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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Amazfit recently launched its Helio Strap , the third of the three once-rumored Whoop-like trackers to be officially announced. It’s the only one you can buy right now , and its features and price (just $99.99) look pretty sweet.  A brief history lesson: The first of the three Whoop-like trackers to be announced was something from Polar. That’s all we know—there's no name of the device or even a photo, although the shadowy image from the press release looks a lot like the Polar 360 , a device that was never marketed directly to consumers. The price has not been announced, but it will be “subscription-free.” The second was Garmin’s Index sleep monitor, which sells for $169.99, is also subscription-free, and is meant to be used only for sleep, not sports. ( I found the product description to be underwhelming , though I haven’t gotten my hands on a review unit yet.) Finally, we have Am...

The tide rises, the sun sets, and Google pushes AI summaries onto yet another product. This time, it's YouTube that's getting the AI Overview treatment . The new feature will add "carousels" of clips that AI determines are relevant to the top of certain searches. For now, the feature is only available to a very ( very ) narrow set of users. It's a similar feature to the one you've probably seen in Google Search. Typically, if Google finds a YouTube video with a relevant portion to your search, it will present a highlighted clip that you can watch without leaving Google itself. These new YouTube AI carousels are populated with many of these relevant clips, and are paired with generative AI text summaries of the clips. How to turn on YouTube's AI overviews Currently, AI-powered carousels are an experimental feature, only available to YouTube Premium subscribers in the United States, and only when you use search on an Android or iOS mobile device. ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Mountain bikers, listen up: Garmin recently launched its latest cycling computer specifically tailored for you. The Edge MTB is designed to meet the unique needs of off-road riders. For context, the Edge MTB represents a departure from Garmin's traditional one-size-fits-all approach to cycling computers. This device focuses pretty exclusively on mountain biking scenarios, incorporating specialized tracking modes and trail-specific functionality that road cyclists would never need. Here's how the Edge MTB works, and what sets it apart from other cycling computers. Profiles for different riding styles The computer introduces two distinct ride profiles designed for different mountain biking disciplines. The "enduro" profile recognizes that mountain biking involves both climbing and descending phases, allowing riders to track these segments independently. Users can manually switch between climb and descent tracking with...

Android users got a whole host of security and privacy upgrades with the release of Android 16, including expanded in-call scam protection, live threat detection for malicious apps, and more. These features are well worth enabling, as they'll help secure your data and your device against theft, malware, and phishing attacks. Google also extended its Advanced Protection Program to include stricter device-level features aimed at reducing the risk of compromise. Advanced Protection offers the most robust all-around security available on Android under a single setting—an incredibly useful tool for journalists, activists, and anyone with access to sensitive data that could be targeted by threat actors. Those who are especially privacy- and security-minded may also want to enable Advanced Protection, while the average user should weigh how this feature fits with their security needs. How Advanced Protection works on Android 16 Advanced Protection makes strong security the default on ...

Microsoft's iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is dead after 40 years. RIP to the most panic-inducing screen a Windows user can encounter. Now, get ready to fear the Black Screen of Death. In a blog post on its website today, the company revealed it's ready to go live with an error screen redesign it's been testing since March . In an update to all Windows 11, version 24H2 devices coming "later this summer," the BSOD will finally be put out of its misery. It's likely to be a bittersweet moment for Windows users, who will undoubtedly have mixed feelings about the warning's fate. Despite its ominous name, getting a BSOD wasn't always as serious as it seemed—a simple crash could trigger it, and restarting could easily fix it. It could be worse than that, too, but in many cases, the old BSOD simply added a bit of personality to the most annoying interruptions to your workflow. Especially in recent years, when you would see a sideways frowning emoticon a...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung has confirmed that its event, Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 , will take place on July 9. (An interesting choice to do it during Prime Day. ) The event will focus on its new foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, both of which you can pre-order now . People who pre-register and end up buying one of the phones will get a $50 credit , which you can use on accessories like cases or screen protectors on Samsung.com or in the Shop Samsung App . Samsung is also offering up to $1,150 in trade-in credits when you turn in a qualifying device through the Samsung Trade-In Program. You'll be able to then use that credit towards your purchase of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Z Flip 7. Both of these deals are temporary, with no details on when they will end. Keep in mind that by putting your name down right now, you're not committing yourself to bu...

