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src="https://www.zdnet.com/a/img/resize/ac4221bd5cbbcb57649f66087ffa31e0f6e32037/2025/02/20/1d786a83-cce2-443c-b665-74b1ccba1d7e/withings-scanwatch-nova1.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&frame=1&height=172&precrop=1118,628,x0,y187&width=306" alt="withings-scanwatch-nova2" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/this-timeless-analog-wearable-i-tested-is-the-closest-thing-to-an-apple-watch-made-by-rolex/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> This timeless analog wearable I tested is the closest thing to an Apple Watch made by Rolex </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> If you favor a classic timepiece over the modern, tech-centric design of most smartwatches, the Withings ScanWatch Nova combines traditional aesthetics with powerful features. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 day ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/matthew-miller/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Matthew Miller </a> in <a href="/topic/smart-watches/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Smart Watches </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/this-smart-ring-is-half-the-price-of-oura-ring-4-and-has-no-subscriptions-heres-how-it-fares/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="RingConn Gen 2 Air in charger case and Oura Ring 4 in the background" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/this-smart-ring-is-half-the-price-of-oura-ring-4-and-has-no-subscriptions-heres-how-it-fares/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> This smart ring is half the price of Oura Ring 4 and has no subscriptions - here's how it fares </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> The budget-friendly RingConn Gen 2 Air delivers impressive health-tracking features that compete with top-tier rivals. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">2 days ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/nina-raemont/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Nina Raemont </a> in <a href="/topic/smart-rings/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Smart rings </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/tired-of-restless-nights-these-sleep-earbuds-helped-me-doze-off-and-theyre-30-off/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Anker A20 sleep earbuds against fur rug" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/tired-of-restless-nights-these-sleep-earbuds-helped-me-doze-off-and-theyre-30-off/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> Tired of restless nights? These sleep earbuds helped me doze off and they're $30 off </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> Soundcore's Sleep A20 earbuds offer a comfortable design that is perfect for side sleepers. During Amazon's Big Spring Sale, the sleep aid is freshly discounted. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">6 days ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/nina-raemont/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Nina Raemont </a> in <a href="/topic/headphones/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Headphones </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/i-found-a-subscription-free-smart-ring-that-rivals-oura-and-its-discounted-at-walmart/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Ultrahuman Ring Air against skyline" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/i-found-a-subscription-free-smart-ring-that-rivals-oura-and-its-discounted-at-walmart/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> I found a subscription-free smart ring that rivals Oura - and it's discounted at Walmart </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> Select sizes of the Ultrahuman Ring Air are on sale at Walmart. The smart ring is a comprehensive sleep and activity tracker with features that rival Oura. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">6 days ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/nina-raemont/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Nina Raemont </a> in <a href="/topic/smart-rings/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Smart rings </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/my-favorite-bone-conduction-headphones-have-a-12-hour-battery-life-and-are-30-off/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones on head" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/my-favorite-bone-conduction-headphones-have-a-12-hour-battery-life-and-are-30-off/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> My favorite bone-conduction headphones have a 12-hour battery life and are $30 off </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> Shokz's new OpenRun Pro 2 headphones deliver dependable ambient sound - just in time for marathon season. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 week ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/nina-raemont/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Nina Raemont </a> in <a href="/topic/headphones/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Headphones </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/this-subscription-free-smart-ring-rivals-oura-and-is-under-300-right-now/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="GOTRAX 4 electric scooter" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/this-subscription-free-smart-ring-rivals-oura-and-is-under-300-right-now/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> This subscription-free smart ring rivals Oura and is under $300 right now </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> The RingConn Gen 2 offers a robust set of health-tracking features and a full week of battery life. During Amazon's Big Spring Sale, it's $45 off right now. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 week ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/nina-raemont/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Nina Raemont </a> in <a href="/topic/smart-rings/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Smart rings </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/best-sports-watch/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="garmin-epix-pro-2" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/best-sports-watch/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> The best sports watches you can buy: Expert tested </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> We tested the best sports watches that capture your metrics for recovery, sleep, and detailed training guidance without a coach. Here's how to choose the right one for you. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 week ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/matthew-miller/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Matthew Miller </a> in <a href="/topic/smart-watches/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Smart Watches </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/best-android-smartwatch/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Google Pixel Watch 2" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/best-android-smartwatch/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> The best Android smartwatches you can buy: Expert tested </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> From the Galaxy Watch Ultra to the Tag Heuer luxury smartwatch, we tested the best smartwatches for Android users to help you choose the right one. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">2 weeks ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/matthew-miller/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Matthew Miller </a> in <a href="/topic/smart-watches/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Smart Watches </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/you-can-now-buy-oura-rings-at-costco-and-get-an-extra-charger-upon-purchase/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="oura" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/you-can-now-buy-oura-rings-at-costco-and-get-an-extra-charger-upon-purchase/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> You can now buy Oura Rings at Costco – and get an extra charger upon purchase </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> The smart ring is coming to the big box retailer starting on Wednesday. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">2 weeks ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/nina-raemont/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Nina Raemont </a> in <a href="/topic/smart-rings/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Smart rings </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/best-smartwatch/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="apple-watch-ultra-2-7" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/best-smartwatch/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> The best smartwatches you can buy: Expert tested </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> We tested the best smartwatches from Apple, Samsung, Google, and more, including the new Apple Watch Series 10. 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He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EI've been fascinated with tracking the health and wellness metrics of my life for more than a decade, starting with devices like the original Fitbit, Jawbone UP, and MOTOACTV. For more than a year, my coworker has been encouraging me to try out an Oura Ring wearable and about a month ago I was asked if I was interested in testing out the new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fouraring.com\u002Fpre-order\"\u003EOura Ring Generation 3\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter a sizing kit arrived and I settled in on a size 12 ring, an evaluation unit arrived and has been mounted on my right and left ring finger for just over two weeks. Oura recommends mounting the Ring 3 on the index or middle finger, but size 13 did not fit my middle finger and I couldn't comfortably bend my index finger with the size 13 sizing ring. We'll discuss the impact of wearing the ring on my ring finger below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee also: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-tracker\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest fitness tracker 2021: Improve your health\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"ba01d370-f9c8-4d6b-80f8-c2874c2ec753\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Oura Ring Generation 3\" data-rating=\"4\" data-like=\"~High quality materials ~Nearly a week of battery life ~Comfortable for 24\u002F7 wear ~Accurate sleep tracking ~Helpful guidance in the app ~Google Fit\u002FApple Health connectivity\" data-dislike=\"~Pricey with low monthly subscription fee ~Several features not yet available ~No blood oxygen monitoring ~Limited fitness tracking\" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"11\" data-editorsyear=\"2021\" data-editorsdate=\""2021-11-01T21:26:58.469Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"11\" data-innovationyear=\"2021\" data-innovationdate=\""2021-11-01T21:26:58.469Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"eec558d3-292f-4c05-a264-12e657ee25dc","filename":"hero-oura-ring-gen3.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F16\u002Feec558d3-292f-4c05-a264-12e657ee25dc\u002Fhero-oura-ring-gen3.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2021-11-16 04:01:55","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"eec558d3-292f-4c05-a264-12e657ee25dc","imageFilename":"hero-oura-ring-gen3.png","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F11\u002F16"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Oura","offerPrice":"299","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fouraring.com\u002Fpre-order","url":""}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Oura Ring 3 is available in silver, gold, and glossy black for $299 and stealth (matte) black for $399. In order to gain full access to all of the data and features, there is a $5.99\u002Fmonth subscription (available after the six-month free trial). If you are an existing Oura Ring owner, you can purchase a new ring before 29 November and receive a lifetime subscription for your new ring for free. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Specifications \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaterials\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Titanium with PVD coating\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWireless\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Bluetooth LE\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Up to 100 meters\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESensors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart rate monitor, vibration motor, relative SpO2 sensor, ECG sensor, EDA (electrodermal activity) sensor\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Four to seven days. Full charge in 20 to 80 minutes.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 7.9mm wide by 2.5mm thick, weight of just 4-6g (depending on size)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EColors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Silver, gold, black, and stealth\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Hardware \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis third-generation Oura Ring is the same size as the second-generation model so at first glance you won't see a difference. However, the memory has been expanded more than 32 times and 3 times the number of sensors are found inside the ring. Green, red, and infrared LEDs are used strategically throughout the day and night to track your body measurements. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Ring 3 is very comfortable even though it is thicker than my wedding ring. I love the matte finish of the Stealth color, along with the flat section that actually matches the design of my wedding ring. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile there are raised sensor sections inside the ring, you cannot feel them pressing into the skin on your finger. While Oura recommends using the index finger for most accurate tracking, the key is to use a finger where the base is the same size as the knuckle so that the sensors are in contact with your skin throughout your times of sleep and activity. After viewing the data in the smartphone app, there are gaps in my heart rate tracking while running or moving around a lot due to wearing it on a non-optimal finger. I wouldn't personally buy an Oura and wear it on my index or middle finger as I cannot bend or use my fingers naturally with a ring on those fingers so that's a trade-off I'm making during this evaluation period. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOura states that the battery should last four to seven days and for the past two and a half weeks I've been able to comfortably go five days and then charge it up so I didn't risk it dying during an evening of sleep following the fifth day. Bluetooth is only active for a very small portion of the day and unlike a smartwatch or fitness tracker the ring is not syncing to your smartphone continuously throughout the day. Bluetooth actually turns off when you are sleeping or completely inactive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe charging stand is powered through the USB-C port and when you place the ring on the stand it is charged wirelessly. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Smartphone Software \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Oura Ring 3 is an impressive engineering achievement, but beyond the hardware, the magic is in all of the algorithms and intelligence visible through the Oura smartphone application. New features found in the Oura Ring 3 that are accessible in the smartphone application include daytime heart rate (and a button to view your real-time heart rate), period prediction, and improved temperature sensing with seven research-grade sensors to read your body temperature. This temperature capability is important for detecting early signs of illness. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe smartphone app interface has four main tabs for Home, Readiness, Sleep, and Activity. The Home page has insights, context and time-sensitive guidance, progress charts, summary scores for readiness and sleep, and more. You can swipe for other days too. Tapping on the various sections on the Home page takes you into more details to help you understand the captured data. For example, tapping the current heart rate section then opens up and shows you a plot of your heart rate for the day with restorative time, sleeping heart rate range, and daytime heart rate range. Tapping on these shows you more detail with explanations so you are never wondering what the data means and how it impacts your life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"gallery\" data-uuid=\"26f89b81-1122-4bc1-a8fe-9421572ba268\" data-float=\"none\" data-size=\"large\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Readiness page shows a plot of your score over the past several days with resting heart rate, heart rate variability, body temperature changes, respiratory rate, and then bar graphs of the various elements that contribute to your Readiness score. Plots of some of this data are also shown further down the page. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Sleep page has a similar layout with sleep scores, total sleep time, time in bed, sleep efficiency, resting heart rate, and contributors to sleep. There is no blood oxygen tracking during sleep, which is popular today in other wearables due to its use in early illness detection. This function is slated to appear in the Ring 3 sometime in 2022. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs expected, the Activity page has similar plots, data, and contributors. You can also add workouts (manually entered), take a meditation moment, and add a tag to your active day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA share button is present that provides the ability to share your Oura data with stickers and summary plots and charts of various pieces of data. There is also a left menu for your profile\u002Fgoals, trends, sleep sounds, rest mode, settings, and help. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee also: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sports-watch\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest sports watch 2021: Garmin, Coros, Polar, and more\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Future updates \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Oura Ring 3 offers several new features at launch, but there are also features coming soon in 2021 and others coming in 2022. These include: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELate 2021: New library of more than 50 videos and audio sessions\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELate 2021: Workout heart rate\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2022: Improved sleep staging\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2022: Blood oxygen sensing\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Oura Ring has also been used in several recent studies as medical professionals use data to help detect and diagnose illnesses, evaluate symptoms, and determine recovery. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Daily usage and conclusions \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo weeks hasn't been enough time to fully evaluate the Oura Ring 3, especially when 10 days of that time have been on the road for business trips where my available time to run, bike, and hike has been limited. I will continue to test out the Ring 3, especially since there are some features that are not yet available. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt just so happens I am also actively testing the Fitbit Charge 5, WHOOP 4.0, and ScanWatch so I have had the opportunity to capture a lot of the same data using various trackers. The Oura Ring 3 has been the easiest one to test as I have replaced my wedding ring with it and can just go about my day without any effort on my part. The effortless ability to capture my life's activity has been awesome and current comparisons show that the Oura Ring 3 captures an incredible amount of data with the same trends as these other health and fitness trackers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeep and light sleep times have been quite different on the Ring 3 when compared to the various trackers I am using so I have to track these trends for a longer period. Resting heart rate, heart-rate variability, and breathing rates have all matched up well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne significant way that the Oura Ring 3 has helped me over the past two weeks has been in the guidance to start winding down and getting to sleep to improve my sleep quality. Clocks and routines get messed up when traveling so the Oura Ring 3 has been great at helping me stick with healthy patterns, except for the day I spent traveling for 11 hours on a plane and five hours in a car. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther wearables I have tested do not track naps, but I have verified that the Ring 3 does a fair job of this thanks to the two naps I took over the past couple of weeks. While it syncs to Google Fit and Apple Health, I will explore how it can relate to my sports watches and focused activity data. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI look forward to returning home and further testing the Readiness score as I get out running more, especially around the upcoming holidays when I plan to continue my weight loss goals. The Oura Ring 3 is very convenient and seamless to use and seems to offer valuable data and guidance. However, other wearables I have tested offer much of the same and more for a lower price. The ring form factor is the major selling point for the Oura Ring 3, but I'm not yet convinced it is the best tracker for my daily routine. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"video\" data-uuid=\"79607b54-8ab2-4aeb-b4af-8bc823cf8860\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6728c903-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6728c903-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2021-11-16 14:47:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Smartwatches have added advanced health and wellness tracking features, but have limited battery life and take up wrist space. 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He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EGarmin is known for offering watches that are targeted across its extensive spectrum of users. The \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d6ce8c35-ea50-4edb-9667-f29a6e637a7c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0911XHHCN\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Venu 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E was released last year and is a fantastic GPS sports watch with a brilliant AMOLED display, while the Vivomove series offers a hybrid watch\u002Fsports watch experience. Today, Garmin announced an innovative upgrade to the Venu 2 alongside an intriguing new hybrid watch. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe have been running, cycling, sleeping, working, walking, and more with both of these watches for the past couple of weeks. In short, these watches prove Garmin already has a strong start to the new year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck out our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgarmin-venu-2-plus-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVenu 2 Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgarmin-vivomove-sport-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivomove Sport\u003C\u002Fa\u003E reviews for more details on these two new Garmin wearables. The Venu 2 Plus is priced at $449.99 and the Vivomove Sport at just $179.99. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sports-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best sports watches in 2022: Garmin, Coros, Polar, and more\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVenu 2 Plus \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0dedfabe-06dc-41a6-8c77-872e339cdc16\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F730659\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Venu 2 Plus\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E builds upon the great features found in the Venu 2, adding the ability to make and take phone calls from the watch when paired to your smartphone, much like the non-cellular Apple Watch models. You can also now use your smartphone's voice assistant to send text messages, ask questions, and more from your wrist. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cb085875-a385-4c8e-81b1-7e51618fe8d7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Garmin\" data-image-alt-text=\"venu-2-plus-group-shot.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"venu-2-plus-group-shot.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F01\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1015\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsers can expect up to nine days of battery life, as well as core Garmin features such as sleep scores, stress tracking, Body Battery, pulse oximeter readings, animated workouts, and more. Garmin's safety and incident detection functions are also supported with a connected smartphone. Garmin Pay, subscription music downloads, Connect IQ apps, and more are also supported.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Venu 2 Plus is available in three colors with a 43mm watch case and 20mm standard quick release band. I also appreciate the new rapid charging capability, where 10 minutes of charging adds up to one day of smartwatch use or one hour of GPS and music. This means even if the watch is dead, I can charge it up while I get my running gear on and start stretching before a typical 35-45 minute run. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVivomove Sport\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c25071f3-9ce9-4e67-ae45-49d097304c22\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Withings ScanWatch\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E was the first hybrid watch I ever tested, and it convinced me there is something to these hybrid options. The newest Garmin hybrid, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7f2d8e86-a009-407c-b1bc-d78f1a71e5d2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-vivomove-sport-smartwatch-40-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-black\u002F6492420.p?skuId=6492420\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F742133\u002Fpn\u002F010-02566-01\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Vivomove Sport\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, looks like a standard watch with two hands and six numbers on the face. A small OLED touchscreen is centered under the middle of the watch, however, and is extremely functional and informative.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e5522be0-3ab7-49de-b9ad-e869780265b1\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Garmin\" data-image-alt-text=\"1-vivomovesport-groupshot18.png\" data-image-filename=\"1-vivomovesport-groupshot18.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F01\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"828\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Vivomove Sport is great for those who prefer to wear analog watches and yet want their wearable to capture essential health and wellness data. It looks like a regular watch, but it's well-supported by the extensive Garmin ecosystem.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis watch captures data and provides support for advanced sleep monitoring, stress tracking, Body Battery recovery, blood oxygen levels, 24\u002F7 heart rate, women's health features, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGPS is provided by your smartphone, but step counting, intensity minutes, integrated sports apps, and more are provided by the watch itself. It has a battery life of up to five days in smartwatch mode and even supports smartphone notifications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"0213cd16-6772-4c80-a419-163cc418569d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F0213cd16-6772-4c80-a419-163cc418569d\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-01-04 12:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"The Venu 2 Plus is the first Garmin watch to offer support for phone calls from the wrist, while the Vivomove Sport is an entry-level hybrid watch that delivers powerful functions.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"848c35a2-8a7b-4252-a534-fa6fc04959b8",image:{id:"cb085875-a385-4c8e-81b1-7e51618fe8d7",filename:"venu-2-plus-group-shot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-01-03 18:05:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"venu-2-plus-group-shot.jpg",credits:b,caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F03\u002Fcb085875-a385-4c8e-81b1-7e51618fe8d7\u002Fvenu-2-plus-group-shot.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1600,height:1015,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Smart Watches",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"ces-2022-garmin-venu-2-plus-and-vivomove-sport-bring-new-smartphone-and-hybrid-features",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"CES 2022: Garmin's Venu 2 Plus and Vivomove Sport watches offer new phone, hybrid features",topic:{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10666ed8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"hardware",name:"Hardware",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"98d6f538-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"palmsolo (aka Matthew Miller)",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Miller",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"ee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc",filename:"matthew-miller.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:28:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc\u002Fmatthew-miller.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ec6050d5-beb8-490e-b5ce-55e516d5d447\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Garmin\" data-image-alt-text=\"quatix-7-family.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"quatix-7-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGarmin continues to impress with its lineup of wearables that are optimized for various outdoor activities. 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Now there are three new editions of the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"53805ce6-2939-41b5-b9ab-6ebb89dfbaca\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-quatix-7-standard-edition-marine-gps-smartwatch-47-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-silver\u002F6513336.p?skuId=6513336\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F818324\u002Fpn\u002F010-02582-60\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Quatix 7\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E watch that are optimized for those participating in activities on the water. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI served on USCG ships for a couple of years, sailed while in college, and have been fishing for many years so I enjoy spending time on the water while also appreciating the importance of being aware of your operating conditions. Garmin is known for it extensive and innovative marine electronics that are mounted on boats around the world. The new Garmin Quatix 7 watches are designed to connect to compatible marine gear, monitor the environment you are sailing in, and track the specifics of your body for weeks at a time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Quatix 7 series launches with three editions:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"fcc02a5c-81d8-42b7-b92b-6a2b7570d46e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Quatix 7: Standard Edition\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"2faa3223-73c5-444a-9c88-b5a5e76a4984","filename":"screenshot-2022-05-02-130447-2.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F02\u002F2faa3223-73c5-444a-9c88-b5a5e76a4984\u002Fscreenshot-2022-05-02-130447-2.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-02 12:06:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"2faa3223-73c5-444a-9c88-b5a5e76a4984","imageFilename":"screenshot-2022-05-02-130447-2.png","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F02"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-quatix-7-standard-edition-marine-gps-smartwatch-47-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-silver\u002F6513336.p?skuId=6513336\" data-offerprice=\"699\" data-offermerchant=\"Best Buy\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.jdoqocy.com\u002Fclick-9041660-15427078-1671216101000?sid=subid_value\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"c54331e9-c12d-4b2e-9186-e0ed73d14ec1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Quatix 7: Sapphire Edition\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"f196d213-492d-439b-ab0e-2cb96a052ebe","filename":"screenshot-2022-05-02-130856-2.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F02\u002Ff196d213-492d-439b-ab0e-2cb96a052ebe\u002Fscreenshot-2022-05-02-130856-2.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-02 12:09:34","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"f196d213-492d-439b-ab0e-2cb96a052ebe","imageFilename":"screenshot-2022-05-02-130856-2.png","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F02"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FGarmin-quatix%C2%AE-Sapphire-Smartwatch-Waypoint\u002Fdp\u002FB09SJYVNRM\" data-offerprice=\"999\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F818324\u002Fpn\u002F010-02582-60\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"653811dd-2f54-4cfe-a06c-6e0d676cc600\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Quatix 7X: Solar Edition\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"2b3e1313-4637-40c7-a9cb-2d73be7d7222","filename":"screenshot-2022-05-02-131136-2.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F02\u002F2b3e1313-4637-40c7-a9cb-2d73be7d7222\u002Fscreenshot-2022-05-02-131136-2.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-02 12:12:16","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"2b3e1313-4637-40c7-a9cb-2d73be7d7222","imageFilename":"screenshot-2022-05-02-131136-2.png","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F02"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-quatix-7x-solar-edition-51-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-titanium\u002F6513339.p?skuId=6513339\" data-offerprice=\"1199\" data-offermerchant=\"Best Buy\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F818345\u002Fpn\u002F010-02541-60\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"cc683dcf-e5d0-4d94-bc4d-3dd1dc2e8e21\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-quatix-7-standard-edition-marine-gps-smartwatch-47-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-silver\u002F6513336.p?skuId=6513336\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F818387\u002Fpn\u002F010-02540-60\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Quatix 7\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a95185f0-2e6c-4fb1-aec7-63aa8059d908\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FGarmin-quatix%C2%AE-Sapphire-Smartwatch-Waypoint\u002Fdp\u002FB09SJYVNRM\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F818324\u002Fpn\u002F010-02582-60\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Quatix 7 Sapphire\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ec2d1afa-2c79-49c3-8f83-fd0ff94f4474\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-quatix-7x-solar-edition-51-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-titanium\u002F6513339.p?skuId=6513339\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F818345\u002Fpn\u002F010-02541-60\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Quatix 7X Solar\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. The Quatix 7 and Quatix 7X Solar both incorporate sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) displays while the Sapphire edition incorporates the same 416 x 416 pixels resolution AMOLED that we just saw released on the Garmin Epix. These watches are similar to the Fenix 7 and Epix devices but have more extensive integration, support, and apps for the marine environment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sports-watch\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest sports watch 2022: Garmin, Coros, Polar, and more\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESome of these marine features include: \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EControl for autopilot and Fusion Entertainment systems right from the watch\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStream key data from the boat, including water depth, engine RPM, wind, and other data you select\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupports BlueChart g3 coastal charts or LakeVü g3 lake maps\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAnchor drag alarm\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETide alerts\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMulti-band GPS for more accurate positioning (available on the Sapphire and Solar models)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to the enhanced marine support, these watches support the extensive Garmin ecosystem with advanced tracking of running, HIIT, cycling, hiking, and much more with more than 30 sports apps provided without even setting the watch up with Garmin Connect IQ. SkiView maps are preloaded, as well as more than 42,000 golf courses with extensive golf support on the watch. In addition, 24\u002F7 heart-rate monitoring, blood oxygen monitoring, Body Battery, detailed sleep tracking and scores, Garmin Pay, onboard streaming music service support, smartphone notifications, and more are included. