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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 India Launch Date Confirmed
- OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 is set to launch in India on June 19, 2025, at 12 PM, targeting users looking for neckband earphones with long playtime and clear audio experience.
- The earphones come in red and black colors, emphasizing extended playtime, immersive audio, and better call quality, as indicated by an official poster.
- OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 boasts ultra-fast charging capabilities, offering 27 hours of playback in just 10 minutes, aimed at convenience and uninterrupted usage.
- The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2, priced at Rs 1,599 in India, includes features like 12.4mm drivers, 10-minute quick charge support, IP55 rating, and a 30-hour average battery life.
- Rated 4.1 on Amazon India, the Bullets Wireless Z2 provides affordability, indicating a similar pricing expectation for the upcoming Bullets Wireless Z3.
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Apple adds new Mac Studio models & black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 to Certified Refurbished store
- Apple has added new Mac Studio models and the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 to its online Certified Refurbished store.
- The Certified Refurbished store offers like-new hardware from Apple at a discounted price with the same AppleCare warranties as new products.
- New Mac Studio models include those with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips, starting at $1,699 and $3,399, respectively.
- Various hardware options are available for the Mac Studio models, driving the cost higher as specs increase.
- Apple is selling the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 for the first time in the Certified Refurbished store starting at $679.
- The black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 is similar to the original with a darker colorway and lacks the blood oxygen sensor.
- Certified Refurbished products from Apple are restored to like-new condition and come with the same warranty as new items.
- Extended AppleCare coverage is available for those who want more than the standard 1-year warranty.
- Items can be returned within 14 days if not satisfied with the purchase.
- The article discusses taking advantage of the opportunity to save money on high-end Apple products and invites reader feedback in the comments section.
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How to connect Apple Watch to a Planet Fitness treadmill
- You can connect your Apple Watch to a treadmill at Planet Fitness and other exercise equipment for more accurate health data.
- To connect your Apple Watch, turn on 'Detect Gym Equipment' in Settings either on your Apple Watch or through the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Hold your Apple Watch next to the treadmill or other gym equipment with the screen facing it to pair them.
- Once paired, press Start on the gym equipment, and your Apple Watch will start a workout automatically.
- Data will sync to the Fitness app on your iPhone and the Activity app on your Apple Watch.
- You can also use the Planet Fitness Workout app to track activity on their equipment, even without an Apple Watch.
- By sharing data with Apple Health via the Planet Fitness Workout app, your workout data will appear in both places.
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Garmin’s Venu X1 smartwatch has its biggest display and smallest case yet
- Garmin has introduced the Venu X1 fitness watch with a 2-inch square AMOLED screen, priced at $799.
- The watch resembles the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in design, featuring a titanium body.
- It offers features similar to Garmin's other watches, like the Fenix 8 and Forerunner 970.
- The Venu X1 has a shorter battery life, lasting about two days with the always-on display and up to 8 days with it off.
- It lacks ECG support and multi-band GPS but includes full-color mapping, unlike other Venu watches.
- The watch includes a scratch-resistant sapphire lens, a titanium caseback, a built-in speaker, and microphone.
- Users can use voice commands like 'start a running activity' or 'set a timer for 5 minutes' without a paired smartphone.
- The Venu X1 offers health and fitness tracking with over 100 activity profiles and a pulse oximeter.
- It will be launched on June 18th in black and dark green color options.
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Upcoming changes to Wear OS watch faces
- Google is announcing changes to Wear OS watch face development to enhance app quality.
- Support for AndroidX / Wearable Support Library (WSL) watch faces will be removed.
- Developers must migrate watch faces to the Watch Face Format by January 14, 2026.
- New AndroidX / WSL watch faces cannot be published on the Play Store since January 27, 2025.
- Users won't be able to install legacy watch faces from the Play Store by January 14, 2026.
- Developers cannot publish updates for legacy watch faces after January 14, 2026.
- Monetization features will be restricted for legacy watch faces.
- Developers must migrate watch faces to Watch Face Format to continue publishing.
- Benefits of Watch Face Format include simplified development, enhanced performance, increased security, and forward compatibility.
- Resources are available to assist developers with the migration process.
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Wrist-Worn Tech Is Booming Again — And Xiaomi Is Stealing the Show
- In the first quarter of 2025, around 45.57 million smartwatches and fitness bands were shipped globally, showing a 10.5% increase compared to the previous year.
- China experienced a significant growth with 37.6% jump in shipments, reaching 17.62 million units.
- Smartwatches continued to lead the market with 34.81 million units shipped globally, up nearly 5%, while fitness bands saw a 34% increase in worldwide shipments.
- Xiaomi emerged as a strong player in the market, particularly in China, offering affordable wearable options under various brands and experiencing significant growth in Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region.
