Amazon Prime Day 2020, otherwise known as Oct. 13 and 14, will attract zillions of buyers seeking Black-Friday-in-October pricing on zillions of products. But here’s the thing: While there are sure to be some solid bargains, it’s a mistake to assume that every deal is the best deal. This is akin to what I call …
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You don’t need the new Apple Watch Series 6 to take advantage of all the goodies in WatchOS 7, the latest software update for Apple’s smartwatches. The software is packed with features big and small, like a 20-second hand-washing feature that will automatically start a countdown when it detects you’re washing your hands and a new dance workout that tracks every step and calorie …
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Wearables are primed to hit almost 400 million shipments in 2020, IDC said Friday. According to the analyst firm, the top-selling wearable category globally is now hearables like wireless headphones and earphones. The rise in wearables shipments comes despite most of the world stuck at home amid the spread of COVID-19 — around 60 million more wearables are forecast to …
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8.0 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 $229 at Walmart $249 at eBay Get Price Alerts You’re receiving price alerts for Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Like Premium design with a physical rotating bezel Advanced sleep tracking Running tools that go beyond the basics Measures blood oxygen levels and VO2 max Don’t Like Missing blood pressure feature Battery life on the smaller watch …
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Featuring WatchOS 7, water resistance and a proprietary dual-core S5 processor, the Apple Watch SE serves as a cheaper alternative to the flagship Apple Watch Series 6. The Apple Watch SE starts at $279 (£269, AU$429). It comes in cellular and Wi-Fi-only variants and ships out Sept. 18. Though it doesn’t have all the same high-end features as the Series …
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Apple is working with the Singaporean government to help keep the city-state’s people healthy using the Apple Watch. At the company’s virtual launch event on Tuesday, CEO Tim Cook briefly introduced Singapore’s wellness initiative, which lets the island nation’s roughly four million citizens earn up to S$380 (around $280, £220 or AU$390) worth of rewards for engaging in healthy activities …
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After months of speculating whether or not we’ll get an iPhone 12 and Apple Watch 6 in the same timeframe as previous years, Apple has confirmed it will host a launch event today — virtually, of course. The Apple Store is down and the company last week sent out an invite for Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. …
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Ever since Apple launched its first smartwatch, back in 2015, the Apple Watch has been a highly prized wearable across many different demographics — even though the price tag made it unaffordable for some. That changed on Tuesday, when the company announced the Watch SE, a more affordable watch for those whose budgets previously didn’t stretch to Apple smartwatch ownership. …
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If you’re an avid Fitbit user, you’ve probably come across Fitbit Premium, a personalized subscription service in the Fitbit app on iPhone and Android. For a monthly price, Fitbit Premium gives you access to guided workouts, meditations, advanced health insights and sleep tracking, along with other tools to help you reach your fitness goals. If you’re thinking about buying one of …
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There are three new Fitbits on the horizon that promise to be your 24/7 health companions, from monitoring your activity during the day to tracking your sleep at night. The new Fitbit Sense smartwatch adds stress and heart-health monitoring to the mix, along with temperature and blood oxygen tracking during sleep. The company also launched a new Versa 3 which …
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