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fepix-2nd-gen-review-garmins-best-modern-gps-sports-watch\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEpix (2nd Gen) review: Garmin's best modern GPS sports watch\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"4d5ea16b-e55e-439c-804e-2a1b1e3debe5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F4d5ea16b-e55e-439c-804e-2a1b1e3debe5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e80c2a8a-a907-4708-9a8c-460ee4fa3148\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-quatix-7-standard-edition-marine-gps-smartwatch-47-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-silver\u002F6513336.p?skuId=6513336\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F818387\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Quatix 7 is available for $699.99\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E with a silver bezel, black body, red highlights, and a cool marine blue silicone band. It has a touchscreen display, along with the traditional five-button Garmin navigation system. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Quatix 7 Sapphire has the same color watch with a navy blue silicone band and that brilliant AMOLED display under sapphire glass, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"01182adf-0854-450e-924d-ed29afa56f1e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FGarmin-quatix%C2%AE-Sapphire-Smartwatch-Waypoint\u002Fdp\u002FB09SJYVNRM\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F818324\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"available for $999.99\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. I bought an Epix for the same price and wish I had known this was coming as it offers a bit more for those interested in boating while not appearing to give up anything in return. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f0366865-3b2b-4329-bbd1-fd11fd0d92c4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-quatix-7x-solar-edition-51-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-titanium\u002F6513339.p?skuId=6513339\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F818345\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"The Quatix 7X Solar model is available for $1,199.99\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and comes in a similar watch body with a power sapphire display that is capable of solar charging. Both titanium and silicone bands are included with the purchase of this high-end model Quatix 7 watch. It is also the largest at 51mm while the other two are 47mm in diameter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile all three watch editions have a silver bezel and black body, the Quatix 7 has a Gorilla Glass lens and stainless steel casing. The Sapphire and Solar models have a sapphire lens and diamond-like carbon-coated titanium casing. The Quatix 7X Solar also offers an integrated LED flashlight, just like the Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar model.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6728c903-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6728c903-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-05-02 12:47:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"The new Garmin Quatix 7 watches are designed to connect to compatible marine gear, monitor the environment you are sailing in, and track the specifics of your body for weeks at a time.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"3ff65077-e175-462c-8d20-25be2520d22b",image:{id:"ec6050d5-beb8-490e-b5ce-55e516d5d447",filename:"quatix-7-family.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-05-02 00:19:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"quatix-7-family.jpg",credits:"Image: Garmin",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F02\u002Fec6050d5-beb8-490e-b5ce-55e516d5d447\u002Fquatix-7-family.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Smart Watches",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"garmin-announces-quatix-7-series-a-premium-marine-smartwatch-for-boaters-anglers-and-sailors",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Garmin announces Quatix 7 series: A premium marine smartwatch for boaters, anglers, and sailors",topic:{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1147b242-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smartphones",name:"Smartphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"98d6f538-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"palmsolo (aka Matthew Miller)",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Miller",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"ee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc",filename:"matthew-miller.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:28:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc\u002Fmatthew-miller.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWhile I've used Apple and Samsung smartwatches from time to time, I can't accept the fact that I have to charge my watch daily. Thus, for the past six to eight months I have been bouncing between the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fgarmin-forerunner-945-lte\u002F\"\u003EGarmin Forerunner 945 LTE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fcoros-vertix-2\u002F\"\u003ECOROS Vertix 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpolar-grit-x-pro-titan-review-informed-training-recovery-and-testing-on-a-premium-watch\u002F\"\u003EPolar Grit X Pro Titan\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that all let me exercise, sleep, work, and play for at least a week between charging. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese full-featured GPS sports watches excel at sports tracking, training programs, customized workout displays, and advanced sports metrics. However, my aging eyes find their lower resolution displays a bit tough to see in lower light situations. Thus, when I saw the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgarmin-fenix-7-and-epix-series-offer-premium-full-featured-experiences-for-multisport-athletes\u002F\"\u003EGarmin Epix announcement\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with a high-resolution AMOLED display like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgarmin-venu-2-plus-review\u002F\"\u003EVenu 2 Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E I placed my order and had one in hand within three days. I've now been living with the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"665629b6-0989-4ce2-84ca-f63beda83a1c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-epix-gen-2-gps-smartwatch-47mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-titanium\u002F6494385.p?skuId=6494385\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tkqlhce.com\u002Fclick-9041660-15550301-1686147773000?sid=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Epix\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for a couple of weeks and couldn't be happier. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"e12f33b2-e2cd-46b7-b949-5f11f7da77d9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Garmin Epix Gen 2\" data-rating=\"5\" data-like=\"~Gorgeous, brilliant AMOLED display -High quality sapphire and titanium materials ~Touchscreen and five-button navigation interface ~Powerful Garmin ecosystem and capability ~Solid battery life ~Support for a vast number of sports and activities\" data-dislike=\"~Expensive ~No phone call or voice assistant support\" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"02\" data-editorsyear=\"2022\" data-editorsdate=\""2022-02-13T15:15:08.463Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"02\" data-innovationyear=\"2022\" data-innovationdate=\""2022-02-13T15:15:08.463Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"193613b7-c974-40ed-82bd-20cb7e70d5b9","filename":"garmin-epix-series.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F17\u002F193613b7-c974-40ed-82bd-20cb7e70d5b9\u002Fgarmin-epix-series.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-01-17 19:34:40","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"193613b7-c974-40ed-82bd-20cb7e70d5b9","imageFilename":"garmin-epix-series.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F01\u002F17"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tkqlhce.com\u002Fclick-9041660-15550301-1686147773000?sid=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Best Buy","offerPrice":"699.99","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-epix-gen-2-gps-smartwatch-47mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-titanium\u002F6494385.p?skuId=6494385","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tkqlhce.com\u002Fclick-9041660-15550301-1686147773000?sid=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Epix is everything I wanted in a GPS sports watch with a vibrant AMOLED display that rivals the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch models. It offers nearly all that the high-end Fenix has, but it's the display that sets it apart. The model I purchased, Sapphire Black Titanium, must be popular as it shows a five to eight-week shipping estimate if you purchase it now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHardware\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESix years ago I moved from my traditional Garmin Forerunner model to a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fgarmin-fenix-3-hr\u002F\"\u003EGarmin Fenix 3 HR\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and thoroughly enjoyed the experience even though the watch provided more than I needed. The Fenix line is comparable to the Forerunner line in many respects, but it is constructed of high-end glass and metal materials with just about every sport and activity Garmin supports in one watch. The Epix is essentially a Garmin Fenix with a brilliant AMOLED display. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe AMOLED display has a resolution of 416 x 416 pixels with a 1.3-inch diameter. It has vibrant colors and stark blacks so fonts, graphics, and animations pop on the screen. There are three levels of brightness (I keep mine at level 2) with the option to have an always-on display too. This is clearly the most obvious differentiator between the Epix and the new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F735520\"\u003EFenix 7 series\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to the responsive AMOLED touch display, the traditional Garmin five-button navigation system is present on the Epix. You can actually have the touchscreen turned off during activities or use a quick control to toggle it off if you are fine with the five-button navigation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sports-watch\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest sports watch 2022: Garmin, Coros, Polar, and more\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe top left button turns the display on and off, the center left button moves up the display, and the bottom left button moves down. Press and hold the center left button to access the vast menu of settings and options on the watch. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe top right button, start, opens up your favorite activity list and then is used as a selection button. The bottom right is the lap\u002Fback button so you can go back one screen in your navigation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne thing to note about the top right button is that Garmin has short walls up on each side of the button to prevent accidentally pressing it while participating in your activity. The button on my black Epix also has a red metallic ring around it to clearly identify the start\u002Fstop function. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETitanium material is found around the front and the back panel while reinforced fiber material is around the edges of the watch. The Garmin Elevate V4 heart rate sensor is centered on the back of the Epix. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"gallery\" data-uuid=\"1d463b49-dfb5-4369-8a1e-b27c6d1ab67e\" data-float=\"none\" data-size=\"large\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA comfortable silicone quick-release 22mm watch band is included in the package. The last time I bought an expensive Fenix Garmin included silicone and leather bands so I was disappointed that a $1,000 purchase did not include leather bands for work and out on the town. It is easy enough to swap out bands with the quick-release mechanism, but for the price, I expected a bit more in the box. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs we saw first with the Coros Vertix 2, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"665629b6-0989-4ce2-84ca-f63beda83a1c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-epix-gen-2-gps-smartwatch-47mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-titanium\u002F6494385.p?skuId=6494385\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tkqlhce.com\u002Fclick-9041660-15550301-1686147773000?sid=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Epix\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E supports multi-band frequency (titanium sapphire model only) and multi-GNSS settings so you can have multiple positioning systems enabled for improved location tracking in certain conditions as you workout around the world. TopoActive maps are preloaded on the Epix with the ability to download other maps from around the world too. Snow skiing maps, golf courses, and more are supported on the Epix. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESpecifications\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDisplay\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 1.3-inch 416x416-pixel resolution, AMOLED sapphire crystal\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaterials\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Fiber-reinforced polymer case material with titanium rear cover. Silicone quick-release 22mm watch band\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStorage\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 32GB internal storage for up to 2000 songs\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 10 ATM\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnectivity and sensors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: WiFi, Bluetooth, ANT+, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, optical HR, barometer, compass, altimeter, Pulse Ox\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Up to 16 days in smartwatch mode, up to 42 hours with GPS, up to 32 hours with all satellite systems, and up to 10 hours in GPS mode with music playing\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 47 x 47 x 14.5mm and 70 grams (with silicone band)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWatch software\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe software on the watch is the same we have seen on recent Garmin watches with the watch face showing up when the watch is lifted up to view. You can press, or scroll with your finger, to move up and down through the glances that you select for your watch. Pressing the start button, or tapping on the glance, will open up more details of that particular widget and then you can scroll through even more information. You can press the back, lower right button, or even swipe from left to right across the display to go back. Glances are very handy and useful for viewing and accessing the information that is most important to you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPressing the start button, upper right, takes you to your favorite workouts\u002Factivities and then you can press it again to start the activity. You can customize specific workout settings, including data pages and many more functions, after you select that activity and then press the up button. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin watch software supports up to seven hot keys, consisting of press and hold or pressing of two buttons together, so you can quickly carry out functions such as screenshot, music controls, Garmin Pay, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPress and hold on the center left button to jump into all of the watch settings that include watch face selection and customization, clocks, history, notifications and alerts, appearance, sensors, map, music, connectivity, health & wellness, system, and much more. There is an exhaustive amount of customization available on the Garmin Epix once you jump into these settings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomething else that is new, but fairly simple at this time, is that Garmin Connect IQ can be added as a \"sport\" for installing and uninstalling apps directly from the watch. Music apps that I have installed can be uninstalled and I can select from a couple other recommended ones to install. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are a huge number of sports and activities that can be installed and used on the Epix. We play \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsearch-trends-reveal-top-3-pickleball-states\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epickleball\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with my family so I was excited to see that sport added to the extensive list of options. There are several winter sports, including ski, snowboard, backcountry ski, cross country classic ski, cross country skate ski, and snowshoe. Water sports include stand-up paddleboard, surf, kiteboard, windsurf, kayak, row, boat, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne new page I found on the Epix is called Stamina and this can be a data page in your workout. The top wide stamina percentage and status bar shows your current stamina as you train in the activity. The lower left stamina is your potential and this figure will decrease over the time of your workout. It's an interesting metric to gauge how hard you are pushing things and I need to spend more time testing it out for determining accuracy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fgarmin-forerunner-945-lte\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGarmin Forerunner 945 LTE review: Connected features for safety and live tracking\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESmartphone software and website\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomething new for Garmin is the nearly complete interface synchronization of the watch settings in the Garmin Connect app and the real-time syncing function that takes place when you change a setting on your phone to have it synced to the watch. In the past you would make a few settings changes in the Garmin Connect smartwatch app and then initiate a syncing session to have them synced over. Now when you make a change it is synced over automatically. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are also many more watch settings mirrored in the Garmin Connect smartphone app as Garmin works to streamline the Garmin software experience and create a richer experience for people. I find it easier to setup specific exercise details on my phone's large display rather than the watch so I really appreciate this functionality and wonder if companies like Coros have been helping motivate Garmin to take steps like this. Sensors and accessories remain a watch-only function, but that makes sense since it requires a direct Bluetooth or ANT+ connection from the watch to the accessory. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECollecting the data is important, but using that data for tracking trends, improving performance, challenging friends, and identifying problem areas is also very important. Garmin offers the Garmin Connect app for iOS and Android and it is a powerful and capable application that closely matches the Connect website experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you first launch the smartphone app you will see a screen called My Day. This is a dashboard and completely customizable to your preferences. Simply scroll to the bottom and choose to Edit My Day. Here you can choose from the following cards: heart rate, steps, Body Battery, intensity minutes, floors, sleep, stress score, weight, calories, Pulse OX, and several more. There are also toggles to see yesterday's stats and the last 7 days of stats. In addition, when you record an activity (run, bike ride, etc.) on that day a box appears up top with that card. Tapping any card takes you into much more fine detail for that measurement. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther tabs in the smartphone software include challenges, calendar, news feed, and notifications. Tap on the tab icon to see more details for each of these. In challenges you can earn badges for various challenges, setup a challenge with your connection, and more. It's a great way to get motivated to get out and exercise. The calendar views shows you bars for your various status levels and is interesting to view over a long period of time. The news feed presents summary information from your connections while the notifications page shows notifications, such as likes, from your Garmin connections. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETapping the upper left three bar icon (Android) or lower more option (iPhone) presents a list of other areas to visit in the app, including insights, activity stats, performance stats, health stats, training, gear, connections, groups, safety & tracking, Connect IQ store, Garmin devices, settings, and help. This menu and user interface matches what you see on the website as well. You can view data over different time frames, see your records, view the badges you earned, see totals and averages, and much more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Epix also supports Garmin Coach and to see how this functions I setup a 10K training plan. When you setup a training plan, Garmin Coach appears as one of the main tabs in the Garmin Connect smartphone app. So far it has been awesome to have the coach prompt me through the various running and training modes as I workout and I can't believe it took me this long to give it a try. I guess the lovely display encouraged me to figure out other ways I can view the screen while working out. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are options to control phone notifications during your activity and at all other times when you are not recording data as part of activity. If you are connected to an Android smartphone, you can go to Settings>Notifications in the Garmin phone app to customize exactly which apps provide notifications to the watch. You do not have this per app control when connected to an iPhone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith a paired Android phone, you can also select to reply to messages with text you have already setup in advance on your phone. This includes customized text responses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile there are a plethora of workout options on the watch you can also download preset workouts from Garmin Connect. Even better, you can create your own customizable workouts with over 1,400 exercises to choose from. 75 preset animated workouts are provided for cardio, yoga, strength, HIIT, and pilates so you really have no excuse not to be able to develop workouts that appeal to you and meet your health and wellness needs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Connect website experience is very similar to what you see in the smartphone application, with even more capability to generate reports, import or export data, setup connections to other applications (such as Strava, RunKeeper, and MyFitnessPal), and more. Similar to the snapshots interface on the phone, you have a dashboard on Garmin Connect that you can customize. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EGarmin Epix or Fenix 7?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first question that potential customers will ask, and one that I explored since I also have a Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar under review, is \"Should I buy a Garmin Epix or a Fenix 7 model?\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I've stated a few times, the key differentiator is the display. If the display on your existing Garmin Fenix or Forerunner has been just fine for you and you don't look at your friends with an Apple Watch in envy then you should consider the Fenix 7. The same size, 47mm, Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar watch is $100 less than the Black Titanium Garmin Epix so you can save a bit of money too. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBattery life on the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"665629b6-0989-4ce2-84ca-f63beda83a1c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-epix-gen-2-gps-smartwatch-47mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-titanium\u002F6494385.p?skuId=6494385\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tkqlhce.com\u002Fclick-9041660-15550301-1686147773000?sid=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Epix\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is very good, however the comparable Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar will get you a couple of more days in smartwatch mode. The solar charging may extend that further in the right lighting conditions. Solar would have little impact to improving the battery life of the Epix with the power-hungry AMOLED display and incorporating that technology would simply increase the price with little benefit. If you bounch up the larger Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar, with the same price as the Titanium Epix, you get much longer battery life. Thus, if you are an ultrarunner who needs a Garmin watch with the longest battery life then you should look at the Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar model instead of the Epix. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI prefer big watches and find the Garmin Epix just right at the 47mm diameter with 22mm bands while the Fenix 7X at 51mm with 26mm bands is a bit big for sleeping with every night. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDaily usage experiences and conclusions\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fgarmin-forerunner-945-lte\u002F\"\u003EGarmin 945 LTE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E brings useful connected safety and live tracking features while the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgarmin-venu-2-plus-review\u002F\"\u003EVenu 2 Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E brings phone call and voice assistant support to Garmin watches. I was hoping that the Garmin Epix would also include these new modern Garmin features, but it seems I was asking too much in 2022. Maybe we'll see these features in the next Epix, but I am still extremely satisfied with my purchase and cannot wait to spend the next few months exploring the world around me. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis review covers my limited experiences using the Garmin Epix as my daily driver and it will take me months to explore the vast number of supported sports and activities of the watch. If you want to read the most in-depth review of the Epix, and also view comparison articles of it and the Fenix, then I highly recommend you check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dcrainmaker.com\u002F2022\u002F01\u002Fgarmin-epix-in-depth-review.html\"\u003ERay Maker's exhaustive review\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and videos. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI appreciate all that Garmin offers in its GPS sports watch lineup and understand that a vast majority of its athletes want a display that is very visible outdoors with the watch providing long battery life. The influence of modern smartwatches with brilliant displays had us looking for these displays on the best GPS sports watches and now with the Epix Garmin has answered the call. I am testing the Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar and love it for the big size, long battery life, and cool integrated flashlight, but I keep taking it off to wear the Epix for the display. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been running, walking, and biking with a Coros Vertix 2 to compare with and find the Epix does a great job with GPS accuracy, heart rate monitoring, and daily heart rate measurements. I also wear an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-3-review\u002F\"\u003EOura Ring 3\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and find the Garmin Epix does a decent job with sleep tracking and its sleep score. Since I am trying to use a device for an overall assessment, including recovery, the Epix does fine as a sleep tracker and 24\u002F7 lifestyle monitor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Epix is a very expensive watch and if you are an athlete that participates in a few core sports like running and biking then something like the Venu 2 Plus likely makes more sense. The Garmin Epix is built for Fenix fans who want a modern display or those like me who don't mind paying a high price for the best watch available from Garmin. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"video\" data-uuid=\"ebcf3bb4-3046-420a-a4ed-8d30bbc6ac30\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-02-07 14:47:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"People with smartwatches enjoy brilliant modern AMOLED displays, but with the Garmin Epix athletes no longer have to compromise on the display experience. 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He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"video\" data-uuid=\"e83fa8a8-94c9-4738-8494-434c2b573122\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI tried out my first hybrid watch, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwithings-scanwatch-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWithings ScanWatch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a couple of months ago and loved the experience due to the high quality, classic watch face, and month-long battery life. For the past couple of weeks, I have been testing the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F742133\u002Fpn\u002F010-02566-01\"\u003EGarmin Vivomove Sport\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and am very pleased to see a hybrid watch with the ecosystem support of Garmin. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Vivomove Sport doesn't have a 30-day battery life, but charging it once a week is fine with me. It's a rather small watch with a diameter of 40 mm, and there are no buttons to press. People with smaller wrists and those who like light watches will love the Vivomove Sport. 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It features many health and fitness functions, including Body Battery, stress monitoring, sleep tracking, hydration logging, 24\u002F7 heart rate monitoring, women's health features, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Hardware \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was struck at first by the light weight of the watch and the standard two hands rotating around the watch face. It's hard to tell it is a Garmin watch at first because it looks like many standard analog watches you might find in a department or jewelry store. But rotate the watch or tap on the lower half to see the OLED display, and that is where all of the Garmin goodies appear. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"gallery\" data-uuid=\"3de4bd8b-d186-46d3-bdb4-b86dbe4c970a\" data-float=\"none\" data-size=\"large\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA \"watch face\" appears when you make the \"checking-my-watch\" gesture with your wrist. When you swipe left or right across the display, however you will see the two analog hands shift to 3 and 9 so that they appear as a flat line above the OLED screen. With this movement you can then interact with the display without interference from the two watch hands. It's a brilliant feature that works seamlessly. As soon as you are done interacting with the display, the watch hands go back to their correct location for the indicated time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe smooth glass display transitions into the durable polymer bezel and watch casing. The numbers, minute indicators, and watch hands are glossy silver on a black watch face (for the color watch I was sent to test) and look classy. There are no buttons, speakers, or microphones on the sides. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStandard quick-release 20mm bands are supported with a default silicone band and lever included with the watch. The heart rate sensor is centered on the back, and the standard Garmin four-pin charging connector is also used to charge the watch. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike most Garmin sports watches, there is no GPS receiver in the Vivomove Sport. It supports connected GPS with your smartphone, and, even without GPS tracking the details of your outdoor activity, I found the key stats to be quite accurate when running with the watch and no connected phone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sports-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest sports watch 2022: Garmin, Coros, Polar, and more\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Watch software\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe two analog hands obviously indicate the hour and minute for the time.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe small OLED touchscreen that is positioned below the center and extends out in the space between the minute indicators is very capable. There are 12 available watch faces that you can choose to have shown when you tap on the watch or perform a gesture. These can be very basic, or show you the time, date, battery life, steps taken, and heart rate. I chose the most packed watch face and still find it readable and useful for my needs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can customize what widgets appear when you swipe left or right on the display. Tapping on a widget takes you a bit further into the details of that widget with some right or left side tap options also available. Options include steps, intensity minutes, Body Battery, stress, hydration, heart rate, weather, notifications, status and time, calendar, music controls, respiration, distance, calories, and blood oxygen levels. Music controls are supported, but they are very basic controls for your smartphone. Music downloads to the watch are not supported.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp to 10 activities can be displayed on the device; walk and run are loaded by default without the ability to remove them. Press and hold on the OLED touchscreen to switch into the activity\u002Fcontrols mode. If you tap on the activity widget, you can swipe through the activities you set to appear, up to 10. Note that they are shown as animated icons and not as words, so you need to familiarize yourself with the icon to initiate the proper activity. Settings and other basic controls are also accessible with a press and hold on the watch face. You can also choose to have walk and run tracking start automatically after a selected period of time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Smartphone software and website \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECollecting the data is important, but using that data for tracking trends, improving performance, challenging friends, and identifying problem areas is also very important. Garmin offers the Garmin Connect app for iOS and Android -- a powerful and capable application that closely matches the Connect website experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you first launch the smartphone app, you will see a screen called My Day. This is a dashboard completely customizable to your preferences. Simply scroll to the bottom and choose to Edit My Day. Here you can choose from the following cards: heart rate, steps, Body Battery, intensity minutes, floors, sleep, stress score, weight, calories, Pulse OX, and several more. There are also toggles to see yesterday's stats and the last seven days of stats. In addition, when you record an activity (run, bike ride, etc.) on that day, a box appears up top with that card. Tapping any card takes you into much more detail for that measurement. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther tabs in the smartphone software include challenges, calendar, news feed, and notifications. Tap on the tab icon to see more details for each of these. In challenges, you can earn badges for various challenges, setup a challenge with your connection, and more. It's a great way to get motivated to exercise. The calendar views shows you bars for your various status levels and is interesting to view over a long period of time. The news feed presents summary information from your connections, while the notifications page shows notifications, such as likes, from your Garmin connections. