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Apple is creating a whole platform, not just an experience machine. Gadgets 

Apple Vision Pro Contrasts with the Meta Quest

Jim Hendler, , , ,

When Apple refers to the Vision Pro as a “spatial computer,” it may seem like an overstatement. Essentially, it is a top-of-the-line mixed reality headset that can be used for gaming, content creation, and productivity. However, there are more affordable options available, such as the $299 Meta Quest 2, which can also perform these functions. For professionals who require advanced capabilities, wearables like the Quest Pro and Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 are already capable of handling some of these tasks. Therefore, if you are simply seeking an improvement on existing technology,…

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It's rolling Yeti mics, along with Astro audio gear, into the Logitech G gaming brand. Gadgets 

Logitech discontinues Blue microphone line

Nitin Misra,

Logitech has decided to discontinue the Blue microphone brand and will now market the products under the Logitech G gaming brand. The Blue name will only be used to describe the technologies. The company has removed Blue from its “brands” section on the website and redirected the Bluemic.com domain to Logitech. All Blue products, such as Yeti and Snowball, are now exclusively available on the Logitech G section of the website. The company has also moved Astro high-end gaming headsets, mixers and more to Logitech G, but will retain that…

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By 2025, Google will stop supporting Fitbit accounts. Gadgets 

Fitbit to Allow Sign-In with Google Accounts from June 6th

Adriana Marais, , ,

Google has finally announced the date for the transition of Fitbit users to Google logins, which has been anticipated for some time. On June 6th, Fitbit users will be able to log into their accounts using their Google credentials. This change was announced after Google’s acquisition of the wearable maker for $2.1 billion, and users will be able to move their Fitbit device to their Google account when the log in support arrives. During the transition, users will have the opportunity to adjust their data and manage their information from…

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Apple's upcoming augmented reality (AR)-- mixed reality (MR) headset will reportedly be available in six colours and two storage capacities. Gadgets 

Apple’s Mixed-Reality Headset Could Come in Six Colors and Two Storage Sizes

Adriana Marais, , ,

Reportedly, Apple’s forthcoming headset that combines augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) will be offered in two storage sizes and six different colors. The information was shared by the Twitter account @billbil_kun, which carefully leaked the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra before it was revealed earlier this year, MacRumors reports. According to the leak, the new speaker will come in black, blue, gray, green, pink and an undisclosed sixth color. It also claimed that the handset will be available in 128GB and 256GB storage capacities. According to…

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When users wear in-ear TWS earbuds for long hours, the humidity in the ear canal rises—creating a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses to thrive. Gadgets 

18-Year-Old From UP Becomes Deaf After Using In-Ear Wireless Earbuds

Adriana Marais, , ,

Headphones, whether wired or wireless, have become an important part of our lives for enjoying music, podcasts and more. Many people today spend a large part of the day with headphones in their ears. However, long-term use of headphones can damage your hearing and – in some cases – may require surgical intervention. According to a report in The Times of India, a team of doctors in Delhi has successfully restored the hearing of an 18-year-old boy from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The boy suffered from hearing damage caused by excessive…

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the device ahead of Apple's rumored mixed-reality headset. Gadgets 

Meta Quest 3 unveiled; Costs $499 and offers full-color reproduction

Jim Hendler, , , ,

Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled the Meta Quest 3, his long-rumored next-generation virtual reality headset. Meta’s CEO first introduced the device just hours before the recent Meta Quest Games Showcase and right before Apple’s WWDC. Like the Quest Pro, the Quest 3 supports mixed reality and offers full color passthrough. This allows users to see a colored version of the physical space around them through external cameras. The headset is able to connect elements of augmented reality with the outside world. Zuckerberg says it’s “the first high-resolution mixed-color headset.” Zuckerberg claims…

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There’s AMOLED displays, improved weather mapping and much more. Gadgets 

Garmin introduces top-of-the-line smartwatches for deep-pocketed explorers

Febin Mathew, , ,

Garmin just announced new smartwatches aimed at explorers and fitness enthusiasts. However, these are high-end devices with high-end specs and correspondingly high-end price tags. First, the Epix Pro series. The main advantage of these watches is that they have a bright and sharp AMOLED display, which is a design choice that Garmin has started to embrace and offers a vivid image without draining too much battery life. There’s also a built-in flashlight with multiple intensities and flash mode, a red-only display option for darker conditions, and plenty of advanced fitness…

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Apple is expected to unveil "several new Macs" during its upcoming WWDC 2023 keynote, and with the event predicted to exceed two hours, it has the potential to become one of Apple's longest keynotes to date. Gadgets 

