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The Garmin Descent G2 is a powerful dive computer and smartwatch in one
- The Garmin Descent G2 is a powerful dive computer and smartwatch in one.
- It features a 1.2-inch AMOLED display, impressive durability, and a comfortable, waterproof strap.
- The watch is made from 100% recycled plastic from the ocean.
- It includes features like 24/7 health monitoring, satellite communicator with SOS messaging, and tracking stress levels and heart rate variability.
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Apple Watch Series 10 has a speaker issue which degrades sound quality over time
- Some Apple Watch Series 10 owners are experiencing an issue with the onboard speaker, with the audio becoming quiet or muffled over time.
- Complaints have been posted on the Apple Support Community and Reddit, with affected owners expressing difficulty in hearing calls and noticing low speaker volume.
- The cause of the issue is uncertain, and it is unclear whether it is a manufacturing defect or can be resolved through software updates.
- If enough complaints arise, Apple may initiate a replacement program for affected watches still within the one-year manufacturer warranty period.
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Got iPhone, Apple Watch or AirPods? Join Apple’s biggest health study yet.
- Apple has launched its largest health study yet, in collaboration with Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
- The study aims to explore the connections between various aspects of health using data from Apple's ecosystem of devices.
- Participants can choose which elements of the study to participate in and user privacy is prioritized.
- The study seeks to identify early warning signs of health changes and potentially enable more effective digital health solutions.
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Apple launches wide-ranging health study to help develop future features
- Apple has launched a new research study, the Apple Health Study, which gathers data from iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods to explore relationships between different areas of health.
- The study will be conducted in collaboration with Brigham and Women’s Hospital and will focus on various health topics, such as activity, aging, cardiovascular health, cognitive health, and more.
- With a broad scope and potential scale, the Apple Health Study aims to uncover new connections in health research that may have been previously overlooked.
- The study, expected to last about five years, will include data from a vast and diverse cohort of Apple product users, enabling researchers to accelerate discovery and progress.
- By including a wide range of participants, the study may help fill in information gaps and address disparities in healthcare that arise from limited participant pools in traditional clinical studies.
- One of the goals is to develop proactive features based on study findings, such as early detection of changes in hearing linked to reduced cognitive decline.
- Apple's track record of implementing features from health research includes the recent hearing test feature in AirPods, derived from the Apple Hearing Study.
- While tangible outcomes from the Apple Health Study may take a few years to materialize, it is expected to lead to the development of various health-related features in Apple products.
- The study's principal investigator, Calum MacRae, is optimistic that the study's scale and diversity will significantly impact the pace of medical discovery and improve healthcare interventions.
- Apple's holistic approach to health research aims to use data from its devices to drive informed decisions about product features and enhancements, guided by scientific evidence.
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The best Bluetooth trackers for finding your stuff
- Bluetooth trackers are useful for those who often lose their belongings and work by pairing with a phone to help locate lost items.
- They come with features like precision tracking, wide networks, anti-stalking measures, and subscriptions for advanced functionality.
- While most trackers have a battery life of at least a year, not all allow battery replacement.
- Apple AirTags stand out for iPhone users, offering precision tracking through UWB technology and integration with the Find My network.
- Tile trackers are a great choice for Android users, with options like Mate, Pro, Slim, and Sticker, and compatibility with Amazon Sidewalk.
- Tile Pro has the longest Bluetooth range and loudest ring among Tile devices, while the Slim is ideal for wallets.
- Samsung SmartTag2 is another option for Samsung users offering UWB tracking and integration with the Galaxy Find network.
- Pebblebee Clip is a versatile alternative compatible with both Find My and Pebblebee apps, with notable features like rechargeable battery and geofencing.
- For wallets, options like Chipolo Card Spot, Eufy Security SmartTrack Card, and Pebblebee Card provide loud ringtones and Find My network support.
- Consider factors like tracking range, replaceable batteries, anti-stalking features, and subscription costs when choosing a Bluetooth tracker.
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Apple might have teased a major AirPods Pro 3 feature
- Apple plans to add health features to AirPods Pro 3, including heart rate measurement and body temperature sensor.
- The heart rate measurement feature has been introduced in Powerbeats Pro 2, offering precise measurements.
- Apple is still many months away from releasing AirPods Pro 3, and they could possibly be delayed until 2026.
