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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 Launched in India: Price and Specs
- OnePlus has launched the Bullets Wireless Z3 in India with support for heavy bass and competitive pricing.
- The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 are lightweight at just 26 grams and available in two colors - Mambo Midnight and Samba Sunset.
- Priced at Rs 1,699, they will go on sale from June 24 on OnePlus.in and Amazon.in, with offline retail partners also selling them.
- The earphones come with 12.4mm drivers, AAC and SBC codec support, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-Type-C charging, and a 220mAh battery lasting up to 36 hours.
- OnePlus claims a 10-minute charge can provide 27 hours of playback, features magnetic controls, IP55 certification, and Google Fast Pair support.
- The earphones are designed for 36 hours of music playback and 21 hours of calls, offering value for an affordable price.
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Samsung’s first Android XR headset and smart glasses reportedly coming this fall
- The Android XR partnership between Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm was announced earlier than Apple's Vision Pro spatial computer unveiling.
- Google officially announced Android XR last December, showcasing the new AI-first Android platform and initial hardware products.
- Samsung teased Project Moohan headset resembling Vision Pro, while Google demonstrated prototype glasses with Android XR AI and AR capabilities.
- At Google I/O 2025, a public demo of Android XR smart glasses took place, showing advancements in this technology.
- Google announced commercial partnerships to develop AI/AR smart glasses, with Samsung manufacturing such devices, but no pricing or release dates were provided.
- A recent report suggests Samsung will launch the Project Moohan headset in mid-October and is also developing AI smart glasses.
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How to set an image as your iMessage chat background
- Apple's latest operating systems, including iOS 26, offer the ability to set chat wallpapers on iMessage.
- Users can choose images from their Photos library or pick from built-in animations for their chat backgrounds.
- An option to generate AI chat wallpapers with Image Playground is available for devices that support Apple Intelligence.
- Chat backgrounds sync across all Apple devices updated to the latest operating systems.
- Each chat can have a different background, but setting the same background for all chats at once is not an option.
- Backgrounds are visible to all chat participants.
- SMS and RCS text conversations cannot have a background.
- To set a chat background on iPhone or iPad, open a conversation in Messages, select Backgrounds, and choose from options like Photo, Color, Playground, Sky, Water, or Aurora.
- On an Apple Watch, chat backgrounds sync from the iPhone.
- On a Mac, open Messages, select a conversation, choose Backgrounds, pick a style, and set the background.
- There is no option for Image Playground on macOS 26 Tahoe beta.
- Users can remove a chat background by selecting the 'None' option.
- Chat wallpapers provide a way to customize iMessage conversations.
- Whether users will utilize chat wallpapers to enhance their conversations is a personal choice.
- For more messaging app tips, users can explore 65+ tips and tricks for the Messages app on iPhone and iPad.
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New Samsung Galaxy watch adds health features Apple Watch can’t match — yet
- Samsung's new Galaxy Watch, set for release in July, is poised to surpass Apple Watch in health technology with innovative features like needle-free blood analysis.
- The Galaxy Watch will introduce an Antioxidant Index to measure skin carotenoid levels, offering non-invasive health monitoring that Apple Watch currently lacks.
- A needle-free blood analysis tool uses LED sensors for measuring beta-carotene levels, providing lifestyle recommendations to boost antioxidant levels without requiring blood draws.
- Samsung plans to expand this feature into AI-driven nutrition coaching with recipe and supplement suggestions.
- The Galaxy Watch will include a 12-minute run assessment for establishing fitness levels, offering personalized training plans and real-time AI coaching, potentially pressuring Apple to enhance its workout features.
- Bedtime Guidance analyzes sleep data to create personalized sleep schedules and integrates with SmartThings for optimal sleep environments; a Vascular Load metric tracks cardiovascular stress during sleep, indicating long-term heart disease risks.
- Premium Galaxy Watch models may introduce a subscription model for advanced features, hinting at future optical glucose monitoring capabilities.
- Samsung's health innovations, notably the needle-free blood analysis, could prompt Apple to enhance its future smartwatch development to remain competitive in the market.
