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Users Report Quality Issues with New Whoop Tracker

Following a comprehensive overhaul, Whoop has promised numerous improvements to the latest generation of its smart bracelets. However, there are increasing complaints about issues in the top model after a short period of use. With its smart wristbands, Whoop not only wants to record health data, but also improve the health of its wearers in […]

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With its smart wristbands, Whoop not only wants to record health data, but also improve the health of its wearers in the long term. The manufacturer recently presented a new generation of its smart wristband with the Whoop 5.0 and Whoop 5.0 MG. With numerous improvements in sensor technology and energy management, performance is said to have increased by 60 percent. In particular, the handling of battery reserves has been significantly improved – energy efficiency is said to have increased tenfold.

However, complaints began to pile up shortly after the sales launch. Buyers reported on Reddit, X, and in the manufacturer’s forum that the sensors integrated in the wristband failed after a short time.

No more signs of life after a short period of use

The symptoms described are similar: the Whoop 5.0 MG, which can warn of cardiac arrhythmia with its medical sensors and measure both ECG data and blood pressure on the wrist, suddenly stops working. The LEDs remain dark, and even a new pairing with the manufacturer’s app or a full recharge remains unsuccessful. Some models are said to have stopped responding after a very short period of use – one affected person speaks of just half an hour.

The defective wristbands are a particular source of annoyance as they are closely linked to the individual goals of users in their everyday lives. Supported by subscription models, they are intended to help users achieve sporting goals (Whoop One), extend their lifespan (Whoop Peak) or enable long-term medical monitoring (Whoop Life). The Whoop 5.0 MG model is only available as part of the most expensive Life subscription, which costs 399 euros per year.

Whoop speaks of isolated cases

The manufacturer is trying to play down the problems and, in a statement to Tech-Issues Today, speaks only of isolated cases. Specific details of the defects are not given. However, the high number of user complaints points to a larger, possibly systemic problem.

Nevertheless, Whoop is apparently endeavoring to replace the defective devices quickly. If a replacement cannot be provided within one day, the manufacturer promises not to charge any fees for the period without use.

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Sports software firm Teamworks notches over $1 billion valuation in latest funding round

Sports software maker Teamworks said on Tuesday it was valued at over $1 billion in its latest funding round, which was led by California-based Dragoneer Investment Group, an existing investor. The Durham, North Carolina-based company raised $235 million in its latest funding round, the company added. Founded in 2004, Teamworks provides sport-specific predictive models and […]

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June 17, 2025

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Sports software maker Teamworks said on Tuesday it was valued at over $1 billion in its latest funding round, which was led by California-based Dragoneer Investment Group, an existing investor.

The Durham, North Carolina-based company raised $235 million in its latest funding round, the company added.

Founded in 2004, Teamworks provides sport-specific predictive models and metrics to more than 6,500 sports teams globally.

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I loved the Whoop MG, but didn’t love the price: that’s why I’m excited about this mysterious new fitness band from a major Garmin rival

Polar is launching a screenless band, confirmed in a recent press release It’s a distraction free wearable set to launch on September 3 Very few details are available, but it will definitely be subscription-free I first learned about Polar when searching for alternatives to the best Garmin watches, but Polar as a company has been […]

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June 17, 2025

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Polar is launching a screenless band, confirmed in a recent press release
It’s a distraction free wearable set to launch on September 3
Very few details are available, but it will definitely be subscription-free

I first learned about Polar when searching for alternatives to the best Garmin watches, but Polar as a company has been around for a long time: Polar Electro actually developed the world’s first wireless heart rate monitor, filing the patent in 1980.

While the company may have slipped behind some of its competitors in the smartwatch popularity stakes since then, Polar does make solid, reliable devices that regularly rank on our best running watches and best heart rate monitor lists.

Now, though, Polar is moving into a new category: eating Whoop’s lunch by releasing a screenless wrist band.

However, what excites me isn’t just a new challenger in the screenless wearable space; it’s the fact that this is a Whoop alternative that’s completely subscription-free.

Polar H10 heart rate monitor

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I haven’t yet published my review for the Whoop MG, the latest high-end wearable to be released by Whoop, but to cut a long story short: there’s a lot to love, especially the detailed analytics. While it’s not ideal for runners, it’s probably the most useful wearable for hybrid athletes and gym bunnies I’ve tested in a very long time, thanks to its Oura-style tagging system, workout builder, and advanced recovery tools.

