The iFit Classic combines a fitness tracker with the luxurious and timeless looks of an analogue watch.

The iFit Classic is not going to go toe-to-toe with the Tag Connected but I have had a number of positive comments about how it looks. Even better is the astonished faces of those that I then tell that it is tracking my steps and calorie intake.

I think that we’ve all become used to how smartwatches and fitness trackers tend to look, that’s one of the main reasons I was so happy to be given the chance to review the iFit Classic.

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The Smart-Touch has been unveiled by known fashion watch makers Swatch.

Swatch has dipped its toes in to the smartwatch arena before but this is its first real attempt and it has come wrapped in the Tissot branding.

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MyKronoz is gearing up for Mobile World Congress 2016 with three new ranges.

The Swiss wearable accessories brand, MyKronoz, is preparing to introduce its full line of connected wearables.

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Samsung smartwatch biometrics plans goes one step further than your usual smart device security features.

First we had PINs, passwords, and fingerprint IDs on our phones but, when wearables come to mind, these security precautions seem to be an afterthought – or not thought about at all.

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News regarding the HTC smartwatch has been rather thin on the ground recently but it looks like things are hotting up if the rumours are true.

Thanks to the reliable leaker Evan Blass (aka @evleaks), it does look as though HTC’s first smartwatch “should be out mid-April”.

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The Garmin Quatix 3 smartwatch could well be proof that there is room in the wearable market for niche devices as this tech is aimed at seafarers and anglers.

The water-loving Garmin Quatix 3 has those general fitness functions covered but this Android and iOS-compatible timepiece aims to reel in the buyers (sorry) thanks to its smart maritime features.

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ORSTO, the British horology atelier aims to make a huge splash with is new collection featuring 16 beautifully designed analogue models. The ORSTO Contemporary 100 range.

After a successful equity investment crowdfunding campaign the company has secured 88 international venture capitalists, including founder Paul Gill. It has used this capital to develop and launch a quartet of collections that exemplify iconic British design within the smartwatch arena.

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