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Google Health lands, but Fitbit fans want the old app back
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Google Health lands, but Fitbit fans want the old app back

Google Health has replaced the Fitbit app with an AI-driven interface, prompting confusion and frustration as users navigate a redesigned Today screen, limited quick access to stats, and an AI health coach. Some users appreciate the coaching features, but many want the old Fitbit app back and complain about scrolling through long AI notes and cluttered data presentation. Google notes that with a connected wearable you’ll see extra tabs for Fitness and Sleep, and third‑party wearables may be supported later, plus the AI coach can be disabled via Privacy Controls. The transition coincides with the launch of the Fitbit Air.

Oppo’s Bubble adds a circular back-screen to preview rear selfies
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Oppo’s Bubble adds a circular back-screen to preview rear selfies

Oppo’s Bubble is a 7mm-thick circular AMOLED screen that sticks to the back of select Oppo phones to provide live framing and remote shutter control for selfies using the rear camera. It offers wireless range up to about 33 feet, charges via USB-C, and is priced at 499 yuan (~$73) in China with no confirmed global release. Compatibility is limited to a small set of Oppo devices (via an accompanying app), and attaching it may require a magnetic case or a device with embedded magnets; the Bubble can also display 3D characters or wallpapers when idle, but battery life isn’t announced.

Galaxy Watch 6 Aims to Predict Fainting Before It Happens
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Galaxy Watch 6 Aims to Predict Fainting Before It Happens

Samsung says the Galaxy Watch 6 will include a fainting-prediction sensor developed with Chung-Ang University Hospital, capable of forecasting vasovagal syncope up to five minutes before episodes with over 84% accuracy (90% sensitivity, 64% specificity) in early clinical trials. If commercialization proceeds, this proactive warning could reduce injuries from fainting and edge out competitors like Apple, though the tech remains in clinical testing for now.

This Week’s Hottest Audio Gadgets Unveiled
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This Week’s Hottest Audio Gadgets Unveiled

Gear Patrol’s weekly roundup highlights the latest in audio and home‑theater gear, including Sony’s flagship 1000X The ColleXion headphones, Bang & Olufsen’s Fragment Edition Beosystem 9000c, Dali Vega all‑in‑one wireless speaker, Schiit Vestri portable DAC/amp, Campfire Audio Chimera IEMs, and Denon AV receivers, plus a lineup of portable audio goodies from Fosi, Noble, Marshall and more.

AirFly Pro 2 hits Memorial Day price cut just in time for summer flights
gadgets2 days ago

AirFly Pro 2 hits Memorial Day price cut just in time for summer flights

With Memorial Day travel season underway, Twelve South’s AirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth transmitter is on sale for $49.99 at Amazon and directly from Twelve South, letting you wirelessly connect your headphones to in-flight entertainment and two devices at once, with a battery life up to 25 hours; the updated model also offers faster pairing and better sound, and it can be used with devices like a Nintendo Switch or car stereos.

Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone Remains Unshipped, Verge Finds
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Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone Remains Unshipped, Verge Finds

The Verge reports there’s no evidence the T1 Trump Phone has shipped beyond two media samples. Trump Mobile has not asked for shipping addresses or charged the remaining $399, and Verge’s own order remains unfulfilled, with other outlets lacking proof of broad availability. NBC and CNET have reportedly received units through nonstandard channels, while preorder figures cited by others are unverified. Verge will believe the phone is released only when multiple buyers have their devices and a wide rollout is evident.

Snap’s Specs AR Glasses Aim High With a $2,500 Fall Launch
gadgets4 days ago

Snap’s Specs AR Glasses Aim High With a $2,500 Fall Launch

Snap is reportedly launching its first consumer AR glasses, the Specs, this fall as a standalone device priced around $2,500 for an initial 100,000 units; the glasses are expected to be bulkier than typical sunglasses and may lack the full developer ecosystem of Apple's Vision Pro, with a June unveiling possibly at AWE 2026 and comparisons to other premium XR glasses.