However, it’s not perfect: the clasp system frequently comes apart when taking the band off, and the subscription cost is very steep: the Whoop MG comes in at a staggering £349 / $359 / AU$629 per year, with the cheapest tier coming in at £169 / $199 / AU$299 per year. For this cost, you get the device along with an annual subscription to the Whoop app.

Polar does have a premium subscription tier in its app, but it’s specifically for its Fitness Program feature, an adaptive training plan generation tool. The base analytics collected by Polar devices are free, which makes its devices a pretty good value: once a device has been purchased, it can be used without spending more money.

I’m really excited about the prospect of a budget Whoop alternative without the costly annual subscription. Polar’s running watches, such as the Polar Grit X2 Pro, and heart rate monitors, like the Polar H10, are usually very well-reviewed, which bodes well for the wearable.

Woman lifting dumbbell while wearing Whoop device on wrist

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Although a price point hasn’t been released for the screenless band – we don’t even know its name – we do have a launch date for it: September 3, as mentioned in a Polar press release.

The release states that: “The upcoming Polar wearable will not only be the brand’s first screen-free wrist device, but it will also be a subscription-free alternative to other health bands and fitness trackers on the market.

“By eliminating the need for a screen, this new category of wearables captures accurate insights and data in the background without intruding on users’ daily lives, blending seamlessly into their routines as they go about their day.

“Users can then check their stats and progress whenever it suits them, staying connected to their sleep, activity, health, and fitness – without it demanding their attention.”

It certainly sounds a lot like a cheaper Whoop, but we’ll know more for sure closer to the launch date. Expect a detailed comparison when it drops, along with my full Whoop MG review soon.

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Relo Metrics, VideoAmp Unveil ‘Total Sports Performance’ Measurement System

CANNES, France—Relo Metrics and VideoAmp have officially launched Total Sports Performance, a measurement and attribution solution for the sports media ecosystem. Total Sports Performance delivers the industry’s first deduplicated, single view of audience exposure and business outcomes across both sponsorship and advertising in live sports environments, the companies said in an announcement made during a […]

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June 17, 2025

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CANNES, France—Relo Metrics and VideoAmp have officially launched Total Sports Performance, a measurement and attribution solution for the sports media ecosystem.

Total Sports Performance delivers the industry’s first deduplicated, single view of audience exposure and business outcomes across both sponsorship and advertising in live sports environments, the companies said in an announcement made during a joint showcase at Cannes Lions 2025, hosted at the VideoAmp Penthouse.

“The disconnect between advertising, content, and sponsorship measurement has long limited the sports ecosystem’s ability to prove true ROI,” Relo Metrics CEO Jay Prasad said. “With Total Sports Performance, we’re changing that. This solution offers currency-grade measurement and insights and shows rights holders, media companies, and especially brands their real audience reach—whether during live play, the pre-game show, and commercial breaks—so they can finally understand the full value of their investments across all screens.”

The solution takes the real-time detection data from Relo’s computer vision AI models and resolves them to households, leveraging VideoAmp’s industry-leading VALID identity graph and commingled TV viewership data for a precise view of audiences and outcomes.

Both TelevisaUnivision and Dentsu have indicated support for the offering.

“In today’s evolving media landscape, advertisers need more than siloed metrics—they need clarity across the full spectrum of exposure,” Brian Lin, senior vice president of product management and advanced advertising at TelevisaUnivision, said. “By bringing together sponsorship and ad data into one unified measurement framework, Total Sports Performance creates a more equitable and performance-driven marketplace for all stakeholders. This is a critical step forward, especially in live sports, where attention and demand continue to grow.”

Relo and VideoAmp described the advantages of “Total Sports Performance” as follows:

Unified Reach Measurement: Combines TV ad exposures leveraging VideoAmp’s commingled set-top box and smart TV data set spanning 40 million households and 65 million devices, with sponsorship visibility to deliver deduplicated household-level reach metrics. This covers shoulder programming, whistle-to-whistle game action, all commercials, and highlight shows.
Real-Time Sponsorship Detection: Relo Metrics’ computer vision captures on-screen brand moments and exposures at an extreme level of granularity and speed across broadcast, streaming, social, digital and in-venue, and scores them for quality, exposure, and media value.
Audience Mapping: VideoAmp’s VALID Identity Graph—leveraging assets from six identity providers—resolves exposures and conversions to advanced audiences, helping clients understand precisely who was reached and the outcomes they drove for brands.
Outcome-Driven Measurement: Total Sports Performance is enabling brands to connect sponsorship exposure to real business results—like search intent powered by Captify, app installs, location visits, and sales—through secure data clean rooms and advanced attribution capabilities. The combined data can also be a key data source for Multi-Mix Modeling and Multi-Touch Attribution models.

