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Galaxy Watch 4 update adds sleep animals, with Google Assistant coming soon

Samsung’s latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 4, runs a new OS codeveloped with Google. But, despite promises of better Google integration, it didn’t support Google Assistant when it launched. That will change soon: You’ll be able to ditch Bixby and use Google Assistant in the “coming months,” according to news from Samsung alongside its latest …

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Improve your video call quality with 39% off Razer’s popular Kiyo webcam

Whether you’re streaming content on the go or making video calls in the remote-work era, this Razer Kiyo webcam has everything you need for high-quality audio and video recording. Keep your work or gaming space clear by using this convenient all-in-one device. It boasts 1080p 30fps HD video (up to 720p 60fps) and a built-in 5600K daylight-balanced multi-step ring light …

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Withings Body Scan debuts at CES 2022, and it does way more than check your weight

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Withings is debuting its new Body Scan smart scale at CES 2022, and it will measure more than just your weight. The company has been making Wi-Fi connected scales for years, and this latest edition plans to sense nerve activity and …

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Movano Ring health tracker to debut at CES 2022, with plans to compete on price

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The Movano Ring will be making its debut at CES 2022 as the first product from health tech company Movano, with its Monday announcement touting its plan to be one of the “most affordable health devices.” The Movano Ring clearly has …

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Apple Watch needs to steal this feature from Oura and Fitbit

My Apple Watch knows how many calories I burned yesterday, whether my heart is beating at a normal rhythm and how many hours of sleep I got last night. It can’t, however, make sense of the numbers it gathers by telling me whether I should hit the gym or take a rest day. Smartwatches and fitness bands have been capable …

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AWS outage threw a wrench in Amazon warehouse operations, took down websites

Amazon said it’s resolved network issues that led to an outage that took down multiple major websites and apps for some people on Tuesday. Amazon workers also reported in social media posts that the company’s warehouses were at a standstill on Tuesday while the company struggled to resolve an Amazon Web Services outage, leaving workers without much to do but hang …

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Amazon Halo View review: $80 is a great price, but you get what you pay for

Amazon’s $80 Halo View addresses one of my biggest complaints about Amazon’s first fitness band: its lack of a screen. As its name implies, Amazon’s latest wearable has a color touchscreen for showing health statistics and the time, along with other things like text messages. It’s a big departure from the distraction-free approach Amazon took with its first Halo band, and …

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Anker’s new $8 accessory adds MagSafe to ordinary iPhone 12 and 13 cases

Apple’s quick-charging MagSafe feature allows you to magnetically attach accessories like wallets and charge pucks to the back of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 — but most normal phone cases block the magnet built into the phone, forcing you to use a special, MagSafe-enabled case. Now, Anker has a solution: a magnetic ring that sticks to the back of …

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Fitbit’s new feature might tell you not to go to the gym after all

Fitbit devices already provide loads of data about our activity and sleep. Now certain Fitbit smartwatches and trackers will indicate when it’s time to rest, too. The Google-owned wearable company on Tuesday began rolling out its Daily Readiness Score, a feature that gives you a grade suggesting whether you should exercise or recover.  Fitbit generates the score by examining how your …

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Pixel 6 event recap: Android 12’s release, Tensor chip, 5G and more

Google‘s Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro made their debut Tuesday during Google’s fall Pixel event, showcasing the new Android 12 phones’ cameras, their Google-built Tensor chip and a Pixel Pass subscription bundle, among other reveals. The company was able to further boast the phone’s photography and live translation enhancements, while also releasing Android 12 publicly to anyone owning the Pixel 3 and later models. …

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