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Nearly two months after revealing its second-generation smart ring, Circular has finally started taking pre-orders for the Ring 2 and will start shipping in June. This one is a massive upgrade, and more like a shot at redemption, after the lukewarm outing of its predecessor. Made out of jewelry-grade titanium, the smart ring comes equipped with an ECG, PPG, as well as a temperature sensor. The watch can measure heart rate, HRV, blood oxygen saturation levels, and electrocardiogram activity, too. The company claims it’s the first FDA-cleared smart ring out there to offer ECG measurement, a facility that was pushed…
Android 16, the next big operating system (OS) update for Android devices, will be released in June, according to a report. A company official reportedly revealed this information to a publication at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. Notably, Google has a track record of releasing the next iteration of Android OS updates in August, but it could jump ahead of schedule with the release of Android 16 in June.Android 16 Release TimelineSpeaking to Android Police at MWC 2025, Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem at Google revealed that Android 16, along with other Android OS updates, are…
Microsoft has announced the rollout of a new update for the Copilot for Windows app. Testers registered with the Windows Insider Program can download the update via the Microsoft Store, through which they can access the changes. It includes a new user interface (UI) which introduces a side panel featuring all the conversations with the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Additionally, Microsoft has also rolled out a native Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) app.This development builds upon the rollout of the native Copilot app for Windows in December 2024 which replaced the previously available progressive web app (PWA) experience.Copilot for Windows…
Former President Barack Obama almost took a job at Lumon Industries. Severance executive producer Ben Stiller revealed on Monday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live that he asked Obama to appear in an episode of the hit Apple TV+ series. Stiller wanted Obama to provide the voice of the animated building for the Lumon is Listening video from season 2, episode 1. The role eventually went to Keanu Reeves, but Stiller explained that Obama received the offer first. “There was one person that I asked before [Keanu Reeves], and he said no: President Barack Obama,” Stiller said. Please enable Javascript to view this content…
Table of Contents Table of Contents Bringing back the past Taking inspiration from others I’m not a fan of random encounters in RPGs anymore. As someone who had adult responsibilities on top of reviewing video games, I find my time to be much more valuable than when I was 13 years old. I get why they exist. Back in the day, implementing random encounters was a way to get around hardware restrictions, as it was too technically demanding to generate multiple enemies in an environment simultaneously. Other times, random encounters were creative decisions meant to simulate the “randomness” of RPGs…
Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 is well underway with exciting innovations showcased by global companies so far. Among the most unique products is an offering from a company called GlocalMe. Dubbed PetPhone, it is advertised as a smartphone for pets which makes two-way communication possible. The device, showcased at MWC 2025, is said to feature recognition for various actions such as barks. It also enables pet owners to keep a check on their pet’s well being along with GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth tracking capabilities.GlocalMe’s PetPhone Showcase at MWC 2025According to GlocalMe, the PetPhone is in the form of a pet…
When you’re throwing a party, hosting karaoke, or doing anything else that requires a big loudspeaker, you’ll know that lugging around a PA system isn’t exactly fun. Fortunately, some of the best Bluetooth speakers of 2025 are designed with portability in mind. Some of these products can be pretty expensive, though, which is why we’re glad to draw attention to this fantastic Onn product: For a limited time, when you purchase the Onn Large Party Speaker (Gen 2) at Walmart, you’ll only wind up paying $120. The full MSRP on this model is $150. It’s one of the best Bluetooth…
Nubia Neo 3 5G was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 alongside the Nubia Neo 3 GT 5G on Tuesday. Both handsets sport a “gamer-centric” cyber-mecha design with RGB lighting at the back. They are equipped with dual shoulder triggers to improve the users’ experience and come with an AI Game Space 3.0 feature. The new Nubia Neo 3 phones support bypass charging and have 50-megapixel dual rear camera setups. The GT variant has a 4083mm² VC cooling system with multi-layer heat dissipation.Nubia Neo 3 5G, Nubia Neo 3 GT 5G Price, AvailabilityNubia Neo 3 5G price is set at EUR…
Folks often joke about the so-called “robot uprising,” but a new video of Unitree’s advanced G1 robot pulling some kung fu moves could well wipe the smile off their faces. Shared on Tuesday, the 15-second clip shows a baton-wielding human retreating from a robot that then kicks the baton clean out of his hand. Let’s just say that again: a baton-wielding human retreating from a robot. If that’s not enough to cause your face to start twitching, the footage is not sped up in any way, with the robot moving effortlessly along like a kind of plastic-covered Bruce Lee. It…
Google on Tuesday rolled out the March Pixel Drop for compatible Pixel devices. As per the company, it is the first Pixel Drop of the year which introduces several new features. Gemini Live, the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now be spoken to in a combination of 45 languages. Further, there’s a new Suggestions feature in the Pixel Screenshots app, which as the name suggests, provides users with recommendations about the screenshots which they can add to their collection.The quarterly update also includes additions to Pixel Studio, Pixel AI weather reports, Pixel Recorder, and Satellite SOS.Pixel Drop for March:…