The Latest Breaking News from Whoop

Aryna Sabalenka frustrated by Australian Open’s ban on wearable fitness trackers

Sabalenka, who is a Whoop ambassador, is not allowed to wear the devices on court during the Australian Open

The Independent UK · Jan 27

Garmin just leaked a mystery 'CIRQA' smart band on its own website - and it sounds like a Whoop rival

A now-removed listing hinted at a minimalist, recovery-first wearable without a screen - with shipping suggested for late spring

T3 · Jan 26

‘Data is not steroids’: Why were Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz banned from wearing fitness trackers at Australian Open?

Sinner, Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have been caught wearing fitness trackers during their matches at the Australian Open

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Polar Loop review: The screen-free fitness tracker is good on heart rate, but a software let-down

We tested the Polar Loop, the subscription-free Whoop alternative.

TechRadar · Jan 21

From AI beds to vagus nerve stimulators, these are the sleep gadgets tech billionaires are betting on in 2026

Tech billionaires are determined to buy a good night's sleep — these are the smart mattresses and gadgets of 2026, promising perfect sleep, health and longevity

Tom’s Guide · Jan 9

WHOOP's fitness tracker helps you kickstart healthy habits all year round

Fallen off the wagon already? Try WHOOP to get you back on track

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Luna unveils fitness band to rival Whoop - and there's no monthly subscription

The Luna Band promises always-on health tracking and voice-led coaching, with a focus on useful insights not just charts

T3 · Jan 6

Looking for a subscription-free Whoop band? This screenless rival could be the voice-led wearable you’re looking for

Luna has launched a new fitness wearable at CES 2026 that comes with no subscription.

TechRadar · Jan 6

3 new features I want to see from Garmin in 2026

The new features I want to see on Garmin watches during the coming year to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung.

TechRadar · Dec 28, 2025

Your favorite fitness watch brands have some problems to fix. From longstanding Garmin problems to a Fitbit renaissance, these are my 2026 predictions and what improvements I want to see

From a game-changing Fenix 9 to more Whoop-style straps and better fitness watch-smart glasses integration, it should be an exciting 2026 for athletes!

Android Central · Dec 28, 2025