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Garmin’s new sleep-tracking armband lasts a full week between charges
- Garmin has introduced a new sleep-tracking band called Index Sleep Monitor that can be worn on the upper arm, providing a more comfortable alternative to wrist-worn devices.
- The device tracks sleep stages, heart rate, breathing, and provides a daily personalized sleep score.
- The Index Sleep Monitor is priced at $169.99 and is available in S-M and L-XL sizes on Garmin's online store.
- It features a removable electronic module with motion sensors and an optical heart rate sensor, offering up to seven days of battery life between charges.
- Besides monitoring sleep stages, respiration rates, and skin temperature, it can also measure blood oxygen saturation if available in the region.
- The device helps in understanding breathing patterns, environmental effects on sleep, and provides insights into women's health monitoring, including menstrual cycle tracking.
- The Index Sleep Monitor provides health metrics like stress levels, Body Battery measurement, and heart rate variability to assess stress and fatigue levels.
- It is not a medical device and should not be used for medical diagnosis or monitoring conditions, conception, or birth control.
- The Garmin Connect mobile app integrates these health metrics for user insights and offers an alternative way to track sleep without distractions from notifications.
- The device includes vibration capabilities for a smart alarm feature aiming to wake users during lighter sleep stages.
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Discounted Apple Watch Series 10 Now Available From Apple's U.S. Refurbished Store
- Apple has stocked its U.S. refurbished store with discounted Apple Watch Series 10 models, marking the first time these latest devices are available at a reduced price since their launch in September.
- The refurbished Apple Watch Series 10 models are approximately 15% cheaper than brand new ones, with the Wi-Fi only 46mm model priced at $359, down from $429, and the titanium 46mm model at $639, down from $749.
- Currently, Apple is offering 46mm Series 10 models in Jet Black aluminum or Slate titanium, with more models likely to be added in the future.
- Refurbished stock varies based on returns and repairs, so availability can change.
- Apple's refurbishment process ensures devices undergo testing, cleaning, and inspection before being repackaged for sale, with no devices requiring replacement parts.
- Refurbished Apple Watch Series 10 models come with a one-year limited warranty and are eligible for AppleCare+.
- While Apple offers discounts on refurbished models, third-party retailers like Amazon might have better pricing for the same devices.
- Apple Watch Series 10 buyers should consider checking various retailers for the best deals and discounts.
- The article was first published on MacRumors.com.
- Readers can join the discussion on this news in the forums on MacRumors.com.
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Electronic forehead tattoo tracks stress on the job
- A new study introduces a wireless forehead electronic tattoo that measures mental strain without bulky headgear.
- The technology may help track mental workload of workers in stressful jobs like air traffic control and medicine.
- The wireless e-tattoo consists of lightweight sensors analyzing brain and eye movement, offering an objective alternative to current mental workload assessments.
- The device is designed to stretch and conform seamlessly to the skin for comfort and clear signals.
- It can detect changes in brain activity indicating increased cognitive demand and mental fatigue.
- The e-tattoo can predict mental strain and differentiate between levels of mental workload.
- Costing significantly less than traditional EEG equipment, the e-tattoo aims to be accessible and may be developed into a product for at-home use.
- Researchers are working to combine the e-tattoo with ink-based sensors for full head coverage and more comprehensive brain monitoring.
- This technology may enhance understanding of human-machine interaction in workplaces and homes, potentially revolutionizing mental strain monitoring.
- The research appears in Device.
- The study's co-senior authors emphasize the importance of monitoring mental strain for overall well-being.
- The device may fundamentally change how organizations ensure the well-being of their workforce.
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Mount Sinai Deploys Flosonics’ Wearable Ultrasound to Optimize ICU Care
- Flosonics Medical's wearable ultrasound device, FloPatch, has been deployed at The Mount Sinai Hospital in its surgical and transplant ICUs.
- This marks Flosonics' first East Coast deployment, highlighting the increasing demand for real-time, personalized fluid management in intensive care units.
- FloPatch allows rapid, non-invasive hemodynamic assessments, providing real-time blood flow data at the bedside for IV fluid management.
