one for women that has White ceramic casing with white leather strap.

If you are ultra sporty you can also opt for a rubber strap.

The watch is currently on Indiegogo and the company are looking for funds to deliver the project. Here's hoping that it makes the cut as it looks like a stylish and smart watch.

More on smart watches and the Apple iWatch here.

As you probably already know this year's hot trend is in wearable gadgets - From the Fitbit tracker which measures your fitness and wellness to the Pebble smart watches, gizmos that are attached to your body are hot news.

But what if you think that even small strap-on devices are a tad too bulky?ed-electrodes/"> Wired is reporting that researchers at the University of Illinois, Dalian University of Technology in China, and the University of California at San Diego have invented a sensor that among other things can measure hydration, activity and temperature and yet can be placed on the skin as a temporary tattoo - like a really thin plaster.

The key thing here is that the tattoo is actually really, really skinny. It apparently has a thickness of 0.8 micrometers at the widest and is designed to be contoured to the skin in a way that makes it simple to measure key body parameters.

John Rogers, who led the study published this week in Advanced Materials said

"Although electronics, over the years, has developed into an extremely sophisticated form of technology, all existing commercial devices in electronics involve silicon wafers as the supporting substrate. Those wafers are mismatched to the body's mechanics and geometry, he says. The goal here was to develop a system that matches the body more naturally.

"By doing that, you can much more easily integrate electronics, either onto the surface of the skin, or on internal organs like the heart and the brain."

And this isn't a breakthrough that is years away. Apparently the researchers behind it aim to have the device available in the next few weeks through a spinoff company, MC10.

Interestingly too the sensor could be used as a human interface, so for example someone could control a video game based on signals from their muscles.

We've written lots about digital health and wearable technology over the past few years and now if a new ad from Under Armour is anything to go by, the trend could be set to take an even more interesting turn, with touchscreens actually being built into clothing. Yeah, really.

Under Armour is a company that creates pioneering wearable gadgets like the Armour39, a wristwatch style device that monitors athletic performance and tracks lots of stats, such as calories burned and heart rate.

However, despite the fact the Armour39 is one of the best in class, it's Under Armour's latest ad that's got people talking, because in it the company nods to development of a touchscreen arm device, which makes up a concept suit that allows you to visualise data directly onto fabric.

Although there's been no official word about Under Armour's future plans, PSFK believes it's definitely a nod to new areas of research and development as apposed to just a concept that may never come to fruition.

Fitness tracking apps and gadgets have been all the rage over the past year or so, with brands from Nike to BodyMedia to Jawbone to Fitbit launching devices that keep an eye on everything you've been up to over the course of the day. However, there are plenty of apps that promise to do a similar thing with less of the hassle and we think Moves might be set to lead the pack.

The app is solely for iPhone users right now and makes use of the smart phone's accelerometer to record all running, walking and cycling activity that you do. It's smart (and different to many other devices on the market) because it doesn't need you to tell it what kind of exercise you're doing or tell it when you've stopped or started, it's able to tell straight away all by itself, which makes for much more accurate tracking.

Not only does Moves track your activity levels a little differently, but it presents the data in a much more intuitive way as well. It'll automatically create what the team call a 'storyline' of your life, which includes your activity throughout the day at specific times, along with a heat map kind of system to show how hard you were working and even your locations as well. It's this storyline feature which is what really excites us about Moves, because it makes it so easy for users to see what they've been up to, so they're more likely to change for the better. Don't get us wrong, we love gadgets like Fitbit's Zip, but to be able to see such a simple indication of what you've been doing like this makes us want to track everything because it's just so damn easy!

In its offensive against tracking gadgets, the Moves team has handily created a chart for its website that shows just what a great option it is in comparison (of course they would say that), which is certainly worth checking out if you're considering ditching your wearable devices.

Available from iTunes for free.

[Via Connected Health Store]

We knew health and fitness gadgets were going to take up a big part of our CES 2013 coverage this year, but we've really been surprised - and oh so geekily excited - by the sheer volume of cool tech coming from Las Vegas that's set to really have a huge impact on the quantified self movement over the next 12 months.

Here's our pick of the top 10 gadgets from the show so far, but expect even more quirky, useful and even potentially life-saving pieces of tech to make an appearance as the week goes on.