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETapping the upper left three bar icon presents a list of other areas to visit in the app, including insights, activity stats, performance stats, health stats, training, gear, connections, groups, safety & tracking, Connect IQ store, Garmin devices, settings, and help. This menu and user interface matches what you see on the website as well. You can view data over different time frames, see your records, view the badges you earned, see totals and averages, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwithings-scanwatch-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWithings ScanWatch review: Medical-grade health tracking hidden in a lovely hybrid watch\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are options to control phone notifications during your activity and at all other times when you are not recording data as part of an activity. If you are connected to an Android smartphone, you can go to Settings>Notifications in the Garmin phone app to customize exactly which apps provide notifications to the watch. (You do not have this per app control when connected to an iPhone.) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you select the Garmin Vivomove Sport in the devices list, you can then access all of the specific settings that will appear on the watch. Through this utility you can organize which watch faces, widgets, and activities appear and in what order. Alerts, alarms, and other user settings are selected in this area of the app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Connect website experience is very similar to what you see in the smartphone application, with even more capability to generate reports, import or export data, setup connections to other applications (such as Strava, RunKeeper, and MyFitnessPal), and more. Similar to the snapshots interface on the phone, you have a dashboard on Garmin Connect that you can customize. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Daily usage experiences and conclusions \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was excited to try out a Garmin hybrid watch, since I am very familiar with the capability and extensive options in the Garmin ecosystem. I especially wanted to see how a hybrid watch could still take advantage of what Garmin provides. The Vivomove Sport is a subtle sports watch with the looks of an analog watch and the power to collect a vast amount of data for further use with Garmin Connect. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Vivomove Sport is a lightweight and small watch, so it should appeal to a lot of people. While it doesn't have a GPS receiver, the $179.99 price point is very attractive for a Garmin watch that offers an extensive amount of data collection in such a small form factor. Important health features such as Body Battery, stress tracking, menstrual cycle tracking, breathwork, and extensive sleep tracking are all provided by the Vivomove Sport. It's a very comfortable watch to wear 24\u002F7 for sleep and daily activity tracking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELimited notifications from your smartphone (incoming calls, text messages, and more) are provided on the Vivomove Sport so you can at least triage them before picking up your phone to take further action. 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He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. 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Hybrid watches look like standard watches with some inside health and wellness elements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pullquote\" data-alignment=\"right\" data-quote=\"Withings continues to excel in the hybrid watch category.  \"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollowing up on the Withings ScanWatch, we have the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"dc552210-3985-4a8c-8aa2-1878ae01ae91\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch-horizon\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"ScanWatch Horizon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E that provides the same essentials as the ScanWatch in a luxury diver watch form factor. It's an elegant, lovely watch available in green or blue for $499.95. We've been testing out a blue model for a few days and are once again struck by the great looks and wellness performance. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Specifications \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaterials\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Stainless steel case, stainless steel band, sapphire glass, and fluoroelastomer band\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWireless\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Bluetooth LE\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Up to 100m\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESensors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: High precision MEMS 3-axis accelerometer, exclusive multi-wavelength PPG heart rate\u002FSpO2 sensor, stainless steel electrodes for ECG\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Up to 30 days in normal use, plus 20 days in power reserve mode (time and activity tracking only, no sleep or other advanced measurements). Two hours to fully charge, one hour to 80%.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWatchband\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 20mm width\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 43mm wide diameter by 13.28mm thickness, weight of 72g (watch without the strap)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EColors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Blue and green\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI enjoy wearing my \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"76882619-8d94-421d-91a4-de9c0ae1c3f1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.citizenwatch.com\u002Fblue-angels-skyhawk-a-t-jy8078-52l.html\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Citizen Blue Angels Skyhawk Eco-Drive\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E watch when my wife and I go out, but I like tracking and analyzing the data captured by a fitness watch. The new Withings ScanWatch Horizon brings a luxury experience to your wrist with clinically validated medical technology so you can enjoy 24\u002F7 tracking while wearing a watch that doesn't look like a fitness tracker. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-tracker\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest fitness tracker: Improve your health\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"ZDNet","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002Fzdnetvideo","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FcAmH-EklB8A?autoplay=0&loop=0&fs=1&start=0&rel=1&feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"Withings ScanWatch Horizon review: Luxury dive watch with advanced health tracking\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FcAmH-EklB8A\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"Withings ScanWatch Horizon review: Luxury dive watch with advanced health tracking","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FcAmH-EklB8A\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Hardware\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ScanWatch Horizon arrives with a stainless steel band mounted on the watch. The blue or green color appears on the bezel, the watch face, and the fluoroelastomer band. The retail package includes both the stainless steel band and the fluoroelastomer band, a charging puck, a metal hammer, a pin punch, a watch band holder, and three extra links for the metal band. To fit my wrist, I had to add back in two of the links, and it was great to have the full kit for managing links included in the retail package. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7c22d740-d682-4224-8050-92bcf19f8f69\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"scanwatch-horizon4.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"scanwatch-horizon4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"1520\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe bezel has laser-engraved markings for dive support and the bezel even rotates counter-clockwise so you can use it as a dive watch too. The watch face is covered with flat sapphire glass that transitions seamlessly into the rotating bezel. Luminova hollow watch hands illuminate in the dark, along with the five-minute indicators. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECentered at the top half of the watch face is a small round PMOLED display that shows digital time, date, notifications, heart rate, SpO2 readings, electrocardiogram, steps, floors climbed, distance traveled, calories, workouts, breathe work, Strava weekly distance, and settings. The clock options also include an alarm, stopwatch, and timer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5404f572-7582-438f-b994-38d07582fd2f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"scanwatch-horizon1.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"scanwatch-horizon1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"1425\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d0d6e607-0e26-4d83-9863-a20084f953f8\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd0d6e607-0e26-4d83-9863-a20084f953f8\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is a single button on the right, center side of the watch that also serves as a digital crown that rotates to scroll through the small digital display. Press in on the crown to select an option with another setting supporting a press and hold of the crown. I have it set to open the workouts widget. The case of the watch is stainless steel, and on the back, there are three charging pins, second and third ECG electrodes, and three openings for the multi-wavelength PPG sensor. The first ECG electrode is located around the bezel of the watch. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo activate the echocardiogram or SpO2 meter, select the applicable option on the digital display and then place your fingers across the right side of the watch and over the bezel. Stay still for 30 seconds and watch the countdown on the watch as the measurement is taken. The ScanWatch Horizon will vibrate once the reading is complete, and then the smartphone application will show you the results. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour ScanWatch can also be used to perform respiratory scans while you sleep through the PPG sensor and accelerometer. This data can be shared with your doctor, and if there are recorded disturbances, then the data may help diagnose issues such as sleep apnea. You can have respiratory scans set to always-on, automatic (three nights in a row once per quarter), and off. Having it set to always-on will impact your battery life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"af6c1e86-6793-4ff5-bd3a-4cfc3e0bad4d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"scanwatch-horizon2.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"scanwatch-horizon2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"1425\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe metal band has two quick-release pins on each end that attaches to the watch body. The fluoroelastomer band has a single quick-release pin on each end. Both securely attach the bands to the watch body. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompared to the ScanWatch, the ScanWatch Horizon has twice the level of water resistance. The other specifications and functions are the same between the two watches. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwithings-scanwatch-review\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWithings ScanWatch review: Medical-grade health tracking hidden in a lovely hybrid watch\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Withings Health Mate smartphone application \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Withings Health Mate application is used to collect data from all Withings health products, including the ScanWatch Horizon. After testing the original ScanWatch, I purchased the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"051b012b-eddc-47f1-82e6-e656bd11e62e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fbpm-connect\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Withings BPM Connect\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E to monitor my blood pressure daily, and I love the seamless integration into the Health Mate application. I'm disappointed that Fitbit, Garmin, and others don't support manual entry of core health data such as blood pressure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter logging into your Withings account, tap on the Devices tab to connect to the ScanWatch Horizon. The Devices tab will then show you the ScanWatch battery life, notifications, alarms, display options, health features, and more settings for the watch that can be managed on your phone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne feature I have not seen on any other wearable is the smart alarm with a customizable band of time for when the watch can wake you up. Some Fitbit wearables support smart alarms, but these have a long 30-minute window to wake you during light sleep, and that's just too long to be practical for me. With the ScanWatch Horizon, you can set this window to be as short as one minute from the time you must wake up, but I have it set to 15 minutes to increase the likelihood of getting into the right zone before waking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Home tab in the app includes your latest measurements, timeline, your programs, and trends. Tap the plus in the upper right corner to manually enter health information such as weight, blood pressure, nutrition, and more. When you tap the nutrition option, a notice appears that Withings and MyFitnessPal have teamed up to provide a comprehensive food tracking experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d18eb703-609d-46b8-80b4-9e50233fecb2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"scanwatch-horizon3.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"scanwatch-horizon3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"1425\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3a529ed0-fdd4-4d5c-92fb-ac40f7fc9ab2\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3a529ed0-fdd4-4d5c-92fb-ac40f7fc9ab2\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you tap on one of the measurement categories on the home page, you are taken to another section of the app that provides many more details, historical information, and the ability to view by day, week, or month. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Dashboard tab shows you single values for your latest data in a number of categories. These include fitness level (VO2 Max), floors climbed, steps, BMI, weight, ECG, oxygen saturation, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the Profile tab, you can generate a PDF health report to share with your doctor, family members, or others who are interested in your health and progress. You can also connect the ScanWatch to apps such as Samsung Health, Google Fit, Strava, Apple Health, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ScanWatch Horizon can be used to track more than 30 activities, including the ability to automatically recognize walking, running, and swimming if you forget to initiate workout mode. Over time, ScanWatch will even use your body movements to recognize and track other supported activities that you participate in on a regular basis. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can pause and resume workout tracking by pressing in once on the digital crown. You need to long-press in on the digital crown to end a workout and save the data. There is very little information shown during your workout, but afterwards, the smartphone app will show you the duration, calories burned, elevation, and more. If you have your smartphone GPS connected, then you will see a GPS track of your workout too. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"e4a8bca9-c4c2-4dd8-a2ce-d082ecf4eee8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Withings ScanWatch Horizon\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"scanwatch-horizon4.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet","imageData":{"id":"7c22d740-d682-4224-8050-92bcf19f8f69","filename":"scanwatch-horizon4.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F17\u002F7c22d740-d682-4224-8050-92bcf19f8f69\u002Fscanwatch-horizon4.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-17 05:27:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"7c22d740-d682-4224-8050-92bcf19f8f69","imageFilename":"scanwatch-horizon4.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F17"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch-horizon\" data-offerprice=\"499.95\" data-offermerchant=\"Withings\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Daily usage and conclusions \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm a fan of the original ScanWatch that launched last fall and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch-horizon\"\u003EScanWatch Horizon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E builds upon that solid foundation with a watch that adds class and style to your wrist. The watch is not too big so it can be worn comfortably to bed in order to track the details of your sleep. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ScanWatch Horizon subtly provides key health and fitness information on the small display only when you want to view it. The time is shown all of the time, just like a standard watch. The 30-day battery life is also a major benefit over a smartwatch or GPS sports watch and makes the watch something that is more likely to be worn all of the time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithings continues to excel in the hybrid watch category. The ScanWatch Horizon is a couple of hundred more dollars than the ScanWatch so it is clearly targeting those who want a more sophisticated look and feel in their watch. 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She has years of reporting experience on a wide variety of tech-related topics and breaking news at various outlets like Digital Trends and Lifewire. Her work has been published on ABC News, Good Morning America, and Yahoo Finance. She is a graduate of Southern Illinois University where she majored in journalism.",profile:b,title:"Staff Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWhile online shopping is great for buying \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etech devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, home decor, clothing, and more, one thing many people are still hesitant about buying online are glasses.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might be used to buying a pair of glasses in a brick-and-mortar shop after obtaining a new prescription, but many manufacturers now offer the option to make these purchases online. There's a wider selection of frame and lens options available online, plus many places also offer try-on tools and programs so you can still see how the glasses will look on your face. Buying glasses online is as simple as picking out your new pair of glasses and waiting for the retailer to confirm your glasses prescription while you check out.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-blue-light-blocking-glasses\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best blue light blocking glasses\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe love the new normal for buying, trying, and enjoying glasses through online retail, and you've got many options at your fingertips. Our top pick for the best online store to buy glasses is \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a883c7d3-7ac9-4eab-b436-ab58f165441a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.warbyparker.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Warby Parker\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, thanks to its virtual and home try-on options and tons of styles and colors, but we also included other stores that carry brand names, offer try-ons and different lens options, and more.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E The best online store to buy glasses in 2024\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"55653390-4fb4-4877-8100-deb07b90ca4c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWarby Parker features: Try-on options: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EVirtual and at-home | \u003Cstrong\u003EReturn window:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 5 days for home try-on, 30 days for regular orders | \u003Cstrong\u003ETypes of lenses:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Classic, blue light, light responsive, contacts\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWarby Parker has become a household name in online glasses shopping. Offering styles for men and women, you'll find sleek modern frames and quality lenses breaking the bank. Warby Parker also offers prescription glasses, sunglasses, and even contact lenses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUpon signing up, Warby Parker will send you five different pairs to try on at home for five days. The five-day trial period comes with non-prescription lenses so the buyer can focus on the fit, feel, and style. You can also download a free Virtual Try-on app that uses augmented reality to see how the glasses would look on you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWarby Parker's prices on prescription glasses are highly competitive, with prices starting at $95. With add-ons like blue light blocking and tinted lenses, Warby Parker's prescription prices can jump to $400+, so make sure those extras are worth it and keep an eye on the total cost before checking out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Warby Parker\" data-superlative=\"Best online store to buy glasses overall\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Warby Parker box with three glasses on top and two surrounding it","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Warby Parker\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"cdc4d40f-09a9-4b0a-97fe-c6dcee7ad267","title":"warby-parker","filename":"warby-parker-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F08\u002Fcdc4d40f-09a9-4b0a-97fe-c6dcee7ad267\u002Fwarby-parker-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":138791,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:47:53","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:48:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Warby Parker\u002FZDNET","alt":"Warby Parker box with three glasses on top and two surrounding it","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["glasses","warby parker"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"cdc4d40f-09a9-4b0a-97fe-c6dcee7ad267","imageAltText":"Warby Parker box with three glasses on top and two surrounding it","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Warby Parker\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"warby-parker-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F08","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Warby Parker\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.awin1.com\u002Fcread.php?awinmid=17226&awinaffid=423585&clickref=subid_value&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.warbyparker.com%2F","offerMerchant":"Warby Parker","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.warbyparker.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.awin1.com\u002Fcread.php?awinmid=17226&awinaffid=423585&clickref=subid_value&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.warbyparker.com%2F"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Virtual and home try-on options~For every pair purchased, a pair is donated to someone in need~Countless styles, colors, and sizes to choose from\" data-dislike=\"Add-on lens options can be expensive ~App is only available for iOS\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d8036f84-c865-40c1-8ed4-efb32c6939d4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGlasses USA features: Try-on options: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EVirtual | \u003Cstrong\u003EReturn window:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 14 days | \u003Cstrong\u003ETypes of lenses:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Classic, blue light glasses, readers, transition, sunglasses, contacts, kids \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlasses USA is a great online storefront for all things eyewear. From glasses, sunglasses, bifocals to contact lenses, Glasses USA is a one-stop shop. Plus, unlike a lot of the other options on this list, it offers kids' frames.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrescription eyeglasses will range from about $53 to $200+ depending on what features you select. Glasses USA has over 10,000 total combinations from you to choose from, so there's no shortage of variety. Just be aware that Glasses USA will not ship sizing samples (no try-on period). However, your new eyeglasses come with a 100% money-back guarantee and a 365-day warranty, plus, there's a virtual try-on option.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike other online glasses storefronts, Glasses USA boasts popular brands on their home page such as Ray-Ban, Prada, Persol, Versace, Gucci, Michael Kors, Muse, Oakley, and Mui Mui.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompared to an \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-a-new-prescription-new-glasses-and-see-better-from-home-all-for-under-100\u002F"\u003Eonline glasses storefront\u003C\u002Fa\u003E such as Eye Buy Direct, Glasses USA is focused on providing the consumer high fashion options in place of a universal in-house brand.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Glasses USA\" data-superlative=\"Best online store to buy glasses for kids\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"An app open on a phone with a woman's face and different glasses shapes","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Glasses USA\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"96ce09f7-5ec5-4a9e-8793-f0e682feb889","title":"glassesusa","filename":"glassesusa-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F08\u002F96ce09f7-5ec5-4a9e-8793-f0e682feb889\u002Fglassesusa-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":98701,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:48:48","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:49:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Glasses USA\u002FZDNET","alt":"An app open on a phone with a woman's face and different glasses shapes","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["glasses"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"96ce09f7-5ec5-4a9e-8793-f0e682feb889","imageAltText":"An app open on a phone with a woman's face and different glasses shapes","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Glasses USA\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"glassesusa-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F08","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Glasses USA\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fglassesusa.7eer.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F185846\u002F1546?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glassesusa.com%2F&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Glasses USA","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.glassesusa.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fglassesusa.7eer.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F185846\u002F1546?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glassesusa.com%2F&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Carries glasses for kids ~Competitive pricing ~100% money-back guarantee\" data-dislike=\"~Full refund only applies to first pair returned\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"85c9a9a4-d7b9-4f19-ac50-c038a1919d7b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEyeBuyDirect features: Try-on options:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Virtual |\u003Cstrong\u003E Return window:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 14 days | \u003Cstrong\u003ETypes of lenses:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Classic, progressive, blue light, reading, transition, sunglasses, bifocal\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEyeglasses from EyeBuyDirect start at an amazingly affordable price point of $13 and peak around the $200-$300 range. They have a 14-day, no-questions-asked full refund policy if anything does not suit your needs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEyeBuyDirect emphasizes that it uses high-quality material for frames and lenses and includes stylish brands in its collections. Their virtual try-on tool provides an accurate representation of how the glasses form to the face and what they will look like on you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe website is fast, simple, making it easy to get in touch with customer service. You can also find sun protectant and blue-light blocker lenses for nearly all frames. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're brand new to online glasses shopping, EyeBuyDirect is a great entry point. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"EyeBuyDirect\" data-superlative=\"Best budget-friendly online store to buy glasses\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"A pair of glasses","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"EyeBuyDirect\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"81a7e392-34eb-40f9-80ac-75f33f71dfd2","title":"eyebuydirect","filename":"eyebuydirect-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F08\u002F81a7e392-34eb-40f9-80ac-75f33f71dfd2\u002Feyebuydirect-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":60251,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:49:22","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:49:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"EyeBuyDirect\u002FZDNET","alt":"A pair of glasses","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["glasses"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"81a7e392-34eb-40f9-80ac-75f33f71dfd2","imageAltText":"A pair of glasses","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"EyeBuyDirect\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"eyebuydirect-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F08","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"EyeBuyDirect\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.shopyourlikes.com\u002Fpi\u002F42a033378168d46c07f09a6f6b3ab0d08950b086?afId=614548&afCampaignId=subid_value&afCreativeId=2993&afPlacementId=2","offerMerchant":"EyeBuyDirect","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.eyebuydirect.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.shopyourlikes.com\u002Fpi\u002F42a033378168d46c07f09a6f6b3ab0d08950b086?afId=614548&afCampaignId=subid_value&afCreativeId=2993&afPlacementId=2"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Budget-friendly price range~Virtual try-on tool\" data-dislike=\"Cannot buy contact lenses ~Limited amount of designer names\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"106bfc43-5118-49e4-83f0-1566dfd67530\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELensabl features: Try-on options: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ENone | \u003Cstrong\u003EReturn window: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E30 days | \u003Cstrong\u003ETypes of lenses: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EClassic, blue light, contacts, transitions, reading\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELensabl is another great online pick for prescription glasses, contacts, and blue-light options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike other online retailers, Lensabl offers an annual vision plan, which boasts savings of up to 70%. Plans can include glasses and contacts or glasses alone. If you opt not to enroll in the annual vision plan offered by Lensabl, they have a broad selection for one-time purchases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith your purchase comes free standard shipping, 30-day risk-free returns, and a 12-month warranty. If you opt to include lenses with your frames, expect premium blue-light protection, anti-reflective coating, anti-scratch coating, and 100% UV protection. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrices will range from $97-$300, depending on what options are selected. Lensabl ranks quite high in customer service according to various consumer feedback. While Lensabl does not offer a try-on period for frames, you can count on receiving great support from the team at Lensabl.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Lensabl\" data-superlative=\"Best online store to buy glasses with a vision plan\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Three open boxes with glasses, contacts, and more surrounding them","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Lensabl\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"92e5d91e-b0cc-4f24-9d66-43b197be41cc","title":"lensabl","filename":"lensabl-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F08\u002F92e5d91e-b0cc-4f24-9d66-43b197be41cc\u002Flensabl-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":133876,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:49:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:50:14","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Lensabl\u002FZDNET","alt":"Three open boxes with glasses, contacts, and more surrounding them","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["glasses"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"92e5d91e-b0cc-4f24-9d66-43b197be41cc","imageAltText":"Three open boxes with glasses, contacts, and more surrounding them","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Lensabl\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"lensabl-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F08","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Lensabl\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Flensabl.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1284995\u002F15763?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensabl.com%2F&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Lensabl","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lensabl.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Flensabl.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1284995\u002F15763?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensabl.com%2F&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Offers a vision plan to switch up your lenses more frequently ~Can choose what type of lens and lens material~Online eye exams\" data-dislike=\"No try-on option\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ba691b60-0e57-41ac-a897-165dcadcbb2d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELiingo Eyewear features: Try-on options: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EVirtual and at-home | \u003Cstrong\u003EReturn window:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 5 days for at-home try-ons, 2 months for regular purchases | \u003Cstrong\u003ETy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Epes of lenses:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Classic, blue light, sunglasses, contacts\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELiingo Eyewear is a relatively new online company that offers a tremendous one-time signup bonus for new customers. Like others on this list, Liingo has a virtual try-on tool, along with a 60-day guarantee on whatever glasses you choose. And, like Warby Parker, there is also an option to choose five frames that you can try on at home over five days. Plus, there is a frame fit tool that will give you accurate frame recommendations based on your face measurements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELiingo's frames are on the more expensive side, with prices ranging from $79 to $139. Once you lock in your favorite pair of glasses during the trial period and after your current prescription is confirmed, Liingo will ship your new glasses quickly and professionally.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike most companies with this business model, Liingo gives you two months to send the glasses back with a full refund. This is not common compared to the other online glasses retailers and is undoubtedly a notable advantage.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Liingo Eyewear\" data-superlative=\"Best online store to buy glasses for trying on\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Three colorful tube boxes with two pairs of glasses near them","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Liingo\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"c3aeaf82-4848-4dad-adf5-60efa6604b63","title":"liingo-eyewear","filename":"liingo-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F08\u002Fc3aeaf82-4848-4dad-adf5-60efa6604b63\u002Fliingo-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":249916,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:50:23","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:51:04","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Liingo\u002FZDNET","alt":"Three colorful tube boxes with two pairs of glasses near them","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["glasses"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"c3aeaf82-4848-4dad-adf5-60efa6604b63","imageAltText":"Three colorful tube boxes with two pairs of glasses near them","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Liingo\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"liingo-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F08","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Liingo\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fliingo-eyewear.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F409504\u002F7379?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fliingoeyewear.com%2F&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Liingo Eyewear","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fliingoeyewear.