Marko Maslakovic, Author at Gadgets & Wearables

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Wearables that keep you safe

July 12, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Buying guide 8 min read

While it is most likely you feel safe at home, that feeling may not extend too far from your front

Kate Spade Sport get added to Fossil Group lineup

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Next generation Fossil watches appear at Bluetooth SIG

July 10, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Leaks, Smartwatch 1 min read

A bunch of Fossil-made smartwatches have dropped by the Bluetooth SIG today. These might be the first crop of devices

Samsung Galaxy Fit activity tracker can now be purchased in the US

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Mystery Samsung wearable passes through FCC register

July 10, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Leaks 1 min read

A new Samsung wearable that resembles a fitness tracker has appeared in the FCC database a few hours ago. It

Garmin adds Solar charging to other watches in its range

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Garmin adds solar charging to other popular sports watches

July 8, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 2 min read

Garmin has announced today it has added solar charging to other popular sports-watch models in its range. This includes Fenix

Withings Sleep Mat updated with apnea detection for users in the EU

Withings Sleep Tracking Pad updated with apnea detection

July 8, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Firmware update, Health tracker, Sleep tracker 1 min read

Withings has started rolling out apnea detection to users of Sleep Pad. This is the same functionality that can be

Fitbit Charge 4 vs Garmin Vivosmart 4: activity band face-off

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Today’s firmware update brings Dynamic GPS to Fitbit Charge 4

July 8, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Firmware update 1 min read

Today’s firmware update allows users to use their smartphone’s GPS signal in addition to the built-in GPS on Fitbit Charge

Sony has a wearable air conditioner that blows cold air down your neck

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Sony launches wearable air conditioner that blows cold air down your neck

July 6, 2020 Marko Maslakovic 2 min read

If you’ve been struggling to cope with the summer heat during the past few days, you’ll be happy to know

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What’s inside a fitness tracker?

July 5, 2020 Marko Maslakovic 6 min read

Tracking information such as movement, steps and heart rate are all part of the quantified self movement which has gained

Huami registers Amazfit Band 5 with the FCC, specs similar to Xiaomi Mi Band 5

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Huami registers Amazfit Band 5 with the FCC, specs similar to Mi Band 5

July 3, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Leaks 2 min read

A mystery device has popped up in the FCC database today. Amazfit Band 5 has been registered by Huami with

New patents suggest Microsoft Band still has a future

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A hack provides a way to still keep your Microsoft Band 2 alive

July 2, 2020 Marko Maslakovic 2 min read

A small life-extending hack can still keep your Microsoft Band 2 alive. It allows the activity tracker to be used

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Polar Unite vs Ignite: Which fitness watch should you buy?

July 1, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Device matchup, Smartwatch 8 min read

Polar has added another sports watch to its lineup. The Polar Unite is a lifestyle fitness watch that packs some

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Garmin acquires rights to Firstbeat Analytics algorithms

June 30, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 1 min read

Garmin has announced this morning that it has acquired Firstbeat Analytics, the consumer licensing business formerly a part of Firstbeat

Polar has launched Unite today, a new lifestyle fitness watch