Medical Grade EKG analysis coming to Apple Watch via 'Kardia Band.'

The Apple Watch has always been about tracking health and now the first of what we hope are many health-focused third-party accessories is coming. AliveCor announced that it will bring "the first medical-grade EKG band" to the Apple Watch with the "Kardia Band," in addition to a new smartphone app for users of its heart-rate reading devices. 

Users can record a single-lead EKG by simply touching Kardia Band’s integrated sensor that communicates with the Watch app, Kardia by AliveCor. The Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Detector then uses Kardia’s automated analysis process (algorithm) to instantly detect the presence of AF in an EKG, the most common cardiac arrhythmia and a leading cause of stroke. 

The kardia Band is undergoing approval for clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration and can't come to market until it has been cleared. AliveCor, the company behind the band, expects it to come to market as soon as "late spring." This could be the first of many accessories that address specific health concerns and help monitor users more comprehensively.

Source: Macrumors

Waze planned drives now available for iOS

Waze introduces Planned Drives for iOS, taking the stress out of planning an appointment or important trip, whether it’s today or in the week ahead. Now you’ll always know when to go! Enter the time and date you need to arrive and Waze will recommend the best time to leave. You’ll also receive a reminder closer to your event with an updated departure time based upon real-time road conditions. Just set it and forget it.

Planned Drives also makes it easier to manage your time and schedule more flexible to-do’s (like errands or road trips) to avoid traffic.

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HP and Movado expand smartwatch portfolio with over 25 new models

HP doesn't make it's own wearables but it does furnish a lot of the technology and functionality of some of its partnerships with the likes of Movado and its various sub brands. This partnership is resulting in a variety of fashion-focused smartwatches under various marquee brands.

Movado Group and HP are going  to bring smartwatch technology to its brand portfolio including Coach, HUGO BOSS, Lacoste, Juicy  Couture, Tommy Hilfiger, and Scuderia Ferrari at Baselworld 2016. The Movado brand launched one of its first connected timepieces, Movado BOLD Motion, with HP Inc. in 2015 and will introduce new styles for both men and women at the Baselworld Fair.

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Video review: Sony A6300 vs. Sony A6000 comparison

Contributor Maarten Heilbron recently compared the Sony A6300 with the A6000 and put both through a rigorous test. The above video includes examples and demonstrations, detailed menu walk through.
For behind the scenes details, read Maarten's blog at maartech.com.