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fliingo-eyewear.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F409504\u002F7379?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fliingoeyewear.com%2F&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Sign-up bonus for new customers ~Long return window~At-home try-on\" data-dislike=\"No contacts ~Limited lens options to choose from\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"710428f3-327c-4e08-ba8d-4672a9d2620e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWe think Warby Parker is the best place to buy glasses online because of its various try-on methods, price range, and lenses offered. You can even get an eye exam with Warby Parker.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you're looking for kids' glasses, it would be better to choose Glasses USA. Alternatively, if you want to spend less on your frames, EyeBuyDirect is an excellent option.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've broken down the important factors to consider for each online glasses store so you can make the right decision.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x4 Table"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStore\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice Range\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETry-On Options\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStyles Offered\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWarby Parker\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $95 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVirtual app and home try-on \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClassic, sunglasses, blue light blockers, light responsive, and contact lenses \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGlasses USA\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$53-$200 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVirtual \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClassic, sunglasses, readers, blue light blockers, kids' glasses, transition, and contact lenses \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEyeBuyDirect\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$13-$300 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVirtual try-on tool \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClassic, progressive, reading, transition, sunglasses, blue light blockers, and bifocals \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELensabl\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$97-$300 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENone \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClassic, blue light, contacts, transitions, reading \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELiingo Eyewear\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$79-$139 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVirtual and at home \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlasses, sunglasses, contacts, and blue light blockers \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best online store to buy glasses at?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f43b36c6-5743-4fe6-9bcd-6f19a0dc62b5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile we recommend any of these online stores to buy glasses from, the right store for you will depend on what you're looking for, what you're willing to spend, and what kind of (if any) try-on options are important to you.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x2 Table"\u003E \t\u003Ctbody\u003E \t\t\u003Ctr\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003EChoose this online store to buy glasses... \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003EIf you want... \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \t\t\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E \t\t\u003Ctr\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003EWarby Parker \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003EThe best overall option. You can try on glasses through the app or at home, and glasses are fairly priced starting at $95. \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \t\t\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E \t\t\u003Ctr\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003EGlasses USA \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003ETo buy glasses for your kid. You can expect a return window of 14 days and a 100% money-back guarantee.  \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \t\t\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E \t\t\u003Ctr\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003EEyeBuyDirect \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003EA budget-friendly online glasses store with affordable options. There is also a virtual try-on tool.  \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \t\t\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E \t\t\u003Ctr\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003ELensabl \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003EA vision plan built into your glasses store. The vision plan boasts savings of up to 70%. \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \t\t\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E \t\t\u003Ctr\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003ELiingo Eyewear \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003EDifferent options for trying on glasses. Along with virtual and at-home try-on, it also has a frame fit tool.  \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \t\t\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E \t\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E \u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cspan class="scribe-editor-marker" style="display: none;"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which online store to buy glasses is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"32118d37-7afc-49c9-8118-bf0754191588\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWe chose these stores based on customer reviews, price range, styles offered, and ease of use. We also considered these choices based on our own experience with some of these online glasses stores. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, these were the factors most important to us: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETry-on options: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EBuying glasses online is hard, since seeing the glasses on you will be the determining factor if you like a pair or not. That's why we stuck with choices that offer different try-on options, like virtual or an at-home program. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStyles and lenses: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYou may have different lens needs depending on your vision and lifestyle. We chose stores that offered lenses like transition, blue light, readers, and more so you can find the right fit for you. We also considered stores that offered plenty of different frame styles, since everyone has different face shapes. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice points:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Glasses can be expensive, so we tried to included stores that had competitive price points as well as a decent return window so you can make sure you're investing in the right pair. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these stores?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fc1142cf-82ca-48e2-bb93-96cfc16ab143\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBuying glasses should be a seamless and user-friendly experience, and online stores make it easy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt may sound a bit risky to purchase a pair of prescription glasses online without trying them on first. This risk is offset by the different types of try-on periods that many businesses offer and flexible no-questions-asked return policies. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuying a pair of glasses online can be even easier than purchasing in person. Most online glasses businesses will send you multiple pairs to try on for style and fit. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why should I buy glasses online?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"13941ee4-be7e-4462-bea7-cc3e97431584\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMost online stores will take insurance if you have it--just be sure to check. For reference, out of the stores on our list, Warby Parker, EyeBuyDirect, and Lensabl accept insurance payments. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, places like Glasses USA and Liingo take FSA\u002FHSA money as well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also call your insurance company to see what is covered for vision and purchasing a pair of glasses.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Do online glasses stores take insurance?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"01396634-4ef0-49fe-920b-5593472fe1db\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe five above stores aren't the only retailers where you can buy glasses online. Here are a few other options to look into:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are there alternative online stores to buy glasses?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"08a759b0-8755-4f8d-bf39-2458c35443cb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EZenni is another store that offers affordable prices, with glasses starting at just $7. All glasses are under the $100 mark. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Zenni\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"A pair of glasses","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Zenni\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"0711ccf9-117b-4bdf-b80e-e3aaae5c86ba","title":"zenni","filename":"zenni-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F08\u002F0711ccf9-117b-4bdf-b80e-e3aaae5c86ba\u002Fzenni-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":64222,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:51:25","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:51:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Zenni\u002FZDNET","alt":"A pair of 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She has years of reporting experience on a wide variety of tech-related topics and breaking news at various outlets like Digital Trends and Lifewire. Her work has been published on ABC News, Good Morning America, and Yahoo Finance. She is a graduate of Southern Illinois University where she majored in journalism.",profile:b,title:"Staff Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWe live in a time when you can buy virtually anything online. This includes products we once only considered buying in-store, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-meal-kit-delivery-service\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egroceries\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, cars, mattresses -- and even contact lenses.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuying contact lenses online is actually much easier than \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-online-glasses-store\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuying glasses online\u003C\u002Fa\u003E because you don't have to try them on to see if they fit and flatter your face well. Online stores that offer contact lenses also offer return\u002Fexchange policies (if you don't like the brand you chose), free or low shipping costs, and even discounts to help you save on your lenses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-online-glasses-store\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best places to buy glasses online\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur top pick for the best place to buy contacts online is \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fe3b42f8-bce3-49f2-be86-02d1d8721b0c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.warbyparker.com\u002Fcontacts\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Warby Parker\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, but we've also included other options -- all of which allow you to get contacts delivered straight to your door instead of having to visit your doctor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E The best places to buy contacts online in 2024\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7d24a9b7-1e73-4b6a-bf6c-4b4ef87be1f0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWarby Parker features: Insurance accepted: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYes (FSA and HSA accepted) | \u003Cstrong\u003EShipping cost:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Free | \u003Cstrong\u003EReturn policy:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Free returns and exchanges for 30 days\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may know Warby Parker because of its stylish glasses, but it also sells contacts. Warby Parker carries popular contact brands like ACUVUE, Precision1, BioTrue, and more. Warby Parker also sells its own brand of contacts, called Scout, which are made from hioxifilcon, a lens material that has 57% water content, 25 Dk\u002Ft oxygen permeability, and a space-saving flat pack design.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWarby Parker accepts insurance as well as FSA and HSA, plus you can expect free shipping and free returns and exchanges. 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Plus, it offers free torn lens replacements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe retailer also has a best price match guarantee, as well as first-time buyer perks like 20% off your first order and an additional $5 off if you subscribe to receive your contacts of choice every 6-12 months.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1-800-Contacts\" data-superlative=\"Best place to buy contacts online for returns and exchanges\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"A box that says 1-800-Contacts on it","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"1-800-Contacts\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"f57654dd-9728-48bb-9878-82a0be3904fd","title":"1-800-contacts","filename":"1-800-contacts-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F19\u002Ff57654dd-9728-48bb-9878-82a0be3904fd\u002F1-800-contacts-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":168257,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-19 16:22:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-19 16:23:07","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"1-800-Contacts\u002FZDNET","alt":"A box that says 1-800-Contacts on it","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["contact lens","contacts"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"f57654dd-9728-48bb-9878-82a0be3904fd","imageAltText":"A box that says 1-800-Contacts on it","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"1-800-Contacts\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"1-800-contacts-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F19","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"1-800-Contacts\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002F1-800contacts.2cw9.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F607431\u002F9944?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.1800contacts.com%2F&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"1-800-Contacts","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.1800contacts.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002F1-800contacts.2cw9.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F607431\u002F9944?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.1800contacts.com%2F&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Generous return and exchange policy~Price-matching~24\u002F7 customer service\" data-dislike=\"Customers can't take advantage of best price guarantee if purchasing through insurance\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8b5a4e99-75b8-4ba3-ae8a-dfbd69183bd3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGlasses USA features; Insurance: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAccepts FSA\u002FHSA | \u003Cstrong\u003EShipping cost:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Free | \u003Cstrong\u003EReturn policy: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EReturns and exchanges on unopened products for 30 days\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking for different and specific types of contact lenses, GlassesUSA has you covered. It carries single vision, toric, astigmatism, multifocal, and even colored contact lenses so that you can enhance or change the color of your eyes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll receive 30% off your first contacts order (10% more than the above retailers) and you can also use FSA\u002FHSA funds. Alternatively, you can opt to do interest-free payments so that you pay for your contacts over time.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Glasses USA\" data-superlative=\"Best place to buy contacts online for variety\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Three different contact brands next to each other","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Glasses USA\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"9680899b-d974-4927-bf8f-b41669364111","title":"glasses-usa","filename":"glasses-usa-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F19\u002F9680899b-d974-4927-bf8f-b41669364111\u002Fglasses-usa-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":89820,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-19 16:24:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-19 16:24:58","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Glasses USA\u002FZDNET","alt":"Three different contact brands next to each other","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["contact lens","contacts"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"9680899b-d974-4927-bf8f-b41669364111","imageAltText":"Three different contact brands next to each other","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Glasses USA\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"glasses-usa-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F19","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Glasses USA\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fglassesusa.7eer.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F185846\u002F1546?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glassesusa.com%2Fcontact-lenses&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Glasses USA","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.glassesusa.com\u002Fcontact-lenses","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fglassesusa.7eer.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F185846\u002F1546?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glassesusa.com%2Fcontact-lenses&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Different types of contacts including colored and multifocal~30% off first order~Free shipping\" data-dislike=\"Limited amount of vision insurance companies is accepted\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"895a5a56-4384-4b57-9ccc-b371113a2071\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELens.com features: Insurance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Limited&nbsp;| \u003Cstrong\u003EShipping cost: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E$10 for standard shipping | \u003Cstrong\u003EReturn policy: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E30 days for returns\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContact lenses are expensive, but you can get them for much less at Lens.com. For example, a six-month supply of ACUVUE OASYS costs $24 per box, whereas competitors like Warby Parker and 1-800-Contacts will cost you $72 and $67.49, respectively.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also expect a 100% money-back guarantee with a 30-day return policy. Lens.com offers a five-minute online vision test for $16 if you need to update your prescription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Lens.com\" data-superlative=\"Best place to buy contacts online on a budget\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Red Lens.com logo","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Lens.com\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"a9674e13-5f11-4482-ba73-81c2228459c6","title":"lens-com","filename":"lens-com-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F19\u002Fa9674e13-5f11-4482-ba73-81c2228459c6\u002Flens-com-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":58444,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-19 16:26:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-19 16:26:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Lens.com\u002FZDNET","alt":"Red Lens.com logo","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["contact lens","contacts"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"a9674e13-5f11-4482-ba73-81c2228459c6","imageAltText":"Red Lens.com logo","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Lens.com\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"lens-com-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F19","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Lens.com\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Lens.com","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lens.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Budget contact lenses from well-known brands~30-day return policy~Online vision test\" data-dislike=\"Shipping isn't free—standard shipping will cost you $9.95~Considered "out of network" by many vision insurance companies\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"748d6b26-097a-4993-a6a5-5f9afb53f261\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELensabl features: Insurance: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYes, also offers own vision plans | \u003Cstrong\u003EShipping cost: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFree | \u003Cstrong\u003EReturn policy:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 14 days\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELensabl carries more than 16 popular brands like Air Optix, Clariti, Dailies, ACUVUE, Avaira, and more, so no matter what brand you prefer, Lensabl probably has it in stock. Contact lens purchases include free standard shipping and a 14-day window to return.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat also makes Lensabl stand out is its annual vision plans that are personalized to the customer. Combined glasses and vision plans start at $22\u002Fmonth and include a one-year supply of contacts, one frame with prescription lenses and one lens replacement, and credit for an eye exam, which is a great option if you don't have good vision insurance coverage.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Lensabl\" data-superlative=\"Best place to buy contacts online for the most brands\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Three open boxes with glasses, contacts, and more surrounding them","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Lensabl\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"92e5d91e-b0cc-4f24-9d66-43b197be41cc","title":"lensabl","filename":"lensabl-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F08\u002F92e5d91e-b0cc-4f24-9d66-43b197be41cc\u002Flensabl-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":133876,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:49:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:50:14","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Lensabl\u002FZDNET","alt":"Three open boxes with glasses, contacts, and more surrounding them","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["glasses"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"92e5d91e-b0cc-4f24-9d66-43b197be41cc","imageAltText":"Three open boxes with glasses, contacts, and more surrounding them","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Lensabl\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"lensabl-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F08","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Lensabl\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Flensabl.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1284995\u002F15763?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensabl.com%2Fcontact-lenses&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Lensabl","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lensabl.com\u002Fcontact-lenses","url":"https:\u002F\u002Flensabl.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1284995\u002F15763?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensabl.com%2Fcontact-lenses&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Plenty of brand names to choose from~Customized vision insurance plans~Free shipping\" data-dislike=\"Shorter return window than other options\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"966b2771-0865-4658-bcdf-8e0748bb7a81\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best place to buy contacts online is Warby Parker since it has a generous return window, free shipping, and carries popular brands. It even has its own brand of contact lenses.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x4 Table"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlace to buy contacts online \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInsurance \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShipping cost \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReturn\u002Fexchange policy \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWarby Parker \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes (FSA and HSA accepted) \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree returns and exchanges for 30 days&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1-800-Contacts \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes (FSA and HSA accepted)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree returns and exchanges, even if you bought contacts from somewhere else&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlasses USA \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccepts FSA\u002FHSA&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReturns and exchanges on unopened products for 30 days&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELens.com \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELimited&nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$10 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E30 days for returns&nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELensabl \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes--also offers own vision plans&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E14-day window for returns or exchanges&nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best place to buy contacts online?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d347b511-4455-4c84-9094-06ad5c7498da\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile we recommend any of these online stores to buy contacts from, the right store for you will depend on what brand(s) you're looking for, what you're willing to spend, and what kind of return policies\u002Fshipping policies are important to you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x2 Table"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoose this place to buy contacts online... \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want... \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWarby Parker \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best overall option. You can choose from popular contact lens brands, or buy Warby Parker's contact lens brand, Scout. \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1-800-Contacts \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA generous return\u002Fexchange policy. Shipping is free, and you'll also receive 20% off your first order. \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlasses USA \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA variety of contact lenses like multifocal, colored, astigmatism, and more. You can opt to do interest-free payments so that you can pay for your contacts over time. \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELens.com \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA budget-friendly retailer. You'll pay less overall for name-brand contacts, but shipping will cost you $10.&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELensabl \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe largest number&nbsp;of contact brands. It also offers customizable vision insurance plans to help you save even more. \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which place to buy contacts online is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7bf3b8a2-e056-46d4-afb6-1f54ad606087\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWe chose these stores based on customer reviews, price range, brands offered, and ease of use when ordering.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, these were the factors most important to us:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShipping and returns: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWe paid attention to retailers that offer free shipping, or expedited shipping (in case you need your contacts ASAP). We also considered retailers with generous return\u002Fexchange windows if you end up not liking your chosen contacts. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInsurance: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIf you have vision insurance (or FSA\u002FHSA), you can save more money when buying contact lenses. We considered retailers that accept different kinds of insurance companies. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice points:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Contacts can be expensive, so we tried to include stores that had competitive price points, price-matches, and discounts so that you aren't spending an arm and a leg on your contacts. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these places to buy contacts online?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"921e2480-e09c-448a-9d18-1cb22d85d1e3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn general, contacts will cost you anywhere between $250-$550 for a year's supply. This will of course depend on which brand you choose, your prescription, and the contact lens type.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How much do contacts cost?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a5e2213e-9799-466f-affd-63b1f7be61e6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou should wear&nbsp;your contacts for no more than 16 hours per day. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fhealth.clevelandclinic.org\u002Fhow-often-should-i-change-my-contact-lenses\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EExperts recommend switching your contact lenses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E every 1-2 weeks for disposable contacts, and every every 30 days for monthly contacts. 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He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"video\" data-uuid=\"02a51e3c-5296-4459-994c-64598f017e53\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast year, I tested out the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a20f1491-47c6-43c4-8f8e-9ac5ad8d0097\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fouraring.com\u002Fpre-order\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Oura Ring 3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and wore it for about three months as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-3-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI tested out whether or not it was useful\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for my health and wellness. For the past few months, I have also placed another ring on my finger, mostly at night, to test out its functionality and features. \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c4ab888e-abad-42b4-8502-7ecc210f1c64\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbodimetrics.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fprevention-circul-wellness-ring\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"The Prevention Circul Plus ring from BodiMetrics\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E captures more health data, but it also isn't a ring you will find yourself wearing and forgetting about. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-3-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOura Ring 3 review: Unobtrusive 24\u002F7 health tracking with more to come in 2022\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne reason the Oura Ring is successful is that you can replace a wedding ring with it or add one more piece of jewelry. Within a few weeks, it becomes just another ring on your fingers that you forget about and let capture your data 24\u002F7 with a week between charging. The Prevention Circul Plus is more of an intentional wearable because when it is mounted on your finger, you likely will not be able to bend your finger all of the way down, and you may also feel the tightness of the ring around your finger while the battery life supports focused measuring periods. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"1bfa49d6-471d-4980-9a48-10ea505ea5e4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Prevention Circul Plus ring\" data-rating=\"4\" data-like=\"~Flexible sizing for solid fit ~Extensive data capture capability ~Blood pressure checks from your finger ~Accurate sleep tracking ~Detailed reports\" data-dislike=\"~Can't fully bend your finger ~Short battery life ~No Apple Health integration\" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"03\" data-editorsyear=\"2022\" data-editorsdate=\""2022-03-03T10:06:45.747Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"03\" data-innovationyear=\"2022\" data-innovationdate=\""2022-03-03T10:06:45.747Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"4b0b96ad-1840-45bc-9bc8-59e63f28963a","filename":"prevention-circul-plus-ring-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F16\u002F4b0b96ad-1840-45bc-9bc8-59e63f28963a\u002Fprevention-circul-plus-ring-2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-03-16 06:11:51","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"4b0b96ad-1840-45bc-9bc8-59e63f28963a","imageFilename":"prevention-circul-plus-ring-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F03\u002F16"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPrevention-circul-Multi-Medical-Device-O2-88-S\u002Fdp\u002FB09N3L2VFC?th=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"299","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPrevention-circul-Multi-Medical-Device-O2-88-S\u002Fdp\u002FB09N3L2VFC?th=1","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPrevention-circul-Multi-Medical-Device-O2-88-S\u002Fdp\u002FB09N3L2VFC?th=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"a9fd525b-44fd-47c1-a923-de0e647a1fe9","slug":"prevention-circul-plus-smart-ring-sleep-and-wireless-activity-tracker-continuously-records-heart-rate-blood-oxygen","name":"Prevention circul+ Smart Ring - Sleep and Wireless Activity Tracker - Continuously Records Heart Rate, Blood Oxygen Levels, Temperature, 1 Count","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"AUTOPID","mod":1667437582365,"displayDate":"Wed Nov 02 2022 21:06:22 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Prevention Circul Plus wellness ring is available from places like \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"71ddbb3a-9216-4e19-9259-e266612ed42f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPrevention-circul-Multi-Medical-Device-O2-88-S\u002Fdp\u002FB09N3L2VFC?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $299. There is no subscription to use the ring, and it captures an extensive amount of wellness data, including:  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBlood oxygen levels\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EContinuous heart rate\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOvernight skin temperature\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESleep stages\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EECG\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBlood pressure. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe battery life is only sufficient for capturing your sleep and a few hours of other activity, but that may be fine for your specific needs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Hardware \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore placing your order for a Prevention Circul Plus ring, you need to figure out which finger(s) you will place it on to measure your health data. But, with the way the ring is designed, you can likely wear it on multiple fingers. There are three sizes available because the ring is designed with spring-loaded sides that extend about 5mm on each side of the ring. A small size covers ring sizes from 5 to 9, a large from 9.5 to 12, and an extra-large from 9.5 to 13.5. I tested a size large and primarily used my left index finger for measurements. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ring comes in one color, matte black. The width of the large ring measures about 8-9mm, so it's a fairly substantial ring. The top portion is a semi-circle that transitions into two straight sides. The sides extend up, and when you release the top of the ring, they close up with a spring-loaded design. There is a charging indicator light under the top curved portion of the ring. