Dana Wollman

New York

Senior Editor at Bloomberg Technology

Senior Editor at Bloomberg @technology, former EIC at Engadget, RRCA-certified for run coaching, native Brooklynite, amateur cook, mom. Views my own.

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Whoop faces backlash after charging existing users upgrade fee for new models

5 days ago | bostonglobe.com | Dana Wollman

Whoop Inc., the maker of popular screen-less fitness bands, is facing a backlash from subscribers upset that it’s charging an upgrade fee for the new models after previously pledging not to do so. The company on Thursday unveiled two new fitness bands, the Whoop 5.0 and MG, which add improved sleep tracking and new features like blood pressure monitoring in the higher-end model.
Whoop Reverses Course After Customer Backlash on Upgrade Fees

5 days ago | bloomberg.com | Dana Wollman

A Whoop wristband in 2017. (Bloomberg) -- Whoop Inc., the maker of popular screen-less fitness bands, rolled back some aspects of a new hardware-upgrade policy that had drawn backlash from subscribers who were expecting to receive the newest devices for free. The company said Saturday that members with more than 12 months left on their subscription plan will be eligible for a free upgrade to the new Whoop 5.0 fitness tracker.
Review: Whoop 5.0, Whoop MG Add ECG, Blood Pressure; Subscription from $199

6 days ago | bloomberg.com | Dana Wollman

Whoop Inc., the maker of increasingly popular, screen-less fitness bands, debuted updated hardware on Thursday with more compact designs, improved battery life and blood pressure tracking in the highest-end model. With the new devices — the Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG, short for medical grade — the company is looking to gather a wider audience and add to an array of gadgets pitched as smartwatch alternatives.
A sock-sorting vacuum shows home robots are in their early stages

3 weeks ago | seattletimes.com | Dana Wollman

For years, technologists have dreamed of outfitting homes with robots to handle chores like cleaning floors, loading dishwashers and even fetching a glass of water. While some of the tasks, such as mopping, can already be automated, the industry is now preparing for even more advanced robots.
A sock-sorting vacuum shows home robots are in their early stages

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | Dana Wollman

For years, technologists have dreamed of outfitting homes with robots to handle chores like cleaning floors, loading dishwashers and even fetching a glass of water. While some of the tasks, such as mopping, can already be automated, the industry is now preparing for even more advanced robots.
Automação de tarefas domésticas dá novo passo com robô que aspira e ‘arruma’ a casa

1 month ago | bloomberglinea.com.br | Dana Wollman

Bloomberg — Durante anos, os tecnólogos sonharam em equipar as residências com robôs para realizar tarefas como limpar o chão, carregar máquinas de lavar louça e até mesmo buscar um copo de água. Embora algumas dessas tarefas, como passar pano, já possam ser automatizadas, o setor agora está se preparando para robôs ainda mais avançados.
A Sock-Sorting Vacuum Shows Home Robots Are in Their Early Stages

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Dana Wollman

The Roborock Saros Z70 vacuum. (Bloomberg) -- For years, technologists have dreamed of outfitting homes with robots to handle chores like cleaning floors, loading dishwashers and even fetching a glass of water. While some of the tasks, such as mopping, can already be automated, the industry is now preparing for even more advanced robots.
A Sock-Sorting Vacuum Shows Home Robots Are in Their Early Stages

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Dana Wollman

3 hours ago6pm In Paris turns watching TV into a learning moment. It is 6 p.m. You have logged off from work and are unwinding with a glass of wine. You turn on the TV, but instead of Netflix, you click on a new app called 6pm in Paris, and spend the next 30 minutes learning French. Not on your desk. Not on …
Match Appoints Director, Defying Anson Funds’ Activist Push

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Dana Wollman |Natalie Lung

Match Group Inc. said it plans to appoint e-commerce executive Darrell Cavens to its board and advised shareholders not to vote for the three candidates put forward late last week by activist investor Anson Funds Management LP.
The best budgeting apps for 2025

1 month ago | gadgetsnews.link | Dana Wollman

The best budgeting apps for 2025 ガジェット総合 2025.04.04Managing your finances doesn’t have to be a headache — especially with the right budgeting app at yoリンク元