It is now possible to obtain a Samsung Galaxy Ring with reimbursement if you have an eligible FSA or HSA account. This includes access to Samsung’s health suite, as there is no subscription cost.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 6 in ‘Online Exclusive’ colors is $300 off right now
For a while, Samsung has offered Galaxy phones in online exclusive colors, and they’ve often looked pretty great. Currently, Samsung is taking $300 off of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in both online exclusive colors – Crafted Black and White.
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Oura has officially announced Oura Ring 4 in a market that has become slightly more saturated than when the Gen 3 was released. Oura Ring Gen 4 improves accuracy with Smart Sensing, adapting to the users’ fingers to find the best and most reliable signal for more tracking accuracy.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung brings watch faces from Wear OS 5 to Galaxy Watch 4, 5, and 6
Samsung’s Wear OS 5 update has yet to come to any Galaxy Watch beyond the Watch 7. Instead, Watch models 4 through 6 are getting a tiny sliver of that update in the form of the new watch faces debuted on the newest Galaxy Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseSony’s open-ear LinkBuds get an updated design for better comfort
The LinkBuds weren’t exactly run-of-the-mill earbuds when they were announced in 2022. The earbuds with a ring-shaped driver are truly hear-through, though they came with some fallbacks. Sony has redesigned the LinkBuds Open to bring better design, improved sound, and a longer battery life.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV starts slowly rolling out background play on Android and iOS
YouTube TV is finally rolling out a feature that has been available in YouTube as a Premium-only feature – background play. It seems that the ability to listen in the background is being added to both Android and iOS YouTube TV apps.
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Google Photos will always try to bring old photos up to the surface in the form of “Memories,” but sometimes, certain faces will creep up that you’d rather not see. Google Photos allows you to block recognized faces from the Memories feature; here’s how.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to find your Google TV remote from the Google Home app
Google recognizes, as much as anyone, that remotes go missing all the time. In the Google Home app, you can ping your Google TV remote to make a sound so you can find it when you look under all the wrong couch cushions; here’s how.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to change EQ settings on the Pixel buds Pro 2 to make them sound better
The Pixel Buds Pro lineup first got access to EQ settings months after the first model was released. Since then, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 have come out, and they bring the same life-saving equalizer feature. Here’s how to use it.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy Watch FE LTE model is finally available for $249
After announcing that the Galaxy Watch FE would be getting an LTE model back in June, the company is finally ready to release it. The new Galaxy Watch FE LTE will start at $249 and is available for pre-order.
Expand Expanding CloseRabbit says only 5,000 people use the R1 daily
Rabbit has, no doubt, been riding on rocky terrain since the launch of the R1 – an AI-driven device that turns spoken commands into complex actions. According to the company, only a small percentage of the devices it sells are used daily.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps warning shows which business profiles might have fake reviews
Google is starting to take fake reviews procured by certain businesses seriously. A new feature will showcase a warning on Google Maps when a business listing has recently had fake reviews removed.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are built for the everyday [Video]
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 feature a few key improvements over the original Pixel Buds Pro. Two years after that release, Google is trying to incorporate better sound, Gemini interaction, and better battery life into a design that takes on a few physical changes.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Ring gets its first update since launch and it’s incredibly small
The Galaxy Ring has been on the fingers of many since its launch a couple of months ago, and it’s just now receiving what is reportedly its first software update.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube’s conversational AI starts rolling out, but only to Premium subscribers on Android
YouTube has started rolling out its conversational AI feature that can answer questions about the video you’re already watching. The newly available feature will only be available for those who pay for YouTube Premium and use an Android device to watch.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola is bringing the ThinkPhone back for another round in 2025
Motorola’s ThinkPhone was a no-nonsense business-oriented Android device that proved to be a strong device for just about anyone. According to a recent leak, the ThinkPhone will be back in 2025 with a few significant changes.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: The Hisense U8N with Google TV makes a strong argument to skip OLED
OLED TVs are expensive, and getting one that carries the features that reflect the price it was purchased for can be a costly endeavor. Hisense’s new U8N mini-LED TV makes a strong case for the less expensive technology while still hitting some serious marks in quality.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung has paused One UI 6.1.1 updates for the Galaxy S23 Ultra to fix camera issues
One UI 6.1.1 only finally started rolling out to waves of users in the US recently, however, Samsung has paused upgrades for the Galaxy S23 Ultra as the new update is causing issues with the camera.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s One UI 6.1.1 update is now rolling out to more Galaxy devices in the US
Glimpses of One UI 6.1.1 have been spotted in the last couple of days for newer devices like the Galaxy S24. However, Samsung’s newest OS in One UI 6.1.1 is beginning to roll out for more models in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung offering up to $350 for Galaxy Watch trade-ins [U]
Samsung is running a very short sale that boosts trade-ins up to $350 for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch 7, and select Galaxy Buds models. The sale also brings back instant credit for any order on these devices.
Expand Expanding CloseXgimi launches a slew of Google TV projectors, including the MoGo 3 Pro
Xgimi has made a strong name for itself in recent years, producing some of our favorite Google TV projectors like the Horizon Ultra. Now, the company is filling its affordable lineup with new entries like the portable MoGo 3 Pro and Horizon S series, as well as some premium options in the Horizon Aura 2.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: How the ridiculously thin Honor Magic V3 compares to Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Honor just announced the Magic V3, setting a new record for the thinnest foldable on the market. We’ve had some time to test the Magic V3 out, so here’s how it compares to Google’s newest foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseHonor’s Magic V3 launches globally as the thinnest foldable phone
The Magic V3 takes what the generation before it did and brings an entirely thinner profile to the foldable market. Measuring just 9.2mm thick, when folded, the Magic V3 launches globally as the most pocketable foldable.
Expand Expanding CloseOur favorite Peak Design bags now come in ‘Coyote’ material made from recycled fishnets
Peak Design has long been a favorite travel and photography brand among tech users simply because they make bags that fit our needs so well. The Everyday Backpack and Small Tech Pouch now come in a new Coyote colorway made from recycled sailcloth material, and it’s gorgeous.
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