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Nomad launches Universal Cable for Apple Watch, a USB-C cable with an integrated charging puck
- Nomad has launched the Universal Cable for Apple Watch, a USB-C cable with an integrated charging puck.
- The cable allows charging of Apple devices in various configurations depending on the user's needs.
- It supports 100W power delivery and fast charging for the Apple Watch.
- The Universal Cable is durable, 1.5 meters long, and is priced at $100.
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New wearable devices could warn you about dangerous air pollution
- Scientists have developed a new type of sensor for wearable devices to detect hazardous gases.
- The breakthrough could lead to smartwatches and clothing that monitor air quality and alert users to dangerous pollution levels.
- The sensor technology, developed by researchers from University College Cork and Trinity College Dublin, is lightweight, affordable, and transparent.
- Wearable air monitors could help individuals protect themselves from exposure to pollutants and make informed decisions about outdoor activities.
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2024 Six Colors Apple Report Card
- A recent report has summarized Apple's performance during the past year, looking at a broad sense of sentiment among writers, podcasters, and other Apple experts.
- Apple's new M4 Macs are strong, but still face some display and USB issues. However, new features like the nanotexture display have impressed users the most. Unfortunately, the Mac Pro and Mac Studio still use M2 processors, while the software side remained a mess in terms of reliability and design.
- The new iPhones seem fine, but not impressively different from older models. iPad users have resigned themselves to the software in spite of better hardware. Wearables, Apple Watch, and AirPods 4 have been well-received, with the increasing irrelevance of Apple Vision Pro.
- HomePod, the Matter ecosystem, and Apple TV saw few changes this year. iMessage and Siri still have poor functionality, though Apple Pay and iCloud still do well.
- Hardware reliability has been decent, but OS quality has declined to an unbearable level. Finder bugs, mounting issues, and kernel panics dominate the user experience. Development relations have stagnated over the past year, with no meaningful change in bug reporting, documentation, or quality assurance.
- Apple's impact in the world received no votes in this year's survey.
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Meta spends big to make its Ray-Ban glasses a true mainstream hit
- Meta has created two Super Bowl ads featuring Marvel actors to promote its Ray-Ban smart glasses.
- A limited edition Super Bowl version of the glasses is being created, but it won't be available for purchase.
- The limited edition glasses will be matte black Wayfarers with gold or team-colored lenses and a custom-etched case.
- The success of the Ray-Ban smart glasses justifies the expensive Super Bowl ads, and Meta plans to release Oakley-branded smart glasses later this year.
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Adaptive Charging could soon extend the lifespan of your Pixel Watch
- Google is planning to bring Adaptive Charging battery protection feature from its Pixel phones to the Pixel Watch line.
- Adaptive Charging is designed to preserve battery health by preventing overcharging and relies on predicting the charging schedule.
- The feature is not yet available and it is unclear which Pixel Watch models will be supported or its official launch date.
- Adaptive Charging aims to avoid charging the Pixel Watch to 100 percent capacity until an hour before they are typically unplugged, in order to avoid battery degradation and prolong the lifespan of the cells.
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Meta Smart Glasses Spending Approaches ‘Eye-Watering’ $100 Billion
- Meta's investments in virtual and augmented reality projects could exceed $100 billion this year.
- Meta last year invested nearly $20 billion in its Reality Labs unit, setting a new record in spending.
- The company's virtual reality and augmented reality spending has topped $80 billion since 2014, and an additional $20 billion will be added this year.
- CEO Mark Zuckerberg sees 2025 as the defining year for Meta's smart glasses and plans to invest $60 billion to $65 billion in artificial intelligence this year.
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Wearable Tech Tips Directly From the Queen
- Becky Stern, the queen of wearables, shares beginner tips for making DIY wearables.
- She advises using ready-made modules and tools to acquire necessary skills.
- Becky recommends against using conductive thread for beginners and suggests alternative power sources.
- Check out the video for more tips on wearable tech.
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Amazfit Helio Smart Ring review: bargain bin bust
- The Amazfit Helio smart ring is priced at $199 and offers a range of features.
- It primarily functions as a sleep tracker but also includes an AI chatbot, AI coaching feature, and multiple sensors for monitoring stress, blood oxygen levels, temperature, and period tracking.
- It syncs with popular third-party fitness apps and Amazfit's smartwatches for more comprehensive data tracking.
