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The 7 Best New Fitness Trackers of 2015
(Photo: David Rinella) The latest fitness trackers are so technologically advanced, they practically strap themselves on your wrist and drag you out to the gym (or trail, or pool). But with so many trackers offering so many features, how to choose among them? We’ve sorted them all out for you. Related: 5 Sports Performance Earbuds to Conquer Every Workout (Photo: David Rinella) 1.
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Your Smartphone Distracts You From Driving, Even When You're Not Using It
Researchers from the University of Utah conducted two new studies on distracted driving for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and discovered that issuing voice commands to your car’s infotainment system and texting at a red light can distract a driver for up to 27 seconds after using either device. Both studies had more than 300 participants combined drive various cars at 25 miles per hour or less around a 2.7 mile route as they used the car’s voice commands to dial numbers, call people, an
- NewsKorin Miller
Stop ‘Phubbing’ Up Your Relationship
This habit is called “phubbing,” and it’s probably not doing your relationship any good. While the action is small, it can be infuriating — and new research has discovered that it can cause everything from a decrease in your relationship satisfaction to feelings of depression.
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Online Eye Exams Have Arrived. But Are They Accurate?
When it comes to your vision, can a computer ever substitute for a doctor? Opternative allows you to take an eye exam using just your computer — at home. The site specifically conducts a refraction test (which measures a prescription for glasses or contacts) in 25 minutes. It’s not covered by insurance, but the price isn’t too steep: It’s $40 for a glasses or contacts prescription, or $60 for both.