One of our favourite up and coming tech brands, Fitbit, has launched a wristband tracking gadget at CES 2013 this week called Flex, which is set to add to its already impressive portfolio of fitness devices and compete with the likes of Nike's Fuelband and Jawbone's Up bracelet in the battle for your arm.

The Flex is similar to its competitors in that it collects data about how many steps you've taken, your quality of sleep, the calories you've burned and a range of other metrics, which are all then fed to a dedicated app instead of being displayed on a screen like the company's other gadgets. However, the Flex is unique in that it's able to sync data wirelessly via Bluetooth 4.0 - Nike's Fuelband uses Bluetooth 2.1 and Jawbone doesn't have Bluetooth capability at all. It's also set to be much cheaper than its other rivals as well, retailing for under $100 in the US.

The step towards a wristband-style gadget certainly makes sense for a company that's already proving to be a key player in the health and fitness tracking arena and may have been overshadowed by similar offerings in the past.

[Via Connected Health Via Venture Beat]

Every time we write about gadgets to monitor our eating over on our sister site Connected Health we joke that you'll still need a healthy dose of motivation whatever you start using, because no matter how clever a device is it can't knock that HUGE tub of Ben & Jerrys out of your hand. Well, that's not necessarily the case anymore, as the HAPIfork alerts you when you've eaten too much.

Using a variety of sensors the HAPIfork is able to monitor how fast you're eating and then vibrates if you're gobbling your meals down too quickly. It's then really clever as it increases the length of time between each mouthful, so you effectively eat less. Or just eat loads and ignore the vibrations - we're not too sure?!

Andrew Carton, HAPIlabs' US President, said:

"Most people eat faster than they should and do not realise that eating too fast ins't a healthy behaviour, negatively affecting things like digestion and weight control."

[Via Connected Health Via Telegraph]

Our sister site Connected Health has been poised for a whole load of exciting health and fitness tech announcements from CES 2013 this year and even though the show hasn't officially kicked off for the public yet, the specialists at Withings have revealed a Smart Activity Tracker to add to its ecosystem of its other apps and devices.

The compact little gadget is set to directly compete with the likes of the Fitbit One, Nike+ Fuelband and Basis offerings, as it's packing tech to track a number of performance-based metrics, like a sleep monitor and pedometer, as well as being able to read your pulse too - a feature a lot of the other gadgets on the market aren't capable of doing quite yet.

The device is tiny at 8.3mm thick and a length of 43.3mm, which means you'll be able to attach it to a belt loop or throw it into your pocket.

It's also rechargeable via a micro-USB port and can be connected via bluetooth straight to your phone, enabling users to power up the dedicated Withings app and get a more detailed look at their daily stats.

Cedric Hutchings, Withings' CEO and co-founder said:

"Understanding how to analyse your fitness is the first step to improving it,

"The amount of technology that we've packed into this tiny sized and easy to use new-generation personal trainer will take us further into a new dimension of connected health and well-being where device, user and services are closely and permanently linked."

We don't have any official news about when the tracker will be available, but you can sign up for email updates depending on which country you live in over on the Withings website.

[Via Connected Health Via Trusted Reviews]

The health and fitness tech market is growing rapidly, from wearable tracking devices like the Fitbit to more obscure medical gadgets that could have a big impact on those living with disabilities.

Each week we'll be bringing you a round-up of the best from Connected Health, our sister site that's dedicated to the world of health tech, fitness gadgets and awesome apps:

Blip aims to be the world's first wi-fi blood pressure monitor

A new start-up is hoping to bring those who are concerned with tracking their blood pressure a new way of taking readings, which requires even less extra equipment or technical knowledge. Blip is the world's first wi-fi blood pressure monitoring gadget, which means it can be used to keep track of someone's blood pressure regardless of whether they've got a smart phone.

Yog connects you up with other runners to stay motivated

Although fancy gyms and over-priced personal trainers are a tempting option to get fit and lose weight, we really don't think you can ever beat a good run outside to get your heart beating and body moving. However, one of the main problems when it comes to running solo is that it's hard to stay motivated and keep going, especially when it's really cold outside. Well a new app called Yog aims to make your workouts a lot more enjoyable by helping runners of all levels connect with each other and organise fun jogs together.