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"gallery\" data-uuid=\"64742dca-c37f-405e-b069-9c71b9f5555e\" data-float=\"none\" data-size=\"large\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe lower portion of the ring is fairly flat and contains all of the sensors. The inside (top) of the lower portion has various gold-colored contact points with one sensor portion that moves up a down a bit to form a tight fit with your finger when placed into position. The sensor that moves in and out is located on an extension that protrudes in this area about 6mm forward. On the bottom of this lower portion, we find another gold contact point used to capture health data described below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"4d5ea16b-e55e-439c-804e-2a1b1e3debe5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F4d5ea16b-e55e-439c-804e-2a1b1e3debe5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA short USB charging platform is provided. Insert the ring onto the USB charging platform, and magnets hold it in place as it aligns with the two narrow gold connectors on the top of the lower portion of the ring. The charging platform can be a bit finicky, so make sure the green charging indicator light comes on after a few seconds when you think you have it positioned properly. I connected the ring a couple of times and then later, when I wanted to wear it to sleep, discovered that it was dead and did not charge up as intended. I've gotten much better at this over time, and now when I position it, the ring fully charges for tracking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe BodiMetrics website states that the ring can track all of your sleep details, with continuous measurement, for up to 12 hours per night, and that matches my experiences. It was reliable for a full night of sleep and then blood pressure checks in the morning. I used the ring for sleep and daytime tracking but did not use it for exercise tracking as I didn't find it comfortable enough for exercise. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Prevention Circul Plus ring supports measuring blood oxygen, sleep, heart rate, skin temperature, steps, calories burned, oxygen desaturation index, electrocardiogram, heart rate variability, and blood pressure. Similar to how the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"dc3be27d-b160-4cb8-80dd-99370a87fdab\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.samsung.com\u002Fus\u002Fwatches\u002Fgalaxy-watch4\u002Fbuy\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (outside the US) blood pressure measurements are performed, you start with calibration of the Circul Plus with a blood pressure cuff and then use the ring to measure blood pressure. Calibration is recommended with a blood pressure cuff once a month. The remaining measurements are performed directly by the ring. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Specifications \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaterials\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 316L stainless steel with PVD coating\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWireless\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Bluetooth 4.2\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDust\u002Fwater resistance\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: IP65\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESensors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 6-axis accelerometer, 3-wavelength photo-electric sensor\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Up to 16 hours with continuous monitoring\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWeight\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 10.1g (large size)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBlood oxygen accuracy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Plus\u002Fminus 3%\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHeart rate accuracy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Plus\u002Fminus 2 beats per minute\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"32796c96-966d-4955-9c99-129ff1e24638\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matt Miller\" data-image-alt-text=\"prevention-circul-plus-ring-41.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"prevention-circul-plus-ring-41.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1092\" data-image-height=\"819\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Smartphone software\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are Android and iOS apps for the Prevention Circul Plus ring, called Circul Plus. The user interface, details of the data captured by the ring, and reports are excellent, but, unfortunately, the data captured by the Circul Plus cannot be a data source for Apple Health. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3a529ed0-fdd4-4d5c-92fb-ac40f7fc9ab2\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3a529ed0-fdd4-4d5c-92fb-ac40f7fc9ab2\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter you have set up your account and made the initial connection between your phone and the ring, the app launches with Home, Reports, Me, and Help tabs. The Home page has summary data for your sleep, exercise, activity (steps and calories), current pulse rate and blood oxygen levels, ring battery status, and buttons for daytime, exercise, sleep, and ECG\u002FBP. Tap on the sleep section to open up a full sleep report that shows blood oxygen and pulse rate charts for continuous readings with averages and ranges throughout the evening. Swipe up to view more of the page where detailed sleep stages for awake, REM, light, and deep sleep is shown. There is no overall sleep score like we see in other wearables. Reports can be exported or shared with your doctor, coach, or family. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you put on the ring, you then tap daytime, exercise, sleep, or ECG\u002FBP to initiate a measurement session for that activity. As soon as you tap the button, the monitoring screen appears, and a timer starts. A large Stop button appears below the timer, and to stop the monitoring of that activity, you must press and hold on to the stop button. The current reading is shown on most of the display. Once you stop the timer, a report is generated, and you are taken to the Reports tab. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe daytime option requires a minimum period of two minutes and records for up to 12 hours. This option records blood oxygen and heart rate continuously. The exercise mode option continuously records your heart rate with a minimum time of 10 minutes and a full length of up to 12 hours. The sleep mode requires a minimum of 30 minutes and records your oxygen saturation, heart rate, and finger temperature for up to 12 hours. In order to receive sleep stage data, a minimum sleep time of four hours is required. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn order to measure your electrocardiogram and blood pressure, taken at the same time, you hold up the hand with the ring and then use your other hand to place a finger on the bottom gold connector. With the ring on my left index finger, I sit up straight and place my right index finger on the connector as my ECG and blood pressure is measured over a period of about 20-30 seconds. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe reports screen shows a couple of line summaries of all of your measurements. Tap on any one of these summaries to view the full report that you can then share with others. The reports look very professional and provide detailed, accurate data. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Me tab is where you manage your connected devices, set the units of measurement, manage the ring firmware, and edit your profile. You can also setup a cloud account to sync your data off of your phone. The Help tab provides a detailed help file that includes an introduction video and how-to sections for specific measurements. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"a3284056-7e7d-4515-99db-4e67979426ba\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Prevention Circul Plus\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"prevention-circul-plus-ring-5.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet","imageData":{"id":"465826d4-3d30-410e-826b-9e58fd714acf","filename":"prevention-circul-plus-ring-5.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F16\u002F465826d4-3d30-410e-826b-9e58fd714acf\u002Fprevention-circul-plus-ring-5.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-03-16 06:11:50","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"465826d4-3d30-410e-826b-9e58fd714acf","imageFilename":"prevention-circul-plus-ring-5.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F03\u002F16"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPrevention-circul-Multi-Medical-Device-O2-88-S\u002Fdp\u002FB09N3L2VFC\" data-offerprice=\"299\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPrevention-circul-Multi-Medical-Device-O2-88-S\u002Fdp\u002FB09N3L2VFC?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Daily usage experiences and conclusions \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Prevention Circul Plus is not a wear it and forget it type of wearable, but if you prefer the ring form factor for accurately tracking your sleep or checking your blood pressure, then it might be a wearable to consider. It is very easy to charge, wear, and initiate a measurement session with detailed reports. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wore the Circul Plus ring with an Oura ring, WHOOP band, Garmin watch, and Withings ScanWatch to check the reliability and accuracy of the measurements. The Circul Plus ring matched these other wearables and was even more useful for me with blood pressure measurements that did not require a full cuff. The Circul Plus measures data continuously, so all of the minimum and maximum values are captured. REM and light sleep, often periods that some watches don't capture well, seemed to match the WHOOP and Oura ring well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt took me a while to get used to wearing the ring for sleep tracking since I did not like that I could not bend my finger all of the way down, and it felt a bit restrictive. After a few weeks of using it, the bulkiness wasn't that noticeable, and I was found wearing it to bed. As great as the reports look and as accurate as the data seems, the data doesn't have as much value to me personally without the ability to sync to Apple Health. The data is interesting, but there is no feedback provided on ways to improve the results or guidance on when to get to sleep to achieve optimal levels or anything like we see with Oura or WHOOP. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9fc657b6-80fa-413f-8f99-fbdd2d79b5e7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPrevention-circul-Multi-Medical-Device-O2-88-S\u002Fdp\u002FB09N3L2VFC\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"The Prevention Circul Plus\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is an affordable device that serves as an option for those who don't want to use a watch or blood pressure cuff daily for monitoring their health stats. It's a bit of a clunky ring, but it does fit comfortably, and the flexible sizing means you can switch up which finger you use to track your health data. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6ce0e79b-438d-497b-ab2b-ff7b960d3851\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6ce0e79b-438d-497b-ab2b-ff7b960d3851\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-03-16 16:19:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"The Prevention Circul Plus ring captures extensive wellness data, including blood oxygen levels, continuous heart rate, overnight skin temperature, sleep stages, ECG, and blood pressure.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"1f9e7c0b-b9d6-4913-bf2e-224a27898f9a",image:{id:"a9a2d177-8403-4b6c-b62b-0ff7a5deccb2",filename:"prevention-circul-plus.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-03-16 12:47:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"prevention-circul-plus-ring-7.jpg",credits:"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F16\u002Fa9a2d177-8403-4b6c-b62b-0ff7a5deccb2\u002Fprevention-circul-plus.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1500,height:1321,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"review-single",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Wearables",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"prevention-circul-plus-ring-review",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Prevention Circul Plus review: Oura Ring alternative offers more extensive health insights",topic:{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"112a7545-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"reviews",name:"Reviews",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"61c1e602-3e74-431a-ac7c-bd8d6ea28c5c",username:"almurray1",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Allison",lastName:"Murray",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"7e9c49be-428d-4ec9-a8e5-fd042c608cad",filename:"allison-murray.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 14:41:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F7e9c49be-428d-4ec9-a8e5-fd042c608cad\u002Fallison-murray.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Allison Murray is a writer based in Chicago. She has years of reporting experience on a wide variety of tech-related topics and breaking news at various outlets like Digital Trends and Lifewire. Her work has been published on ABC News, Good Morning America, and Yahoo Finance. She is a graduate of Southern Illinois University where she majored in journalism.",profile:b,title:"Staff Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EYour office space should be a comfortable, organized sanctuary. Whether you work from home or in an office, having a desk plant can bring you joy during long days.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearch shows that having plants around the home and office significantly \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fellisonchair.tamu.edu\u002Fhealth-and-well-being-benefits-of-plants\u002F#:~:text=Flowers%20Generate%20Happiness.,people%20feel%20secure%20and%20relaxed.\"\u003Eimproves people's moods and reduces the likelihood of stress-related depression\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. You don't need a green thumb to keep a plant alive, because many indoor plants are low-maintenance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've rounded up the best indoor plants for your office, whether you need one that's easy to water, non-toxic to pets, or bright enough to boost your mood during lulls in the work day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4202b8ed-53f9-4627-b6d8-61280ddb96d9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPurifies air\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIncreases humidity&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EComes pre-potted\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBotanically known as&nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EEpipremnum aureum, \u003C\u002Fem\u003Ea pothos plant is a great, low-maintenance indoor plant option. It grows best in medium-high light spots but can also adapt to low light if your office space isn't very sunny.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can benefit from having a pothos plant because it functions as an air purifier that increases humidity levels in your home. Having one on hand during dry winter months can make your workspace more comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe sure to watch out for yellowing leaves, an indication the plant's environmental conditions are not ideal. Pothos plants prefer moist (not wet or saturated) soil, so add water when you notice it's dry.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Pothos plant\" data-superlative=\"Best indoor plant for purifying air\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"pothos.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Home Depot","imageData":{"id":"5ca54778-18a2-440a-8154-912f2d95b098","title":"pothos","filename":"pothos.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F12\u002F5ca54778-18a2-440a-8154-912f2d95b098\u002Fpothos.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":89080,"width":1296,"height":729,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-12 14:18:53","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-09-12 14:19:00","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"ZDNet","alt":"pothos","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"5ca54778-18a2-440a-8154-912f2d95b098","imageAltText":"pothos.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Home Depot","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"pothos.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F12","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":729,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Home Depot\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fhomedepot.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F456723\u002F8154?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FCosta-Farms-6-in-Pothos-in-Scheurich-Vanilla-Cream-CO-PO60-3-SCH%2F313597333&subId1=[subid_value]","offerMerchant":"Home Depot","offerPrice":"41","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.homedepot.com\u002Fp\u002FCosta-Farms-6-in-Pothos-in-Scheurich-Vanilla-Cream-CO-PO60-3-SCH\u002F313597333","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fhomedepot.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F456723\u002F8154?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FCosta-Farms-6-in-Pothos-in-Scheurich-Vanilla-Cream-CO-PO60-3-SCH%2F313597333&subId1=[subid_value]"},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Flowes.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F897039\u002F12374?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowes.com%2Fpd%2FNeon-Pothos-Plant-in-6in-Grower-Pot%2F5001805381&subId1=[subid_value]","offerMerchant":"Lowe's","offerPrice":"22","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lowes.com\u002Fpd\u002FNeon-Pothos-Plant-in-6in-Grower-Pot\u002F5001805381","url":"https:\u002F\u002Flowes.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F897039\u002F12374?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowes.com%2Fpd%2FNeon-Pothos-Plant-in-6in-Grower-Pot%2F5001805381&subId1=[subid_value]"},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPlants-Trailing-Houseplants-Houseplant-Pets\u002Fdp\u002FB09Y16XZG6\u002Fref=sr_1_3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"13","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPlants-Trailing-Houseplants-Houseplant-Pets\u002Fdp\u002FB09Y16XZG6\u002Fref=sr_1_3","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPlants-Trailing-Houseplants-Houseplant-Pets\u002Fdp\u002FB09Y16XZG6\u002Fref=sr_1_3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Comes pre-potted ~ Tolerates a missed watering ~ Different leaf varieties\" data-dislike=\"Prone to root rot ~ Mildly toxic to pets\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ad56bb90-3197-4e0b-a06f-d0a85450aacb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDrought-tolerant\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThrives in many light conditions\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EReleases oxygen&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother great air-purifying plant for your desk is a snake plant, also known as&nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ESansevieria trifasciata\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, or Mother-in-Law's Tongue. The snake plant requires little maintenance since it is drought-tolerant. Plus, it thrives in a wide range of light conditions, so it can grow whether your office is dark or sunny.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust be sure to keep this indoor plant in the temperature range of 55-80 degrees Fahrenheit so it can properly grow. Since the snake plant is a desert plant, only water it when the soil is 100% dry.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd, a bonus: snake plants perform a different type of photosynthesis at night to release more oxygen. 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In \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fbloomscape.com\u002Fgreen-living\u002Fmoney-tree-plant-symbolism-benefits\u002F"\u003EFeng Shui practices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, money trees are thought to bring money and good fortune. What better plant to have on your work desk?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoney trees are extremely easy to water, making them the perfect indoor plant for those lacking a green thumb. Once a week, just put two ice cubes (or three tablespoons of water) on the soil, and the plant should thrive. Money trees prefer bright, indirect light, but they can adapt to low and fluorescent light. 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For example, if your desk is next to a window, you can opt for plants that prefer sunlight. However, if you work in a room without windows or where there isn't much natural light, it's best to choose a plant that can thrive in low-light conditions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso, pay attention to the maintenance requirements for each plant. While plants on this list are all relatively low-maintenance, you still have to look for indications about their health. If you run into any problems with your plant, try watering less, changing the plant's location, or adding fertilizer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this indoor plant…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want or are…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPothos\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBest for purifying air&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESnake Plant\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBest for any light condition\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoney Tree\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBest for easy watering&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAloe Vera\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBest medicinal&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESucculents\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBest low-maintenance&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which indoor plant is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"53edc4fd-21d1-4e27-8337-09f4e1d4e426\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWe chose these plants based on our own experience growing them and how easy they are to care for. 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However, the right glasses for you depends on your specific needs. Warby Parker, Gamma Ray, and Felix Grey are all great options if you want a pair of stylish glasses that can help you feel better about staring at screens all day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGamers should opt for the Gunnar blue blocking glasses since they are specifically designed for gamers. And those looking to get a good night's sleep without giving up their technology should look into the Bon Charge Morris Sleep+ Glasses.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBlue light glasses\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E% of blue light blocked\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnti-glare\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWarby Parker\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$145\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E34%\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEyekepper Anti-Blue Blocking\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$22\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E100% of low-level light, nearly 90% of high-energy light\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGamma Ray Optics\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$17\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EN\u002FA\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFelix Gray\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$95\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E50%\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGunnar\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $50\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E65%\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBon Charge Morris Sleep+\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$100\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E100% of blue and green light from 400nm to 550nm\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the best blue light blocking glasses?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"53d0cf31-0ba6-44f9-8ed1-3d20a6586790\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWith a variety of brands and stylish options available, choosing the right pair can be a tricky. The key is to focus on your primary needs for the glasses.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your goal is improved sleep quality, the Sleep+ glasses from Bon Charge will be an excellent choice. If you want to reduce eye strain during gaming, you should check out the blue light blocking glasses from Gunnar. This buying tree can help you compare the best options:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose these blue light blocking glasses...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWarby Parker glasses\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHigh-quality prescription blue light blocking glasses. These glasses combine your prescription and blue light filtering in a stylish frame.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEyekepper Anti-Blue Blocking Glasses\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E100% filtering of blue light. These glasses can fit over prescription glasses and have UV protection, too.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGamma Ray glasses\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAffordable blue light blocking glasses. At under $20, these blue light blocking glasses provide excellent value at a low price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFelix Gray glasses\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlue light blocking glasses with designer-inspired frames. Most frames are stylish and comfortable.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGunnar Glasses\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGaming-specific blue light blocking glasses. They block 65% of LED blue light.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBon Charge Morris Sleep+ Glasses\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlue light blocking glasses with amber lenses for improved sleep.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which are the best blue light blocking glasses for me?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d5432607-6cc6-400d-a183-c488f7de2cdc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI carefully selected these blue light glasses from well-known and established brands based on my own experience with some of the glasses and by reading customer reviews online -- both good and bad.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also considered factors like price, percentage of blue light blocked, and other features like anti-glare coatings, magnification, prescription options, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these blue light blocking glasses?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"99a1c91c-31d5-403c-9648-9baa97da7b18\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBlue light block glasses use lens filters to block blue light and help increase contrast, so you won't have to rub your eyes as much after long periods of staring at your computer screen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlue light is measured in nanometers, and there are different types of blue light. For example, one kind of blue light is emitted from the sun and low-energy indoor light, which comes in at 400 nanometers. Most glasses on this list filter out 100% of this type of blue light.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, blue light that is emitted from LED screens is 420-455 nanometers, and we've listed the percentage of blue light each brand claims to filter out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do blue light glasses work?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"49e2522e-e948-47c1-9701-945f8d0455ff\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENot all blue light is inherently bad. Blue light actually helps \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC5962740\u002F"\u003Eboost alertness and mood\u003C\u002Fa\u003E while preventing fatigue. While this may be great for working throughout the day, it's not so great at night.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fonlinelibrary.wiley.com\u002Fdoi\u002F10.1002\u002Fjbio.201900102"\u003EResearch on blue light\u003C\u002Fa\u003E shows that continued exposure to low-intensity blue light before bedtime may affect sleep quality, circadian phase, and cycle durations.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile there are \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ajo.com\u002Farticle\u002FS0002-9394(21)00072-6\u002Ffulltext"\u003Econflicting reports\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, other \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41598-018-28254-8"\u003Estudies point to long-term exposure to blue light\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as a potential factor that accelerates eye diseases like macular degeneration.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, one \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC4939697\u002F"\u003Estudy suggests\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that blue light (along with white, amber, and red lights) can worsen chronic migraine episodes or headaches. 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Before you purchase a mirror, these considerations can help you find the best option for your family.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESize: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe size of a fitness mirror is important because it determines how much space it will take up in your home. Workout mirrors can vary significantly in size, with our picks for the best fitness mirrors ranging from 21.5 to 72 inches in height. It's also important to consider how a mirror will be installed, because while some mirrors are freestanding, others may require mounting to your wall.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThere are a number of ways to use a fitness and exercise mirror. Most connect live and on-demand content, so you can join a class or work out alone whenever the mood strikes.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EBudget is always a top concern for most buyers, so we consider a wide range of products that fit a number of different budgets. While fitness and exercise mirrors can vary greatly in cost, our picks for the best fitness mirrors range in cost from $750 to $3,500.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrial: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EMany products include a free trial so you can test-drive the product before you commit to a full purchase. Several of the incorporated fitness programs also offer a membership trial to allow you to test-drive features before the regular fees kick in.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these workout mirrors?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"02a21e12-0379-42d8-a12b-89055791885d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA fitness mirror is a reflective smart device that's often large in size.&nbsp;It uses the latest technology to stream workout classes and even connect to live coaching. 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Since then she has written for publications centered on tech, startups, innovation, politics, and financial services, including PCMag, Business Insider, InvestmentWires, GovLoop, and Thrive Global. She lives in Queens, NY.",profile:b,title:c,bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EMost people resolve to exercise more and live healthier at the start of the year. That conviction speaks to a powerful desire for self-improvement, which should be honored. The easiest way to bring fitness home is to walk or run every day on a treadmill.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"90971271-0e14-4793-aacb-545e19257a08\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F90971271-0e14-4793-aacb-545e19257a08\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the cold winter months or on rainy days, treadmills can help you maintain at-home fitness. They're always there, calling you to get up off of the couch and move towards your goals. It doesn't matter if there's too much snow on the ground to go to the gym or if a forecast full of torrential downpours is messing with your planned trail run. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-under-desk-treadmill\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best under-desk treadmills\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA few years ago, getting your cardio in on a treadmill was a pretty standardized experience. The main differences between models were limited exclusively to things like bed size, motor strength, and available inclines. Now, the market has diversified like never before. Built-in fitness platforms, complete with on-demand and live classes, have changed the game. In addition, there are running decks with multi-part cushioning made of shock-absorbing materials for specific portions of the stride, and programmable incline levels that can simulate virtual runs with real-time visuals on a massive built-in screen.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven the major investment a good-quality treadmill represents, it's important to prioritize the features and components that are best for your personal fitness plan. This list will help everyone from novices to marathoners find the best fit for their needs, without wasting money on pointless features or overpriced hardware.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe analyzed the dimensions, design, usability, and features of top treadmills to arrive at the picks below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a38f6120-b615-4bcb-8091-ede2b2fdd8c8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMotor:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 3.75HP | \u003Cstrong\u003ESize:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E LWH 81.25in x 39.25in x 62.75in | \u003Cstrong\u003EIncline:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E -3% to 15% | \u003Cstrong\u003ERunning area:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 22in x 60in | \u003Cstrong\u003ETop\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Espeed:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 12mph | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight capacity: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E300lbs\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENordicTrack is a name that's been well-known in fitness circles for decades. Despite its age, the company continually remains on the cutting edge of where exercise is going, and the Commercial 1750 is an excellent example of that pedigree. The unit focuses heavily on its built-in, 10-inch touchscreen for both on-device stats and controls, and for its heavy integration with connected fitness service iFit. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIts Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity allows users to run along with professionally created programs and live classes while listening to their music or coaching via the wireless headphones of their choice. Runners can even recapture a bit of that wind-through-the-hair feeling with the 1750's "Dual AutoBreeze Workout Fans" that can adaptively simulate the airflow a runner would experience while in motion at their current speed.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E All of this technology sits atop a solid, highly-capable treadmill. The 1750's 3.75HP motor can carry athletes at up to 12 MPH, with a 15% incline for extremely demanding workouts. It also features a sizable 60-inch long deck, and a foldable bed with a power-assisted lift to help fold the entire running deck easily, despite the 300-pound weight of the bulky unit. 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Its Treadmill 22 would be right at home in a high-end gym thanks to its beefy build quality, powerful motor, and top-end connectivity. This high-end construction combines with features that make the unit an excellent addition to any runner's home, including a power-assisted folding deck, access to Netflix and Disney+ via its 22-inch touchscreen, and "Comfort Tech" cushioning for softer, quieter landings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe machine's connectivity with the JRNY app platform provides access to a massive number of on-demand and adaptive workouts for users at all fitness levels, while the intuitive, knob-based controls let users easily set their own pace and go. If they'd like that pace to be a demanding one, the grueling 20% maximum incline and 4HP motor can provide a strenuous workout for even the most elite athletes.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E All of these capabilities do come at a cost, however. 