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Google’s sensor loaded health-tracker will do more than the Apple Watch

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Alphabet’s Verily smartwatch gets FDA clearance for ECG

January 20, 2019 Ivan Jovin 2 min read

This has been an important week for Google in its wearable tech ambitions. After the news the tech giant spent $40

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Mastercard and Swatch launch SwatchPAY! in Switzerland

January 18, 2019 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 1 min read

As of today, Mastercard cardholders in Switzerland can pay with a new mobile payment service called SwatchPAY!. This is the

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Google just spent a cool $40 million to acquire Fossil’s smartwatch tech

January 18, 2019 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 1 min read

It might be time for Google’s first smartwatch. The company has just entered into a $40 million agreement to buy

Akriveia Viking: a luxurious hybrid with mechanical hands

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Akriveia Viking: a luxurious smartwatch with mechanical hands

January 17, 2019 Marko Maslakovic Crowdfunding, Smartwatch 2 min read

Estonian-based Akriveia is raising funds on Kickstarter for Viking, a luxurious smartwatch that comes with mechanical, analog hands. The timepiece

CES 2019: Kate Spade Scallop 2 comes with a serious health & fitness boost

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CES 2019: Kate Spade Scallop 2 is a better health and fitness companion

January 9, 2019 Marko Maslakovic CES 2019, Smartwatch 2 min read

At last year’s CES, Kate Spade New York launched its first ever touchscreen smartwatch for women called Scallop. This year

CES 2019: Mobvoi unveils new WearOS Tickwatches

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CES 2019: Mobvoi unveils new WearOS TicWatches

January 9, 2019 Ivan Jovin CES 2019, Smartwatch 1 min read

It’s been a very busy day at CES today, and we’re still not done. The latest news comes from Chinese

CES 2019: Michael Kors Access Sofie gets Fossil Genera 4 smarts

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CES 2019: Michael Kors Access Sofie slaps on Fossil Generation 4 smarts

January 8, 2019 Marko Maslakovic CES 2019, Smartwatch 1 min read

An upgraded version of the Michael Kors Access Sofie has received a CES 2019 reveal. The stylish timepiece comes with

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CES 2019: Garmin partners with Verizon on its first LTE smartwatch

January 7, 2019 Marko Maslakovic CES 2019, Smartwatch 2 min read

Garmin has announced a 4G LTE-enabled GPS smartwatch today, the Vívoactive 3 Music, with support by Verizon Wireless. Essential reading: Top

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CES 2019: Withings trio of new devices take health tracking up a notch

January 7, 2019 Marko Maslakovic Blood pressure monitor, CES 2019, Health tracker, Smartwatch 5 min read

Withings has debuted a trio of new devices at CES 2019 in Los Vegas. This includes a blood pressure monitor

Amazfit Bip 2: what to expect from the second generation watch

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Amazfit Bip 2 gets FCC certification: here’s what to expect

January 6, 2019 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 5 min read

Update 11 February 2019: Amazfit Bip 2 can now be pre-ordered on GeekBuying. Read the full article on this link.

Next Apple Watch may use skin texture biometric authentication

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Next Apple Watch may identify you by your skin texture

January 4, 2019 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 1 min read

A newly published patent for the Apple Watch suggests a novel form of biometric authentication that reads skin texture to

Amazfit Verge first look: GPS sports watch launches in the US

Review: Amazfit Verge, GPS sports watch that monitors heart health

December 31, 2018 Marko Maslakovic Review, Smartwatch 11 min read

Huami has recently announced a new iteration of its flagship sports watch. Called Amazfit Verge, it comes with the usual

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Ignore that app, 10,000 steps may actually be harmful

December 30, 2018 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 2 min read

The 10,000 step solution promoted by some health apps and fitness trackers may be doing more hard than good. Don’t

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Xiaomi tops list of Chinese wearable tech vendors in Q3

December 29, 2018 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 1 min read

According to a new report from International Data Corporation (IDC), China’s wearables shipments reached 14.5 million in the third quarter

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How a Fitbit activity tracker or smartwatch could help save your life

December 28, 2018 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 4 min read

As 2018 draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of the year behind us and look forward to