Fitbug set to launch Wow scale to accompany Air gadget

We first heard about Fitbug earlier in the year, when the tracking company started (fairly quietly compared to its competitors) introducing its tracking device, the Fitbug Air, into the health and fitness tech market. Well now Fitbug is taking steps to conquer an even bigger bit of the quantified self pie, as this week it was announced that it'll be launching a Bluetooth Smart Ready Scale, called the Wow.

Microsoft Kinect could be used to heal wounded veterans

The Kinect is obviously a super popular gaming device, but over the past few years many researchers, hackers and even regular people have realised its huge potential for doing other things, but this week it seems the "Kinect Effect" could play a valuable role in helping out with physical therapy for those in the Armed Forces.

Lumoback team raise $5M funding: Whats next for the body sensor company?

The company behind Lumoback, a clever gadget and app that ensures you're not slouching and ruining your back, has received more than $5 million in its first round of funding.

Our sister site Connected Health has been exploring the fascinating world of health and fitness tech over the past year and we've seen some great sport gadgets and accessories that really can make a difference to your training (check out our gift guide for fitness and sports gifts).

Today we've collected together some of our favourite health and wellbeing tech products from the past year that we think would make great presents this Christmas, including wake-up lights to lift your mood, gadgets that monitor your sleep and a pair of Wi-Fi scales.

Related: CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: The 10 best fitness gadgets, apps & accessories

The health and fitness tech market is growing rapidly, from wearable tracking devices like the Fitbit to more obscure medical gadgets that could have a big impact on those living with disabilities.

Each week we'll be bringing you a round-up of the best from Connected Health, our sister site that's dedicated to the world of health tech, fitness gadgets and awesome apps:

MappyHealth analyses Twitter data for health trends

Admittedly we spend far too much time tweeting about absolute rubbish on Twitter, but data mining company MappyHealth hopes to weed through the useless stuff and find out important information about health trends across the globe.

Nike+ Accelerator launches to drive digital fitness innovations

Nike is taking its commitment to digital health and fitness tracking a step further by launching an accelerator programme to encourage developers and fledgling companies to make awesome products and services using the Nike+ platform.

Google Now app gets a pedometer: The first step in Google's fitness tracking mission?

The Google Now application now has a way of tracking miles that have been walked and cycled, which may seem a bit "so what" to those without an Android phone, but could well be Google's first step into the world of mobile health and fitness tracking.

Tinke: The next must-have gadget in health and wellness tracking?

So we've seen a range of health and fitness tracking gadgets launch this year, but Tinke is set to become big in 2013 because it's not bothered about the steps you've taken or other trivial data like that, it wants to know your heart is performing well and it wants to allow you to find out in the simplest of ways.

Tactio's apps help teens lose weight and get fit

Health app company Tactio are producing a lot of products to track weight, BMI and other health metrics, but we're particularly interested in its niche products aimed at teens.

Over the past year the worlds of fitness and tech have merged to bring us some great gadgets, apps and workout accessories that really can make a difference to your training, enabling you to perform better, achieve more and just generally become more fit and awesome.

We've collected together some of our favourite fitness tech products from the past year with the help of our sister site, Connected Health, that we think would make great presents this Christmas whether you're buying for a fitness fanatic or someone who's been reluctant to get out the door and work up a sweat.

The health and fitness tech market is growing rapidly, from wearable tracking devices like the Fitbit to more obscure medical gadgets that could have a big impact on those living with disabilities.

Each week we'll be bringing you a round-up of the best from Connected Health, our sister site that's dedicated to the world of health tech, fitness gadgets and awesome apps:

New glasses stop jet-lag and reset your body clock

The Re-Timer is a lightweight gadget that uses its magic to "reset" your body clock with some carefully selected lighting effects.

Your car could soon be equipped to take your pulse

According to The Wall Street Journal this week, a number of large car manufacturers are working on ways to work biometric sensors into their vehicles to keep tabs on drivers' heart rates, breathing patterns and much more.

Heart rate monitor sock keeps an eye on your baby's breathing

Researchers in the US have developed a tracking device that straps to a baby's foot and ensures they're still breathing while they sleep.

