Microsoft unveils Band 2 fitness tracker for USD 249

Microsoft has introduced its wearable activity tracker Band 2, which has a curved touch screen.

According to The Next Web, the new band comes with an optical heart rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, gyrometer, GPS, ambient light sensor, skin temperature sensor, UV sensor, capacitive sensor, microphone and a galvanic skin response sensor. Also, there is a barometer to help the users measure elevation for hiking and stair-climbing in real-time and tools for estimating a 'VO2 max' reading.

The new Band is available for pre-order, and costs USD 249. It will arrive from October 30.