The Aura Band is a seriously clever fitness tracker that rewards you for hitting your goals

Word of the day: bioimpedance. This is the term applied to the measuring of body composition, and it’s very much the headline feature of the Aura Band (from $99), a fitness tracker currently smashing its funding target over on Kickstarter. Giving the band a few taps creates a low-voltage electrical signal that can apparently take readings of your fat, muscle mass, minerals and body water. If – and it’s a big if – it works as advertised, the Aura Band could be a massive hit with fitness types who demand real-time feedback on their progress. And that progress will be rewarded. Every step, workout and activity returns Aura Coins, which you’ll eventually be able to exchange for real-life prizes. No word yet on who the partners will be, but we like the sound of saving up for a new pair of trainers just by opting for the long stomp home from work.

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I'm fascinated by all things tech, but if you were going to leave me on a desert island, I'd probably ask for my Nintendo Switch, a drone, and a pair of noise-cancelling cans to block out the relentless seagull racket. When I'm not on Stuff duty you'll probably find me subscribing to too many podcasts, playing too many video games, or telling anyone who will listen that Spurs are going to win a trophy this season.

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