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Smart UV monitors, stay safe in the sun with one of these gadgets
Ultra violet (UV) radiation is present in sunlight and also produced by specialized lights. Suntan, freckling and sunburn are all familiar effects of over-exposure, along with higher risk of skin...
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Mercury: a sleek urban jacket that adjusts to your optimal temperature
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EyeQue launches Insight, a fast and easy home administered 20/20 test
California-based EyeQue has launched Insight, a device that lets consumers test their vision at home. Behind this high tech screening vision tool is a cloud-based technology platform, a smartphone...
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Holst is Skagen’s third analogue smartwatch
Skagen has revealed the Holst at Baselworld 2018, its third hybrid to date. The watch joins the company’s Hold Hybrid Mini and Signature T-bar range analogue timepieces. Essential reading: Top hybrid...
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Top smartwatches and hybrids of Baselworld 2018
The smartwatch market has been doing well of late. The category currently makes up a third of the wearables market in terms of shipment volume, but two-thirds in terms of spend due to their higher...
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Tag Heuer chief says the smartwatch will boost his industry
Jean-Claude Biver Jean-Claude Biver, the CEO of Tag Heuer, says the smartwatch will boost his industry. Essential reading: Top smartwatches and hybrids of Baselworld 2018 Baselworld 2018 concludes...
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Top 10 things to consider if buying a fitness tracker
With so many wearables on the market, it can be difficult to choose a device that will suit you best. The right one will be based on your individual needs – whether it’s step counting, sleep tracking...
View ArticleSmart clothing expected to become $1 billion industry by 2020
A new report from Juniper Research sees the wearable sector gradually shifting from smartwatches and fitness trackers to smart clothing. The market research outfit expects smart clothing to become a $1...
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Startup announces intelligent socks that help combat diabetic foot ulceration
A startup called Siren has unveiled socks embedded with microsensors to help people with diabetes monitor for foot injuries. Nearly 30 million people in the United States, or 9.3% of the population,...
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MyFitnessPal data hack compromises 150 million user accounts
Image source: Under Armour Under Armour, the US giant in sports apparel, announced on Thursday a significant breach of its MyFitnessPal food and nutrition application. The hack has compromised data of...
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Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is definitely on the cards in 2018, here is what to expect
We now have a number of independent sources confirming one of the most highly anticipated wearables of this year may arrive soon. The latest comes from Huami CEO, Huang Wang. “Xiaomi is Huami’s...
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Samsung Gear S4 to feature improved health tracking and more
Samsung is reportedly working on the Gear S4 smartwatch. The device is rumoured for release later this year and will succeed the Samsung Gear S3 launched in 2016 and Gear Sport released last October....
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Choosing between Fitbit Versa and Garmin Vivoactive 3
With many companies shying away from fitness trackers, the competition is getting tough in the smartwatch space. Garmin and Fitbit are arguably two of the biggest names, along with Apple, Xiaomi and...
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Samsung Gear Fit2, Fit2 pro update makes it easier to track exercise
Samsung is rolling out a software refresh to its Gear Fit2 and Gear Fit2 pro fitness trackers. In additional to the usual bug fixes, the update makes it easier to track things. Essential reading: Top...
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Suunto’s new fitness watch offers guided training and sleep quality insights
Suunto has launched its Fitness 3 sports watch. Announced earlier this year at CES 2018, this is both a personal training companion for active people and elegant timepiece for everyday use. “In...
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Wearable breathalyzers, gadgets that know if you’ve had a few too many
A new generation of wearables is here to help tackle problem drinking. Nearly 90,000 people in the United States die annually from alcohol related issues, making this the fourth leading preventable...
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Why are popular apps abandoning the Apple Watch?
Instagram is the latest company to drop their Apple Watch app. With this move, they join the likes of Amazon, Slack, Google, eBay, Wholefoods and Twitter. Updating Instagram on your smartphone will see...
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SleepScore Labs acquires snore detecting startup
SleepScore Labs, the maker of the non-contact sleep improvement system SleepScore Max, announced it has acquired Netherlands-based Sleep.ai. Essential reading: Ten gadgets for advanced sleep monitoring...
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Get ready for Apple’s Earth Day activity challenge
Apple is preparing to launch its second annual Earth Day challenge. To earn the award you’ll need to do any workout for 30 minutes or more on April 22nd. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and...
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Misfit Path – the company’s smallest hybrid yet – is on sale now
Misfit’s activity trackers and smartwatches are known for marrying functionality with style. The company’s latest timepiece is no different. Image source: Misfit Many smartwatches are too cumbersome...
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