More about Samsung’s Galaxy Fit 3 continues to surface close to the fitness and sleep tracker’s launch date. Apparently, the alleged two new colors of the wearable were spotted with confirmation of its larger battery capacity.
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Before Meta has partnered with Qualcomm for powering its XR and VR headsets, the company did try to develop its custom chipsets. However, its venture was quick to end for uncertain reasons. Meta has confirmed that it’s tapping MediaTek to make chips for its future AR glasses, and might include the successor to Ray-Ban Meta (review).
Apple’s Watch Series 8 is now back at its second low price of $299 in an early Black Friday deal over on Amazon. The deal takes $100 off the last year’s Apple smartwatch, which is also translated to a solid 25 percent off the original price at $399.
If you skipped buying the Watch Series 9 when it was launched back in September, today’s a great chance to reconsider your plan as the Apple-brand watch is on sale for $349 on Amazon. The deal is part of the early Black Friday sale and puts the wearable at its record low price, translating to a $50 reduction (13 percent).
The last time Samsung updated its fitness trackers lineup was during the launch of the Galaxy Fit 2 (review) back in 2020. Since then, the South Koreans have not launched a successor to the wearable. Hope springs eternal with a new leak suggesting a new update arriving in the form of the Galaxy Fit 3 with significant improvements, at least on the outside.
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Fitbit is known for its reliable smartwatches and fitness trackers. Their products have become even more recommendable after Google acquired them. Ahead of Black Friday, the company’s high-end Fitbit Sense 2 is back at its best price of $199, which equates to a $100 saving (34 percent).
Immersion is the next big thing, with Apple having announced its ultra-premium Vision Pro headset in June this year while its South Korean rival, Samsung, revealed its plans to launch a next-gen XR and mixed-reality headset. This new headset will be powered by Android and equipped with Snapdragon’s chip. While no exact launch date was provided, a new rumor has surfaced, speculating this could debut in the second half of 2024.
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Having a slightly larger battery capacity and enhanced charging are minor improvements introduced in the new Pixel Watch 2 (review). Did you know there are also plans for software upgrades? Google plans to add a software-based feature that prevents the Pixel Watch 2 from overcharging. Fantastic news for owners of the original Pixel Watch (review) as well, since this feature will also be made available to them.
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The Galaxy SmartTag 2 is the second generation of Samsung’s line of smart trackers. It features some advantages when compared to rivals such as Tile, Chipolo, and even the Apple AirTag. Not even those, however, are enough for us to warrant a recommendation on the new model. Read below about the pros and cons of using the SmartTag 2 to not lose your keys, luggage, or pets, and why it is probably better to wait before purchasing one.
After our recent report on Samsung’s Galaxy Ring plans, Oura has also gained recognition for its premium-priced smart ring. Now, joining the market is Movano, a California-based medical device manufacturer. This November 2023, Movano intends to launch the Evie Smart Ring, available in three colors, and positioned as a more affordable alternative to its competitors.