Lenovo’s G02 Game Boy Clone Preloads Games, Sparking Copyright Debates
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Lenovo’s G02 Game Boy Clone Preloads Games, Sparking Copyright Debates

Gizmodo reports Lenovo’s handheld G02, sold on AliExpress for about $73, is a Game Boy–like device powered by a Rockchip RK3326 with 1GB RAM. It reportedly boots with a Lenovo splash screen, and some units come with an SD card preloaded with thousands of classic Nintendo titles, raising copyright concerns around emulation. Lenovo says the device is a China-market brand-licensing product, not part of its PC lineup. While emulation devices are common, Gizmodo cautions against piracy and points to legitimate alternatives like the Anbernic Rotate, Retroid Pocket Classic, or TrimUI Brick for US buyers.

AMD Bets on On-Device AI with Ryzen AI Halo Max+ Pro 495 Mini PC
gadgets4 days ago

AMD Bets on On-Device AI with Ryzen AI Halo Max+ Pro 495 Mini PC

AMD unveils the Ryzen AI Halo Max+ Pro 495, an AI-optimized x86 processor pairing a 16-core Zen 5 CPU with a RDNA 3.5 GPU, boasting up to 40 compute units and as much as 160GB of VRAM. The company claims it can run a 300‑billion‑parameter AI model on-device, with two lower‑tier variants (Max Pro 490 and 485) also on offer. The Ryzen AI Halo is sold as a compact 6x6 inch mini PC (around $4,000) capable of Windows or Linux, positioning AMD against Nvidia’s AI hardware plays like the DGX Spark and upcoming laptop CPUs. Preorders for the 395-era Ryzen AI Halo mini PC start in June, with 495‑based devices from Asus, HP, and Lenovo expected in Q3, as Nvidia’s laptop CPUs and AI systems face renewed competition from Team Red.

Nintendo Switch 2 ‘Choose Your Game’ bundle hits stores for $500
gadgets5 days ago

Nintendo Switch 2 ‘Choose Your Game’ bundle hits stores for $500

Nintendo is offering a Switch 2 “Choose Your Game” bundle for $499.99 at GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy, and the Nintendo Store, letting buyers pick one of three digital games (Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokémon Pokopia, or Mario Kart World) with up to $30 off the console’s standalone price. The Switch 2 solo costs $449.99, and Nintendo plans a price rise to $499.99 in September. World uses 22GB of space, so a 256GB Samsung microSD Express card is recommended to expand storage. To redeem, open the eShop on the Switch 2, enter the bundle’s 16-character code, and select your game.

Glimmer of promise, questions remain for Google’s tiny-screen smart glasses
gadgets5 days ago

Glimmer of promise, questions remain for Google’s tiny-screen smart glasses

Gizmodo’s Ray Wong tested a prototype pair of Google’s screen-equipped smart glasses at I/O, demoing Gemini Intelligence features like real-time translation, weather widgets, music from posters, and a Nano Banana-generated moon selfie. While the on-device tools show potential, the minuscule display underscores limited utility and a sparse third-party app ecosystem. The piece suggests Google may be downplaying the glasses to avoid direct comparisons with Google Glass, implying the device might function more like a smartwatch than a phone replacement, with privacy concerns and a cloudy path to broad adoption.

Hypershell Elevates Trail Power With Slimmer, Smarter Exoskeletons
gadgets6 days ago

Hypershell Elevates Trail Power With Slimmer, Smarter Exoskeletons

Hypershell debuts three slimmer S-series exoskeletons—X Pro S, Max S, and Ultra S—boosting athletic performance with AI motion-detection that reduces response delay; they deliver up to 1,000W, 22N of torque, and up to 15 mph, with Ultra S offering an 18‑mile range and swappable batteries. The company emphasizes they are not medical devices, and users should still plan for extra batteries on long trips.

Microsoft unveils Intel-powered Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 8 for business
gadgets7 days ago

Microsoft unveils Intel-powered Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 8 for business

Microsoft has unveiled three Intel-powered Surface devices for business: the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8, plus a 13-inch Surface Laptop for Business edition. Base pricing starts around $1,949.99, with higher-end Pro 12 configurations reaching up to $4,399.99 (OLED and 5G options available); the 13.8-inch Laptop 8 starts at $1,949.99 and adds a privacy screen option, while the 15-inch variant gains a higher-resolution 3270x2180 panel at 120Hz. All models keep Surface Connect charging and USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 ports, and the Laptop 8 adds an advanced haptic touchpad, signaling premium enterprise pricing ahead of potential consumer models later this year.