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For those that don't necessarily want to make a four-figure outlay to get started on their fitness journey, the Horizon Fitness T101 provides an excellent, solidly-built option for acquiring just about everything you could ask for in a cost-effective treadmill. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile it doesn't include a touchscreen, and only sports a 2.5HP motor, the unit can still provide you speeds of up to 10MPH and inclines of up to 10%, more than enough for all but the most serious runners. 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The Assault Runner Pro is designed to hold up to the most demanding of those purposes. Its curved deck mimics the human stride's range of motion, providing low-impact support for everything from intense sprints to long-distance jogs.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssault Fitness designed the machine to last just about forever, as well. Its steel construction, precision ball-bearing deck rollers, and shock absorbing belt are rated to survive 150,000 miles. Thankfully, the burly design was created with easy transportation in mind thanks to its built-in transport wheels and complete lack of electrical needs. Despite the lack of a plug, this unit's battery-powered control panel still provides Bluetooth connectivity for tracking progress and keeping track of runs via its compatible apps.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E The Assault Runner Pro is indoor running boiled down to its most basic, most focused form. It won't excite you with connected screens or companion classes, but it will let you hop on and run as fast and as long as you want without ever needing to do a single thing more than pump those legs and get going. There are, of course, far cheaper manual options on the market, but none of them will last through the equivalent of multiple trips around the globe the way this one will.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Assault Runner Pro\" data-superlative=\"Best manual treadmill\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"assault-runner-pro.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Assault Fitness","imageData":{"id":"571265e5-ff37-4a5e-9091-51289b6eab9b","title":"Assault Runner Pro","filename":"assault-runner-pro.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F13\u002F571265e5-ff37-4a5e-9091-51289b6eab9b\u002Fassault-runner-pro.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":284939,"width":1910,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-13 18:43:57","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-05-13 18:44:00","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"Assault Runner Pro","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"571265e5-ff37-4a5e-9091-51289b6eab9b","imageAltText":"assault-runner-pro.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Assault Fitness","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"assault-runner-pro.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F13","imageWidth":1910,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Assault Fitness\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.awin1.com\u002Fcread.php?awinmid=22325&awinaffid=423585&clickref=subid_value&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.assaultfitness.com%2Fproducts%2Fassaultrunner-pro","offerMerchant":"Assault Fitness","offerPrice":"2999","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.assaultfitness.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fassaultrunner-pro","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.awin1.com\u002Fcread.php?awinmid=22325&awinaffid=423585&clickref=subid_value&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.assaultfitness.com%2Fproducts%2Fassaultrunner-pro"},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAssault-Fitness-AS-ARP-AssaultRunner-Pro\u002Fdp\u002FB09N7RZGY3","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~No power requirements allow it to be used anywhere ~150,000-mile lifespan provided by commercial-grade construction ~Curved deck reduces stride impact without feeling mushy\" data-dislike=\"~Most expensive unit on the list ~Big and heavy (289.2lbs) ~No device shelf ~Not ideal for low-speed walking\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Assault Fitness","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F@AssaultFitness","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FyhUlPY9wgx0?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; 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x 40in |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ETop speed: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E2MPH |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWeight capacity: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E400lbs\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen standing desks first became prevalent as a way of improving one's health by avoiding the negative impacts of sitting at your desk all day, some decided to take it a step further, creating the concept of a "walking desk." For many early adopters of the concept, this was typically just their existing treadmill with a laptop placed on its device stand, or a traditional treadmill shoehorned under a standing desk. But, as the concept became more popular, companies began to make their own, purpose-built versions specifically to allow employees to walk while they work. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe InMovement Unsit Under Desk Treadmill represents the most advanced evolution of the concept, with a short, wide deck that is specifically designed to allow owners enough lateral stride movement to reach every bit of desk space they need to when completing their work. It also comes with a manual speed control box, and is compatible with the company's Un Sit app, which allows tracking of stats like distance, pace, and more.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's important to note that this unit is not designed for runners, its 2MPH maximum speed should make that clear. It is, however, a high-end, laser-focused product for those that don't want to waste time at their desk by sitting still. 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18:44:14","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"Unsit Under Desk Treadmill","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b74a24a3-99ed-490b-9609-04cc13ef5029","imageAltText":"unsit-underdesk-treadmill.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"InMovement","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"unsit-under-desk-treadmill.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F13","imageWidth":1910,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"InMovement\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"UnSit","offerPrice":"2295","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.inmovement.com\u002Fproducts\u002Funsit-treadmill","url":""},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Wellness Junction","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wellnessjunction.com\u002Fproducts\u002Finmovement-unsit-treadmill-desk","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~Compact size is specifically designed to fit below standing desks without sticking out too far ~400lb weight capacity ~Wide deck allows full access to larger standing desks without risk of stepping off the belt\" data-dislike=\"~Pricey for a very single-purpose unit ~Relatively simplistic controls and app interactions\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-peloton-alternative\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Peloton alternatives 2022: Your next exercise bike\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1409a3cb-adaf-417a-8e6c-10947c72cc0c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best treadmill is the NordicTrack Commercial 1750, based on its design, features, and usability. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x4 Table"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETreadmill\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETop\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Espeed\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIncline\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENordicTrack Commercial 1750 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$1,599 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E12 mph \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E-3 to 15% \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBowflex Treadmill 22 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$2,799 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E12 mph \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E-3 to 20% \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHorizon Fitness T101 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$649 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E10 mph \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E0 to 10% \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssault Runner Pro \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$2,999 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYours \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EN\u002FA \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnsit Under Desk Treadmill \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$2,495 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2 mph&nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EN\u002FA \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best treadmill?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3d794031-b40a-4299-b34a-8d3546b0c7e9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBefore making a purchase, consider the factors and features that are most important to you in a treadmill. Any of the treadmills on our list are excellent options—it just depends what you want\u002Fneed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x2 Table"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ethis treadmill...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENordicTrack Commercial 1750 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best overall option \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBowflex Treadmill 22 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA versatile treadmill with access to on-demand workouts \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHorizon Fitness T101 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA budget-friendly treadmill \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssault Runner Pro \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA manual treadmill \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnsit Under Desk Treadmill \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo walk on a treadmill while working \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which treadmill is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c0e5a9f4-0d75-4df2-950b-a65f6f5a58c0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEach treadmill in the list is among the best in a given sub-category of fitness technology. Whether that's the best network connected model, the best manual machine, or simply the best for those with the deepest pockets, each entry represents the ideal solution for a specific type of buyer or a group with a common motive for purchasing a treadmill in the first place.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these treadmills?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e4ffed74-3954-4c2d-ba15-e6a1ea7958c6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe treadmill remains a top choice for people opting for a piece of at-home gym equipment for its wide-ranging health benefits. These include: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECardiovascular health:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E A treadmill is a form of cardiovascular exercise. This type of exercise can contribute to overall heart health. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWeight loss:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Calories in and calories out is the name of the weight loss game. Treadmills can help burn calories more quickly than other types of \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fmy.clevelandclinic.org\u002Fhealth\u002Farticles\u002F7050-aerobic-exercise"\u003Eaerobic exercise\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMuscle tone:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Treadmill exercise works out multiple muscle groups at the same time. It truly is a full-body workout as core muscle groups are constantly engaged.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the health benefits of treadmills?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a4f83a4a-3362-4900-a968-1ec5b0e7a8f8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best treadmill for a heavy person is the Bowflex Treadmill 22 since its maximum weight capacity is 400 pounds. It also has "Comfort Tech" cushioning for softer, quieter landings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best treadmill for a heavy person?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bcc22d40-0b42-4f7b-ba9f-c4e9dabc678d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking for a folding treadmill that is compact, choose the Unsit Under Desk Treadmill. It has a short, wide deck and can easily be slipped away under a desk, under a bed, or in a closet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best folding treadmill?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"72401c67-6385-482c-837c-0195a02f4a86\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen someone mentions a manual treadmill, you likely get a vision of some flimsy, tube-steel monstrosity that collected dust in your grandparents' basement whenever you weren't messing around on it as a kid. In reality, manual treadmills have come to fill their own, very serious niche within the market. Everyone from casual walkers to elite athletes can enjoy the instinctive control of speed provided by your own feet setting the pace. That said, they aren't the right fit for everyone. Those that have very specific time or pace goals will want to opt for a motorized model. Similarly, those looking for a budget model may actually want to consider a motorized option as good quality manual alternatives are often just as expensive, if not more so, than their powered counterparts.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is a manual or motorized treadmill right for me?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"84252343-d405-4d86-b149-39716dde4485\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis is entirely up to you. If you've never set foot on a treadmill or laced up a pair of running shoes before, it's obviously a good idea to seek some expert guidance. But, that guidance need not be a pricey subscription. Many free or low-cost apps are available that help you keep track of your runs, make plans to advance your fitness level, and even provide pre-designed programs for meeting long-term goals like running a 5K or completing a mile run in under a certain amount of time. That said, if you're the kind of person that will actually feel more motivated by the presence of a persistent subscription that might hold your hand a bit more and keep you from turning your new treadmill into a coatrack a few months later, then, by all means, consider one of the companion services mentioned here, or an alternate option that better suits your budget and fitness goals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Do I need a fitness class subscription to make the most of my treadmill?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b3c2df98-9bab-4200-af7d-8682f2350a34\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis is a long-standing question, and one that's been around since treadmills were extremely rudimentary machines. The short answer is, yes. For nearly all purposes, they can meet or exceed the ability of the great outdoors to help you on your fitness journey. Of course, none will precisely match the bounce of the soil on a good trail, or the atmosphere provided by ambient nature sounds. However, they will do things like reduce strain on your legs from running on less-than ideal-surfaces or provide you extremely precise feedback on pacing, speed, and heart rate. Most importantly, they will always be available, regardless of weather, available transport, or childcare. It doesn't matter how superior an outdoor run is if it never happens, and there are many, many obstacles that can easily turn a planned 5K into a Netflix binge instead.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can treadmills really replace outdoor running?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4253ecdb-5ca8-4060-b216-1dd656549181\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EHere are a few other options to look into:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are there alternative treadmills to consider?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"5a3c7e35-7441-4f55-bb7a-73c76aa032c3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"XTERRA Fitness TR150 Folding Treadmill\" 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data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FXTERRA-Fitness-TR150-Folding-Treadmill\u002Fdp\u002FB01M0L0D90\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"5c236fe1-0512-4ecf-9b18-7f51aa22aaaf\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Sunny Health & Fitness Folding Incline Treadmill\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"sunny-health-sf-b901-bike.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon","imageData":{"id":"6f8022c7-15da-4ecc-8fca-f01c06bb9412","filename":"sunny-health-sf-b901-bike.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6f8022c7-15da-4ecc-8fca-f01c06bb9412\u002Fsunny-health-sf-b901-bike.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-12 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15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8a478cec-b9f1-4ab5-8674-9dbe4f670c71\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe QuietOn earbuds as compared to a dime illustrate their tiny size.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The QuiteOn earbuds and charging case.\" data-image-filename=\"quietonhero.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's key takeaways\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQuietOn earbuds are available now for a price of $289.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen they are properly fitted, they create a soothing sleeping environment. The sound reduction is remarkable,\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThey are pricey and aren't nearly as comfortable as claimed when combining side sleeping with a harder pillow.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm a light sleeper and the slightest noise can wake me. Since moving into our new house, I started sleeping with earplugs -- the foam kind you roll up and slip into your ear canals. I opted to go that route because I'm a combination back and side sleeper and the foam didn't bother me when the side of my head was smashed against a pillow.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut those foam plugs have two problems: They don't last very long, and they have to be inserted just right or they fail to block even the slightest sound.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbout a month ago, I went on a search for something different. My quest took me to the QuietOn company, which sells a tiny pair of earbuds that use Active Noise Canceling to block quite a bit of sound from reaching your eardrums. These earbuds do one thing and one thing only -- they use ANC to reduce sleep disturbances. They don't play music, there is no Bluetooth, and you don't use an app to control them. You simply remove them from the charger, insert them, and let them do their job.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow well do they perform? Given \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8ddd2932-3218-4ee5-842d-58ee596f0e92\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fquieton.com\u002Fshop\u002Fquieton-3-sleep-earbuds\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"these cost $289\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E,  you'll want to know if they live up to the hype.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2f6ac97e-199a-4929-bb3e-64f74c1cd0a4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThese earbuds, with the help of outstanding Active Noise Canceling, are capable of muting ambient sound to give you a peaceful sleeping environment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"QuietOn 3.1 earbuds\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"The QuiteOn earbuds and charging case.","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EHere the QuietOn earbuds are compared to a dime to illustrate their tiny size.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"8a478cec-b9f1-4ab5-8674-9dbe4f670c71","title":"quietonhero","filename":"quietonhero.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F16\u002F8a478cec-b9f1-4ab5-8674-9dbe4f670c71\u002Fquietonhero.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThe QuiteOn earbuds as compared to a dime illustrate their tiny size.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":827120,"width":1920,"height":1080,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-01-16 15:56:11","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-01-16 15:56:58","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET","alt":"The QuiteOn earbuds and charging case.","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"8a478cec-b9f1-4ab5-8674-9dbe4f670c71","imageAltText":"The QuiteOn earbuds and charging case.","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EHere the QuietOn earbuds are compared to a dime to illustrate their tiny size.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"quietonhero.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F01\u002F16","imageWidth":1920,"imageHeight":1080,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHere the QuietOn earbuds are compared to a dime to illustrate their tiny size.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fquietonaffiliateprogram.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1818896\u002F21678?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fquieton.com%2Fshop%2Fquieton-3-sleep-earbuds%2F&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Quieton","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fquieton.com\u002Fshop\u002Fquieton-3-sleep-earbuds\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fquietonaffiliateprogram.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1818896\u002F21678?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fquieton.com%2Fshop%2Fquieton-3-sleep-earbuds%2F&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore I share my experience with you, understand that the QuietOn earbuds do not deliver total silence. No earplug or earbud can do such a thing. These also do not produce white noise. The only sound you hear happens within the 15-second window of removing them from their case and inserting them. During that time, you'll hear the sound of the ANC switching on. After that, what you'll experience is pretty remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is also important to understand that, beyond the initial cost, you'll need to replace the memory foam tips regularly. If you're careful with them and clean them with a damp cloth, you'll be lucky to get about six months out of each pair. The earbuds ship with one of each size, XS, S, M, and L but you can purchase replacement packs for $18. Unfortunately, the shipping can be pretty costly. (Purchasing a 3-pack of M tips costs $18 for the product and $20.80 for the shipping.) But you should get over a year of use out of that three-pack.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-headphones-for-sleeping\u002F\"\u003EThe best sleep headphones you can buy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOK, enough build-up -- how do they perform?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESpecs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe smallest ANC earbuds.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPremium ANC combined with passive noise reduction.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEasily reduces snoring and other ambient noises.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E28-hour life on a single charge (using the case to recharge the earbuds after each use) with a 200mAh integrated lithium-ion battery.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWeight (per earbud) 1.8g.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECharging interface - USB-C.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProduct material - plastic (PC-ABS, PMMA, polycarbonate), polyurethane rubber, stainless steel, gold.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMy experience\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first thing I want to note is that there was a problem with my order. Even though the payment went through, it was marked as failed and the company didn't bother to inform me. Two weeks after I placed the order, I contacted them and they eventually figured out the problem. The order then arrived about two weeks after that. All told it took about a month for the earbuds to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs soon as I had them, I topped off their charge and that night, I gave them their first test.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I mentioned earlier, you insert them, and -- as soon as the ANC kicks in -- you enjoy the soothing sound of quiet. I will admit that it is pretty dramatic when the ANC kicks in. You go from hearing everything around you to hearing the subtle hiss of the ANC, to bliss. The QuietOn earbuds were far superior to the foam earplugs I'd been using (which had been doing a very good job on their own).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first thing I noticed was the sound of our heating was dramatically reduced to the point where I could barely hear it. Next, my wife's breathing vanished from my ears. The only thing the QuietOn earbuds could not prevent from reaching my eardrums was the midnight singing of our cats, who never failed to reach incredible volumes for such tiny creatures. The difference is, however, that their songs no longer wake me. Yes, I can hear them when I'm awake but once I've drifted off, the QuietOn earbuds dull the sound enough that I can sleep through it -- which is remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESounds pretty amazing, right? As far as the noise-canceling is concerned, these sleepy-time earbuds are unmatched.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fandroid-has-a-hidden-feature-to-help-you-sleep-better-heres-where-to-find-it\u002F\"\u003EAndroid has a hidden feature to help you sleep better. Here's where to find it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, side sleepers should keep reading.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I mentioned, I'm a combination back and side sleeper. When I'm sleeping on my back, these babies are perfect. It's when I roll over to my side that things get a bit less so. First off, even though they are small, you feel them when you're on your side. Now, that could be because I use a harder, memory foam pillow that is less than 3 inches thick. I cannot sleep with soft, thick pillows. If you use a traditional pillow, you won't have any problems sleeping on your side with the QuietOn earbuds in place. If you go my route with your pillow accommodations, be prepared for a period of adjustment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe other thing you have to know about this product is that fit is crucial. This isn't like traditional earbuds where if you get the fit wrong, they may not sound as good. With the QuietOn earbuds, if you don't get the fit right, they can't do their job properly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo do this, you have to first select the right size foam tips. Once you've done that, you have to pull your ear either back or up, insert the earbud such that the foam tip is in your ear canal, turn the earbud so the plastic portion is securely tucked, and then release your ear. You get used to the process and you'll know, beyond any doubt, when the earbuds are properly seated.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sleep-tracker\u002F\"\u003EThese are the 7 best (and most accurate) sleep trackers you can buy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, I did discover that -- when sleeping on my side -- the earbuds don't always remain in their proper position, requiring me to adjust them. This is a small price to pay, given how well they perform when they are perfectly seated. But for some, that could wind up being a deal breaker, given the price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor me, however, I'm more than willing to contend with the pitfalls of these earbuds because when they work they are remarkable. If you're willing to pay the price for these tiny earbuds, you might find them to be equally as helpful at allowing you to drift off to sleep, on a wave of muted sound or near silence.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cb907444-ef19-4647-a337-d2ac13b1f766\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcb907444-ef19-4647-a337-d2ac13b1f766\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-01-17 18:50:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Light sleepers, rejoice! The tiny noise-canceling QuietOn earbuds do just one thing - and do it very well. Are they worth the price? That depends.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"1eef4c65-3f73-4038-b363-0457ce709ddd",image:{id:"8a478cec-b9f1-4ab5-8674-9dbe4f670c71",filename:"quietonhero.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-01-16 15:56:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"The QuiteOn earbuds and charging case.",credits:"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThe QuiteOn earbuds as compared to a dime illustrate their tiny size.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F16\u002F8a478cec-b9f1-4ab5-8674-9dbe4f670c71\u002Fquietonhero.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"trouble-sleeping-if-noise-keeps-you-awake-these-earbuds-deliver-the-sounds-of-silence",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Trouble sleeping? If noise keeps you awake, these earbuds deliver the sounds of silence",topic:{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"98d6f538-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"palmsolo (aka Matthew Miller)",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Miller",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"ee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc",filename:"matthew-miller.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:28:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc\u002Fmatthew-miller.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EPeople enjoy hiking, skiing, running, camping, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor adventures. These remote locations are often out of range of any cellular service, so your smartphone then turns into a camera to capture your adventures. Garmin offers \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"96b65aa7-e91e-4970-86af-e6d67c9a272c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fc\u002Foutdoor-recreation\u002Fsatellite-communicators\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fc\u002Foutdoor-recreation\u002Fsatellite-communicators\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"various satellite communication devices\" data-use-monetization=\"false\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for your off-the-grid adventure, and the newest addition is the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3dc5727e-b3a9-4c87-9e0e-c0958d34b75e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-inreach-mini-2-compact-satellite-communicator-1-3-gps-with-built-in-bluetooth-flame-red\u002F6499326.p?skuId=6499326\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dpbolvw.net\u002Fclick-9041660-15240843-1651674906000?sid=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin inReach Mini 2.\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d0d6e607-0e26-4d83-9863-a20084f953f8\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd0d6e607-0e26-4d83-9863-a20084f953f8\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe inReach Mini 2 is an ultra-compact satellite communicator, available now for $399.99. One just arrived for testing, so stay tuned for a full review after we get a chance to explore the great outdoors and get some miles on this new essential tool.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe original \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"20080c05-4c7d-49cb-b90d-58b44d2e0c60\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FGarmin-Lightweight-Satellite-Communicator-Refurbished\u002Fdp\u002FB07N7X7Y1B\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F592606\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"inReach Mini\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E was released in 2018, and at first glance, it doesn't look like much has changed. However, a significant improvement in battery life is the foundation of the inReach Mini 2. Garmin states that up to 14 days of run time with 10-minute tracking is available in the Mini 2, while 30-minute tracking extends battery life up to 30 days. If you charge it up, pack it away in a car, boat, or RV, and then need to turn it on for an emergency, the device should power up within a year of charging.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to extended battery life, Garmin updated the design slightly with a move from micro USB to USB-C for charging. It still measures just four inches tall by two inches wide and weighs in at just 3.5 ounces, so you can easily pack it along on any outdoor adventure. It is rated for IPX7, too, so you won't have to worry about using it out in any weather condition.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sports-watch\u002F\"\u003EBest sports watch: Garmin, Coros, Polar, and more\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fb287acc-9e8e-4a98-a84b-f45e7ec0f7b4\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"left\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Garmin\" data-image-alt-text=\"inreachmini2-hr-1000-21.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"inreachmini2-hr-1000-21.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1069\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin inReach Mini 2 also now connects to your smartphone through the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F614327\"\u003EGarmin Explore app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, so you can text using the smartphone keyboard with the inReach Mini 2 as your satellite connection. The Garmin Explore app is also used to download maps, plan your trips, and connect to compatible \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ecac29b4-4c3b-4a83-997a-59e471e80088\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsearchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&browsedCategory=pcmcat321000050004&id=pcat17071&iht=n&ks=960&list=y&qp=brand_facet%3DBrand~Garmin&sc=Global&st=categoryid%24pcmcat321000050004&type=page&usc=All%20Categories\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dpbolvw.net\u002Fclick-9041660-15535239-1684247850000?sid=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin watches\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, in-vehicle navigators, aviation systems, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe satellite connectivity requires a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdiscover.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Finreach\u002Fpersonal\u002F#subscriptions\"\u003Esubscription\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with monthly and annual options available for three levels of usage. The global Iridium satellite network provides services. The lowest price plan is an annual plan with an $11.95 monthly fee, with month-to-month plans being a bit higher price. SOS is available for unlimited usage with all subscription plans and will send a distress signal to the Garmin International Emergency Response Coordination Center that is staffed 24\u002F7 to assist you in the event of an emergency.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConnecting to emergency services is important, but you can also use the Garmin inReach Mini 2 to connect to family and friends to check in from your adventure or share your experiences as they happen. You can share your location with friends and even receive messages of encouragement while out in the wild. If you become lost on your adventure, the inReach Mini 2 can help you guide you back to your origin with its TracBack feature. Global positioning is provided via GPS, Galileo, QZSS, and Beidou.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6728c903-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6728c903-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-02-02 12:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Garmin's latest update to its satellite communication devices brings enhanced battery life, improved smartphone application, and a lightweight device to help you stay connected and located.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"175554d5-fa35-43a0-9923-9828dcc4c3a6",image:{id:"8872d2a0-6c71-47da-90e5-fc7d12c60445",filename:"inreach-mini-2-lifestyle.