- The device enables clinicians to identify fluid responsiveness in under three minutes, helping avoid unnecessary fluid administration.
- 42% of patients assessed using FloPatch at Mount Sinai were found to be unresponsive to fluids, leading to more personalized treatment decisions.
- Dr. John Oropello from Mount Sinai highlighted the device's role in making timely, personalized decisions in critical care situations.
- By adopting FloPatch, Mount Sinai is embracing precision medicine in ICU care, moving towards individualized treatment instead of standardized fluid therapy.
- Flosonics Medical aims to support this shift by providing clinicians with tools for smarter and safer interventions.
- FloPatch streamlines hemodynamic assessments, offering a more accessible and repeatable method for critical care.
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The Verge
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Charge your Apple Watch on this tiny iMac G3 replica
- Spigen introduces an Apple Watch stand inspired by the iMac G3, part of its Classic C1 series of Apple accessories.
- The Apple Watch Classic C1 Charger Stand is designed to resemble the iconic iMac G3 and allows charging the smartwatch overnight.
- Available for purchase for $34.99 on Spigen's online store, the stand comes in tangerine, graphite, ruby, and bondi blue color options.
- Buyers need to use their magnetic Apple Watch charger with the stand, inserting the charging puck into a slot on the front.
- The non-slip silicone base of the stand ensures stability on surfaces while the back is covered in transparent colored plastic.
- Spigen highlights compatibility with Apple Watches from Series 4, both SE versions, and Apple Watch Ultra 1 and 2.
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watchOS 26 brings a huge change to the newest Apple Watch models
- watchOS 26 brings significant changes to the newest Apple Watch models by transitioning them to full arm64 architecture.
- The update allows for enhanced performance, increased compatibility, and potentially more complex watchOS applications.
- Apple introduced the Workout Buddy feature powered by Apple Intelligence, offering personalized pep talks based on workout data.
- To utilize Workout Buddy fully, users need an iPhone 15 Pro or newer connected to the Apple Watch.
- The new architecture hints at the possibility of a more powerful chip in future Apple Watch models, enabling advanced features.
- This shift could lead to significant advances in AI use cases for the Apple Watch.
- The update seems focused on backend improvements rather than a redesigned user interface.
- Rumors suggested a push towards 'powered by Apple Intelligence,' but the update included only one key AI feature.
- The transition from arm64_32 to arm64 architecture opens up possibilities for more complex tasks on the wearable.
- The new architecture could pave the way for features like Workout Buddy to run independently without a connected iPhone.
- Overall, watchOS 26 brings backend upgrades and potential for more advanced functionality on the Apple Watch.
- The changes might set the stage for future Apple Watch models with enhanced capabilities.
- This update showcases Apple's focus on improving the performance and capabilities of its wearable technology.
- The introduction of Workout Buddy emphasizes the integration of AI technology into fitness features on the Apple Watch.
- The move towards arm64 architecture aligns the newest Apple Watch models with broader ARM computing standards.
- The transition to arm64 architecture could signify Apple's commitment to enabling more sophisticated applications on the Apple Watch.
- The future implications of these changes could lead to a more powerful and autonomous Apple Watch experience.
- This update marks a notable step forward for the Apple Watch platform in terms of hardware and software advancements.
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watchOS 26 lets you use Control Center toggles from your iPhone
- watchOS 26 allows Apple Watch to use Control Center toggles from its paired iPhone for the first time.
- Developers can create custom controls for the built-in Control Center in watchOS 26.
- Users can add controls from the Control Center gallery on the iPhone to the Apple Watch Control Center.
- Controls from the iPhone engage in actions on the phone rather than the watch.
- Apple Watch does not need a native app installed to use controls from the iPhone.
- Developers with a native Apple Watch app can build native controls using the same API for iPhone controls.
- To test features, users can install iOS 26 and watchOS 26 developer betas.
- watchOS 26 features customizable Control Center, native controls, widgets, and live activities.
- Smart Stack on watchOS 26 supports controls, widgets, and live activities.
- Controls perform single actions, widgets display information, and live activities offer real-time updates.
