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Audio player loading… In a world in which you can get smart versions of almost anything, from speakers and watches to water bottles and running shoes, I find smart rings particularly fascinating. In some ways, they're the perfect wearable – unobtrusive, stylish and able to seamlessly blend with the rest of your outfit. However, they're far too small to pack a screen, so all the data it collects is only available in the corresponding app. Out of all the smart ring offerings available right now, the Oura Ring is the best-known and most adopted, topping our list of the best sleep trackers . The Oura Generation 3 is a solid wellness tracker geared towards monitoring sleep and stress rather than pure fitness, with seven temperature sensors monitoring your 'restorative time', an updated heart rate sensor, and a readiness score just like Garmin or Fitbit. The Oura Ring is a screenless wearable like most other smart rings, a chunky yet pretty ring designed to be worn on the … [Read more...] about Apple Watch owners’ next must-have gadget is a sleep-tracking smart Oura Ring

At various times in its past, the Earth has succeeded in killing off most of its inhabitants. Although the impact that killed the non-avian dinosaurs and many other species gets most of the attention, the majority of the mass extinctions we're aware of were driven by geological processes and the changes in climate that they triggered. Unfortunately, based on the current rate at which animals are vanishing for good, we're currently in the midst of another mass extinction, this one driven by a single species: humans. (And many of the extinctions occurred before we started getting serious about messing with the climate.) This week's edition of Science contains a series of articles tracking the pace of the extinction and examining our initial efforts to contain it. Extinction and “defaunation” Estimating the total number of animal species is a challenging task, but numbers range from roughly five to 10 million. Of those, we seem to be exterminating about 10,000 to 60,000 every … [Read more...] about Tracking and combatting our current mass extinction

The best ultrawide monitors boast the extra-screen real estate that you need to get the job done. That's whether you're gaming, content creation, or multitasking. Ultrawide monitors offer more than just a bigger image, many are also great for ergonomic reasons. Time and again, top ultrawide, 21:9 displays have proven to be the best monitors for a lot of users. That's whether need one for your home setup, the best business monitor for work, or one of the best gaming monitors to help improve your performance. If you opt for one of the curved monitors , it should help to reduce eye and neck strain – ideal if you’re going to spend a lot of time in front of your new display. What’s more ultrawide monitors aren’t as unaffordable as they have been in the past. While there are still some uber-luxurious options out there you can also find much more budget-friendly 1080p and 1440p models. We’ve tested some fantastic monitors with various form factors over the years and  pulled … [Read more...] about The best ultrawide monitors 2023: top 21:9 displays

The United States shot down on Saturday what it says was a Chinese spy balloon after the object drifted over the US for several days and then sailed out over the Atlantic Ocean. "This afternoon, at the direction of President Biden, U.S. fighter aircraft assigned to U.S. Northern Command successfully brought down the high altitude surveillance balloon launched by and belonging to the People's Republic of China (PRC) over the water off the coast of South Carolina in U.S. airspace," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a statement . The US military had been tracking the balloon all week, with the Pentagon saying that Biden was first briefed about it Tuesday. The object had been seen over Montana, where several nuclear missile silos are based. While the balloon was over land, the Pentagon had advised against shooting it down over concerns about the danger from falling debris. "On Wednesday, President Biden gave his authorization to take down the surveillance balloon as … [Read more...] about US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic

Rumor mill: Word on the street is that Sony's PS VR2 pre-orders were disappointing. As such, insiders say the company is allegedly cutting back production. The two million units it expected to sell in the first quarter of 2023 are now projected to take until March 2024 to move. However, Sony says these reports are false, and everything is on track. With Sony's PS VR2 only three weeks from release, Bloomberg reports that the company has cut shipments of the next-gen VR headset in half due to low pre-orders. The company previously estimated it would ship at least two million units in its launch quarter. However, anonymous sources say those sales are now projected at one million. Sony expects another 1.5 million units to ship between April this year and March 2024. Bloomberg reached out to Sony for official comment, but a spokesperson said, "the company does not discuss its product inventory." However, shortly after publishing the story, Sony told GamesIndustry.biz that it had not … [Read more...] about Insiders say Sony slashed PlayStation VR2 production; Sony says, “No we didn’t”

