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Hiyd and wearable news and updates
What we are learning about continuous health tracking, the sensors behind it, and how Hiyd is being built.
The Best Health Trackers for Mechanical Watch Fans in 2026
A comprehensive guide to the best health trackers for mechanical watch fans in 2026, covering every realistic option, including an approach that does not require removing...
Read articleHow to Test VO2 Max at Home in 2026: Methods, Tools, and What to Do With the Figure
A practical guide to estimating VO2 max at home in 2026. What each method involves, how accurate the results are, and how to use your figure...
Read articleHow to Add Health Tracking to Any Luxury Watch in 2026
A practical breakdown of every option for adding biometric health tracking to a luxury watch in 2026, including what each approach costs and what you give...
Read articleThe Gift Guide for Watch Collectors Who Also Care About Their Health (2026 Edition)
A gift guide for watch collectors who want health tracking without replacing or sidelining the watches they already wear.
Read articleHow Hiyd Compares to Wearing a Dedicated Fitness Band: An Honest Trade-Off Guide
A direct comparison of Hiyd and dedicated fitness bands like the Fitbit Charge 6. Form factor trade-offs, data depth, cost over time, and who should consider...
Read articleHiyd vs Any Smartwatch: Why the Watch You Already Own Is the Right One
A clear look at what you actually give up when you switch to a smartwatch, what Hiyd does differently, and why the watch already on your...
Read articleWhat Metrics Does Hiyd Track? A Full List of Every Sensor Reading in 2026
A complete list of every metric Hiyd tracks in 2026, including heart rate, HRV, sleep staging, movement, calories, VO2 max estimation, and nutrition, and how they...
Read articleHiyd App Walkthrough: What You See on Day One After Setting Up Your Sensor
A walkthrough of exactly what you encounter on day one of the Hiyd app setup: the screens, the data views, and the logic behind how the...
Read articleWhat Happens to Your Hiyd Data If the Company Shuts Down? A Plain-English Answer
What happens to your biometric data if Hiyd shuts down: an honest look at data ownership, portability, and how Hiyd's no-subscription model compares to WHOOP and...
Read articleHiyd Gen 2 Reservation: What You Are Signing Up For and What to Expect
A straight explanation of the Hiyd Gen 2 pilot reservation: what you are committing to, what the product does, and what the timeline looks like from...
Read articleHiyd Deposit and Refund Policy: Everything You Need to Know Before You Reserve
Before you place a Hiyd deposit, understand exactly what you're agreeing to, what happens if your plans change, and what protections are in place if the...
Read articleHow the Hiyd Microsuction Sensor Works: The Engineering Behind the Attachment
How Hiyd's microsuction technology attaches to your watch caseback without magnets, adhesive, or residue, and why that engineering choice matters for mechanical watch owners.
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