Ivan Jovin, Author at Gadgets & Wearables

Apple Watches are accidentally dialing 911, causing problems for dispatchers

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Apple Watches are accidentally dialing 911, causing problems for police

February 20, 2018 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

Apple smartwatch users are accidentally dialing 911 resulting in a waste of valuable police time, according to reports. But there

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Samsung files patent for blood pressure tracking smartwatch

February 19, 2018 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 1 min read

Smartwatches can keeps tabs on steps, heart rate and sleep but none of them can measure your blood pressure. At

Sony joins forces with Ericsson and Altair Semiconductor on diabetes monitoring wristband

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Sony links up with Ericsson and Altair Semiconductor on diabetes monitoring wristband

February 16, 2018 Ivan Jovin Health tracker 1 min read

Sony Mobile has joined forces with its old friend Ericsson and chipmaker provider Altair Semiconductor on a diabetes monitoring wristband.

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Kinsa launches wireless smart thermometer for the whole family

February 12, 2018 Ivan Jovin Health tracker, Kids wearable 1 min read

Kinsa has launched QuickCare, a new FDA approved, wireless, smart thermometer for adults and children. It takes eight-second temperature readings at

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Smart clothing and hearables to grow 550% in next 4 years

February 8, 2018 Ivan Jovin Smart clothes 1 min read

A new report from Juniper Research predicts smart clothing and hearable shipments will grow by 550% in the next four

invisaWear: smart jewelry that keeps you safe, secure, and connected

February 6, 2018 Ivan Jovin Crowdfunding 2 min read

Just launched on Indiegogo, invisaWear is smart jewelry that could one day save your life. Stylish wearable technology designed so

Huawei’s new smartwatch may use the back of your hand as a notepad

Huawei’s new smartwatch might use the back of your hand as a notepad

February 5, 2018 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 1 min read

A patent filed by Huawei describes a unique gesture control method for smartwatches. A way of interacting with your timepiece

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Michael Kors reveals new smartwatch designs and a chatbot

January 31, 2018 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 1 min read

Michael Kors has announced this week a few new designs of its Access Sofie and Access Grayson timepieces. The company

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Skagen’s new Falster watch now available

January 30, 2018 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 1 min read

Announced at CES 2018 a few weeks ago, the Skagen Falster is now available for purchase for $275 on the

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Strava’s Global Heatmap shows locations of secret military bases

January 29, 2018 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 2 min read

Soldiers wearing fitness trackers are accidentally revealing top secret military locations by posting exercise data on Strava. This has raised security

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Fitbit Charge 3 rumors: design, specs, release date and more

January 28, 2018 Ivan Jovin 7 min read

Fitbit is preparing a slew of new products for 2018. According to a recent Bloomberg article, one of these is

Fitbit announces it will keep Pebble serves going an additional 6 months

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Fitbit says it will keep Pebble servers going an additional 6 months

January 24, 2018 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 1 min read

Fitbit has offered a gesture of goodwill to Pebble smartwatch owners. A new blog posts reveals the company has decided

PiCO: a smartphone powered air quality monitor that fits in the palm of your hand

January 24, 2018 Ivan Jovin Air quality, Crowdfunding, Health tracker 2 min read

Air pollution is the world’s single largest environmental health risk. Short-term exposure to unclean air can cause allergies, insomnia, headaches, fatigue