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[ad_1] TL;DR Some Netflix users say an error is stopping them from canceling their memberships. The issue appears to have been affecting a number of subscribers over the past week. The timing is particularly infuriating for some, as Netflix recently raised prices across all of its US plans. Netflix has spent the past few years … Read More “Netflix error is blocking some users from canceling after price hike” »
[ad_1] The Fitbit app is getting a significant makeover, so much so that it will no longer have that name. On Thursday, Google, which completed its acquisition of Fitbit in 2021, announced that the Fitbit app will be rebranded as Google Health on May 19. “By transitioning to the Google Health app, we are creating … Read More “RIP Fitbit App. Not Just a New Name, New Features Too” »
[ad_1] The Redmi Watch 6 was initially announced in China in November, and now it’s finally starting to make it to other markets, as it’s been listed by Xiaomi’s global website. The Redmi Watch 6 comes in two versions, one with NFC, one without. The watch has a 2.07″ AMOLED screen with 432×514 resolution, 60Hz … Read More “Redmi Watch 6 goes global with huge 2-inch screen, 24-day battery life” »
[ad_1] The Fitbit Air is one of the most interesting new wearables we’ve seen from Google/Fitbit in a while. The screen-less design is gunning right for WHOOP, the Pixel Watch tie-in is intriguing, and the $100 price tag is fantastic. For Fitbit enthusiasts, the Air looks pretty compelling right out of the gate. However, with … Read More “As an Oura Ring user, I’m glad the Fitbit Air isn’t a smart ring” »
[ad_1] Chatbots can do many things, but they can’t go to medical school. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said his administration is suing Character Technologies, the artificial intelligence company behind Character.AI. The lawsuit claims that the company’s chatbots misrepresented themselves as licensed medical professionals and offered curative advice. Searching the internet for medical advice … Read More “Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI, Alleging Chatbots Posed as Doctors” »
[ad_1] Last fall, we featured an extensive interview with Petter Törnberg of the University of Amsterdam, who studies the underlying mechanisms of social media that give rise to its worst aspects: the partisan echo chambers, the concentration of influence among a small group of elite users (attention inequality), and the amplification of the most extreme … Read More “RIP social media. What comes next is messy.” »
[ad_1] At the end of April, I ran a short campaign to find 15 more paying members of Not-Ship. And we did it! Thank you to the wonderful souls who chose to back this work. It means the world to me. 💙 Amanda Each year, 70,000 people gather on a dry lakebed in Nevada to … Read More “The map that keeps Burning Man honest” »
[ad_1] According to a new report from Korea, Samsung’s successor to the Galaxy Ring is coming next year. The Galaxy Ring launched back in 2024, so this means it will have almost three years on the market before it’s replaced – a rarity these days in the tech world, where every product seems to be … Read More “Here's when the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 is coming” »
[ad_1] TL;DR Google has officially launched the “Google Fitbit Air,” confirming months of rumors about its new screenless fitness tracker. The fitness tracker offers passive wellness tracking with a suite of health sensors, automatic workout detection, and up to seven days of battery life. It is now available for preorder, priced at $99 and includes … Read More “A $99 screenless tracker with WHOOP vibes” »
[ad_1] Pros Palm-size Bluetooth speaker sounds impressive for its ultracompact size with better sound than its predecessor Built-in strap and magnets in base Half the price of Bose’s SoundLink Micro 2 Long wireless range (up to 45 meters) with reliable connection Strong battery life (up to 24 hours) Can be used as a speakerphone and … Read More “Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 Review: Shockingly Impressive Bluetooth Speaker for the Money” »