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-02-02 04:18:09",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"inreach-mini-2-lifestyle.jpg",credits:"Image: Garmin",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F02\u002F8872d2a0-6c71-47da-90e5-fc7d12c60445\u002Finreach-mini-2-lifestyle.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1600,height:901,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Smartphones^Mobility",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"garmin-inreach-mini-2-rugged-compact-satellite-communicator-provides-essential-connectivity",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Garmin inReach Mini 2: Rugged compact satellite communicator provides essential connectivity",topic:{id:"10d0341c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"mobility",name:"Mobility",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10d0341c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"mobility",name:"Mobility",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"972fc09a-0553-4863-854d-3d98942e4f6f",slug:"mobile-accessories",name:"Mobile Accessories",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"98d6f538-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"palmsolo (aka Matthew Miller)",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Miller",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"ee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc",filename:"matthew-miller.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:28:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc\u002Fmatthew-miller.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EToday, all smartwatches have optical heart rate sensors on the back, while many have additional sensors to measure other bodily metrics. For the past several weeks, I've been testing something new in the wearable space, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ee83f13a-fa3f-4425-8630-73d8f74ffff1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FTicWatch-smartwatch-Temperature-Measurement-Monitoring\u002Fdp\u002FB08YK4Y4VX\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Mobvoi TicWatch GTH Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which has a second heart rate sensor on the right side that works with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcardiex.com\u002F\"\u003ECardieX technology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to measure the health of your arteries. The TicWatch GTH Pro provides you with an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fatcormedical.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F03\u002FArty-Heart-Health-Platform.pdf\"\u003EArty score\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that is billed as a measure of your overall heart health. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7fa6e79c-9960-4402-9d27-fca7424282f8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobvoi.com\u002Fus\u002Fpages\u002Fticwatchgthpro\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"The TicWatch GTH Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is available for just $99.99 in Meteorite Black with a black silicone watch band. There is no GPS receiver onboard, you cannot install third-party apps, and smartwatch functions are very limited. The affordable wearable is primarily focused on health and wellness, but lacking in other areas we typically see in a smartwatch which makes it less capable as a primary wearable. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"1ebac0a7-adde-4822-b7d2-5264e7b2d1bc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Mobvoi TicWatch GTH Pro\" data-rating=\"3.5\" data-like=\"~Inexpensive ~Solid construction ~Advanced heart health metrics ~Comfortable for 24\u002F7 wear\" data-dislike=\"~Weak magnets on charging cable ~Limited functionality beyond health measurements ~Laggy animations ~No integrated GPS ~Inconsistent readings\" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"03\" data-editorsyear=\"2022\" data-editorsdate=\""2022-03-02T16:23:46.118Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"03\" data-innovationyear=\"2022\" data-innovationdate=\""2022-03-02T16:23:46.118Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"5dbe3c83-2a50-47d6-9d66-d43ee1b40689","filename":"product-image-gth-pro-2.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F20\u002F5dbe3c83-2a50-47d6-9d66-d43ee1b40689\u002Fproduct-image-gth-pro-2.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-03-20 23:42:10","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"5dbe3c83-2a50-47d6-9d66-d43ee1b40689","imageFilename":"product-image-gth-pro-2.png","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F03\u002F20"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FTicWatch-smartwatch-Temperature-Measurement-Monitoring\u002Fdp\u002FB08YK4Y4VX?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"99.99","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FTicWatch-smartwatch-Temperature-Measurement-Monitoring\u002Fdp\u002FB08YK4Y4VX","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FTicWatch-smartwatch-Temperature-Measurement-Monitoring\u002Fdp\u002FB08YK4Y4VX?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"ef7d0a7a-70fb-4392-bb64-3d2366256814","slug":"ticwatch-gth-pro-smartwatch-arty-heart-health-and-dual-sensor-technology-5atm-waterproof-gps-fitness-tracker-with","name":"TicWatch GTH Pro Smartwatch Arty Heart Health and Dual Sensor Technology 5ATM Waterproof GPS Fitness Tracker with Heart Rate & Sleep Monitor Blood Oxygen for Men Women iOS\u002FAndroid Compatible","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"AUTOPID","mod":1667437608380,"displayDate":"Thu Nov 03 2022 02:06:48 GMT+0100 (Central European Standard Time)"}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Hardware \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Mobvoi TicWatch GTH Pro is a rather unremarkable wearable with a simple black square form factor, small color 1.55-inch LCD panel, basic black silicone band, and a single side button. The display is a touchscreen so that primary navigation of the watch is performed with taps and swipes on the display. The colors look fine, the display is clear, but it is not as responsive as other wearables, and scrolling quickly shows a bit of lag. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is a fairly consistent black bezel around the viewable display, with the glass face curving down into the flat edges of the bezel. The aluminum material then curves down the bottom edges into the flat back. It's not a particularly unique design, but it does feel well constructed and is comfortable on your wrist. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d0d6e607-0e26-4d83-9863-a20084f953f8\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd0d6e607-0e26-4d83-9863-a20084f953f8\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the right side, we find a single button that is used to turn on the display and takes you back to the primary watch face when pressed when in any other app or utility. Below this button is the second PPG heart rate sensor. When performing an Arty measurement, you are directed to lightly place a finger from your other hand on the sensor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStandard 20mm watch bands are found on the top and bottom of the watch with quick-release pins. While the included band is plain and basic, you can easily swap it out for any band you desire, and there are hundreds of affordable options on Amazon. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe charging cable has a small magnetic end with two contact points that match the gold contact points on the back of the watch. The magnetic connection is not very strong, so I had to be careful to position the watch and charging in order to keep the charging connection intact. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Specifications \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDisplay\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 1.55-inch 360x320-pixel resolution, TFT touch\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaterials\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Aluminum watch case. TPU quick-release 20mm watch band\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 5 ATM\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnectivity and sensors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Bluetooth 5.1, side PPG sensor, PPG sensor on the bottom, accelerometer, skin temperature sensor\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 260 mAh battery with a rated life of 10 days. Two hours to charge.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 43.2 x 35.2 x 10.5mm and 44 grams (with silicone band)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0d2a9d01-0951-4aca-a378-33a67ac88e3e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen I was approached about trying out the watch, the first question I had was, "What is Arty?" Arty heart health is powered by ATCOR technology, with more \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fatcormedical.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F03\u002FArty-Heart-Health-Platform.pdf" target="_blank"\u003Edetails in this PDF.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Arty Score combines heart and health scores, so you get one score to use for trend analysis. Other values measured and provided as part of the Arty Heart Health platform include eCAP, ArtyAge, HSX, and TruHR, so let's look a bit closer at these measures:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EeCAP\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Your exercise capacity measurement provides an indicator of blood flow to the inner muscle of your heart. Most of my measurements were in the 85% to 95% range, and for this measure, higher is better.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EArtyAge\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: This is a measure of the stiffness of your arteries, and your goal should be to make sure that this is always lower than your actual age. I need to test this more since my readings over two weeks ranged from 20 to 60 years old. I'm 53 and appreciated seeing a 20-30 year range at times, but I was discouraged by the 60-70 year range that appeared a couple of times, and it's not clear how one can obtain a consistent reading here. I understand that taking measurements at the same time every day may provide more useful trend analysis, but so far I did not get much value from this particular metric.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHSX\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: The heart stress index measures the extra load on your heart due to the stiffening of the arteries. A lower value here is desired. My readings ranged from 20% to 80%, which is too large of a range to help me understand my heart health.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETruHR\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: This is reported as a more accurate true heart rate reading, similar to the accuracy obtained from an electrocardiogram. My readings were fairly consistent here, ranging between 45 to 51 bpm.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is Arty?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy overall Arty scores ranged from 62 to 92, with most of the scores in the 75 range. A higher score is better for Arty, with 75 or higher labeled as excellent. Increasing exercise, weight reduction, and other lifestyle improvements should increase your eCAP and lower your HSX while raising your overall Arty score. I am working to lose 20 pounds and exercise more, so I will continue to track and check my Arty score trends. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe broad range of values in the ArtyAge and HSC metrics during my usage made these two metrics rather useless. A longer term test, with readings conducted at the same times on subsequent days, is warranted to determine if the watch is accurately calculating these values for me or not. There are very few articles online about this watch and none that go into the accuracy of the specific metrics listed above. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3932a26d-6742-4562-ab4d-336cfa5c850a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"mobvoi-gth-pro-1.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"mobvoi-gth-pro-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"2967\" data-image-height=\"2374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Watch software \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe watch runs a custom RTOS (real-time operating system), which is one reason that it exhibits such good battery life. When the display is first turned on, your selected watch face appears. Press and hold on to the watch face to then swipe left or right to select from one of five available watch faces installed by default. After connecting with the Mobvoi smartphone app, you can then view, select, and install watch faces found in the watch face center, and there appear to be hundreds of options available. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"4d5ea16b-e55e-439c-804e-2a1b1e3debe5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F4d5ea16b-e55e-439c-804e-2a1b1e3debe5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESwipe down on the watch face to reveal quick control buttons. These include options for toggling on\u002Foff do not disturb, power saving mode, find my phone, flashlight, brightness, and settings. There are very few settings on the TicWatch GTH Pro, including brightness, restore, power off, etc. The quick control display also shows the day, date, phone connection status, and remaining battery life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESwiping left or right on the watch face moves you through various screens that show you the weather, heart rate, respiration\u002Fskin temp\u002Fblood oxygen level, workout activity options, sleep data, and summary activity info (three stats and three color bars). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother option for navigating the device (it seems like too much is going on here) is to press in on the right-side button from the watch face. A list of options appears on the watch, including Notifications, TicExercise, TicHealth, Arty, TicSleep, Timer, Stopwatch, Weather, Music Control, and Settings.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENotifications are very basic, with no option to respond to any notification that appears. TicExercise provides the ability to start, monitor, and stop 14 different workouts on the watch. There is no integrated GPS, so if you want to track the details of outside activity, then you need to connect to the GPS in your connected smartphone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"gallery\" data-uuid=\"41d3cb70-0aae-4f34-bc16-f5ea244a900f\" data-float=\"none\" data-size=\"large\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorkouts available for tracking include outdoor run, outdoor cycling, skipping rope, swimming, walking, rowing, freestyle, mountain climbing, indoor run, gymnastics, soccer, basketball, indoor cycling, and yoga. It's a rather eclectic mix of workouts with no customization options for what data appears on the watch while performing your activity. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe watch's primary function is to measure your arterial health, which takes place when you select the Arty activity. Once you choose this option, a green light on the right side PPG sensor illuminates, and you are directed to place a finger from the hand opposite the one with the GTH Pro mounted on it so that a reading can be taken. Hold your finger in place for 10 seconds, a countdown appears on the watch, and then your metrics will be captured and analyzed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Smartphone software \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn order to take full advantage of the Mobvoi TicWatch GTH Pro, you need to install the Mobvoi app on your iPhone or Android smartphone. After installing the software, create an account or log in to an existing account and add the GTH Pro as a new device. The main Home screen in the Mobvoi app will then show your weekly active minute goal, three primary activity metrics, Arty score plot, exercise summary, sleep summary, heart rate, SpO2, and skin temperature data. The type of data shown on the home panel can be customized with the manage items button. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the device tab, you can access the watch face center, smart mode settings, other settings, Arty score report, smart reminder, and the workout beta option. Workout in the Mobvoi app can be used to initiate an outside run, walk, or cycling activity with your phone's GPS tracking your path. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThird-party connectivity with Apple Health, Google Fit, Strava, Runkeeper, and Arty can be managed on the Me tab of the Mobvoi software. Weekly and monthly health reports can also be viewed from the Me tab. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"25ae2d40-c403-4e27-8852-321b881eaa76\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Mobvoi TicWatch GTH Pro \" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"product-image-gth-pro-2.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Mobvoi","imageData":{"id":"5dbe3c83-2a50-47d6-9d66-d43ee1b40689","filename":"product-image-gth-pro-2.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F20\u002F5dbe3c83-2a50-47d6-9d66-d43ee1b40689\u002Fproduct-image-gth-pro-2.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-03-20 23:42:10","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"5dbe3c83-2a50-47d6-9d66-d43ee1b40689","imageFilename":"product-image-gth-pro-2.png","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F03\u002F20"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Mobvoi\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FTicWatch-smartwatch-Temperature-Measurement-Monitoring\u002Fdp\u002FB08YK4Y4VX\" data-offerprice=\"99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Daily usage experiences and conclusions \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI find all of the data captured by wearables today to be fascinating and personally find the trends useful for motivating me to improve my health through longer sleep sessions, more frequent exercise, and a bit healthier eating. The Arty data is interesting, and I would love to see other wearables adopt it or something similar to provide more accurate health metrics, but with a couple of the metrics giving me inconsistent readings I'm not convinced that the GTH Pro is the right wearable for helping me improve my health. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs much as I want to gauge my Arty health over a longer period of time, the Mobvoi TicWatch GTH Pro is too limited in other smartwatch functions for me to wear it as my only wearable. I have been wearing it on my other wrist while my preferred wearable, generally a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1225a81b-1028-43a8-9cbd-8f7c4e778ed9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin watch\" data-use-monetization=\"false\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E or \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"41437c5f-fa5b-49e3-8faa-7954da119cc5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fapple-watch-series-7\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch 7\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, occupies my other wrist. I'll continue using it on one wrist for another month to see how my scores look but I would love to either see Mobvoi include this on a future Wear OS watch or see other companies incorporate the technology. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe TicWatch GTH Pro is priced at just $99.99 so it is not too high even with limited capability beyond heart health measurements. It is not an FDA-approved health device, but that is not critical since most smartwatches are not certified and are still useful for indications of health issues that can further be diagnosed by a medical professional. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6728c903-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6728c903-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-03-22 20:12:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Today, all watches have wrist-based heart rate sensors and other sensors designed to provide you with data on your overall health and wellness. 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He recently returned to the United States after reporting from South Africa, Jordan, and Cambodia since 2013.",profile:b,title:c,bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EMozilla has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffoundation.mozilla.org\u002Fen\u002Fprivacynotincluded\u002F\"\u003Ereleased\u003C\u002Fa\u003E the latest edition of its *Privacy Not Included shopping guide, aiming to provide holiday buyers with a concrete list of how the most popular items handle privacy issues.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3d3fced7-aaf2-4d1e-bad2-5038ae9fb1c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3d3fced7-aaf2-4d1e-bad2-5038ae9fb1c1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMozilla researchers spent over 950 hours examining 151 popular connected gifts, identifying 47 that had what they called \"problematic privacy practices.\" The worst, according to Mozilla, include Facebook Portal, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4d643d40-76f4-4fb9-b889-7ccefb6f4533\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-4th-Gen\u002Fdp\u002FB07XKF5RM3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Echo\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c8f2acfd-3fed-4a78-bc6e-54ab5e7e139c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nordictrack.com\u002Fbest-treadmills\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"NordicTrack Treadmill\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and other workout tools. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot all of the products examined were bad, and Mozilla found that about 22 did a good job of protecting user privacy by not collecting, selling, or sharing data. These devices ranged from the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a0983e3e-2c26-408b-950a-0d3babeca607\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FiRobot-Roomba-675-Connectivity-Carpets\u002Fdp\u002FB07DL4QY5V\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"iRobot Roomba\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E to the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7c6da04c-4e11-41a7-b36a-0a717b33e6bd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-venu-2-plus-gps-smartwatch-43-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-slate\u002F6492440.p?skuId=6492440\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F643260\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Venu\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"48673ca8-ab3a-4d9c-b7e0-000d6b198748\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fhomepod-mini\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Homepod Mini\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers sought to figure out whether items had cameras, microphones or location tracking features as well as any other tools that collected data on users. Mozilla also examined whether devices used encryption or forced users to have strong passwords. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJen Caltrider, *Privacy Not Included lead researcher, told ZDNet that while gadgets may be getting smarter, they are also getting creepier and far more prone to security lapses and data leaks -- even among leading companies like Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We also found that consumers continue to shoulder way too much of the responsibility to protect their own privacy and security. Consumers are asked to read complicated documents scattered across multiple websites to even begin to understand how their data is being used,\" Caltrider said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Smart exercise equipment stood out as especially problematic. Consumers buy equipment like a Peloton bike or a NordicTrack treadmill to work out in the privacy of their own homes. Unfortunately, there seems to be little privacy with these devices.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of the most problematic devices came from companies notorious for lackluster privacy features, including \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-fined-887-million-for-gdpr-privacy-violations\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffacebook-data-privacy-scandal-a-cheat-sheet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The Facebook Portal was spotlighted as an extraordinarily dangerous device because it routinely sends data collected by its AI-powered smart camera and microphone back to Facebook. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMozilla researchers said \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9b89817f-1832-41fa-b3f9-7e41b0e10cd5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Dot-4th-Gen-Kids\u002Fdp\u002FB084J4QQK1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon's Echo Dot for Kids\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- which can be used for reading children bedtime stories -- tracks information about children. The e-reader \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ff7ef054-b82b-4b1c-9137-21509a51005d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FONYX-BOOX-Darwin-7-eReader\u002Fdp\u002FB08HSJ789Q\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Onyx Boox\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E doesn't have any privacy policy at all. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple was commended by the researchers because it does not share or sell any of the data it collects, while \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"70f5d6f7-703c-43b1-8c42-9c18fda2019a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsearchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&browsedCategory=pcmcat321000050004&id=pcat17071&iht=n&ks=960&list=y&qp=brand_facet%3DBrand~Garmin&sc=Global&st=categoryid%24pcmcat321000050004&type=page&usc=All%20Categories\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dpbolvw.net\u002Fclick-9041660-15535239-1684247850000?sid=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin's fitness watches\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E protect users' personal data. The \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ac8d3d97-680a-47d2-ab3e-acaa4c62d53a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSonos-One-SL-Microphone-Free-Speaker\u002Fdp\u002FB07W8ZVXWR\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sonos One SL speaker\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E was also praised for being built without a microphone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMozilla leveled harsh criticism at home exercise equipment companies like Peloton, NordicTrack, Tonal, and SoulCycle, all of which collect extraordinary amounts of personal information and routinely sell it as a way to make money. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The NordicTrack Treadmill is especially problematic: They can sell your data, call or text your phone number even if you're on a do-not-call list, and may collect data from data brokers to target you with ads,\" Mozilla said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe report notes that because of privacy laws passed in California, many companies have added sections specifically governing those that live in the state. But many companies have no privacy policy at all or make it difficult to find and hard to read. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Major culprits include Kwikset, Amazfit, Ubtech, Onyx Boox, Fi Series 2, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"43f37688-b6e7-489e-9ba2-9777df7ff3ea\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FWhistle-Explore-Ultimate-Location-Tracker\u002Fdp\u002FB07TC75S8X\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Whistle pet trackers\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Amazon's Alexa is everywhere. That makes us nervous. Amazon Alexa is embedded in numerous products, including ones that Amazon doesn't manufacture,\" Mozilla explained. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"That concerns us because Alexa and Amazon retain records of Alexa interactions. Even if you ask Amazon to not collect personal data on their kids, they say they still might collect some data. And Alexa Skills seem to be problematic in its oversight\u002Fprivacy.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2021-11-16 09:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Mozilla researchers spent over 950 hours examining 151 popular connected gifts, identifying 47 that had what they called \"problematic privacy practices.\"",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"676519d0-ac24-4a9c-89fd-69501c6a1b82",image:{id:"839d0dec-fe9d-4392-add1-e702958f97e5",filename:"gettyimages-802365734.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2021-11-10 23:19:51",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"best-treadmill-peloton.png",credits:"Image: Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F10\u002F839d0dec-fe9d-4392-add1-e702958f97e5\u002Fgettyimages-802365734.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:4639,height:3479,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"bad-santa-amazon-facebook-top-mozillas-naughty-list-of-privacy-crushing-gifts",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Bad Santa: Amazon, Facebook top Mozilla's naughty list of privacy-crushing gifts",topic:{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"114c901c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"social-media",name:"Social Media",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"77d2a0d5-6ced-4786-be22-3aa09ea894dc\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EKarite Paraffin Wax Bath includes everything you need to bring your hands some much-needed relief.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Karite Paraffin Wax Bath.\" data-image-filename=\"waxbath.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1500\" data-image-height=\"1500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have writer's hands. And, every once in a while, my fingers will remind me that I spend my days banging away at a keyboard. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThankfully, my wife introduced me to a paraffin wax bath. I was hesitant, but when I dipped my right hand into the hot wax and pulled it out to dry, I was amazed at how the warmth made a serious dent in the pain. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-10-most-popular-october-prime-day-deals-among-zdnet-readers\u002F\"\u003EThe 10 most popular October Prime Day deals among ZDNET readers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo ibuprofen. Just hot wax.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe paraffin wax bath I purchased originally sold for $109.99 but it's now on sale, thanks to Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"84e5f019-cbc4-4278-8e2b-c01db461063b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB085ZG55FB\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"for only $71.98\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. For anyone who suffers from the kind of finger ailments that I do, it's very much worth the price. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"11c3a887-e964-45cb-8441-85cc56d21d3e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf your fingers suffer from aches and pains, this paraffin wax bath can bring some much-needed relief.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Karite Paraffin Wax Bath\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"The Karite Paraffin Wax Bath.","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThis wax bath includes everything you need to get on the path of relieving your joints.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"fbfc8eae-c92f-4d22-8e7b-20197ea0e029","title":"waxbath","filename":"waxbath.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F11\u002Ffbfc8eae-c92f-4d22-8e7b-20197ea0e029\u002Fwaxbath.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThis wax bath includes everything you need to get on the path of relieving your joints.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":155680,"width":1500,"height":1500,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-11 13:27:36","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-11 13:28:20","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Amazon\u002FZDNET","alt":"The Karite Paraffin Wax Bath.","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"fbfc8eae-c92f-4d22-8e7b-20197ea0e029","imageAltText":"The Karite Paraffin Wax Bath.","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EThis wax bath includes everything you need to get on the path of relieving your joints.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Amazon\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"waxbath.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F11","imageWidth":1500,"imageHeight":1500,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis wax bath includes everything you need to get on the path of relieving your joints.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB085ZG55FB?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB085ZG55FB","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB085ZG55FB?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe features of the Karite Paraffin Wax Bath include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E4000ml basin which can accommodate hands and feet (maybe not NBA-sized flippers).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQuick wax melting (within 30 minutes of turning, on you're ready to dip).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESmart temperature control (set the temperature or a timer and the wax is heated between 86-158 degrees).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIncludes heat insulating grid; 30 plastic glove liners for hands and 30 gloves for feet; two thermal mitts for hands and two for feet; one brush; one silicon scraper; and plenty of paraffin wax to get you started.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne word of warning: it's messy. You'll want to use the paraffin wax bath in a location that won't be sullied by bits of dried wax falling everywhere as you eventually peel it off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-october-prime-day-deals-10-11-2023\u002F\"\u003EThe 119 best October Prime Day deals you can buy: Live updates\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother caution: do not crank the heat up to the max for your first try, as it can get very hot. When I initially used the bath, I did just that and scalded my hand. If your skin is sensitive to heat, shoot for a midrange heat and go from there.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of which…here's how it works.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHeat the wax until it's fully melted.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDip your hand into the basin a few times until they are fully coated.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPull your hand out.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECarefully slip on one of the plastic glove liners and make sure to seal it to your wrist (to keep in the warmth).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnjoy the feeling of the heat as it soaks into your muscles and bones.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen the heat has fully dissipated, peel off the glove and set about removing the wax from your hand.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClean up. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne thing to keep in mind is that you can reuse the wax. As you peel it off your hand, dump it right back into the basin, otherwise, you'll be buying wax more often than needed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fthe-best-nugget-ice-maker-is-150-off-for-october-prime-day\u002F\"\u003EThe best nugget ice maker is $150 off for October Prime Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've used \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"958c37e2-8123-4ba8-b247-398c9557b1f7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB085ZG55FB\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"this paraffin wax bath\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E quite a bit and it never fails to bring my hands relief . This is especially so with the winter months coming. Come mid-November and I'll be breaking the wax bath out and dipping away.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"170a0df9-ab0a-48f5-b9c4-94303514adc7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F170a0df9-ab0a-48f5-b9c4-94303514adc7\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2023-10-11 16:15:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"If you have aching hands, this paraffin wax machine can bring you relief. 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Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b45ecc58-d7ca-435b-aab3-8e15f4c45c80\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"martin-dm\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"person using standing desk\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1396489606.