Ivan Jovin, Author at Gadgets & Wearables

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Lumo run sensor can smarten up your shorts

March 4, 2016 Ivan Jovin Posture 1 min read

Lumo Run is a small and discreet sensor that measures and coaches you on your running form to improve performance

The world’s smallest sensing module is out – its four times thinner than a one cent coin!

March 3, 2016 Ivan Jovin 1 min read

Heptagon, a global company that develops 3D imaging, sensing and illumination technology for the Internet of Things and smart devices, has produced the

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UNICEF is giving 6,000 wearables to Chicago students

March 2, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

Healthcare has emerged as the ideal space to link up wearable technology with social good. UNICEF is one such example, with its use

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Polar confirms some A360 trackers can cause allergic skin reactions

March 1, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

Polar has released an email this week to owners of their new A360 tracker confirming that some units can cause

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Wearable technology to help with sporting injury treatment

February 29, 2016 Ivan Jovin 1 min read

Injury prevention is of utmost importance for all sports. To that extent, major sports organizations around the world work toward the

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The Samsung Charm: a new stylish, minimalist tracker

February 25, 2016 Ivan Jovin 1 min read

The Samsung Charm is an accessory for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge that was launched at MWC 2016

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Your Fitbit as an expert court witness

February 23, 2016 Ivan Jovin 4 min read

A combination of new vendors, new devices, and greater end-user awareness has propelled the worldwide wearables market higher over the

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Garmin Vivofit 3 offers automatic activity tracking and one year battery life

February 20, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

Following on from this week’s announcement of the Vivoactive HR, Garmin also announced the Vivofit 3. This is a entry level activity

Garmin Venu SQ vs Fitbit Versa 3: which should you opt for?

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Health benefits of running with a Fitbit – quantified

February 20, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

The basal or resting heart rate is defined as the heart rate when a person is awake, in a neutrally

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Garmin adds HR sensor and sleek design to new Vivoactive HR

February 20, 2016 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 3 min read

Ahead of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Garmin has officially announced two new products, the Vivoactive HR and the

Wearable sleeve to improve stroke recovery therapy

February 18, 2016 Ivan Jovin Health tracker 3 min read

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Around 140,000 people in the US die from

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2016 to be a pivotal year as wearables momentum continues

February 18, 2016 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 2 min read

Yet another market research company is predicting strong growth of wearables in the coming years. According to CSS Insight, a

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Public School brings style to the new Fitbit Alta

February 15, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

Fitbit’s activity-tracking bands are designed for health and fitness, but the company is trying hard to make them look more

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Health information from wearables should be taken with caution according to new study

February 7, 2016 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 4 min read

A combination of new vendors, new devices, and greater end-user awareness has propelled the worldwide wearables market to record levels

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Fitbit launches new budget wearable – the Fitbit Alta

February 3, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

Earlier this year at CES 2016, Fitbit released the Blaze to a mixed reception. The new wearable focused as much