MyHealthTeams creates social networks for those with chronic conditions

MyHealthTeams is working on building bespoke social networks for those living with chronic conditions and for loved ones to chat to those in similar situations.

Scanadu Scout is a real life sci-fi medical scanning device

Just like a gadget from a sci-fi movie, the Scanadu Scout reads all of your vital signs then sends the data directly to your mobile phone for analysis and safe keeping.

The health and fitness tech market is growing rapidly, from wearable tracking devices like the Fitbit to more obscure medical gadgets that could have a big impact on those living with disabilities.

Each week we'll be bringing you a round-up of the best from Connected Health, our sister site that's dedicated to the world of health tech, fitness gadgets and awesome apps:

The Fitbug Air is another new Bluetooth self-tracking gadget

A new self-tracking device called the Fitbug Air has launched this month, which monitors the steps you take, the calories you burn and the distance you cover. Yep it sounds the same as every other Fuelband or Fitbit or Up bracelet out there, but its practical design and wireless syncing means it could prove to be a real contender in this space.

LightSleeper will project soothing lights onto your ceiling to lull you to sleep

Most light gadgets are designed to wake you up with a fake sunrise or simulate bright sunshine during the day, but this one hypnotises you into dozing off.

RunKeeper's Android app gets an update: Leaderboards, Facebook, in-app messaging

Runkeeper's popular Android app has had an upgrade this week bringing it up to speed with the iOS version with features like deeper Facebook integration and leaderboards.

Wahoo takes on Withings, launches Bluetooth scale

Wahoo has recently launched the Wahoo Balance, a Bluetooth scale that's set to give Withings' offerings a run for their money.

Eye implant allows the blind to see Braille on their retinas

Researchers in the US have been working on a new way to help blind people read Braille that sounds like it's straight out of a sci-fi movie, by streaming it directly to their retinas.

The health and fitness tech market is growing rapidly, from wearable tracking devices like the Fitbit to more obscure medical gadgets that could have a big impact on those living with disabilities.

Each week we'll be bringing you a round-up of the best from Connected Health, our sister site that's dedicated to the world of health tech, fitness gadgets and awesome apps:

Will implantable health gadgets be big in 2013?

We've all become accustomed to health gadgets that hook onto our belt loops, sit in our pockets or strap onto our arms, but could gadgets that are implanted into our bodies be the next big health tech trend of 2013? Well if US-based company IntraPace has its way, gadgets that are implanted into user's digestive systems in order to stop them feeling hungry are going to be the next big thing. Ouch.

Will Jawbone's new Up bracelet fitness gadget be a success this time?

Jawbone is back with its Up bracelet, which may have failed on epic proportions when it was first released but all of the kinks have been ironed out (hopefully) and it's set to take on the likes of Nike's FuelBand or Fitbit's One. The challenge now is whether other brands have already overtaken Jawbone in this space and whether the bad press from the last version of the gadget will mean it's already doomed before people even get to try it.

Shine: A self-tracking gadget that's as cute as a button

Self-tracking devices may be advancing, but they still look a bit rubbish and out of place strapped to our arms, belt buckles and bras, right? Well, enter the Shine. Yep it looks like a watch battery or a teeny tiny spaceship, but the gadget created by Misfit Wearables aims to give users a great self-tracking experience in a cute package.

BetterFit Text is a super simple health texting service

Advances in mobile health don't have to be over-complicated, company BetterFit has been working on a way to make communications between doctors and patients much easier. The new system asks users questions in text messages and once they reply it determines the next steps.

Jeremy Hunt says UK can be "world leader" in health tech

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has revealed a plan of health tech objectives and goals for the next few years, which included providing patients with more tools to take charge of their health, like the ability to book appointments, look at test results, order repeat prescriptions and even access past records online or via mobile.

There are so many different fitness apps and gadgets on the market at the moment that we're starting to get a bit sick and tired of tracking our steps, calories, snoozes, thoughts, breathing patterns... WE CAN'T HANDLE THE PRESSURE ANYMORE, OK? However, one of the first pioneers in this whole health tracking tech space was Jawbone's Up bracelet, a wearable gadget that hugged your wrist all day long with a lot of promising features designed to help you track your activity levels and a lot LOT more without any stress or hassle. Sounds great, right? Well it was until it failed in rather epic proportions, in terms of hardware, software AND usability. There was a battlefield of dead little Up bracelets across the world who were drowned by water and had their fragile bodies snapped in two. Horrific.

