Marko Maslakovic, Author at Gadgets & Wearables

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Apple looks to improve health tracking with custom chips

August 15, 2018 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 1 min read

A report from CNBC claims that Apple is working on its own custom chips for processing biometric data from its devices. Essential

Wearable technology and rising healthcare costs to fuel growth of corporate wellness market

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Wearables and rising healthcare costs to fuel growth of corporate wellness market

August 14, 2018 Marko Maslakovic 2 min read

The corporate wellness market is forecast to grow at a steady 5% annual rate over the next 5 years. Wearable

MyLite: wearable to help avoid night-time accidents

MyLite: wearable LED nightlight and safety solution

August 13, 2018 Marko Maslakovic Crowdfunding 2 min read

Nightlights really haven’t changed all that much over the years. Millions of parents use them when they put their little

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Samsung makes Galaxy Watch official

August 9, 2018 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 2 min read

Samsung has unveiled the stylish Galaxy Watch, an updated version of its ageing Gear line. It comes with LTE connectivity,

Xiaomi announces Hey+, a bumped-up version of Mi Band 3

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Hye+ is a dirt-cheap, more high-spec version of the Xiaomi Mi Band 3

August 9, 2018 Marko Maslakovic Crowdfunding 1 min read

A slightly tweaked version of Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has been announced. It comes with some design improvements, new connectivity

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STATSports launches performance tracking soccer wearable for the masses

August 8, 2018 Marko Maslakovic Football/Soccer, Sports tracker 1 min read

STATSports has launched a pioneering new performance tracking soccer wearable – the APEX Athlete Series. The device allows amateur athletes to

Fossil’s Gen 4 smartwatches come with heart rate, GPS, NFC and more

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Fossil’s fourth generation smartwatches come with heart rate, GPS and NFC

August 7, 2018 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 2 min read

Fossil has announced a couple of new additions to its already rich smartwatch portfolio. Its most high tech devices to

Review: Stryd, using power as a way of gauging your run

August 7, 2018 Marko Maslakovic Review 15 min read

Not everyone wants a fitness tracker or smartwatch strapped to their wrist. And although it is true such devices

Is this when Google Pixel Watch will launch?

August 6, 2018 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 0 min read

Google may have accidentally leaked the release date of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Both could be out

Supermarket chain Lidl launches new low-cost activity tracker

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Discount supermarket chain Lidl launches low-cost activity tracker

August 5, 2018 Marko Maslakovic 1 min read

German global discount supermarket chain Lidl has launched a low-cost Fitbit and Garmin competitor. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health

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Apple Watch Series 4: what to expect from the next generation timepiece

August 4, 2018 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 11 min read

The Apple Watch Series 3 delivers solid improvements over its predecessor. This includes a few updates which make it more useful as

Apple closes enrolment to its smartwatch Heart Rate study

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Apple closes enrollment to its Apple Watch Heart Study

August 3, 2018 Marko Maslakovic 1 min read

Apple and Stanford University have announced that they are no longer accepting new participants to the Apple Heart Study. The

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Garmin’s latest quarterly earnings show its still king of the GPS market

August 2, 2018 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 1 min read

Garmin reported Q2 results, with revenues and earnings both coming in above Wall Street expectations. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets