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E-bikes grow but repairers are scarce in Europe maintenance crunch

As electric bicycles spread rapidly across Europe, a shortage of specialised mechanics is emerging as a new challenge. An ECI report forecasts the industry will need to hire about 105,000 mechanics by 2032 to meet demand and replace workers leaving the sector. The technical complexity of e-bikes and heavy-use cargo, delivery, rental and leased bikes is boosting maintenance needs. A Shimano survey found many Europeans faced high costs, long waits and limited access to repair shops, and some reduced cycling.

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Esports matches excite like exercise but calorie burn remains low, study finds

Esports players’ heart rates surge during matches, but their actual energy expenditure is lower than in typical exercise, a study found. Researchers including Masaryk University reviewed 176 papers and analysed five studies measuring physiological changes during games ranging from League of Legends to Counter-Strike and FIFA. Heart rates rose sharply in some cases, but energy use stayed around 1.3 to 2.5 kcal per minute, consistent with light activity.

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Oura to enter South Korea with fifth-generation smart ring

Finnish smart ring maker Oura has officially entered the South Korean market with the Oura Ring 5, which it says is 40 percent smaller than its previous model. The company says it boosted LED output fourfold and expanded signal paths to maintain measurement quality, and offers more than 50 health metrics through its app. Oura plans to combine hardware sales with a monthly membership fee, with new features provided to subscribers.