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Apple's iPhone 17 Event Is Just Two Days Away. Here's How to Watch

Apple's annual fall iPhone launch event is just days away. The keynote kicks off Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, which could include a slimmer version of the phone, as well as the Apple Watch Series 11 and the AirPods Pro 3. The invite, which Apple sent on Aug. 26, shows the title "Awe Dropping," with a dynamic Apple logo that seems to reference Siri's colorful glow. There's also an interactive element when you view the invite on Apple.com. With a finge

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 Reveal Could Be a Few Days Away

By this time next week, we'll know exactly what Apple has planned for its new Apple Watch lineup. But one thing already seems very likely: a refreshed version of the rugged Ultra. Not only is it due for an upgrade (the Ultra 2 debuted in September 2023), but Apple may have actually dropped the biggest clue yet. Buried in the public beta of iOS 26 (first spotted by MacRumors) are screen specs that don't match any existing Apple Watch model on the market, hinting at the arrival of an Apple Watch U

Sunday Night Football: How to Watch Ravens vs. Bills Tonight

The first Sunday Night Football game of the season is the best matchup of week 1, with the Bills hosting the Ravens tonight in Buffalo. Both teams are again among the favorites in the AFC to get to the Super Bowl, and each has an MVP QB. Josh Allen of the Bills won the award last season, and Baltimore's Lamar Jackson earned the honor the season before that. The Bills knocked the Ravens out the playoffs last year, so tonight gives the Ravens a chance to start the new season off by exacting reven

Dolphins vs. Colts Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 1 Online Today

When to watch the Dolphins vs. Colts Sunday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). Where to watch The Dolphins-Colts game will air on CBS. The 2025 season is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for head coach Mike McDaniel and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in Miami. After making the playoffs in his first two seasons in Miami, McDaniels led the Dolphins to an 8-9 record last season and missed the playoffs. They'll open the year on the road in Indianapolis against a Colts team who are also comi

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Buccaneers vs. Falcons Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 1 Online Today

When to watch the Buccaneers vs. Falcons Sunday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). Where to watch The Buccaneers-Falcons game will air on Fox. The Buccaneers and Falcons figure to be the two contenders in the NFC South this season, which gives this Week 1 matchup more weight than your typical opening game. The Bucs won the division last year ahead of the Falcons, who finished a distant second. It's a new era in Atlanta with second-year QB Michael Penix Jr. taking the reins, while Baker Ma

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Bengals vs. Browns Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 1 Online Today

When to watch the Bengals vs. Browns Sunday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). Where to watch The Bengals-Browns game will air on Fox. These two AFC North rivals open the season in Cleveland with the Bengals looking to return to the playoffs after a two-year absence. The Bengals are again hoping their offensive trio of quarterback Joe Burrow and receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins can put up enough points to offset any shortcomings on defense. The Browns, meanwhile, are looking to re

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Panthers vs. Jaguars Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 1 Online Today

When to watch the Panthers vs. Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). Where to watch The Panthers-Jaguars game will air on Fox. The Panthers and Jaguars were two of the worst teams in the league last year, and if their respective quarterbacks don't improve this season, each will examine its supposed franchise QB closely. It's Year 3 in Carolina for former first overall pick Bryce Young, who showed some improvement last season in head coach Dave Canales' first year. It's Year 5

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Apple launching 8+ new products on Tuesday, here’s what’s coming

Apple is set to announce a slew of new products on Tuesday as part of its “Awe dropping” special. We’re expecting the new iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watches, and more. Head below for all the rumors of what to expect. Apple Event details Apple will hold its “Awe dropping” on Tuesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. It will be streamed live on Apple’s website, YouTube, and more. Members of the press have also been invited to Apple Park and Steve Jobs Theater to watch the event and get hand

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A robot walks on water thanks to evolution's solution

Robots can serve pizza, crawl over alien planets, swim like octopuses and jellyfish, cosplay as humans, and even perform surgery. But can they walk on water? Rhagobot isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind at the mention of a robot. Inspired by Rhagovelia water striders, semiaquatic insects also known as ripple bugs, these tiny bots can glide across rushing streams because of the robotization of an evolutionary adaptation. Rhagovelia (as opposed to other species of water striders) ha

Withings Updates ScanWatch 2 With 35-Day Battery Life the Apple Watch Could Only Dream Of