But you know what? What doesn't kill you makes you stronger and all that and the team still had some pretty innovative ideas, so they haven't admitted defeat and instead just re-launched a new version of the Up. As you'd expect they've addressed all of the issues that made the last gadget a big failure and now hope to really make waves amongst all of the Fitbit Ones and Nike+ Fuelbands that we have attached to our bodies somewhere or other.

The new band, which has been released in the US this week for $129, has had a slew of improvements including a new design and outer mould, more water resistance and a better accompanying iOS application. Engadget reports that, in order to address all of the gadget's previous problems, it's also been put through a new rigorous form of testing, ensuring it'll really stand up to claims this time and not bend, snap or become ruined by a bit of a water.

However, it's not just the external hardware that's had a makeover, the dedicated iOS app (no Android version yet unfortunately, but it's apparently on the way, apparently) has had a new lick of paint too, which sees a better looking and more user-friendly interface and added social sharing features, as well as a food calorie index and a few more extras, like barcode scanning so you don't have to muck around adding meals manually.

There are still one or two things we think may cause problems, for instance, in order to sync data you have to hook the bracelet up by the 3.5mm jack, which makes it usable by a wide range of people but with Fitbit's gadgets now syncing wirelessly via Bluetooth it'll certainly seem a bit outdated over the next year if it doesn't step up to the game. After all these kinds of gadgets are all about being as easy to wear and use as possible and wireless syncing just takes all of the hassle away from the whole process.

However, Jawbone's latest foray into the health and fitness tracking market is certainly interesting and no one can deny the product will have been put through some of the most rigorous testing, like, EVER. The challenge now is whether other brands have already overtaken Jawbone in this space and whether the bad press from the last version of the gadget will mean it's already doomed before people even get to try it. But we're willing to forgive and forget and have high hopes for Jawbone's latest product, even if the rest of the world is just waiting for it to fail again.

For more information or to find out where you can buy an Up bracelet in your country, visit the Jawbone website.

[Via Connected Health Store]

The health and fitness tech market is growing rapidly, from wearable tracking devices like the Fitbit to more obscure medical gadgets that could have a big impact on those living with disabilities.

Each week we'll be bringing you a round-up of the best from Connected Health, our sister site that's dedicated to the world of health tech, fitness gadgets and awesome apps:

mor.sl recommends healthy recipes that you'll love

mor.sl is a cool new website, which tailors recipe searches to you, so you can find the healthiest meals that suit your experience, budget and cooking preparation time.

Withings launches its next generation of internet connected scales

This week Withings launched its next generation of internet-connected bathroom scales, called the Wireless Scale WS-30. The new scale hasn't been designed to replace the company's original flagship device, the original WBS01 scale, but it does allow you to sync up your data to the Withings dashboard automatically, even without wifi.

Bandu: the wrist watch that tells you when to relax

A group of neuroscientists from MIT have created a prototype wrist watch, which measures how stress affects the body and monitors people's autonomic nervous system to alert them when they're freaking out.

Runtastic launches four new fitness apps

Sport and fitness app and online service Runtastic has introduced four new apps into its ecosystem, which challenge users to beat physical challenges.

The health and fitness tech market is growing rapidly, from wearable tracking devices like the Fitbit to more obscure medical gadgets that could have a big impact on those living with disabilities.

Each week we'll be bringing you a round-up of the best from Connected Health, our sister site that's dedicated to the world of health tech, fitness gadgets and awesome apps:

Sleep tech company Lark launches Nike FuelBand rival, the Larklife

There may be lots of different fitness and health tracking devices on the market at the moment, but wristband gadget Larklife aims to monitor everything you do and become your own personal life coach too.

The Fitbit Zip makes fitness adorable, but is it just a fancy pedometer?

We review Fitbit's latest new gizmo, the Zip, a cute pedometer that wirelessly syncs your data via Bluetooth, tracks your steps throughout the day and has a handy interface you tap to interact with.