- While the ring offers good value for the price, there are some quirks and lack of polish that need to be ironed out.
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Custom Smartwatch Makes Diabetes Monitoring Easier for Kids
- Andrew Childs built a custom T1D smartwatch to make diabetes monitoring easier for kids.
- The smartwatch uses an ESP32-S3 on a custom PCB, a TFT IPS display, and a LiPo battery.
- The Watch connects to the user's iPhone to get continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data.
- Andrew intends to open-source the project to help others in improving diabetes care.
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Heart disease kills the most Americans every year — smartwatches might save us
- The American Heart Association reports heart disease-related deaths account for more casualties than cancer and road accidents combined.
- High blood pressure, obesity and diabetes stats have seen a year-on-year increase, with nearly 47% of US adults suffering from the former.
- Wearable technologies such as smartwatches can help tackle sedentary lifestyles and sleep problems by tracking physical activity and sleep patterns.
- For instance, help to detect sleep apnea could aid early detection of blood pressure, while data on activity levels has an important role to play in the prevention of heart disease.
- However, the report warns users not to fully rely on wearable devices and to share the data with medical professionals to get a better overview of health situation.
- Currently, wearable technologies can complement healthcare, offering data-rich insights to doctors and helping people nudge healthier habits.
- With medical experts are positive about the innovation and impact of wearables, caution needs to be taken when assessing safety and effectiveness of these devices.
- Wearable devices will not replace the information a patient receives from their healthcare professional, but will supplement it.
- Heart health is a growing concern, wearables can detect cardiovascular disease and help to save the lives of young people at risk.
- Sleep apnea detection, AFib warning facilities and tracking physical activity offer valuable data insights into heart health for patients and medical professionals.
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How to find your lost iPhone using Find My (and Apple Watch)
- Using the Find My app, you can find your lost iPhone by ping it from your Apple Watch.
- You can also locate your lost iPhone from another Apple device you own, any family member’s device, or borrowing a friend’s device.
- Find My app also lets you remotely lock down or erase your lost iPhone.
- If you left your lost iPhone on silent mode or Do Not Disturb mode, you can still play a sound out of speakers using the app.
- You can protect your lost iPhone using Lost Mode in Find My app, which prevents its usual usage and disables cards added for Apple Pay on it.
- You can also leave a message with a number people can use to get in touch if they find your lost iPhone.
- In Find My app, you can also remotely erase your lost iPhone, which will factory reset the device and remove all its data.
- Moreover, you can add Notify When Left Behind feature to your Find My app to alert you whenever your iPhone is left behind.
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Apple will pay $20 million to settle Apple Watch battery swelling lawsuit
- Apple has agreed to a $20 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over battery swelling in early Apple Watch models.
- Owners of Apple Watch Series 0, 1, 2, and 3 may be eligible for a small payout.
- Apple denies allegations of wrongdoing and liability but chooses to settle to avoid further litigation costs.
- To receive a payout, owners must have reported battery swelling issues to Apple between April 24th, 2015 and February 6th, 2024.
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Report: Apple Shelves Mac-Connected AR Glasses Project
- Apple has reportedly cancelled its plans to develop augmented reality glasses connected to its computers.
- The project, known as N107, aimed to create glasses with built-in displays that required a connection to a Mac.
- The decision to end the project came after attempts to reconfigure its design, with the glasses initially intended to pair with the iPhone.
- Apple risks losing ground to Meta, a company already selling smart glasses and working on augmented reality versions.
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Apple reportedly gives up on its AR video glasses project
- Apple has reportedly canceled its AR glasses project codenamed N107.
- The glasses would have looked similar to regular glasses with added displays in the lenses.
- They were intended to connect to a Mac as a portable virtual screen.
- The cancellation raises questions about Apple's future AR and XR plans and puts them behind competitors in the smart glasses market.
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Apple will pay $20M to settle Watch battery swelling suit, ‘denies wrongdoing’
- Apple has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over battery swelling on the Apple Watch.
- The lawsuit alleged that the problem affected the first four Apple Watch models and claimed that battery swelling could damage other components.
- Apple denies the allegations and states that the settlement was made to avoid further litigation and future legal fees.
- To be eligible for compensation, users must have alerted Apple customer service to the issue between April 24, 2015, and February 6, 2024.
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