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Withings to rebrand under the Nokia banner, redesign Health app

February 27, 2017 Marko Maslakovic 2 min read

Withings is dead. Say hello to Nokia. When Nokia bought Withings in May 2016, it was not exactly clear what the Finish

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Fitbit stands by its step goal after experts criticize 10,000 a day target

February 25, 2017 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

Fitbit has defended its step goal after a leading computer scientist criticized the one-size fits all 10,000 step solution. Speaking at

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Moov app gets an overhaul ahead of heart rate-tracking headband release

February 24, 2017 Ivan Jovin 1 min read

Moov has just issued version 4 of its Moov Coach fitness app to all iOS users and Android beta users.

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Garmin tracker data exposes marathon cheat

February 24, 2017 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 1 min read

A Huffington Post and Buzzfeed food blogger has been disqualified from the Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon after data from her fitness tracker

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Smart rings are gradually edging their way into the mainstream

February 23, 2017 Ivan Jovin 1 min read

Still a niche area, smart rings are projected to grow at an annual rate of more than 4% over the next four

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Garmin enjoy’s 10% revenue bump as Fitbit posts its first ever quarterly loss

February 23, 2017 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 2 min read

Garmin’s Q4 results came in much better than expected. The company on Wednesday reported a 10% boost in revenue, and the

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The world’s first Braille smartwatch set to hit the shelves in March

February 22, 2017 Marko Maslakovic 1 min read

After three years of ups and downs, the Dot Watch Braille Smartwatch will finally begin shipping next month. Created for the

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Are smart glasses are poised for a comeback?

February 22, 2017 Marko Maslakovic 2 min read

Don’t write off the smart glass concept just yet. According to new data from Juniper Research, over the next five

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Swim trackers are good enough for recreational use, but not for serious swimmers

February 21, 2017 Marko Maslakovic Swimming 2 min read

When it comes to buying the right fitness tracker, the characteristic of water-resistance can often be a deciding factor. If

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Snapchat Spectacles are finally available online in the US

February 20, 2017 Ivan Jovin 1 min read

Only sold through vending machines in major metro areas throughout the US, as well as a store in Manhattan, Snapchat Spectacles

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Upright Go: posture training on the move

February 20, 2017 Marko Maslakovic Health tracker, Posture 1 min read

Upright is returning to Kickstarter in a few weeks time to raise funds for its second generation posture trainer. As the name implies,

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Wearables in the fight against dementia

February 18, 2017 Marko Maslakovic Health tracker 1 min read

Researchers at the Boston University are developing wearable devices that look for clues of early dementia and Alzheimer’s. They hope their three-year research

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Fossil shares tank on concerns about wearables business

February 16, 2017 Marko Maslakovic 1 min read

Shares of Fossil fell nearly 20% on Wednesday to an eight-year low, after the company reported lower than expected fourth-quarter earnings

Shape by Atlas: a personal coach anywhere, anytime

February 15, 2017 Ivan Jovin Crowdfunding, Sports tracker, Weightlifting 3 min read

While most activity trackers count steps, distance and calories, a limited few have been designed to make your gym workouts more

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IBM’s hub for wearables is a step towards personalized medicine

February 15, 2017 Marko Maslakovic 1 min read

The Cognitive Hypervisor is one of several exciting projects within the IBM Research Frontiers Institute. Developed as a hub for