- Other rumored features of AirPods Pro 3 include improved audio performance, new chip, enhanced water and dust resistance, seamless integration with Vision Pro, improved battery life, and improved Active Noise Cancellation.
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Is your Apple Watch 10 quieter than it used to be? You aren’t alone
- The Apple Watch Series 10 has a speaker problem, with many users complaining that the speaker is too quiet and not producing sound properly.
- Though Apple hasn't made an official statement, numerous user reports indicate that the issue is not limited to a few people.
- Attempts to resolve the problem, such as using the Water Lock feature or clearing the speaker, have not improved the situation.
- One potential workaround is to play music and calls through AirPods or another Bluetooth device instead of relying on the onboard speaker.
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Some Apple Watch Series 10 Users Experiencing Speaker Volume Issue
- Some Apple Watch Series 10 users are reporting a speaker volume issue.
- Complaints suggest the speaker audio becomes quiet or muffled after repeated use.
- The issue affects phone calls and music playback.
- It is unclear whether the issue is hardware or software-related.
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Don’t wait around for Pebble founder’s Small Android Phone
- The Small Android Phone Project, led by the founder of Pebble smartwatch, is not yet far along and small phones are no longer the top priority.
- Eric Migicovsky, founder of Pebble smartwatch, hopes someone else makes a small phone.
- Migicovsky's new project aims to revive the Pebble smartwatch, which will have open-source software and new hardware.
- Some potential software features for the new Pebble include a chat client and basic AI handoff.
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Epicore Biosystems Raises $26M to Advance Sweat-Sensing Wearables
- Epicore Biosystems has raised $26 million in a Series B funding round.
- The funding, led by the Steele Foundation for Hope (SFFH), will support the company's personalized hydration and cloud analytics platform.
- Epicore's sweat-sensing wearables analyze sweat composition and fluid loss to provide insights on hydration, stress, nutrition, and overall wellness.
- The company aims to expand into new health applications, including kidney health, women's health, malnutrition, and environmental toxin exposure.
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Wearing an Apple Watch on the Ankle? New Report Explains the Trend
- A report from The New York Times highlighted the trend of people wearing an Apple Watch on their ankles, instead of the wrist.
- Reasons for wearing Apple Watch on the ankle: some people find it fits too loosely on their wrists for heart rate sensing, wrist tattoos may interfere with heart rate sensing, some people believe it provides more accurate step counting, people with skin conditions prefer it, and some medical professionals cannot wear anything on their wrists.
- Apple has not commented on the trend and its documentation does not acknowledge wearing the Apple Watch on the ankle.
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TikTok influencers are wearing Apple Watches on their ankles
- Some Apple Watch owners are wearing their watches on their ankles due to small wrists and other practical reasons.
- This trend has gained attention on social platforms such as TikTok.
- Healthcare workers and individuals with wrist tattoos are also joining in on this trend.
- The Apple Watch is specifically calibrated for the wrist, but the company has not commented on this trend.
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Did Apple cancel its sophisticated AR glasses? Not so fast
- Despite rumors of cancellation, Apple's plans for sophisticated AR glasses are still intact.
- Earlier reports suggested that Apple was pausing the AR glasses project due to technological challenges.
- However, considering the rise of AI and competitors working on smart glasses, Apple is more determined than ever to develop their own AR glasses.
- Apple sees AR glasses as a potential replacement for smartphones and cannot afford to abandon the project.
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Apple doesn’t care how many times I wake up family members in the endless search for my iPhone
- The author of this article highlights how they frequently use the Apple Watch to ping their iPhone and how it is not always seamless.
- The author expresses annoyance with the current implementation of the ping feature on the Apple Watch.
- They compare their actions to repeatedly pressing the panic button on a car key fob in a parking lot.
- The author admits to relying on the ping feature instead of retracing their steps, finding it embarrassing.
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South Korean Prosecutors To Appeal After Samsung Boss ‘Not Guilty’ Ruling
- South Korean prosecutors intend to appeal the ruling that cleared Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee of all fraud charges.
- Lee was cleared of all 19 charges, including accounting fraud, unfair trading, and stock manipulation, related to a controversial merger in 2015.
- The $8 billion merger of Samsung affiliates, Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries, was alleged to have facilitated Lee's control over Samsung.
- Lee, the third generation of Samsung's founding family, had previously been indicted for advocating the merger and was found not guilty last year.
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