“Total Sports Performance represents a major leap forward in media measurement,” said Josh Hudgins, chief product officer of VideoAmp. “It’s no longer enough to measure ads and sponsorships separately. Brands need a complete picture of their total audience—and the power to connect exposure to outcomes. That’s what this collaboration delivers.”

More information is available at www.relometrics.com and www.videoamp.com.

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Polar is teasing a Whoop alternative without subscription

Polar’s upcoming wearable skips the screen and the subscription, aiming straight at Whoop and Oura with a simpler, one-time purchase approach. From Polar PR: Polar, a global pioneer in wearable sports and fitness technology for nearly 50 years, is launching a brand-new product and category this September. The upcoming Polar wearable will not only be […]

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Polar’s upcoming wearable skips the screen and the subscription, aiming straight at Whoop and Oura with a simpler, one-time purchase approach.

From Polar PR:

Polar, a global pioneer in wearable sports and fitness technology for nearly 50 years, is launching a brand-new product and category this September. The upcoming Polar wearable will not only be the brand’s first screen-free wrist device, but it will also be a subscription-free alternative to other health bands and fitness trackers on the market.

This is very likely an alternative to fitness trackers like the Whoop or the Oura Ring: a screenless device that tracks your different health metrics and synchronizes them with an app.

Not relying on a subscription is probably the biggest selling point. The $6 per month for the Oura, or the $200 per year (that’s the starting price) for the Whoop, are what most people criticize whenever they look at one of these things.

Also, it really comes down to how useful the app is. I mentioned this in my updated Oura review, but even a well-designed app can feel confusing at times. If Polar nails an experience that shows just the right amount of data to help you make actual health decisions, they might have a shot at becoming the new standard, like they are for heart rate sensors in running.

We’ll learn more about this new device in September, but you can sign up for more news on Polar’s website.

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Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Market May See a Big Move

Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Market HTF MI just released the Global Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Market Study, a comprehensive analysis of the market that spans more than 143+ pages and describes the product and industry scope as well as the market prognosis and status for 2025-2032. The marketization process is being accelerated by the market […]

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Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Market

HTF MI just released the Global Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Market Study, a comprehensive analysis of the market that spans more than 143+ pages and describes the product and industry scope as well as the market prognosis and status for 2025-2032. The marketization process is being accelerated by the market study’s segmentation by important regions. The market is currently expanding its reach.

Major companies profiled in Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Market are: CoachUp, MyCoach, Hudl, Sportlyzer, Coachbase, TeamSnap, XPS Network, Krossover, Coach’s Eye, CoachAccountable, CoachLogic, VEO, Dartfish, Spond, NCSA, Fusion Sport, DICK’s Team Sports Hub, PlaybookUX, OpenSports, SquadFusion, Teamer, BenchPrep, CompleteCoach, VirtuReal, iSportsAnalysis, Sportlyzer, CoachNow.

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HTF Market Intelligence projects that the global Sports Coaching Platforms Sales market will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4% from 2025 to 2032, from 1.9 Billion in 2025 to 5.7 Billion by 2032.

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AI Video Analysis, Mobile App-based, Web Portal, IoT-integrated, VR, Sport-specific, SaaS, LMS

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Training Academies, Schools, Teams, Individual Athletes

Definition: Sports coaching platforms are digital solutions that enable athletes, coaches, teams, and sports academies to manage training sessions, monitor performance, track progress, and communicate effectively. These platforms often feature tools for video analysis, training plan creation, athlete management, biometric tracking, and feedback integration. Sales of sports coaching platforms have seen significant growth due to increasing digitization in sports, the rising popularity of remote coaching, and advancements in AI and wearable tech. They are used across various disciplines from football and basketball to tennis, swimming, and martial arts.

