Amazon has unveiled an array of Echo wearables, opening the doors for Alexa to shift from the function of a home device to always being there with us. As technology becomes ever more integrated into our daily lives, there’s a growing desire to use voice assistants on the go in everyday moments.

Public concern around data sharing is growing, but that hasn’t stopped Americans from buying and using fitness trackers. In fact, research shows that one in five US adults now regularly wears a smartwatch or wearable fitness tech, suggesting that the desire to monitor health outweighs privacy fears.

The tech world may play a major role in tackling the COVID-19 crisis, with tracing apps potentially limiting the spread of the virus within communities. But will privacy fears hinder these efforts? Canvas8 spoke to eight Americans about sharing health and location data during the pandemic.

Combining gaming, community, and fitness, Zwift is a VR-enhanced cycling program that lets people sweat together from the safety of their own homes. As at-home fitness continues to gain traction, gamification is creating a new landscape of exercise built on fun and virtual interaction.