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These rumored Apple Watch Series 11 features could put it above Google and Samsung

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-10-11 08:18:47

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. We're hours away from one of the biggest tech events of the year. Apple's "Awe-dropping" iPhone event takes place on Tuesday in Cupertino, where the tech giant will reveal its latest handsets and devices. Rumors swirl about Apple's thinnest iPhone, new AirTags, and three new Apple Watch drops. As a health wearables editor, the latter particularly excites me. In the lead-up to Apple's event, I've rounded up several Apple

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Why the new Apple Watch Series 11 may be the most ambitious model we've seen yet

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-10-11 23:15:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple is slated to announce new hardware tomorrow. Notable Apple Watch updates could be coming, according to rumors. Blood pressure monitoring and sleep scores could be on the way. We're hours away from Apple's annual September hardware event, where the tech giant announces its latest releases, from iPhones and iPads to AirPods and, my favorite, Apple Watches. Also: Should you buy the iPhone 16 or

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These potential Apple Watch Series 11 features would make me upgrade immediately

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-10-12 11:50:00

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. We're a day away from one of the biggest tech events of the year. Apple's "Awe-dropping" iPhone event takes place on Tuesday in Cupertino, where the tech giant will reveal its latest handsets and devices. Rumors swirl about Apple's thinnest iPhone, new AirTags, and three new Apple Watch drops. As a health wearables editor, the latter particularly excites me. In the lead-up to Apple's event, I've rounded up several Apple

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6 features I'd like to see on the Apple Watch Series 11 - including a big one for health

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-10-12 19:02:00

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. We're a day away from one of the biggest tech events of the year. Apple's "Awe-dropping" iPhone event takes place on Tuesday in Cupertino, where the tech giant will reveal its latest handsets and devices. Rumors swirl about Apple's thinnest iPhone, new AirTags, and three new Apple Watch drops. As a health wearables editor, the latter particularly excites me. In the lead-up to Apple's event, I've rounded up several Apple

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How to Use Blue, Pink, Brown and White Noise to Improve Your Sleep

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 08:51:00

When it comes to sound and sleep, usually people want to avoid the former so they can have peace and quiet while they're trying to rest. However, there are certain sounds, like those from white noise machines, that can help block out unwanted noise and lull you to sleep at the same time. Though you've likely heard of white noise before, there are actually other sounds that can get the job done. To help you find the right sound for your sleep environment, we discuss the benefits of using noise t

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Watch out, Whoop: Polar joins the fitness band race with a premium option

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-10-20 07:00:24

Image: Polar Polar launched its first heart rate monitor more than 30 years ago, setting the standard that all others have been measured against. Now, the company is bringing this technology to its line of sports watches with the Polar Loop: a health and fitness tracker with no display like the Whoop band and Amazfit Helio Strap. Without a display, the Loop instead relies on a robust smartphone platform called Polar Flow, which integrates with other Polar watches as well. Also: The best sport

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Making a Linux home server sleep on idle and wake on demand (2023)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-20 07:42:48

Making a Linux home server sleep on idle and wake on demand — the simple way It began with what seemed like a final mundane touch to my home server setup for hosting Time Machine backups: I wanted it to automatically sleep when idle and wake up again when needed. You know, sleep on idle — hasn’t Windows had that built in since like Windows 98? How hard could it be to configure on a modern Ubuntu install? To be fair, I wanted more than just sleep on idle, I also wanted wake on request — and tha

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Linux home server sleep on idle and wake on demand – the simple way

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-20 22:42:48

Making a Linux home server sleep on idle and wake on demand — the simple way It began with what seemed like a final mundane touch to my home server setup for hosting Time Machine backups: I wanted it to automatically sleep when idle and wake up again when needed. You know, sleep on idle — hasn’t Windows had that built in since like Windows 98? How hard could it be to configure on a modern Ubuntu install? To be fair, I wanted more than just sleep on idle, I also wanted wake on request — and tha

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The 79 Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-10-19 22:47:48

REI's Labor Day sale ends tonight at midnight. Many items are up to 30 percent off, and REI Co-op members save 20 percent on any REI Outlet item (on top of the sale price). To get the member discount, add the promo code LABORDAY2025 at checkout. Many of the best REI deals are on the company's house brand gear, but we've also pulled in deals from competing sales at Backcountry, Mystery Ranch, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Zenbivy, and other cottage industry retailers. Below are the best deals on all

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Can this Garmin sleep tracker replace my smartwatch? My buying advice after weeks

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-10-22 03:42:00

Garmin Index Sleep Monitor ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor is available for $170 in S/M and L/XL sizes. The band is very comfortable and lightweight, the monitor tracks up to seven nights of sleep, and the sleep/recovery metrics are well integrated into the Garmin Connect ecosystem. It's still fairly expensive for a single-purpose wearable, even though FSA/HSA coverage is supported. $169.99 at Amazon $169.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices Get more in-depth ZDNET tech

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I've tried 3 different smart rings but I keep going back to Apple Watch - here's why