Apple may reveal several new Macs and mixed reality headsets at WWDC 2023

Adriana Marais, , ,

We’re less than a week away from Apple’s WWDC 2023 event, with many announcements to look forward to, including the launch of mixed reality headsets, iOS 17 and the new MacOS system. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also claimed that “many new Macs” will be launched at the event. Given the large number of product launches, Gurman expects the WWDC 2023 keynote to be one of the longest-running shows Apple has ever held. Gorman tweeted: “I predict three areas of focus next week: 1) lots of new Macs, 2) mixed reality headsets,…

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As per the latest Counterpoint report, Fire-Boltt's shipments increased by approximately three times compared to the previous year and the brand registered a 57 per cent growth in Q1 2023. Gadgets 

Indian wearable brand Fire-Boltt ranks second in global smartwatch market: Report

Adarsh V.K,

Firebolt, a smart wearable brand, ranks second in the global smartwatch market. According to Counterpoint’s Q1 2023 report, Fire-Boltt now leads India in the global smartwatch market with a market share of 9%. “This achievement is a testament to our strong focus on innovation, quality and affordability. Our flexible product strategy, strong focus on research and development, and unwavering commitment to providing the most affordable yet highest quality products to our customers have been the biggest drivers of our exceptional growth,” Fire-Boltt founders Arnav Kishore and Aayushi Kishore. , he…

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Priced at $89.99, the Echo Show 5 comes available in Charcoal, Glacier White, and Cloud Blue colour options, while Echo Show 5 Kids comes in a new space-themed design 'Galaxy' for $99.99. News 

Amazon Echo Pop speaker, Echo Buds launched: here’s everything you need to know

Sanjay Patil, , , ,

US tech giant Amazon has unveiled its latest Echo range to offer its customers a wider range of Alexa experiences, introducing four new Echo devices – Echo Pop, Echo Buds, Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 5 Kids. . With these additions, Amazon aims to provide users with more flexibility and choice when interacting with their virtual assistant, Alexa. Each device brings unique features and functionality to enhance the overall user experience. Priced at $39.99, the Echo Pop is a new smart speaker introduced by the company with a hemispherical…

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Retailing for Rs 10,999 in India, the Jabra Elite 5 earbuds offer a minimalist design and a package that screams jack of all trades—master of none. Here is our review of the Jabra Elite 5—find out if they are something that you might want to invest your money into. News 

Jabra Elite 5 review: the all-time top choice for the modern user

Jim Hendler, ,

The Jabran Elite 5 in-ear headphones may not appeal to hardcore audiophiles looking for the absolute best sound quality, but they are undeniably an excellent recommendation for those who value versatility and functionality – meeting the needs of casual listeners who want a versatile product. Retailing at Rs 10,999 in India, the headphones offer a minimalistic design and packaging that screams all-time champion. Here’s our review of the Jabra Elite 5 – find out if they’re something you might want to invest your money in. Jabra Elite 5 review: Build…

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If you use the Messenger app on your Apple Watch, here’s some unpleasant news for you: Meta—the parent company of Facebook—is killing the Messenger app for the Apple Watch. News 

Meta pulls the plug on the Messenger app on the Apple Watch; Users must respond using an iPhone

Jim Hendler, , , , ,

If you use the Messenger app on your Apple Watch, here’s some bad news for you: Meta, Facebook’s parent company, is killing the Messenger app on the Apple Watch. According to TechCrunch, Apple Watch users who already have the Messenger app installed will receive notifications saying the app will no longer be available on Apple Watches after May 31st. However, users will continue to receive notifications from Messenger, but must respond to text messages on their iPhone. A Meta spokesperson, speaking to TechCrunch, said: “People can still receive Messenger notifications…

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The Ear (2) is the first second-gen product from Nothing in the market, and in this review we tell you if the new version is a worth upgrade. News Reviews 

Nothing Ear (2) review: Compact design and comfort sound guaranteed

Febin Mathew, , ,

There is no more news about the second generation Ear TWS earbuds on the market, and although the product was released a few weeks ago, we decided to test the Ear (2) for a longer time to see its capabilities. The new Nothing Ear (2) promises better active noise cancellation, more equalizer settings and the transparent mode that everyone is looking for in TWS earphones that cost around Rs 10,000. Compared to Korva (1) and its competition, Ear (2) wants to fight it out in the premium segment, where there…

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Apple Watch Series 4, Series 5, Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, or Ultra have built-in electrodes in the Digital Crown and the back of Apple Watch. News 

Follow these simple instructions to check your heart rate history on Apple Watch, iPhone

