August 2016 – Platysens

Platysens Kickstarter Page

Crowdfunding / News

Marlin Kickstarter Campaign Completes

A month ago, we started the Marlin Kickstarter Campaign. Today, we are happy to report that we have achieved and exceeded our funding goal! With 342 backers across the world, …

DC Rainmaker review of the Platysens Marlin

Crowdfunding / News

DC Rainmaker reviews the Marlin!

Blogger DC Rainmaker reviews the Marlin! http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/hands-on-the-marlin-gps-swimming-tracker.html

Showing off the Marlin in a media event

Marlin Media Event

On August 9th, 2016, a summer themed media event was held at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park. Platysens was one of the three companies presenting and the only …

Marlin Could be the Ideal GPS Wearable for Tracking Open Water Swims

Article from Urban Wearables, The Home of Wearable Technology Marlin Could be the Ideal GPS Wearable for Tracking Open Water Swims

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