Withings, which is best known for its smart scales and similar devices, also makes a smartwatch series, the latest of which is the ScanWatch 2. At IFA 2025, the company announced a new blue and silver version of the 42mm model. It also unveiled HealthSense 4, an AI-laden software update that leverages the tech to handle a set of new health- and sleep-tracking features. I grabbed a picture of the ScanWatch 2 while I was there, and now I get the appeal of this watch. If you’re not familiar, the S

The Apple Watch Series 11 Could Share the Stage at Next Week's Event

All eyes are on Apple's September 9 "Awe Dropping" event, where a fresh batch of Apple Watches is expected to take center stage alongside the new iPhone 17 lineup. While the Series 11 will almost certainly headline, Apple may have already tipped its hand on the next Ultra. Imagery found in the iOS 26 public beta (first spotted by MacRumors ) shows display specs that don't match any current model, and the two-year update cycle only strengthens the case that the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3 is on th

Dare to Stream These 11 Great Horror Movies on Prime Video

Coherence is a huge favorite here at CNET and it's a terrifying watch. Not necessarily in the traditional, gory, horrific sense but more in terms of the concepts. It's a multiverse movie released before multiverses were cool and is not what you expect. Coherence is the kind of movie you'll finish and immediately rewatch to try to rewire your brain. It's a fantastic achievement and a must watch.

The best Apple Watch deals live now

Wellness tech is the way of the future, and Apple is an excellent choice for a smartwatch investment. Not only does Apple offer some top features like monitoring health, tracking sleep, and recording workouts, but these watches are a hot buy thanks to their seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Users can reply to texts, take calls, and use Apple Pay, all from a wrist. Also: Apple's iPhone 17 event is less than a week away. Here's how to watch (and what to expect) If you're eyeing a wa

What happened when I brought a Coros smartwatch on a fly-fishing trip

Coros Nomad smartwatch ZDNET's key takeaways The Coros Nomad is available now in Green, Brown, and Dark Grey for $349. It's built to withstand the elements with detailed metrics and focused journal utilities for fishing. There is no speaker to playback voice notes, no solar charging, and no LED flashlight to see in the dark. View now at Coros Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've had the opportunity to test a lot of smartwatches, but it's still tough to find one watch th

US Customs asks court to toss Masimo lawsuit in Apple Watch dispute

A few days ago, Masimo sued U.S. Customs over its decision to let Apple resume selling the Apple Watch in the United States with the blood oxygen feature enabled. Now, the government agency has responded with a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Here are the details. A quick recap When Apple released the Blood Oxygen feature on the Apple Watch, medical device maker Masimo sued over alleged patent infringement. Over the years, the lawsuit dragged on and came to a head with an import ban in Decembe

Apple Watch Ultra 3: Here’s every new feature expected next week

Apple Watch Ultra 3 is almost here, with an unveiling expected at Apple’s September 9 event. Here’s every new feature rumored for the long-awaited Apple Watch Ultra 3. Larger display with always-on upgrades Last year, Apple Watch Series 10 managed to surpass the Apple Watch Ultra’s screen size just barely. Now, Apple Watch Ultra 3 is rumored to reclaim that crown. Its display size will increase, giving it the largest Apple Watch display yet. Alongside the new size, Ultra 3 is expected to gai

Apple launching 8+ new products next week, here’s what’s coming

Apple is set to announce a slew of new products on Tuesday as part of its “Awe dropping” special. We’re expecting the new iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watches, and more. Head below for all the rumors of what to expect. Apple Event details Apple will hold its “Awe dropping” on Tuesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. It will be streamed live on Apple’s website, YouTube, and more. Members of the press have also been invited to Apple Park and Steve Jobs Theater to watch the event and get hand

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What would actually make the Apple Watch better?

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge Senior Reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and other gizmos that swear they’re going to change your life. Optimizer arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 10AM ET. Opt in for Optimizer here. I’ve been thinking ahe

Google's Pixel Watch 4 vs. Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8: The Spec Showdown

Google's Pixel Watch 4 is pushing the limits with a brighter screen, longer battery life, first-of-its-kind satellite connectivity and an AI-powered health coach. Meanwhile, Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 leans on its decade of expertise, layering in advanced metrics, such as Antioxidant Index and Vascular Load, while keeping tight integration with the Galaxy ecosystem. As smartwatches (and now smart rings) evolve from nice-to-have phone companions into serious health tools with lifesaving safety fea

I called the MSI Claw an embarrassment, so imagine my surprise: its successor is the best Windows handheld yet

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. I wrote that no one should buy MSI and Intel’s original handheld gaming PC. I literally called it an embarrassment, and the company blacklisted me after that. MSI stopped pitching me news, and stopped answering my emails, even after the company began to

