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The Casio Ring Watch is extremely silly, and that’s why I love it
- Casio made the CRW001-1 as a limited-edition collectible to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
- The Casio Ring Watch is a small, functional watch that can be worn on the finger.
- The watch is currently unavailable on Casio's website and is being sold for over $300 on eBay.
- The author admits that buying the Casio Ring Watch may not be practical considering its price.
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Apple Watch shipments surge in India
- Smartwatch shipments in India declined by 30% year-on-year in 2024 due to the influx of cheap, unknown brands.
- However, Apple Watch defied the trend and experienced a 2.4x growth in shipments.
- The growth of Apple Watch can be attributed to experienced users shifting towards advanced smartwatches for better health insights and smartphone integration.
- Apple Watch held approximately a 2% market share in India's smartwatch market in 2024, while capturing 50% of the total premium smartwatch segment.
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Apple Watch saves Texas man’s life
- A man from Austin, Texas, credits his Apple Watch for saving his life by alerting him to an elevated heart rate and subsequently being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
- Apple Watch detected his irregular heartbeat and sent notifications advising him to seek immediate medical help.
- Doctors confirmed the diagnosis and informed the man that not seeking medical assistance could have led to a stroke and potential fatality.
- This incident highlights another life saved by the Apple Watch's health monitoring features.
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Apple Watch Saves Another Life!
- A Texas resident, Mike Gomez, was alerted by his Apple Watch to a dangerously high heart rate and atrial fibrillation (Afib), a life-threatening heart condition.
- Gomez visited a doctor who confirmed he had severe Afib, which could have been deadly if left untreated.
- Wearable technology, like the Apple Watch, is helping in monitoring heart health, tracking heart rhythm, sleep patterns, and activity levels, and detecting incidents like falls and crashes.
- Apple CEO Tim Cook has praised the Apple Watch for its impact on saving lives, making real-time health tracking easily accessible.
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How to set up crash detection on your Android phone
- Your phone comes with a crash detection feature that can alert emergency services and contacts.
- Available on Pixel phones starting with the Google Pixel 4A, and on the Pixel Watch 2 and 3.
- When a crash is detected, an alarm sounds and options are provided to cancel or call 911 & notify contacts.
- If there is no response within 60 seconds, the alerts are automatically sent out.
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Hackaday Links: February 23, 2025
- Humane's AI Pin widgets will cease to work after February 28 due to financial issues.
- A study suggests that older language learning models (LLMs) and chatbots show signs of cognitive decline.
- Astronomers at the Murchison Wide-field Array in Western Australia discover that TV signals bouncing off airplanes were causing interference in the radio quiet zone.
- Daniel Dakhno embraces his failures and showcases them as a valuable learning experience in his project portfolio.
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iPhone designer still asks: ‘I wonder what Steve Jobs would do?’ – despite being told not to
- Jony Ive, the designer of Apple's iMac, iPhone, and Apple Watch, admits that he often asks himself what Steve Jobs would do, despite Jobs specifically telling him not to think that way before his death in 2011.
- Ive worked alongside Jobs when he returned to Apple, and he believes that Jobs' demanding reputation is unfair.
- Ive is concerned about the lack of understanding about art and design in schools and worries that technology may inhibit human creativity.
- He also expressed both excitement and concern about the unchecked speed of development in artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact.
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Apple Intelligence to Expand to Vision Pro Headset in April
- Apple announced that its Apple Intelligence suite of AI features will be added to the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in April.
- The Apple Intelligence for Vision Pro will offer features such as writing tools, ChatGPT, Image Playground, and Genmoji.
- The software update, visionOS 2.4, will also introduce a Spatial Gallery app, enhancements to Guest User, and an Apple Vision Pro app for iPhone.
- Apple Intelligence will expand to include more languages and regions on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices with the release of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4.
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How to set up Crash Detection on your iPhone and Apple Watch
- Crash Detection is a feature available on iPhones and Apple Watches running iOS 16 or later and watchOS 9 or later.
- The feature uses movement sensors to detect sudden and abrupt stops, alerting emergency services and contacts.
- If a crash is detected, an audible alert is issued, and an emergency call alert is displayed on the device.
- After 20 seconds without response, the emergency call is automatically placed.
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Google’s latest update targets Fitbit batteries, and not in a good way
- Google's latest update is targeting the batteries of Fitbit Sense and Versa 3.