Audio player loading… 2023 may mark the first year ever where E3 has been without an appearance from Xbox, Sony, or Nintendo. This marks a significant moment in a gradual shift in the games industry that’s been years in the making. The E3 convention in June is often where we hear about all the upcoming games for Xbox Series X |S, Nintendo Switch , and PS5 . Whether updates on games already announced or big reveals of new titles, the show has traditionally been a fixture in the games industry’s calendar. However, IGN (opens in new tab) says it “has heard from multiple knowledgeable sources that Xbox, Sony, and Nintendo won’t be part of E3 2023 or have a presence on the Los Angeles Convention Center show floor.” We may still hear from the big three platform holders in showcases around the event, but according to the report, they won’t attend the show to make their games playable for the press or consumers. In January, Microsoft confirmed plans … [Read more...] about It looks like Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony will skip E3 2023

TikTok is reportedly working on a way for users to reset their ‘For You’ page, a key element in the app’s user experience. According to a report in The Verge, quoting company spokesperson Jamie Favazza, the short video platform is testing the new ‘Refresh’ button that will reset users’ For You feed. The For You feed is TikTok’s main section which shows users new content. Over time, this feed starts showing custom recommendations based on the user’s previous activity. However, there may be instances where the algorithm doesn’t show enough relevant content. In that case, the Refresh option can be used to undo the existing custom feed and let you start from scratch. Read Also Democratic senator urges Apple, Google to kick TikTok out of app stores Refresh button will be available to limited users for now The social media giant said that the Refresh button will roll out in the coming days for a small group of users during the testing phase. … [Read more...] about tiktok: TikTok will allow users to reset the ‘For You’ feed, bring ‘strikes’ for policy violators

If your main problem with the Microsoft Store is that you get too many relevant results when you search for apps, good news: Microsoft is officially launching Microsoft Store Ads , a way for developers to pay to get their apps in front of your eyes when you go to the store to look for something else. Microsoft's landing page for the feature says the apps will appear during searches and in the Apps and Gaming tabs within the app. Developers will be able to track whether and where users see the ads and whether they're downloading and opening the apps once they see the ads. Microsoft also provided an update on the health of the Microsoft Store, pointing to 2022 as "a record year," with more than 900 million unique users worldwide and "a 122% year-over-year increase in developer submissions of new apps and games." Microsoft has steadily loosened its restrictions on Store apps in the last year or two, allowing in traditional Win32 apps and also leaning on Amazon's Android app … [Read more...] about The newest feature in the Microsoft Store is more ads

Table of Contents What to Look for in a Smart Speaker in 2023 Best Smart Speaker Overall: Sonos One Best Budget Smart Speaker: Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) Best Smart Speaker for Music: Bose Home Speaker 500 Best Portable Smart Speaker: JBL Charge 4 Best Smart Speaker for Alexa: Amazon Echo Studio Best Smart Speaker for Google Assistant: Google Nest Audio Best Smart Speaker for Apple HomeKit: Apple HomePod Mini Update, 01/20/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best speakers you can buy. What to Look for in a Smart Speaker in 2023 Smart speakers are an integral part of any smart home. Not only do they let you listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks, but they also give you a way to easily communicate with your entire stable of connected devices. Because of this, you’ll need to do more than just search for a product with good sound quality—ensuring it works with your ecosystem is just as important. Once you’ve … [Read more...] about The Best Smart Speakers of 2023

Table of Contents What to Look For in a Smart Device in 2023 Best Smart Display: Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Best Smart Speaker: Sonos One Best Smart Light Bulb: Philips Hue Best Smart Switch: Lutron Caseta Smart Start Kit Best Smart Thermostat: ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium Best Smart Lock: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Best Video Doorbell: Ring Video Doorbell 4 Best Security Camera: Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera Update, 01/24/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best smart devices you can buy. What to Look For in a Smart Device in 2023 With so many smart home gadgets available, how do you choose the right ones? Well, you need to start by thinking about your needs. Are you looking to secure your home? Do you want to conveniently turn off lights or play music with just your voice? Regardless of what you’re looking for, there will be a smart device that can do it. Check out smart video doorbells, security cameras, and … [Read more...] about The Best Smart Home Devices of 2023