Qualcomm announces Andorid smartphone for the blind

This week tech giant Qualcomm announced that it's currently developing a smartphone for blind people, which will allow users to call, text and interact with social networks by using finger gestures.

STUDY: People want practical, user-friendly mobile health apps

A new study into the world of mobile health by Ruder Finn shows that users want practical, day to day healthcare solutions from their phones. But just how likely is that given strict data laws?

App monitors your heart rate and gives you the best music for your run

A new app and running system listens carefully to your pulse and serves up tunes to either get you moving and your heart racing or cool you down after a workout.

Belkin WeMo Baby turns your smartphone into a monitor

This isn't the first time Belkin has ventured into the land of baby gadgets, but this latest device turns any mobile phone into a baby monitor, which is clever and really handy for newbie parents.

Fitbit's original Fitness Tracker was one of the first gadgets of its kind to give regular people (not sickeningly fit athletes) a way of tracking their activity throughout the day. Fast forward to today and there are all kinds of monitoring and fitness tracking devices on the market, so in response to the slew of new rivals Fitbit has changed its game a little, redesigning its first product to the tough and slimline One and the budget Zip, a souped-up pedometer. With a face.

The Zip is a rather basic option in comparison to the brand's previous gizmos, with a much more affordable price tag. However, it's not just like a regular pedometer because it's been built solely for those who want to not only just count their steps throughout the day, but keep an eye on their calorie intake and take a closer look at their daily data via the comprehensive Fitbit app or web dashboard with sharing and gaming features too.

Design

The actual gadget is around the size of a 50p piece and measures less than an inch. It's tiny, but also comes with a silicone holster, meaning you can attach it to your clothes. It comes in a range of candy colours, which on the press materials where there's an army of 'em looks a bit garish, but kinda cute on their own. We have a magenta one and we don't know whether we love or resent the fact a little pink gadget is (quite literally) staring at us from our crotch area, but we're not going to read too much into the connotations...

The Zip has a stamp-sized monochrome screen, which you simply tap to display different results, like calories burned, distance travelled, steps taken, the time and a little smiley.

Just like Fitbit's other products, you can attach the Zip to your trouser pockets, your bra or anywhere else that's "clippable". Due to an incident on the tube with the Ultra on my bra (it fell off, I had to put my hand up my top, I was scarred for life, so was everyone around me), I opted to clip it onto my trouser pocket and it felt fairly secure most of the time, but did pop off now and again. I don't know if I'm just particularly active or that's a bit of a flaw in the design. Although you'd expect a fitness tracker to withstand all manner of physical activity...

Data & Tracking

In the box with your new Zip you'll find a tiny receiver that slots into one of your computer's USB ports, just attach that and the Zip will use Bluetooth to sync up with either an app on your phone (only iOS devices for now, sorry Android users), a web dashboard or both.

We like that you can earn little badges for certain achievements, which some may find annoying but we know will encourage many to want to earn more, keep checking back and maybe walk instead of get the bus. Maybe.

The step tracking was fairly accurate, although you can go into the web dashboard and add in your stride length if you feel like it and want an even more accurate reading.

Obviously the Zip can't watch and monitor what you eat, so you'll have to manually add in your meals and snacks too and then the device will measure calories burned accordingly.

The Zip runs off a simple watch battery, which Fitbit claims will keep your Zip zipping for four to six months, but we just wonder whether anyone will be bothered to add a new one once it's started dying...

So come on then, adorable but pointless? Or useful?

Well, all of the above. The Zip is really accurate when it comes to tracking your steps throughout the day, automatically syncs without fail and we can't get enough of the fact that you can tap the screen to see different types of data.

The only drawback of the Zip is the design of the silicone holster, we're not sure how it could be more secure, but attaching it sometimes just doesn't feel safe enough and there were nearly a few accidents when the poor, smiling, little Zip could have been left all alone on the pavement. FOREVER.

We also wonder whether we'll keep up with it, attaching it everyday and removing it from clothes so it doesn't get put in the watch seems tedious and makes us wonder whether devices that you actually wear, like Nike's FuelBand will suit some people much more.

You can buy the Zip in a range of different colours from the online Fitbit store for £49.99.