- Controls can toggle settings, widgets show weather forecasts, and live activities provide event updates.
- Users can test the features in developer betas before the general public release in July.
- Smart Stack widget in watchOS 26 offers workout suggestions based on fitness routine.
- Controls from the iPhone can be added to the Apple Watch Control Center even without a Watch app.
- Native controls on Apple Watch perform assigned actions directly on the watch.
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The next wearable tech could be a face 'tattoo' that measures mental stress
- Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin are developing a digital 'tattoo' that can read brain waves and measure mental workload for high-risk job workers like air traffic controllers.
- The 'e-tattoo' is thin and light, resembling a temporary tattoo sticker, applied with adhesive to the skin to monitor brain activity and eye movements.
- The device aims to assist individuals in high-demand professions requiring focus and quick-thinking skills without overloading the operators, which could jeopardize mission outcomes and harm their health.
- The technology evolution emphasizes the need for tools to match modern jobs' demands, with wearable devices advancing to monitor health parameters from sleep to brain activity.
- While wearable tech has integrated with daily life, the electronic tattoo proposes a unique approach by analyzing brainwave data, distinctly lighter and smaller than traditional EEG sensors.
- The future goal is a real-time assessment of mental workload by implementing lightweight machine learning algorithms directly on the device's microprocessor.
- The global wearable technology market's value is poised for significant growth, signaling consumer openness to integrating tech into daily routines.
- However, commercialization of electronic tattoos is not imminent as further testing and development are ongoing at the University of Texas at Austin.
- The potential applications of the e-tattoo extend beyond high-stress professions to include aiding focus and meditation for individuals seeking relaxation.
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watchOS 26 Brings Your iPhone's Control Center to Your Apple Watch
- Apple Watches gain support for custom Control Center controls with watchOS 26.
- Controls available on iPhone's Control Center are now automatically available on the Apple Watch.
- Actions on these controls are performed on the companion iPhone.
- Developers can create new custom controls for watchOS that perform actions directly on the Apple Watch.
- Custom controls can be assigned to the Action button on all Apple Watch Ultra models.
- Previously, the Apple Watch's Control Center only featured controls from Apple like Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode toggles.
- Accessing the Control Center on watchOS is done by pressing the side button.
- Changes in watchOS 26 align with those introduced for the iPhone with iOS 18 last year.
- watchOS 26 is in beta for Apple Watch Series 6 and newer, expected for public release in September.
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The Vivoactive 6 is the best and worst thing to happen to the Garmin Venu series
- The release of Garmin Vivoactive 6 has blurred the distinction between the Vivoactive and Venu series, making it challenging to differentiate them clearly.
- Both the Vivoactive 6 and Venu 3 feature similar AMOLED displays, design language, sleek polymer builds, quick-release silicone straps, and 5ATM water resistance, offering comparably comfortable and durable experiences.
- The Vivoactive 6 is smaller and lighter than the Venu 3, featuring an aluminum bezel instead of stainless steel, but both are considered elegant accessories.
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The new Pebble watch’s mobile app will also work with some old Pebble watches
- Eric Migicovsky, the creator of the original Pebble smartwatch, provided updates on the Core 2 Duo smartwatch by Core Devices.
- Core 2 Duo smartwatch is close to mass production, with pre-orders expected to ship in July and August.
- Customers will receive email notifications for shipping confirmation and regional charges payment.
- Core 2 Time, an upgraded version of Core 2 Duo with touchscreen and tracking features, is scheduled for release later this year.
- Engineering samples of Core 2 Time are targeted for completion in the next month.
- 200 Core 2 Duo units will be sent out for beta testing to selected pre-order customers who opt in.
- Core Devices invites volunteers to test the new hardware, software, and mobile apps through the beta program.
- Noteworthy is the compatibility of the new iOS and Android apps with older Pebble watches like Pebble Time and Pebble 2.
- The beta program extends to owners of older Pebble smartwatches, providing an opportunity to try the new app.
- This move is beneficial for original Pebble watch fans who can now use the updated mobile app without resorting to sideloading.
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