- Xiaomi's strategy involves selling affordable wearables under the Xiaomi and Redmi brands and offering more advanced options with the S series, catering to a wide range of consumers.
- Other key players in the wearable market include Huawei, Apple, Samsung, and Garmin, with each having distinct strategies and performance in the industry.
- The increasing demand for wearables suggests a growing market where consumers seek both budget-friendly fitness bands and premium smartwatches.
- Future trends in wearables are expected to include more smart features, increased competition, and a broader selection of devices.
- If Xiaomi maintains its current growth pace, it could become one of the main players in the wearable tech industry by the end of 2025.
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Only select Apple Watch models can use watchOS 26’s new Wrist Flick gesture
- Apple announced watchOS 26 with a new Wrist Flick gesture for dismissing notifications without touching the screen.
- The Wrist Flick gesture allows users to raise their wrist and flick it outward to dismiss notifications.
- It can be used for muting calls, silencing timers, and dismissing various notifications.
- The Wrist Flick gesture is available only on select high-end Apple Watch models.
- Compatible models include Apple Watch Ultra 2, Series 10, and Series 9.
- Notably, the original Apple Watch Ultra does not support this feature.
- Some users criticize Apple for restricting the feature to newer models potentially to boost sales.
- Developers are testing watchOS 26 ahead of its Fall release to the public.
- The update will bring a significant design overhaul, including the Liquid Glass aesthetic.
- Users are encouraged to share their thoughts on the Wrist Flick gesture in the comments.
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5 ways Liquid Glass will change your Apple Watch in watchOS 26
- watchOS 26 is considered underwhelming compared to other Apple software previews at WWDC 2025.
- Liquid Glass design in watchOS 26 will have a minimal impact on Apple Watch, unlike other devices.
- Five changes in watchOS 26 include updated Smart Stack, a refreshed Control Center, enhanced app controls, and improved watch faces.
- Smart Stack retains its functionality but features a sleeker design with Liquid Glass.
- The Control Center is simplified with Liquid Glass icons for quick access to features like Do Not Disturb.
- App controls are updated with Liquid Glass design to improve focus on displayed content.
- Certain watch faces are refreshed with a Liquid Glass look, making images stand out more.
- Five older watch faces, including Fire and Water, Gradient, Liquid Metal, Toy Story, and Vapor, are removed in watchOS 26.
- The impact of the Liquid Glass design on the Apple Watch experience is limited.
- The new design aims to enhance the visual experience by reflecting and refracting design elements.
- Despite the changes, watchOS 26 is expected to launch this fall with a relatively subtle impact on Apple Watch users.
- Apple Watch users may notice slight enhancements in user interface and design aesthetics with the new Liquid Glass design.
- The post covers the significant changes brought by Liquid Glass design in watchOS 26.
- Overall, the new design's effects on the Apple Watch are subtle although it aims to refresh the visual experience.
- Certain popular older watch faces will be removed in watchOS 26 to make way for the updated Liquid Glass design.
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Haptikos Ships Hand Exoskeleton: Bringing Realistic Touch to Medical Training & Robotic Surgery
- Haptikos, Inc. has started shipping its new hand exoskeleton designed to revolutionize medical training, simulation, and robotic surgery by bringing a realistic touch to virtual environments.
- The technology, used by institutions like The National Maternity Hospital Dublin® and Siemens®, aims to enhance virtual medical interactions' immersion and precision.
- The Haptikos ecosystem combines the exoskeleton with the Haptik_OS software, allowing medical professionals to feel sensations like a heartbeat or tissue textures in a virtual environment.
- The exoskeleton is beneficial for surgical training, enabling users to develop muscle memory and procedural skills in a lifelike digital environment with realistic haptic feedback.
- It allows users to feel different tissues, practice delicate procedures, and enhance realism in surgical simulations for better-prepared practitioners.
- The Haptikos hand exoskeleton offers unprecedented precision with 24 Degrees of Freedom (DoF) per hand and sub-millimeter motion accuracy for tasks in robot-assisted surgery and remote diagnostics.
- Its accuracy supports safer and more precise operations in robot-assisted surgery and adds a diagnostic layer to virtual consultations in telemedicine.
- The Haptik_OS simplifies the development of custom medical simulations by integrating with the Unity® SDK, empowering more innovation in healthcare through AI-powered adaptability.
- The ecosystem, priced at €2500 for exoskeletons and €1000 for a 12-month Haptik_OS license, is available for purchase at www.haptikos.tech, offering affordability compared to competitors.
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How to get watchOS 26 developer beta on your Apple Watch
- Tutorial on how to download and install watchOS 26 beta on your Apple Watch.
- watchOS 26 was announced at WWDC on June 9th, 2025, adopting Liquid Glass design and introducing new features like Workout Buddy.
