Runtastic enters Orbit with a waterproof wristband that tracks activity, sleep and ambient light

With every man and their dog seemingly launching a wrist-worn activity tracker, it’s difficult to muster much in the way of enthusiasm for new entrants to the space. Just last week, Chinese smartphone juggernaut Xiaomi entered the fray with a more-than-affordable $13 effort, while Nokia spin-off PulseOn is courting the increasingly saturated market by focusing on your heart-rate. And this really is just the tip of the iceberg. Now, Runtastic is throwing its hat into the activity-tracking wearable ring. The Austria-based company may be better known for its arsenal of cross-platform fitness-tracking apps, which include its flagship GPS app for...

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