Wearables Archives - Page 289 of 292

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Fitbit Blaze essential guide

February 8, 2016 Marko Maslakovic 5 min read

We did not have a new activity tracker from Fitbit last year. Fitbit CEO James Park had been dropping hints about

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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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Review: Misfit Shine 2, a thinner and smarter‎ activity tracker

February 1, 2016 Marko Maslakovic Review 10 min read

Misfit has been in the news quite a bit over the past few months. In September, it released the Speedo Shine,

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Images of upcoming Samsung Triathlon fitness tracker leaked

January 26, 2016 Ivan Jovin 1 min read

Leaked pictures have emerged of what is thought to be the Samsung SM-R150 activity tracker, also known as the Triathlon.

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One in seven Brits now own a wearable device

January 21, 2016 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 2 min read

New research from market intelligence agency Mintel finds that UK sales of wearable devices more than doubled over the past

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Fitness trackers trained to spot if you are cheating

January 13, 2016 Ivan Jovin 1 min read

Researchers in Chicago have come up with a way to train wearable devices to spot fake activity. Shaking your phone

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Mira adds to its range of fashionable wearables

January 8, 2016 Ivan Jovin 1 min read

Mira, a Chicago-based company, is a smart jewellery brand designed by women, for women. The company is working on redefining the

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Omron reveals new fitness watch that tracks blood pressure

January 6, 2016 Ivan Jovin Blood pressure monitor, Health tracker, Smartwatch 3 min read

High blood pressure – hypertension – increases the risk of a heart attack. One in three adults is affected but

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Withings takes on Jawbone and Misfit with new minimalist tracker

January 6, 2016 Ivan Jovin Health tracker, Smart thermometer 3 min read

Withings has launched a new tracker at CES 2016 that pairs it directly against Jawbone UP Move and Misfit Flash.

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Fitbit launches new wearable – the Fitbit Blaze

January 5, 2016 Ivan Jovin 3 min read

It’s 2016 and the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is about to get underway in Las Vegas. The event this year

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We ask the question – was 2015 the year of the wearable?

January 3, 2016 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 5 min read

With CES 2016 just around the corner, we ask ourself the question – was 2015 the year of the wearable?

Fitbit Charge HR or Jawbone UP3 – head to head comparison

December 21, 2015 Marko Maslakovic Device matchup 11 min read

Two of the big names in today’s health and fitness activity tracker market are Fitbit and Jawbone. Both have been

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What makes us happy? Activity trackers provide us with the answer.

December 15, 2015 Marko Maslakovic 2 min read

Do you wake up happier when you sleep more? Does exercising elevate your mood? Are you happier on a weekday

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Stylish smart jewelry: safety at the press of a button

December 14, 2015 Marko Maslakovic 4 min read

Technology is increasingly meeting fashion. Companies are recognising that the body has limited real estate and that what you wear

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Microsoft Band update adds music controls and movement reminders

December 10, 2015 Marko Maslakovic 1 min read

Microsoft has released a software update for its Band 2 activity tracker that adds a bunch of features, just in time