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-23 23:45:00

Apple Watch Ultra and Oura Ring Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've been wearing an Apple Watch every day for the past decade and I've been using it to track my sleep every night since 2019. Over the past few years, I've known more and more friends, family, and colleagues opting for smart rings instead of smart watches to track their health. I've also personally tested the Oura Ring, the Samsung Galaxy Ring, and the Ultrahuman Ring Air. But eventually,

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What to Look for When Buying a Sleep Mask (2025)

wired.com Nicole Kinning 2025-10-24 15:33:00

When it’s time to wind down, even a thin beam of streetlight coming through the curtains or the glow of a phone charger can keep your brain from fully switching off. A well-made sleep mask that blocks the light can help you drift off faster and stay asleep even through sunrise. So forget those flimsy airline eye covers. Sleep masks have come a long way, and the market is filled with a myriad of options designed to help you fall asleep and maintain a good night’s rest. From luxurious silk masks

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The 48 Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-10-28 06:40:23

Isn't it amazing how fast summer goes by? The kids are back in school, and it's time for the annual REI Labor Day Sale. This year’s event kicks off today, August 22, and ends on Labor Day, September 2. Many items are up to 30 percent off, and REI Co-op members save 20 percent on any REI Outlet item. To get the member discount, add the promo code LABORDAY2025 at checkout. We've rounded up the best deals on all our favorite tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, pads, cookware, outdoor apparel, and mor

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My Apple Watch still beats Oura Ring - except for one killer feature I wish Apple would steal

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-28 15:52:00

Apple Watch Ultra and Oura Ring Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've been wearing an Apple Watch every day for the past decade and I've been using it to track my sleep every night since 2019. Over the past few years, I've known more and more friends, family, and colleagues opting for smart rings instead of smart watches to track their health. I've also personally tested the Oura Ring, the Samsung Galaxy Ring, and the Ultrahuman Ring Air. But eventually,

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7 Easy Habits to Care for Your Eye Health This Fall

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-29 05:23:00

The sun's UV rays can be harmful, not only for your skin, but also for your eyes. The World Health Organization reports that 15 million people worldwide have blindness from cataracts, and the likely cause for that for up to 10% of these people may have been exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Although the harsh summer sun may be going away now, fall brings colder, drier air, which can also cause irritation to your eyes. You can find plenty of Reddit threads discussing eye health and recommending

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I still prefer Apple Watch over Oura Ring for 3 key reasons - but there is one big drawback

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-29 15:43:02

Apple Watch Ultra and Oura Ring Jason Hiner/ZDNET I've been wearing an Apple Watch every day for the past decade and I've been using it to track my sleep every night since 2019. Over the past few years, I've known more and more friends, family, and colleagues opting for smart rings instead of smart watches to track their health. I've also personally tested the Oura Ring, the Samsung Galaxy Ring, and the Ultrahuman Ring Air. But eventually, I keep taking off the rings and coming back to the App

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I Wore 3 Popular Smart Rings For Several Months. This One Improved My Wellness Habits the Most.

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-01 14:00:00

The Oura ring was my favorite smart ring because its app was easy to understand and I liked some of the newer features from its latest software update. At the steep price of $299, this smart ring is made up of aerospace-grade titanium – one of the strongest materials on earth -- according to the site. Before I received my Oura ring, I was sent a ring sizer to figure out my ring size. Other smart rings did the same since sizing varies per brand. Once I received the Oura ring, I downloaded the Ou

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Best Sleep Headphones of 2025, Tested by Sleep and Headphone Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-01 05:26:00

Cole Kan/CNET If you're a light sleeper who's sensitive to sound, then you know how difficult it can be to catch some Zs. Fortunately, devices like sleep headphones now exist, and they're designed to help you get consistent, quality rest no matter what's going on around you. I, a CNET sleep team expert, teamed up with David Carnoy, CNET executive editor and resident headphone expert, to find the best sleep headphones, ranging from wireless Bluetooth earbuds and headbands to active noise-canceli

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The 38 Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-11-03 20:26:29

Isn't it amazing how fast summer goes by? The kids are back in school, and it's time for the annual REI Labor Day Sale. This year’s event kicks off today, August 22, and ends on Labor Day, September 2. Many items are up to 30 percent off, and REI Co-op members save 20 percent on any REI Outlet item. To get the member discount, add the promo code LABORDAY2025 at checkout. We've rounded up the best deals on all our favorite tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, pads, cookware, outdoor apparel, and mor

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I replaced my smart ring with Garmin's new sleep tracker - my verdict after a week

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-11-05 15:15:18

Garmin Index Sleep Monitor ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor is available for $170 in S/M and L/XL sizes. The band is very comfortable and lightweight, the monitor tracks up to seven nights of sleep, and the sleep/recovery metrics are well integrated into the Garmin Connect ecosystem. It's still fairly expensive for a single-purpose wearable, even though FSA/HSA coverage is supported. $169.99 at Amazon $169.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices Get more in-depth ZDNET tech