- Supported models include Apple Watch Series 6 and later, including Watch SE (2nd gen).
- Prior requirements: Update iPhone to iOS 26 beta, have Wi-Fi connection, 4 GB free space on Apple Watch, and Apple Watch charger.
- To download: Open Watch app on iPhone, go to General > Software Update, choose Beta Updates, select watchOS 26 Developer Beta, and download/install.
- Pro-tip for quick installation: Turn off Bluetooth on your watch, connect to Wi-Fi, and download the update directly on your Apple Watch.
- Check download progress by monitoring Storage in General settings.
- Troubleshooting tips: Ensure watchOS 26 update is prepared, Apple Watch is on the charger for installation, and try restarting devices.
- If 'Beta Updates' option is not visible, ensure iPhone has iOS 26 beta, restart devices, and try again after some time.
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Wearable employee wellness? New tools helping Nike, Red Bull and the NFL
- Corporate wellness programs have evolved to include therapeutic wearable devices supporting employee health and wellbeing.
- Employers recognize the impact of poor mental health on business performance and focus on wellness programs to build resilience.
- While traditional fitness devices track physical metrics passively, new therapeutic wearables offer real-time interventions for stress management.
- Apollo Neuro uses gentle vibrations to stimulate the vagus nerve for calm and focus, utilized by high-performance organizations like Nike and the NFL.
- Sensate uses chest vibrations to reduce stress passively, while Earthing Mats simulate contact with the Earth's electrical field.
- Research on these wearables shows potential benefits in reducing stress, improving sleep quality, and enhancing overall wellness.
- Employee privacy concerns arise with these technologies, highlighting the need for ongoing attention to regulations and legislation.
- These wearables complement traditional fitness trackers by addressing immediate stressors and integrating seamlessly into workplace wellness strategies.
- Overall, these innovative tools offer a new dimension to employee wellness, enhancing health and productivity in the workplace.
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Becoming the Borg: how wearables quietly assimilate the self
- Wearable devices are gradually assimilating individuals into a 'Borg'-like state, erasing the line between decision-making and device suggestions.
- As we rely more on wearables to optimize our lives, we sacrifice our self-trust and instinctual decision-making for convenience.
- The appeal of wearables lies in their ability to simplify and manage our chaotic lives, but at the cost of outsourcing our self-awareness and autonomy.
- While wearables offer benefits like health monitoring, they also lead to a gradual loss of personal agency and detachment from our instincts.
- Surveillance is now disguised as a wellness feature, with wearables streaming biometric data into the cloud under the guise of optimization.
- Wearables create an algorithmic collective by aggregating data from users to influence individual behaviors, shaping choices based on collective averages.
- The modern wearable doesn't demand compliance but subtly persuades users into dependency through convenience and gamification of self-improvement.
- Users willingly surrender their autonomy to wearables, forming a symbiotic relationship that blurs the boundaries between technology and self.
- The future of wearables may involve even more intimate integration with our biology, leading to a scenario where technology controls the individual.
- Individuals voluntarily choose to surrender control to wearables in pursuit of health and efficiency, ultimately becoming part of a collective controlled by technology.
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How to download the watchOS 26 developer beta
- You can download the watchOS 26 developer beta to try out the Liquid Glass design and Workout Buddy feature before the public release.
- Beta software may be buggy with broken animations and features, so it's recommended to wait for the public beta releasing in July.
- To download the watchOS beta, you first need to install iOS 26 on your iPhone, then enable beta updates in the Apple Watch app, and finally download the watchOS 26 beta update.
- The watchOS 26 Developer Beta is for app developers to test new features quickly, while the watchOS 26 Public Beta, releasing in July, offers a safer way to try pre-release software.
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Snap has sunk $3 billion into AR Specs it hopes it can actually convince you to wear
- Snap is set to launch a new pair of AR smart glasses, called Specs, in 2026.
- The glasses will be powered by Snap OS and will offer AI-driven features such as translation, gaming, and 3D content.
- Specs, unlike the 2024 Spectacles, are designed for consumers and not just developers.
- Snap has invested over $3 billion in developing the Specs, which are described as lightweight yet powerful.
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Snap wants to put a computer on your face with new lightweight AR glasses
- Snap plans to launch lightweight AR glasses named Specs in 2026, integrating an ultra-powerful wearable computer using machine learning for AI assistance and shared experiences.
- The company believes traditional smartphones are limited in harnessing AI's potential and imagines AI chatbots as a gateway to more immersive, 3D experiences.
- Snap is updating Snap OS, the operating system for Spectacles, introducing new features like integrations with OpenAI and Gemini, real-time transcription, and tools for building location-based experiences.
- Snap is partnering with Niantic Spatial to create a shared AI-powered world map and introducing WebXR support to the browser, expanding its vision for enhanced AR experiences.
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