Fitbit’s got a battery problem
Fitbit's got a battery problem Fitbit’s got a battery problem Some users say battery capacity has dropped from multiple days to less than one. Last month, Fitbit Versa 3 and Sense owners started getting notifications to download a mandatory firmware update. The problem? Overheating batteries. In an official consumer notice, Google (which owns Fitbit) notes […]
Humane’s AI Pin: all the news about the dead AI-powered wearable
Humane's AI Pin: all the news about the dead AI-powered wearable Humane’s AI Pin: all the news about the dead AI-powered wearable A promotional image of Humane’s AI Pin. | Image: Humane After a very long windup, Humane finally revealed all the details of its AI-powered wearable at the end of 2023. The small gadget could […]
The OnePlus Watch 3 finally adds a proper rotating crown
The OnePlus Watch 3 finally adds a proper rotating crown I’m a big fan of the new video watchfaces. Of course, I uploaded a clip of my cat. I’ve had the $329.99 OnePlus Watch 3 for a few days, and so far, this isn’t an Android watch that flips the script. Instead, it’s a story […]
Don’t wait around for Pebble founder’s Small Android Phone
Don't wait around for Pebble founder's Small Android Phone Don’t wait around for Pebble founder’s Small Android Phone In 2023, when I realized small phones were truly dead, I decided I couldn’t wait for the Small Android Phone Project to revive them. That project, from the founder of the Pebble smartwatch, just wasn’t far enough […]
OnePlus Watch 3 arrives next week with five days of battery
OnePlus Watch 3 arrives next week with five days of battery The Watch 3’s digital crown is now more than a mere button. OnePlus has announced that the Watch 3 will launch in the US and Europe on February 18th. It features even better battery life than the OnePlus Watch 2, running for up to […]
Let’s talk about the battery in smart glasses
Let's talk about the battery in smart glasses Let’s talk about the battery in smart glasses It’s hard for these to become an all-day AI companion gadget if they don’t actually last all day. We were whizzing down the slopes, screaming because it is sort of ridiculous to go flying down a snowy hill in […]
The Peloton story: everything you need to know
The Peloton story: everything you need to know Peloton was a pandemic darling — one of the businesses that seemed to find its purpose as something more than a cultish fad when the world shut down. And then, everything went horribly wrong. First, the supply chain issues with monthslong delays for bikes that irked new […]
Meta spends big to make its Ray-Ban glasses a true mainstream hit
Meta spends big to make its Ray-Ban glasses a true mainstream hit You won’t be able to buy these limited edition Super Bowl Ray-Ban smart glasses. | Image: Meta Meta isn’t shy about its ambitions to make its Ray-Ban smart glasses a mainstream gadget. So much so, it’s made not one but two Super Bowl […]
Amazfit Helio Smart Ring review: bargain bin bust
Amazfit Helio Smart Ring review: bargain bin bust The $199 Amazfit Helio ring is good on paper, but has a few kinks to iron out. Smart rings are in the middle of a renaissance. Thatâs great because we finally have way more options than just an Oura Ring. The downside is most of Ouraâs would-be […]
Apple will pay $20 million to settle Apple Watch battery swelling lawsuit
Apple will pay $20 million to settle Apple Watch battery swelling lawsuit Eligible models for a payout include the Series 0, 1, 2, and 3. Apple has agreed to a $20 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over battery swelling in early Apple Watch models. If you experienced the issue and owned an Apple […]