Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro on Wednesday, giving its round, semi-rotating Wear OS watches new looks, a tougher screen material, and—for reasons the company can only vaguely explain—an infrared temperature sensor. Neither the $280 Watch 5 , available in 40 or 44 mm sizes, nor the 44 mm $450 Watch 5 Pro has a physically rotating bezel, a distinguishing Galaxy Watch feature that was limited in the last generation to the higher-end Watch 4 "Classic" (which is still available). Instead, both models have capacitive touch bezels, so you can run your finger around the edge to scroll. Both Galaxy Watch 5 models look just like the official 3D rendering leaks scooped up by Evan Blass at 91Mobiles . Their displays have been upgraded to sapphire crystal, which should help bolster the Watch 5's flat-front display. Samsung says this material is "60 percent harder" than prior watch displays. Each Watch 5 model carries a notably larger battery than its Watch 4 … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 adds battery life, screen strength, and temperature sensor
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Samsung Unpacked Event: Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5 and Everything Else Announced
What's happening Samsung's annual August Unpacked, where the company detailed its updated line of foldable phones. Why it matters In addition to showing if foldables are "there" yet for you in their fourth generation, both the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 features may foreshadow features that we'll see in potential competing models from companies like Motorola and Google. As we've come to expect from Samsung's semiannual Unpacked announcement events, for its August 2022 launches the company delivered news about its latest phones, watches and earbuds: the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 will get one of our favorite last-gen perks, a $100 price cut . Among its new product announcements, Samsung brought us up to speed on its sustainability initiatives, including incorporating recycled fishing nets in its latest foldables . Plus we got to see a new promo featuring Korea's other major global star: BTS. … [Read more...] about Samsung Unpacked Event: Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5 and Everything Else Announced
Netgear R6700AX Review: Sturdy Speeds From This Affordable Wi-Fi 6 Router
8.0 Netgear R6700AX Wi-Fi 6 router $85 at Amazon Get Price Alerts You're receiving price alerts for Netgear R6700AX Wi-Fi 6 router Like Provides a stable, reliable connection to both current- and previous-gen Wi-Fi devices Stronger average upload speeds than comparable Wi-Fi 6 routers Easy, app-based setup takes less than 10 minutes Support for next-gen Wi-Fi 6 features and WPA3 security Don't Like Slightly higher latency than comparable AX1800 routers App has annoying ads for security and tech support services No USB jack Just as 5G ushered in next-gen cellular connections, 802.11ax -- aka Wi-Fi 6 -- is the latest generation of Wi-Fi, with improved transmissions that are about 30% faster than before . If you've picked up a new laptop or phone recently, there's a good chance it supports the standard, but you'll need a Wi-Fi 6 router running your home network in … [Read more...] about Netgear R6700AX Review: Sturdy Speeds From This Affordable Wi-Fi 6 Router
Oppo Reno 8 Pro review: Style and substance
Rating Critic 3.5 Top Features Striking design Great performance Dependable battery life A good-looking smartphone can often tilt the balance in its favour as it does play an important role in the buyers’ minds. Oppo has given us some of the best-looking smartphones with its Reno series. For years the formula had been the same – a spectacular design with impressive but not the greatest internals, and the Reno 8 Pro is no different. Priced at Rs 45,999, the Reno 8 Pro falls in the premium mid-range segment. While the design shouts premium, the internals are not-so-premium. The Reno 8 Pro comes with a powerful, if not the most powerful, Mediatek Dimensity 8100-Max paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Aiding the Dimensity chip is Oppo's own MariSilicon X NPU, promising to handle imaging chops. Then, there's an AMOLED display, a 50MP camera and a 32MP one on the front. , The thing with a lot of Oppo, OnePlus and … [Read more...] about Oppo Reno 8 Pro review: Style and substance
Google’s big plans for wearables could include workouts from your TV
Google has yet to launch its first smartwatch, but the company may already be working on the next steps for its wearable plans. According to a Protocol report , Google is planning to integrate fitness trackers into Google TV and Android TV as part of a broader push to strengthen its product ecosystem. The question is whether the historically fragmented Wear OS platform is up for the challenge. The company purportedly laid out the plans at a closed-door event with its TV partners, Protocol reports. The idea is to let Wear OS and Fitbit users broadcast real-time metrics like heart rate and calories burned on the screen. Better smart home controls are also part of the plan. That said, these efforts may take a while. Google’s fitness plans supposedly won’t show up until 2023 at the earliest, with smart home efforts coming the following year. This is partly because Google’s partners have to create more powerful smart TVs and streaming gadgets to enable all of this. In the short … [Read more...] about Google’s big plans for wearables could include workouts from your TV
The Best Ergonomic Keyboards of 2022
Table of Contents What to Look For in an Ergonomic Keyboard in 2022 Best Ergonomic Keyboard Overall: Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard Best Budget Ergonomic Keyboard: Logitech K350 Best Split Ergonomic Keyboard: Logitech ERGO K860 Best Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard: Perixx Periboard-612 Best Ergonomic Keyboard for Mac: DELUX GM902 Best Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse Combo: Logitech MK735 What to Look For in an Ergonomic Keyboard in 2022 Ergonomic keyboards essentially serve the same purpose as a regular keyboard. The main difference is that an ergonomic option will provide different levels of support to your wrists, hands, or fingers to create a more comfortable typing experience. They’re designed to keep the hands and wrists in a natural position, limiting muscle strain and damage. That said, there are many different types of ergonomic keyboards on the market. There are a variety of designs, and you’ll want to consider what exactly you’d like in your ergonomic … [Read more...] about The Best Ergonomic Keyboards of 2022