Market Trends:

• Gamified training, Wearables sync

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• Youth sports growth, Home training demand

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• Coach resistance to tech, Monetization hurdles

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In-depth analysis of Sports Coaching Platforms Sales market segments by Types: AI Video Analysis, Mobile App-based, Web Portal, IoT-integrated, VR, Sport-specific, SaaS, LMS

Detailed analysis of Sports Coaching Platforms Sales market segments by Applications: Training Academies, Schools, Teams, Individual Athletes

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Chapter 01 – Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Executive Summary

Chapter 02 – Market Overview

Chapter 03 – Key Success Factors

Chapter 04 – Global Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Market – Pricing Analysis

Chapter 05 – Global Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Market Background or History

Chapter 06 – Global Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Market Segmentation (e.g. Type, Application)

Chapter 07 – Key and Emerging Countries Analysis Worldwide Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Market

Chapter 08 – Global Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Market Structure & worth Analysis

Chapter 09 – Global Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Market Competitive Analysis & Challenges

Chapter 10 – Assumptions and Acronyms

Chapter 11 – Sports Coaching Platforms Sales Market Research Methodology

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Mobile Global Esports Announces Beta Launch of Dominus Sports Platform, Integrated with Proprietary AI Engine PUHZL

Dominus Baseball Beta Incoming; Football, ProveIt Sports, and PUHZL Patent Disclosures Coming Soon WESTPORT, CT / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2025 / Mobile Global Esports Inc. (OTC PINK:MGAM), a next-generation technology company at the intersection of AI, gaming, and entertainment, today announced the beta launch of its flagship product, Dominus Sports, integrated with PUHZL, […]

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Dominus Baseball Beta Incoming; Football, ProveIt Sports, and PUHZL Patent Disclosures Coming Soon

WESTPORT, CT / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2025 / Mobile Global Esports Inc. (OTC PINK:MGAM), a next-generation technology company at the intersection of AI, gaming, and entertainment, today announced the beta launch of its flagship product, Dominus Sports, integrated with PUHZL, MGAM’s proprietary artificial intelligence platform.

Dominus Baseball, the first title within the Dominus Sports ecosystem, is scheduled to onboard paying beta users in the coming weeks. Reimagined from its original alpha version, Dominus introduces true-to-life simulation gameplay by turning live sports data into full 9-inning box scores using MGAM’s proprietary algorithms. The platform supports collaborative, role-based team ownership, enabling groups of users to manage teams as owners, scouts, coordinators, and general managers in a dynamic, strategic environment. Dominus Football is already in the pipeline, with a waiting list of paid beta users and an expected rollout by the end of July.

What makes MGAM’s ecosystem different is PUHZL – a foundational AI layer that powers all current and future consumer products, including fantasy sports, predictive gaming, dating, and travel. PUHZL uses a combination of deterministic modeling and predictive modeling to drive in-app conversions, delivering personalized suggestions, adaptive chat experiences, and intelligent alerts that evolve with each user’s behavior.

The next product in development, ProveIt Sports, will deliver real-money sports challenges powered by the same PUHZL infrastructure, incorporating AI-generated handicapping logic, leaderboard dynamics, and behavioral prediction.

MGAM has multiple provisional patent filings underway tied to its PUHZL-powered simulation models, matchmaking algorithms, and personalized engagement systems. The company plans to release further details on the PUHZL AI engine and patent roadmap in the coming weeks.

“We’re not just building apps – we’re building an AI-powered foundation that personalizes every part of the user journey. PUHZL is our connective tissue, and everything we’re launching – from Dominus Sports to ProveIt – is layered on top of that learning engine. As our products expand into new verticals, our AI gets smarter, more contextual, and more valuable. We’re building something that adapts to how people think, play, and live – and that’s a massive unlock for the future of gaming, media, and beyond.”
– Brett Rosin, CEO, Mobile Global Esports

As MGAM ramps toward its v1 release of Dominus Sports and finalizes the next phase of its product suite, PUHZL continues to evolve as the core intelligence layer behind the company’s long-term IP and engagement strategy.

About Mobile Global Esports (MGAM)
Mobile Global Esports Inc. (OTC: MGAM) is a technology and IP company creating AI-powered platforms across fantasy sports, gaming, dating, and media. With a proprietary engine called PUHZL at its heart, MGAM’s mission is to transform passive audiences into active, competitive participants through personalized, dynamic, and immersive experiences.

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