Source: Engadget
Summary
WeWard, a French app, claims to increase walking time by almost 25%. The app has received funding from tennis star and angel investor Venus Williams. WeWard aims to encourage users to walk more by offering rewards and incentives.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
WeWard’s promise of a 25% increase in walking time sounds like a lofty goal. The app’s rewards-based system is designed to motivate users to walk more. With Venus Williams on board, the app is sure to get some attention. WeWard is just the latest in a long line of “innovative” fitness apps that promise to change our habits. Because what we really needed was another app to tell us to walk more.
Author: Evan Null
