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Halfway throughHumane’s Ai Pin introduction video, I kept thinking, “Yes, I want this piece of hardware.” But I don’t want it the way Humane is selling it. Instead, I kept thinking, what if the Humane Ai Pin was a $99 Apple Watch camera that wirelessly connected to the smartwatch? This Is the First Workable Apple Watch Camera Solution There have been rumors of Apple Watches gaining a camera that date back to before the device even had cellular connectivity....

Summary How much REM sleep didyouget last night? You’d know if you started to use your Apple Watch to start tracking your sleep, instead of leaving it on the charger. Why I Started Wearing My Watch in Bed I only started tracking my sleep on an Apple Watch last week, despite having worn one regularly since 2018. Apple first introduced sleep tracking in watchOS 7, released in 2020. At the time I didn’t even bat an eyelid, the only time I wore my Watch in bed was when I forgot to take it off....

Quick Links Summary Your smartphone has many safety features intended to prevent the battery from overheating and combusting. However, batteries degrade over time, and that can be a safety hazard. People have a lot of questions about batteries.Is it bad to charge your phone overnight?What happens if you keep your phone charging after 100%? Those are valid concerns, but what if you keep your iPhone or Android phone charging all the time?...

Summary Modern VR is amazing, and there are some great VR games, but getting sick while wearing a headset is still one of the most common complaints, especially among new players. I’ve been there, and after getting green around the gills more than I’d like, I think I’ve figured out how to avoid it. Don’t Scare Your Friends After opening up a new VR headset, it seems many people can’t wait to prank their friends and family....

NBCUniversal now provides enhanced personalization and rewind functionality for select OTA TV channels. This is a major landmark for broadcast television, as it’s the first real-world implementation of advanced NextGen TV functionality. TheNextGen TV standard(ATSC 3.0) promises to deliver 4K HDR over-the-air broadcasts with enhanced streaming-like functionality. Customers can access NextGen TV broadcasts for free with anATSC 3.0 tunerand any oldTV antenna. Now, six NBCU-owned stations are taking advantage of NextGen TV....

If you’re in the market for a new car but don’t want to go full EV just yet, you may want to consider a PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle). Here’s why and 10 compelling models to look at. PHEVs are the sweet spot between ICE (internal combustion engine) and EVs (electric vehicles) and an excellent stepping stone for drivers who want to gradually move towards fully electric vehicles while still having the option to use gasoline when needed....

Summary Origin PC, which was acquired by Corsair in 2019, is known for their high-performance, premium PCs. TheEON16-Xgaming laptop is no exception, promising high-end gaming on-the-go with top-of-the-line power and performance. However, despite high-end components and big 16-inch display, this laptop is offered in a relatively understated package. For the most part, Origin PC delivers on this lofty promise, but with few frills and an ambitious price. Origin PC EON16-X Laptop The Origin PC EON16-X boasts premier gaming power with an understated and customizable design....

Paramount Global has agreed to merge with Skydance Media. This deal will “fortify” the Paramount+ and Pluto TV streaming services with “best-in-class” technology and an increased cashflow. Both companies expect the merger to be completed by mid 2025. Despite its strong presence in the media industry, Paramount’s balance sheet has grown increasingly bleak. Paramountonlymakes money on old-fashioned television and cable. It barely breaks even at the box office, and its streaming ventures are a consistent source of losses....

Summary Handheld gaming devices tend to live in their cases.The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma, designed to work with all kinds of gaming devices, encourages you to take your handheld out of its case and put it proudly on display in your living room. Razer Handheld Dock Chroma Charging hub and connectivity for mobile gaming and tablets with passthrough charging. Price and Availability The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma is available for purchase directly from the Razer website....

Quick Links Summary TheRoborock Dyad Prois the company’s only non-robotic vacuum cleaner. It has both wet and dry capabilities and offers a variety of benefits, but also comes with some negatives, including its high price point. After a month of extensive testing, I can see how it could be useful to a specific group of users—but not everyone. Robots have become popular for home cleaning, but upright vacuums still have their place....

Quick Links You may already know that, thanks to the Wine project, you can run Windows applications on Linux. Wine is great, but it can be difficult for a beginner. Meet Bottles, an application that makes Wine much more manageable, accessible, and secure. What Is Bottles? That’s a good question, but let’s take a step back. What is Wine?Wineis a Linux application that makes Windows programs think they’re running in Microsoft Windows....

On July 26th, Samsung will host anUnpacked eventfor its Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 smartphones. And, as with previous years, Samsung’s TM Roh has published ablog postwith some early details on these upcoming devices. This blog post mainly revolves around Samsung’s design philosophy. After all, Dr. TM Roh is the head of Samsung’s Mobile Experience Business and Corporate Design Center. But it also contains a nugget of very useful information—the new Galaxy Fold devices are thinner and lighter than their predecessors....

Quick Links Shoppers are often wary of “renewed” or “refurbished” products. They don’t want to end up with a hunk of junk, especially if it can’t be returned. But the Amazon Renewed program does a decent job addressing these concerns—it’s a quick and easy way to save money, and it’s backed by a 90-day guarantee. What Does “Amazon Renewed” Even Mean? The Amazon Renewed system is very straightforward. Sellers often end up with less-than-perfect products, including customer returns, used items, floor models, and items with damaged packaging....