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Non-invasive device monitors blood glucose using microwaves

May 10, 2016 Ivan Jovin 1 min read

A team of researchers from Cardiff University’s School of Engineering have developed a wearable glucose monitor that does not require

Intelligent inhaler designed to combat spiralling costs of respiratory disease

Intelligent inhaler designed to combat spiraling costs of respiratory disease

May 9, 2016 Dusan Johnson 1 min read

Asthma is a common long term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. It is characterized by variable and

Withings study reveals, those living in New York and DC are in best shape

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Nokia is snapping up Withings for a cool $191 million

April 26, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

One of the pioneers of the wearable tech industry is about to be snapped up by Nokia. The acquisition, estimated

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Withings study reveals, those living in New York and DC are in best shape

April 20, 2016 Marko Maslakovic 2 min read

We have written about Withings many times. The French company is one of the pioneers of the health and fitness

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Quell: the world’s first pain relief wearable

April 12, 2016 Marko Maslakovic 2 min read

Quell is not your typical wearable. Worn just below the knee and activated by simply clicking a button, Quell taps

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Zikto Walk posture and activity tracker

April 11, 2016 Marko Maslakovic 2 min read

We all know we should walk more. More than one-half of an average person’s day is spent being sedentary. While

Apple Watch patent reveals possible smart bands

April 2, 2016 Ivan Jovin 1 min read

It seems Apple has been looking into developing smart bands that add extra features to the company’s smartwatch. A number of patent

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UpRight helps to improve your posture and prevent back pain

April 1, 2016 Marko Maslakovic 3 min read

UpRight is a discreet device that passively trains you to stand and sit upright. It comfortably attaches to your lower

This is what we did to fix the battery issue on Skulpt Aim

March 31, 2016 Marko Maslakovic 5 min read

The Skulpt Aim isn’t your typical fitness tracker. At the moment, it truly is one of a kind as it

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More sleep means less calories according to Jawbone data

March 14, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

We have written recently about Sleep Awareness Week. This is an annual event of the National Sleep Foundation which ran from March

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Sleep Awareness Week: benefits of sleep tracking

March 11, 2016 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

This week is Sleep Awareness Week. An annual event of the National Sleep Foundation which runs from March 6th through

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Brain wearables: do they really work?

February 29, 2016 Marko Maslakovic 3 min read

Wearable sales are skyrocketing, led by well known brands such as Fitbit, Apple, Jawbone, Garmin and Xiaomi to name a

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Review: Polar Balance scale

February 28, 2016 Marko Maslakovic 6 min read

Polar Balance Scale 7.9 Design8.0/10 Ease of use7.0/10 Use of information7.5/10 Motivation9.0/10 Pros Nice design with a large display Offers

Wearable sleeve to improve stroke recovery therapy

February 18, 2016 Ivan Jovin 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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New study shows – connected blood pressure monitoring works

February 16, 2016 Marko Maslakovic 2 min read

High blood pressure (hypertension) rarely has noticeable symptoms, but if left untreated it increases your risk of heart attack, heart