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15 Best White Noise Machines (2025): Lectrofan, Snooz, Hatch, and More

wired.com Medea Giordano 2025-11-05 06:34:12

The Best White noise machine isn't a complex device, even as companies constantly add more bells and whistles. Nowadays, they come in all shapes and sizes, outfitted with the capacity to play other noise frequencies and nature sounds while at home or in a more portable, on-the-go form. They're not just for kids anymore—if you are like us, trying to drown out your internal monologue so that you can finally drift off, this is the article for you. But if you're building up your arsenal of sleep ga

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The Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-11-07 04:30:00

Isn't amazing how fast summer goes by? The kids are back in school, and it's time for the annual REI Labor Day Sale. This year’s event kicks off today, August 22, and ends on Labor Day, September 2. Many items are up to 30 percent off, and REI Co-op members save 20 percent on any REI Outlet item. To get the member discount, add the promo code SAVEOUTLET at checkout. We've rounded up the best deals on all our favorite tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, pads, cookware, outdoor apparel and more. We'

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Anker's Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds include ANC and a snore-detection algorithm

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-15 02:30:57

The Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds are now available to purchase. These are some of the only sleep earbuds with ANC, which could be a boon for light sleepers that live in busy metropolitan areas. The company says they "effectively block out snoring, pet sounds, appliance hum and outside traffic noise." There are other techy additions here, beyond ANC. Anker's proprietary Ear Canal Adaptation algorithm adjusts to unique ear shapes for "deeper noise reduction." The charging case also includes

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Eight Sleep raises $100M to expand its AI-powered sleep tech

techcrunch.com Kate Park 2025-11-16 11:00:00

Roughly one in three adults in the U.S. regularly gets insufficient sleep, driving demand for tools that can monitor, analyze, and enhance rest. Eight Sleep, founded in 2014, offers AI-powered sleep tech products that promise to transform your bed into a preventive health device. The New York-based startup announced Tuesday that it raised a fresh $100 million round from investors such as HSG, Valor Equity Partners, Founders Fund, Y Combinator and athletes including Ferrari F1 driver Charles Lec

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I tested this Garmin sleep tracker for weeks - here's why it replaces my smart ring for good

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-11-17 06:28:00

Garmin Index Sleep Monitor ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor is available for $170 in S/M and L/XL sizes. The band is very comfortable and lightweight, the monitor tracks up to seven nights of sleep, and the sleep/recovery metrics are well integrated into the Garmin Connect ecosystem. It's still fairly expensive for a single-purpose wearable, even though FSA/HSA coverage is supported. $169.99 at Amazon $169.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices Get more in-depth ZDNET tech

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I replaced my smartwatch with Garmin's new sleep tracker for weeks - here's my verdict

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-11-17 16:14:00

Garmin Index Sleep Monitor ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor is available for $170 in S/M and L/XL sizes. The band is very comfortable and lightweight, the monitor tracks up to seven nights of sleep, and the sleep/recovery metrics are well integrated into the Garmin Connect ecosystem. It's still fairly expensive for a single-purpose wearable, even though FSA/HSA coverage is supported. $169.99 at Amazon $169.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices Get more in-depth ZDNET tech

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I tested Soundcore's new sleep earbuds. Here's who I'd recommend them to (and who I wouldn't)

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-11-18 21:47:07

Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds ZDNET's key takeaways The Soundcore Sleep A30 are now available for $230 The earbuds are comfortable with helpful sleep features Their active noise cancellation falls flat. View now at Soundcore Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. I care a lot about my sleep, to the point where I watch what I eat before bed, exercise regularly, and stick to a regular sleep schedule. Every factor within my cont

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Here Are the 4 Best Noise Colors to Improve Your Sleep

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-20 15:00:00

Sound can make it difficult to get sleep and the same goes for the lack of sound. It can be difficult to get sleep if it's too noisy or too quiet. A that can generate a steady color noise can help block out the unwanted sounds, keeping you from falling asleep or even expose you to a comfortable sound to put you in a state of rest. It can work even if you're on the too-loud side of things. You may have already heard of white noise, but there are also other color noise options you can try, all wit

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Are sleep earbuds legit? My buying advice after testing in a busy NYC apartment

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-11-22 20:19:00

Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds ZDNET's key takeaways The Soundcore Sleep A30 will be available for $230 starting August 18th, 2025. The earbuds are comfortable with helpful sleep features. Their active noise cancellation falls flat. View now at Soundcore Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. I care a lot about my sleep, to the point where I watch what I eat before bed, exercise regularly, and stick to a regular sleep schedule

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Your Smartwatch's Sleep Tracker May Be Sleeping on the Job

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-24 05:00:00

If sleep is important to you -- and it should be -- you might want to think twice before you put a lot of stock in the latest stress charts from your fitness wearable. A recent study from the Netherlands' Leiden University, published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science, has found that when smartwatches and similar devices record readings on stress, fatigue or sleep, they're frequently getting it wrong. Researchers studied 800 young adults using the same Garmin Vivosmart 4 sma

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