No one likes ads, but they do have their time and a place. If you click on an article, you probably won't be surprised to see them displayed alongside it (unless you have an ad blocker in place, of course). But when your apps start pinging you not with relevant notifications, but with unasked for advertisements, that's a different story. That's what some Apple Wallet users experienced today, when the app that's supposed to handle mobile payments pinged them with an ad for Apple's upcoming racing film F1: The Movie . According to a screenshot from this Reddit user , the ad reads: "$10 off at Fandango: Save on 2+ tickets to F1 The Movie with APPLEPAYTEN. Ends 6/29. While supplies last. Terms apply." A good deal, maybe, but users are not pleased. Put aside the fact that critics seem to be enjoying F1 — no one enjoys unsolicited ads, especially from apps that abuse the notification system. Wallet is far from the only app to take this road (here's looki...

Despite a lengthy WWDC keynote , Apple didn't have time to advertise each and every new feature shipping with iOS 26 . As such, we continue to learn about new features and smaller changes as beta testers explore the new OS. These testers have sniffed out one new addition that is small, but fun: Your iPhone is getting a new ringtone . Technically, it's getting a different version of an existing ringtone. At least, that's how Apple apparently sees things: Following the release of iOS 26 beta 2 , Apple has, for the first time, added an alternate version of one of its signature ringtones—specifically, "Reflection," the default iOS ringtone that Apple originally introduced with the iPhone X . Provided Apple doesn't change things between now and the release of the final version of iOS 26, once you've upgraded you'll find a drop down arrow next to "Reflection" in your phone's ringtones settings. Tap that, and you'll see two options: ...

As malware evolves to be more sophisticated, seeing should not always equal believing. A new iteration of the "Godfather" malware found on Android is hijacking legitimate banking apps, making it increasingly difficult for users (and on-device protections) to detect. An early version of Godfather utilized screen overlay attacks , which placed fraudulent HTML login screens on top of legitimate banking and crypto exchange apps, tricking users into entering credentials for their financial accounts. It was first detected on Android in 2021 and was estimated to target several hundred apps across more than a dozen countries. The new threat, uncovered by security firm Zimperium , is Godfather's virtualization, which allows the malware to create a complete virtual environment on your device rather than simply spoofing a login screen. It does so by installing a malicious "host" application, which scans for targeted financial apps and then downloads copies that can run ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Today, Meta announced a collaboration with Oakley to release limited-edition Oakley HSTN smart glasses, along with AI integration in other Oakley models. The special edition Oakley HSTN (pronounced "HOW-stun") glasses feature gold accents and Oakley gold-tinted PRIZM lenses and will retail for $499. They will be available for preorder on July 11. Other Oakley models with Meta’s AI tech will be available starting at $399 this summer as well. Like the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses originally released in 2023, Oakley spectacles will feature a front-facing camera, open-ear speakers, a microphone, and built-in Meta AI capability that allows for visual descriptions, general questions, and real-time translation when paired with your smartphone. But the battery on the Oakley Meta glasses will last twice as long as Ray-Bans'—eight hours of use and 19 hours of standby. The charging case will provide and additional...

We got a glimpse at a lot of new features coming to Gemini at Google IO and one of the most interesting is rolling out right now. The new Scheduled Actions feature lets you tell Gemini to run prompts at certain times in the future, and even recur on a regular basis. It sounds small, but it opens quite a few new possibilities. This scheduling feature is designed to work seamlessly with ordinary Gemini prompts. Ask the chatbot to perform or repeat a task in the future and it will automatically schedule the tasks. You can even convert an existing chat into a scheduled action. Here's how it works, and a few ideas of what you can do with it. How Scheduled Actions work in Gemini While the scheduling feature should just work, in theory, there are a couple of nuances in practice. In my testing, Gemini occasionally got confused and told me that it couldn't perform a task now based on information in the future. However, a clarifying follow up usually did the trick. There are also a c...

