Ivan Jovin, Author at Gadgets & Wearables

A possible Microsoft Band 3 leak, ahead of a rumoured October launch

July 6, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

We may have caught our first glimpse of the Microsoft Band 3. As Neowin explains, Panos Panay was recently on

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Fitbit trackers to be used in important health study

July 6, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

A new study that investigates the impact of weight loss on breast cancer recurrence will be using Fitbit trackers to

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Swim Safe: the neck device that protects your children

July 5, 2016 Ivan Jovin Kids wearable 1 min read

Believe it or not, a child can drown in less than 5 centimetres of water. And sometimes, it can happen

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Peak smartwatch removed from sale while Basis works on an update

June 30, 2016 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 2 min read

We wrote a couple of weeks ago about the announcement by Basis Science, the company behind the Peak tracker, that

Fitpal: heart rate variability stick-on wearable

June 29, 2016 Ivan Jovin Crowdfunding, Stress management, Wearables 1 min read

Fitpal has created a slim, flexible, waterproof wearable device that provides valuable insight on all areas of your fitness and

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Sensaura monitors your emotions through your fitness tracker

June 29, 2016 Ivan Jovin 1 min read

Wrist based heart rate tracking is fast becoming a standard feature of wearables. While the data is questionable when it

Xiaomi to open 300 offline stores in an effort to boost sales

June 28, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, has announced that it will for the first time open up offline stores. Based in Beijing,

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Wearables accuracy cited as top priority amongst consumers, new survey shows

June 27, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

The importance of accuracy has been stressed by consumers as the most important factor when considering the purchase of a

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Doctors prescribing wearables but patients not listening

June 26, 2016 Ivan Jovin 1 min read

There is an apparent disconnect between how much doctors say they are prescribing technology and how patients report that interaction according to a

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Wearables may replace smartphones soon new report says

June 22, 2016 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 2 min read

Wearables may soon replace smartphones and help users interact with physical things according to the Ericsson ConsumerLab report ‘Wearable technology

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BioRing – the fitness, stress and nutrient tracker on your finger

June 21, 2016 Ivan Jovin Stress management 2 min read

Nutrition and stress are both important but we are yet to see a company that has discovered an easy way

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Fitbit looks to help you get a better night’s sleep

June 20, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

Fitbit has introduced a new feature to its app today that aims to help users improve their sleep habits. Sleep schedule,

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Fitness trackers are outselling smartwatches, but gap is beginning to narrow

June 14, 2016 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 1 min read

Activity trackers sales continue to be strong according to a new report from NPD Group, but smartwatches are slowly closing the

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New Withings scale wants to monitor your heart health

June 8, 2016 Ivan Jovin Health tracker, Smart scale 2 min read

Withings, one of the pioneers in the connected scales market, has today announced the availability of its next generation smart

Britain barely moving as walking levels fall by a third

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The Big Apple is USA’s top walkable city Fitbit says

June 7, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

Fitbit, the leading global wearables manufacturer, has a wealth of data at its disposal. From time to time, the San