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This new Withings smartwatch can tell you when you're getting sick

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET key takeaways Withings has unveiled its Vitality Indicator. The feature can notify users ahead of illness. The feature arrives in tandem with the ScanWatch 2. Tech brands are betting big on the ability to spot health strain before symptoms arrive. The latest feature in Withings' newest smartwatch is no different. Withings' Vitality Indicator, available on its new ScanWatch 2, monitors a user's vitals, like their heart rate variabi

Apple's iPhone 17 Event Is Just Days Away. Here's How to Watch

Apple's annual fall iPhone launch event is just around the corner. The keynote kicks off Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, which could include a slimmer version of the phone, as well as the Apple Watch Series 11 and the AirPods Pro 3. The invite, which Apple sent on Aug. 26, shows the title "Awe dropping," with a glowing Apple logo that seems to reference Siri's colorful glow. There's also an interactive element when you view the invite on Apple.com. With

‘People Are So Proud of This’: How River and Lake Water Is Cooling Buildings

“In the old days, it was more like a luxury project,” says Deo de Klerk, team lead for heating and cooling solutions at the Dutch energy firm Eneco. Today, his company’s clients increasingly ask for district cooling as well as district heating systems. Eneco has 33 heating and cooling projects under construction. In Rotterdam, Netherlands, one of the company’s installations helps to cool buildings, including apartment blocks, police offices, a theater and restaurants, using water from the River

Pixel 10 phones are currently incompatible with Galaxy Watches

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s Galaxy Watches are having trouble connecting to Pixel 10 series phones right now. The issue seems widespread, and we can also confirm our Galaxy Watch 8 Classic refuses to pair with our Pixel 10 Pro XL unit. Google seems to be aware of the problem, but it’s unclear if a fix is coming anytime soon. If you just picked up a shiny new Pixel 10 series phone and tried pairing it with your Galaxy Watch, chances are you’re running into some connectiv

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Liquid Cooling Exhibits

Hot Chips doesn’t just consist of presentations on hardware architecture, although those are the core of what Hot Chips is about. The conference also features stands where various companies show off their developments, and that’s not restricted to chips. Some of those showed off interesting liquid cooling components, particularly in cold plate design. Water Jets Many of the waterblocks on display use microjets, rather than microfin arrays. Water flows through a manifold at the top of the block

Strava updates Apple Watch app, introduces Live Segments

If you’re a Strava user, you know this has been a long time coming. The company has completely redesigned its Apple Watch app, in an update that introduces Live Segments. Here’s how it works. Every time Tim Cook discusses the Apple Watch during Apple’s quarterly earnings conference call, he says something like, “over half of Apple Watch sales were to new customers,” which is Apple’s way of saying that its user base keeps growing. Strava, for its part, is also seeing that. In a blog post detail

The September Pixel Drop is here with Material 3 Expressive for all!

Google TL;DR The September Pixel Drop is here with fresh features for Pixel phones, the Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the Pixel Tablet. The update brings the Material 3 Expressive redesign of older Pixel phones and the Pixel Tablet. The Pixel Watch is getting a handy Google Maps feature, while the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are being updated with Adaptive Audio and more. It’s time to hit update on your Pixel devices again as Google offloads a bunch of new features and capabilities in its latest P

Finally, a smartwatch for fishing enthusiasts - my verdict after taking it on the river

Coros Nomad smartwatch ZDNET's key takeaways The Coros Nomad is available now in Green, Brown, and Dark Grey for $349. It's built to withstand the elements with detailed metrics and focused journal utilities for fishing. There is no speaker to playback voice notes, no solar charging, and no LED flashlight to see in the dark. View now at Coros Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've had the opportunity to test a lot of smartwatches, but it's still tough to find one watch th

It’s Possible to Remove the Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water. Will It Happen?

A new study finds that technologies installed to remove forever chemicals from drinking water are also doing double-duty by removing harmful other materials—including some substances that have been linked to certain types of cancer. The study, published Thursday in the journal ACS ES&T Water, comes as the Trump administration is overhauling a rule mandating that water systems take action to clean up forever chemicals in drinking water. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), colloquially r

AI Has a Hidden Water Cost—Here’s How to Calculate Yours

Artificial intelligence systems are thirsty, consuming as much as 500 milliliters of water – a single-serving water bottle – for each short conversation a user has with the GPT-3 version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT system. They use roughly the same amount of water to draft a 100-word email message. That figure includes the water used to cool the data center’s servers and the water consumed at the power plants generating the electricity to run them. But the study that calculated those estimates also po