- The update aims to reduce the risk of battery overheating but results in reduced battery life and capacity.
- Fitbit owners must install the firmware update within a few days or risk data loss after a device reset.
- Google offers a $50 rebate to affected users, with a claim period until January 21, 2026.
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The OnePlus Watch 3 has an unfixable but endearing typo
- The OnePlus Watch 3 review unit has a typo on the backplate - 'Meda in China' instead of 'Made in China'.
- Despite the typo, the OnePlus Watch 3 has redeemed OnePlus' reputation after the disastrous first edition.
- OnePlus Watch 2 was a successful redemption story, becoming a good alternative to Google and Samsung smartwatches.
- The 'Meda in China' typo is considered a minor issue and adds a unique touch to the first edition batch.
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Fitbit’s got a battery problem
- Some users have reported a significant drop in battery life after a mandatory firmware update for Fitbit Versa 3 and Sense.
- The firmware update was aimed at reducing the risk of battery overheating.
- While the update fixed the overheating issue, it resulted in shorter battery life, making devices last only a day instead of 2-6 days.
- This isn't the first time Fitbit has faced battery-related complaints, and users have expressed dissatisfaction with the customer support.
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Don’t want an Apple Watch? The Fitbit Versa 4 smartwatch is perfect
- Fitbit offers a great alternative to Apple Watch for those prioritizing health and fitness, especially at lower prices like the Fitbit Versa 4.
- Fitbit Versa 4 smartwatch is priced under $200, making it a more affordable option compared to the Apple Watch Series 9.
- Fitbit Versa 4 provides integrated GPS, health features, and smartphone integration at a lower price point.
- Fitbit Charge 6, known for its slim design and features like 24/7 heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and stress management, is now on sale for $136.
- Fitbit smartwatches like Versa 4 and Sense 2 offer extended battery life of up to a week, surpassing Apple Watch models.
- Fitbit Sense 2 smartwatch, retailing at $250, is currently on sale for $229.99, featuring advanced health monitoring features like ECG and stress tracking.
- Fitbit's ongoing sale includes discounts on popular wearables, offering great value for fitness enthusiasts looking for health-focused devices.
- Fitbit smartwatches are compatible with both iPhone and Android smartphones, catering to a wider range of users.
- Fitbit smartwatch deals provide opportunities to save on devices that prioritize health and fitness tracking.
- Fitbit's Fitbit Charge 6 and smartwatches like Versa 4 and Sense 2 offer various health and fitness features at competitive prices.
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Humane, Whose AI Pin Flopped, to Sell Assets to HP
- Humane, creator of the Ai Pin, is selling its assets to HP for $116 million after facing negative user reviews and low sales numbers.
- HP will acquire Humane's AI-powered platform called Cosmos, technical staff, and over 300 patents, forming HP IQ, a new innovation lab.
- The Ai Pin, designed by Apple executives, received criticism for malfunctions, high price, and overheating issues, leading to its downfall.
- Early adopters found the Ai Pin impractical, citing problems with functionality, response times, and design flaws like an unreadable projected text.
- Experts suggest that Humane failed to identify a compelling use case and market demand, despite having a strong team with Apple backgrounds.
- HP plans to integrate Humane's AI tech into its products, aiming to enhance AI capabilities in PCs, printers, and workplace solutions.
- The acquisition signifies HP's strategic shift towards experience-driven computing and positions the company competitively in the AI-enabled devices market.
- Humane's co-founders highlight the synergy between Humane's design expertise and HP's global scale to redefine workforce productivity.
- As tech giants race to incorporate AI into hardware, HP's deal with Humane is expected to boost its presence in the AI-powered devices sector.
- The transaction is set to finalize by the end of the month, subject to standard closing conditions in the tech industry.
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“Truly a middle finger”: Humane bricking $700 AI Pins with limited refunds
- Humane, the company behind the AI Pin, is shutting down and won't provide refunds to most customers.
- The AI Pin, a lapel pin with AI voice assistant, camera, speaker, and laser projector, will be bricked on February 28th, rendering it unusable.
- Humane will delete all customer data from its servers, including personal identifiable information.
- Humane has stopped selling AI Pins and is selling off its assets, including the CosmOS operating system and intellectual property, to HP for $116 million.
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