I've been using Google Nest speakers since they were still called Google Home, back when the company was handing them out like candy. Over the years, I've mostly stuck to the basics of using the smart speakers to set timers, control lights , and get quick answers to random questions, but even carrying out those simple tasks is not without frustration. Part of the challenge of these devices is how particular they are about how you speak to them, but I've learned a few tricks that make it easier. Smart speakers in general are in a bit of an awkward phase right now. Most are still stuck with software that can only understand a handful of very specific phrases, and can get stuck if you don't phrase a question or request just so. Meanwhile, LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude are somehow able to understand complex instructions , even if they sometimes struggle to follow those instructions. It may be a while before smart speakers are dragged into our LLM-enabled future,...

Apple didn't end up building its own car , but it did give us CarPlay . With iOS 26 , CarPlay is getting a few neat enhancements, which includes improved design, an option for bigger font sizes, and useful accessibility features too . Here's everything new coming to CarPlay with Apple's upcoming update: Widgets and live activities Credit: Apple With iOS 26, Live Activities come to CarPlay. These pop-ups allow you to keep a tab on important updates without fiddling with your phone or the head unit. Live Activities on your iPhone is useful to track deliveries, flight statuses, and much more, and while not all iOS use cases will be relevant here, some of these will also be available in CarPlay. (I think the flight status feature will be especially useful for airport pickups and drop-offs.) You don't need to do anything to se...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A massive smart TV that PC Mag called one of the best-value options on the market is currently as even better buy—provided you're an Amazon Prime member. The 75"-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED is currently at a record low price of $449.99, but you'll only see that price if you're an active Prime member and logged in to your account. For anyone looking to upgrade their screen size without overspending, this smart TV is a decent bet, offering features typically found on higher-end models, according to PC Mag's review. Its QLED display supports Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive for vibrant visuals, while a built-in sensor adjusts brightness based on your room’s lighting to reduce glare. 75" Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED ...

Apple's upcoming iOS 26 update is packed with new features and changes —but not all of them are just for fun. As part of its series of announcements during last week's WWDC , Apple revealed a series of features and changes aimed at helping parents keep their kids and teens safe when using an iPhone. Here are eight of the changes you can expect when your update your family's devices in the fall. Permission to text new numbers Once your family updates your iPhones to iOS 26, your kids will only be able to text numbers within their saved contacts. If they want to send a text to a new number, they'll need your permission first. The process works similarly to requests for additional Screen Time or to make a purchase: You'll receive the permission request in Messages, and Apple says it can be granted or rejected with one tap. This framework is also open to developers to implement in their apps, which will let kids send requests to chat, follow, or friend accounts in o...

I never thought I'd download Meta AI on my iPhone. After all, people have been mad for over a year that you can't turn off Meta AI on Facebook and Instagram : Why would you want a dedicated app for this? Then, I saw the headlines from TechCrunch , Wired , and Business Insider , among many others, that sharply criticize the app's approach to privacy and security. That's because Meta AI isn't Meta's take on ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude. Instead, it's half-chatbot, half-social media platform, where your requests and questions can be shared with the rest of the Meta AI community. To be clear, your Meta AI interactions aren't shared by default. You do need to choose to post your queries to the social aspect of the app. Should you choose to do so, your requests are posted to a public Discover feed for all with the app to see. That invites users who want to share their AI creations, of course, as well as trolls who want to spam the feed with silly or offensive ...

In addition to the flood of spam texts you receive on a daily basis, your email inbox is likely filled with newsletters, promotions, and other messages that you don't care to read and perhaps don't know why you receive. But you shouldn't just start clicking unsubscribe links, which may open you up to certain cybersecurity risks. Email unsubscribe links may be malicious While email unsubscribe links may seem innocuous, especially if you generally trust the sender, security experts say there are a number of ways in which threat actors can leverage these links for malicious purposes. Like responding to a spam text or answering a spam call, clicking "unsubscribe" confirms that your email address is active, giving cyber criminals an incentive to keep targeting you. In some cases, unsubscribe links can be hijacked to send users to phishing websites, where you are asked to enter your login credentials to complete the process. According to the folks at DNSFilter, one i...