Adriana Marais, , ,

If you wear an Apple Watch, you can track your heart rate history to track your fitness and make improvements to your exercise routine. Fortunately, this is a simple process that can be done via Apple Watch and iPhone. To view your heart rate data on Apple Watch, do the following: – Open the Heart Rate app. -Your current heart rate is displayed. – Scroll down with the Digital Crown to see more detailed information. – You can view your resting heart rate, walking average, heart rate during exercises and…

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In a shocking incident, a woman’s Apple Watch reportedly auto-dialed 911 after detecting no movement on her end after she collapsed from the ruptured aorta--saving her life. News 

Apple Watch automatically calls 911 and saves a woman’s life after a ruptured aorta

Adriana Marais, ,

We’ve all heard about how the Apple Watch is well-documented as one of the best health and fitness trackers out there — and how it can detect irregular heartbeats and other ailments, saving lives. Now the Apple Watch has once again been able to save a woman’s life after a ruptured aorta. As 9to5Mac discovered, the woman’s Apple Watch reportedly automatically dialed 911 after detecting movement in her head after she collapsed from a ruptured aorta. According to the woman’s daughter, known as Xanderpy on Reddit, the woman experienced chest…

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Apple used to have widgets earlier on the smartwatch which were then replaced with apps. News 

Widgets are coming back to the Apple Watch with watchOS 10 this year

Adriana Marais, , , ,

Apple Watch may soon have widgets at the center of the upcoming watchOS 10 version. Apple’s popular smartwatch used to have widgets, which were replaced by apps for their ease of use. But now reports suggest that Apple could share more details about Apple Watch widgets with the new watchOS version at the Apple WWDC 2023 event in June this year. That’s not all, watchOS 10 is likely to get “significant changes” according to Bloomberg, with widgets at the center of its focus. Widgets have been a big success on…

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While Apple sold about one Apple Watch for every three iPhones in Q4 2022, Samsung sold only one Galaxy Watch for every 10 Galaxy smartphones in the US. News 

Nearly 80% of iPhone Users Now Own Apple Watch: Report

Adriana Marais, , ,

Nearly 80 percent of smartwatch users who own an iPhone own an Apple Watch, the highest share of any brand, according to the report. According to Counterpoint Research, Google Pixel users are a close second: 71 percent of Pixel smartwatch users who own a smartwatch say they own a Google Pixel Watch. Apple managed to achieve a 56% share of the US smartwatch market in 2022. Meanwhile, among Samsung smartphone users who own a smartwatch, only 40 percent use Samsung Galaxy Watches, the report said. While Apple sold about one…

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The current Apple Watch Ultra uses standard OLED technology, but microLED offers many of the benefits of OLED along with some improvements News 

Apple Watch Ultra likely to launch with MicroLED display in 2025: everything you need to know

Adriana Marais, , , ,

US-based tech giant Apple is said to be developing a next-generation display technology called microLED, which will come to the Apple Watch Ultra in 2025. The current Apple Watch Ultra uses standard OLED technology, but microLED offers many of the benefits of OLED and some improvements. MicroLED displays have brighter, more vivid colors and look like content is “painted on top of the glass,” MacRumors reports. Apple Watch’s microLED screen is expected to be 2.1 inches diagonal, but other features are not yet known. The Cupertino-based technology giant is already…

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The new Marshall portable speaker in India brings spatial audio support with multi-directional sound quality. News 

Marshall Middleton Portable Bluetooth Speaker Launched in India: All the Details

Adarsh V.K, , , , ,

Marshall has updated its speaker lineup in India this month with the launch of the new Middleton portable speaker. According to the company, it is one of the heaviest portable speakers with quad speakers and is water and dust resistant. The Middleton’s design borrows its aesthetic from previous iterations, but we can only focus on the sound quality, like all other Marshall products. Marshall Middleton Speaker Price in India The Marshall Middleton speaker is priced at Rs 31,999 and even then it is one of the cheaper Marshall speakers you…

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At other times during the demonstration the weapon fired successfully and the facial-recognition technology appeared to function News 

Smart facial recognition gun: game-changing firearm safety or risky innovation?

Jim Hendler

Colorado-based Biofire Tech is taking orders for a smart gun that enables facial recognition technology, the latest development in custom guns that can only be fired by verified users. But in a sign of the long and challenging road that smart weapons have faced, the prototype failed to fire twice when it was shown to Reuters this week. Company founder and CEO Kai Kloepfer said the software and electronics had been fully tested, and the failure was related to the mechanical weapon, which was made from pre-production and prototype parts.…

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