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2309\" data-image-height=\"1299\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been running seriously for about a decade and using a standing desk for the same amount of time. As you might expect, those two things can take a toll on the feet. However, once you're embroiled with either (or both), there's no stopping. I can't imagine not being able to run or have to sit at a traditional desk.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut sometimes my feet beg to differ. And, since my last marathon, I've developed metatarsalgia in my right foot. If you've ever had to deal with that kind of pain, you fully understand how awful it can be.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-october-prime-day-deals-10-10-2023\u002F\"\u003EThe 110 best October Prime Day deals you can buy: Live updates\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThankfully, I discovered the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"332baf84-f030-4e12-84ac-28d7bd1e73da\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPOWERSTEP-PULSE-PLUS-RUNNING-METATARSALGIA\u002Fdp\u002FB09KCK594R\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Powerstep Pluse orthotics\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and they've done wonders for my feet. It's not just with the metatarsalgia issue but also sore arches and heels. These insoles keep me moving and standing without having to deal with the annoying pain that could become far worse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"af1777b6-c5e3-4d92-aeaa-f50430e0627f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe PowerStep Pulse insoles do a fantastic job of relieving ball of foot and arch pain.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"These insoles can dramatically reduce ball of foot pain.\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"insole","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThese easy to insert insoles have given my feet some much-needed relief.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"c6af30c4-b7e8-465c-9914-75cd4e489ac2","title":"insole","filename":"insole.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F10\u002Fc6af30c4-b7e8-465c-9914-75cd4e489ac2\u002Finsole.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThese easy to insert insoles have given my feet some much-needed relief.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":55306,"width":641,"height":625,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-10 14:37:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-10 14:37:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Amazon\u002FZDNET","alt":"insole","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"c6af30c4-b7e8-465c-9914-75cd4e489ac2","imageAltText":"insole","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EThese easy to insert insoles have given my feet some much-needed relief.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Amazon\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"insole.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F10","imageWidth":641,"imageHeight":625,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThese easy to insert insoles have given my feet some much-needed relief.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPOWERSTEP-PULSE-PLUS-RUNNING-METATARSALGIA\u002Fdp\u002FB09KCK594R\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe features of the Powerstep Pulse insoles include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMaterial - 100% Polyester\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOdor-control\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA metatarsal pad\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFirm and flexible arch support\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPremium ShockAbsorb™ Foam Technology\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHelps to relieve and prevent ball of foot pain, metatarsalgia, and mortons neuroma\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo trimming required\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDesigned and produced in the USA at an Ohio facility.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince I started using these insoles, the pain in my right foot has almost disappeared, and standing all day doesn't wreck my feet or legs. So anyone who suffers from ball of foot pain should seriously consider a pair of these. In fact, I purchased two pairs: one for my running shoes and one for office and everyday use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fhave-a-standing-desk-heres-why-you-need-this-accessory-too\u002F\"\u003EHave a standing desk? Here's why you need this accessory, too\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only complaint I have is that these insoles weigh considerably more than the insoles found in my running shoes. That trade-off is fine by me, given I can run without pain. But do note those who are serious about running in the lightest shoes possible will have to suffer a bit of extra weight. But if you have been enduring ball of foot pain, the extra weight is well worth it. I cannot imagine running or standing for extended periods without these insoles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENormally, these insoles chaos $52.96 a pair. Thanks to the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"61021fb1-35b1-4c3f-8392-6a5bb68aa7e6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fprimebigdealdays?ref_=nav_cs_td_pbdd_dt_cr\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Prime Big Deal Days\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, you can get them \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"01abb13e-7517-44b8-8cc3-0947da5bce61\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPOWERSTEP-PULSE-PLUS-RUNNING-METATARSALGIA\u002Fdp\u002FB09KCK594R\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPOWERSTEP-PULSE-PLUS-RUNNING-METATARSALGIA\u002Fdp\u002FB09KCK594R\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"for 20% off\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAgain, not having to suffer from the pain of metatarsalgia is worth every penny.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso, if your pain is severe, I would recommend visiting a podiatrist. 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With these insoles, however, the pain is only mild and some days hardly noticeable. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2023-10-11 10:38:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"If you stand to work or you're a runner, or both, these inserts can help prevent or relieve the pain of metatarsalgia.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"11e42457-5783-4dd8-a782-7ec7840d22bd",image:{id:"b45ecc58-d7ca-435b-aab3-8e15f4c45c80",filename:"gettyimages-1396489606.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-10-11 10:28:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"person using standing desk",credits:"martin-dm\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F11\u002Fb45ecc58-d7ca-435b-aab3-8e15f4c45c80\u002Fgettyimages-1396489606.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2309,height:1299,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Health",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"use-a-standing-desk-these-insoles-are-a-must-and-theyre-20-off-this-october-prime-day",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Use a standing desk? These insoles are a must and they're 20% off this October Prime Day",topic:{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"7bb3d975-5d67-46b4-be9c-d314040d1783",username:"gabriellerosas",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Gabby",lastName:"Rosas",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"3749e92e-9aae-45a4-82eb-710196ddea3d",filename:"gabby-rosas-author.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2021-06-10 15:42:51",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F10\u002F3749e92e-9aae-45a4-82eb-710196ddea3d\u002Fgabby-rosas-author.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Gabby Rosas is a business-focused writer and editor. She has worked in business-to-business information and publishing services for eight years, from reporting on construction projects to publishing research on fintech regulations. Gabby currently lives in Chicago and--for better or worse--is fully on the crypto train.",profile:b,title:c,bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EThe market for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-home-gym-equipment\u002F\"\u003Eat-home fitness equipment\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has been on the rise, from weights and mats to stationary bikes and streaming aerobics classes.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those with the extra space for larger pieces of equipment, an elliptical trainer is an excellent addition to a home gym, offering many benefits and an enjoyable experience.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's review the advantages of elliptical trainers and present our top picks for these versatile machines available in 2022. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f875a7ea-646d-4303-b28d-51d0a5f310bb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWe picked the NordicTrack Commercial 14.9 as the best elliptical . You may have seen\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cmtcr.com\u002Fclk.trk?CID=144406&AFID=434168&ADID=423065&SID=[subid_value]" target="_blank"\u003E NordicTrack\u003C\u002Fa\u003E machines at your local fitness club, as it's one of the most dominant fitness equipment companies around. With three categories of ellipticals -- rear-drive, front-drive, and an innovative "freestyle" machine with a center flywheel -- means NordicTrack has something for everyone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not the most inspiring name for a machine, but one look at this elliptical, and you'll see the instant appeal. The Commercial 14.9 is named for its 14-inch Smart HD touchscreen, which brings the machine's price up to $1,999.99. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis front-drive elliptical combines classic design with modern quality-of-life upgrades like powerful fans, Bluetooth connectivity, and oversized, cushioned pedals with auto-adjusted strides. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll also gain access to an iFit membership, which comes to life on that HD screen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E14-inch smart touchscreen \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIncluded iFit membership\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAuto-adjusted strides\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAssembly can be difficult\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EComplaints about issues with iFit membership promo\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"NordicTrack Commercial 14.9\" data-superlative=\"Best overall option\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"ntel71418-gallery-1-lg-1.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"NordicTrack","imageData":{"id":"1c522190-ed44-427a-ad77-73304aee6f6a","title":"ntel71418-gallery-1-lg-1","filename":"ntel71418-gallery-1-lg-1.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F29\u002F1c522190-ed44-427a-ad77-73304aee6f6a\u002Fntel71418-gallery-1-lg-1.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":21212,"width":611,"height":459,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-04-29 17:12:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-04-29 17:12:43","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"NordicTrack","alt":"ntel71418-gallery-1-lg-1.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"1c522190-ed44-427a-ad77-73304aee6f6a","imageAltText":"ntel71418-gallery-1-lg-1.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"NordicTrack","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"ntel71418-gallery-1-lg-1.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F04\u002F29","imageWidth":611,"imageHeight":459,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"NordicTrack\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fnordictrack-commercial-14-9-black-gray%2F6424904.p%3FskuId%3D6424904&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=[subid_value]","offerMerchant":"Best Buy","offerPrice":"1799","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fnordictrack-commercial-14-9-black-gray\u002F6424904.p?skuId=6424904","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fnordictrack-commercial-14-9-black-gray%2F6424904.p%3FskuId%3D6424904&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=[subid_value]"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6b3fb6f8-b687-4eb1-8432-479cd58ecc51\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOffering a wide range of cardio equipment, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.avantlink.com\u002Fclick.php?tt=app&ti=1019&mi=11149&pw=262625&ctc=[subid_value]&url=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.soletreadmills.com\u002F"\u003ESole Fitness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has a reputation for providing quality machinery to hotels nationwide. The company offers free shipping, lifetime warranties, money-back guarantees, and stellar customer service. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe E95 is durable and packs a lot of tech into the console, like Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, an integrated tablet holder, built-in speakers and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to a stronger frame and heavier flywheel, the E95's customizable "Worm Drive" is a significant upgrade here from other models. You can save programs, settings and track your progress over time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBuilt-in speakers \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E27-pound flywheel \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECharging port for your devices\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnly 10 workout programs \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESpeakers could be more powerful\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Sole Fitness E95 Elliptical\" data-superlative=\"Best option to track progress\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"e95-left-side-2020.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Sole","imageData":{"id":"4f3433ec-d560-4e44-9768-059905974734","title":"e95-left-side-2020","filename":"e95-left-side-2020.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F29\u002F4f3433ec-d560-4e44-9768-059905974734\u002Fe95-left-side-2020.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":85550,"width":700,"height":700,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-04-29 16:55:30","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-04-29 16:55:35","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Sole","alt":"e95-left-side-2020.png","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"4f3433ec-d560-4e44-9768-059905974734","imageAltText":"e95-left-side-2020.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Sole","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"e95-left-side-2020.png","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F04\u002F29","imageWidth":700,"imageHeight":700,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Sole\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSole-E95-Elliptical-Trainer-System\u002Fdp\u002FB01EM8ZBKE?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"1799","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSole-E95-Elliptical-Trainer-System\u002Fdp\u002FB01EM8ZBKE","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSole-E95-Elliptical-Trainer-System\u002Fdp\u002FB01EM8ZBKE?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d1bc89fa-6d65-4989-abba-6aa22c71c228\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis machine might not look like a standard elliptical, but it's not. 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today. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe build on the 430 is a little bare, and you won't get many tech features, but this is the best bang for your buck when building a home gym, bar none.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMost inexpensive option\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E22 preset exercise programs \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA little noisy\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELight flywheel means less intense workouts\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Schwinn 430\" data-superlative=\"Best budget-friendly option\" 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data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ECompared to some of the famous fitness brands, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cmtcr.com\u002Fclk.trk?CID=144408&AFID=434168&ADID=423096&SID=[subid_value]" target="_blank"\u003EProForm\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is still relatively new on the scene. However, we're impressed with their array of quality fitness equipment and a range of offerings in the elliptical department\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt $999.99, this is ProForm's mid-range elliptical, and we think it's worth the upgrade over the Carbon model. The pedals are more comfortable, the flywheel is smoother, and the display has received a much-needed upgrade. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is still a reasonably simple front-wheel elliptical, but it has an old-school charm that seems perfect for any growing home gym setup. For the price, it's a top performer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E32 workout programs \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInexpensive for a quality machine\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EComes with iFit membership\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo touchscreen display\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"ProForm Pro 9.9\" data-superlative=\"Best mid-range option\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"pfel31016-1-1.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"ProForm","imageData":{"id":"bd229309-57e3-4ba8-bd49-dadb7a51665d","title":"pfel31016-1-1","filename":"pfel31016-1-1.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F29\u002Fbd229309-57e3-4ba8-bd49-dadb7a51665d\u002Fpfel31016-1-1.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":91077,"width":1000,"height":750,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-04-29 17:28:11","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-04-29 17:28:16","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"ProForm","alt":"pfel31016-1-1.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"bd229309-57e3-4ba8-bd49-dadb7a51665d","imageAltText":"pfel31016-1-1.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"ProForm","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"pfel31016-1-1.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F04\u002F29","imageWidth":1000,"imageHeight":750,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"ProForm\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fproform-pro-9-9-black-gray%2F6426196.p%3FskuId%3D6426196&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=[subid_value]","offerMerchant":"Best Buy","offerPrice":"999","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fproform-pro-9-9-black-gray\u002F6426196.p?skuId=6426196","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fproform-pro-9-9-black-gray%2F6426196.p%3FskuId%3D6426196&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=[subid_value]"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7a4caffc-d321-4222-a39f-f85f65877899\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt might not be the most glamorous way to work out, but the elliptical trainer is one of the most reliable, safe, and effective machines. The key advantage of the elliptical machine is the dual-effect of both upper and lower body cardio and strength building, something that can't be said for bikes, treadmills, and climbers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEllipticals require you to walk, run or climb with your lower body while "pumping" your arms back and forth with an alternating push and pull motion. The result is a considerable amount of calories burned – between 200 and 400 in just 30 minutes, depending on intensity and settings. Regular workouts will boost endurance, strengthen muscles from top to bottom, and burn stubborn belly fat. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn elliptical is also a great low-impact exercise method, especially compared to running on pavement or even a treadmill. You'll save your joints and tendons strain by opting for an elliptical session over a jog. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, an elliptical is arguably the safest machine for at-home exercise, requiring less intense focus or coordination than \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-treadmill\u002F"\u003Ea treadmill\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. You've got a firm grip on the handles, a platform for balance, and total control over speed and intensity. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why should you use an elliptical?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6b168249-a8b8-462e-8835-ce6a83e2498b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn our opinion, the best elliptical is the NordicTrack Commercial 14.9. However, any of our picks will be solid choices, it just depends what you're looking for. If want to spend less, the Schwinn 430 elliptical is a budget-friendly choice, and, if you want a machine that can do more than just an elliptical workout, we recommend the NordicTrack FS14i Freestride.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelow, you'll find some of the most important specs of each bike for a proper comparison.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x4 Table"\u003E \t\u003Ctbody\u003E \t\t\u003Ctr\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EElliptical\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResistance levels\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFlywheel weight\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \t\t\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E \t\t\u003Ctr\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENordicTrack Commercial 14.9\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E$1,799 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E26 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E32 lbs \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \t\t\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E \t\t\u003Ctr\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESole Fitness E95 Elliptical\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E$1,799 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E20 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E27 lbs \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \t\t\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E \t\t\u003Ctr\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENordicTrack FS14i Freestride\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E$2,499 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E26 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E20 lbs \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \t\t\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E \t\t\u003Ctr\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchwinn 430\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E$799 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E20 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003Eunder 20 lbs \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \t\t\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E \t\t\u003Ctr\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProForm PRO 9.9\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E$999 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E24 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cp\u003E28 lbs \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E \t\t\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E \t\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E \u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best elliptical?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f2c6660d-7c6e-4055-9220-b80dc2f29dd6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESelecting an elliptical will come down to your preferences and home gym needs, but we want you to keep a few things in mind before making a final call. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, always look at stride length because that's an indicator of comfort based on your height. We prefer the ability to adjust pedals if possible. You don't want to be stuck with a machine that doesn't fit your frame. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso, consider flywheel weight and the amount of resistance you want from your machine. If you plan on putting in serious hours on the elliptical, your strength will increase quickly, and you might outgrow an entry-level machine sooner than you think. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, be honest with yourself about how much tech you need from an elliptical. Those \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-monitor\u002F"\u003Eshiny HD screens\u003C\u002Fa\u003E might be appealing, but are they truly worth the significant cost bump? 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However, our list of best smart scales includes various options so you can find one that fits your goals and budget.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-float="right"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmart scale \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWi-Fi\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpecial Modes\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithings Body+ Scale\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$79\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAthlete, baby, pregnancy\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEufy Smart Scale P1\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$45\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBaby, pregnancy\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFITINDEX Bluetooth Body Fat Scale\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$21\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPregnancy\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQardioBase 2\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$149\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPregnancy\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWyze Scale\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$35.98\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAthlete, baby, pregnancy\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best smart scale?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cc870d10-dedf-4cdd-b35f-509c47cc3b42\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo help you find the best smart scale for your family, consider our expert recommendations for each scale.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this smart scale...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithings Body+ Scale\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best overall option\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEufy Smart Scale P1\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA family-friendly scale\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFITINDEX Bluetooth Body Fat Scale\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA feature-rich smart scale\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQardioBase 2\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA stylish scale that's top in its class\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWyze Scale\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn affordable, quality scale\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which is the right smart scale for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"280b4abe-1ff6-479d-8ac4-67c69fc92667\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn searching for the best smart scales, we considered several factors:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECompatibility: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ESeveral smart scales link to different apps. If you plan on using a fitness app or tracker like Apple Health, FitBit, or MyFitnessPal, it is important that your bathroom scale is compatible with each app.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnectivity: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIf you plan to sync with these apps, you'll need a smart scale that is either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi compatible. Most of the best smart scales offer Wi-Fi connectivity for convenient tracking and faster updates.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeasurements:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Each smart scale may use different metrics to track your progress, such as body mass index (BMI), muscle mass, and body water percentage. Consider which measurements are most important to you and check to see if these are included in your new smart scale.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpecial modes: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ESome smart scales have exclusive settings designed for particular circumstances, such as people who are pregnant or caring for a newborn. Other scales have special modes for athletes, adding custom features and metrics specifically designed for the active user. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EBudget is usually a concern for most consumers, so we compare price tags to find the most competitively priced smart scales with the best technology features. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these smart scales?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e338db83-da68-4ce6-9398-b4683b088f84\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA smart scale works similarly to other fitness trackers like smartwatches, fitness rings, and armbands. These electronic scales provide far more data than just your weight, offering invaluable insights into your past and present health. These smart scales use special technology known as \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Flabs\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC4118362\u002F"\u003Ebioelectrical impedance analysis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to collect data about your body.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is a smart scale?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1a69d0be-f6af-4943-ad92-a9fed6d28064\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA smart scale can be an invaluable tool to help you lose weight and track health patterns. It can also provide targeted information for special goals, like prenatal care or athletic regimens. 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ZDNET's expert pick for the best smart scale is the Withings Body+ Scale. It's reliable and accurate. 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He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"9730759b-8001-4617-b784-4fad793dde20\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Zectron e-bike\" data-like=\"~Comfortable ride ~Minimal visible wires ~"Week-long" battery life ~Bright front and rear lights\" data-dislike=\"~Loud button sound ~ Availablity remains limited\" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"10\" data-editorsyear=\"2022\" data-editorsdate=\""2022-10-27T21:04:46.659Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"10\" data-innovationyear=\"2022\" data-innovationdate=\""2022-10-27T21:04:46.659Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"0db369fb-eeda-4083-899d-791e3e4d7ca0","filename":"zectron-ebike-review-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F26\u002F0db369fb-eeda-4083-899d-791e3e4d7ca0\u002Fzectron-ebike-review-2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-26 14:37:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"0db369fb-eeda-4083-899d-791e3e4d7ca0","imageFilename":"zectron-ebike-review-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F26"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Zectron","offerPrice":"1999","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zectronebikes.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt can be overwhelming trying to figure out which e-bike to purchase given how saturated the market is. Zectron's new e-bike, launching first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.indiegogo.com\u002Fprojects\u002Fzectron-folding-ebike-a-charge-for-a-week-s-ride\u002Fcoming_soon\"\u003EIndiegogo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, brings a unique folding frame design with an embedded display, amazingly bright lights, and a promise of technology features that let you track your bike's location. The company also says that the e-bike can last up to a week with a single charge. Those are some big promises for a product that's yet to officially release.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the past couple of weeks, I have been riding around on an early sample model of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zectronebikes.com\u002F\"\u003EZectron e-bike\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and have even had other riders test it out to gather their opinions on its performance. From what I've seen thus far, ride comfort, powerful battery assist, and responsiveness to turns are what separates the Zectron from the rest of the market. But is it polished enough to warrant your investment?  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"ZDNET","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002Fzdnetvideo","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FLCtPkuJzI-Q?autoplay=0&loop=0&fs=1&start=0&rel=1&feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"Zectron folding e-bike review: A comfortable ride\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FLCtPkuJzI-Q\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"Zectron folding e-bike review: A comfortable ride","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FLCtPkuJzI-Q\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"chart\" data-type=\"GeekboxChart\" data-chart=\"{"chart":[["Frame","Magnesium alloy"],["Motor size","350W brushless geared motor"],["Pedal Assist","Five levels"],["Range","70 miles pedal assist. 150 mile external battery option"],["Top speed","20 mph"],["Battery capacity","36V 417.6Wh"],["Display","Integrated 3.9 inch"],["Lights","Front and rear LED provided"],["Gears","Shimano 7-speed"],["Brakes","Hydraulic disc"],["Fenders","Front and rear optional when purchased"],["Water resistance","IPX4"],["Tires","20\\" x 2.125\\" with mag wheels"],["Folded size","33 x 25 x 31 inches"],["Riding, unfolded, size","59 x 26 x 42 inches"],["Payload capacity","265 pounds"],["Bike weight","55 pounds"]],"chartName":"Specifications","headingRows":""}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Unboxing and first look \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo boxes arrived to set up the Zectron e-bike, but your experience may vary when the commercial-final versions are shipped to customers. One box contained the bike in an extended position, with the handlebar folded down and the front wheel removed. The other box contained the seat, seat post, kickstand, front axle, folding pedals, and frame shock. For what it's worth, packaging the components separately should give each part enough space for safe and damage-free shipping. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b519c7c7-a295-4227-9edb-c4bc8d59a993\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EFolded and ready to pack.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Zectron ebike folded\" data-image-filename=\"zectron-ebike-review-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F26\" data-image-crop=\"1455x818+5+20\" data-image-width=\"1599\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssembling the e-bike was not as much of a hassle as two boxes make it seem. Remember, the main frame comes pre-installed, so all you really have to do is attach the smaller parts -- most of which don't require anything more than an Allen wrench and\u002For screwdriver. The frame shock attaches to the frame under the seat area with the two securing points clearly visible. All of the hardware and tools needed for final assembly are provided by Zectron and it only took me a few minutes to get everything installed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Furtopia-carbon-electric-bike-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Urtopia Carbon E-Bike is a work of art that you can ride\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ba39eb1c-91de-44bb-9dab-1b8b217002a3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Zectron e-bike is ready to ride.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Zectron ebike setup and ready to ride\" data-image-filename=\"zectron-ebike-review-4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1599\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are a few elements to unfold for getting the bike ready to ride after all the parts are installed. The steps include: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnfolding the main frame\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Swing the front half of the bike forward and align the main frame. Flip over the metal locking mechanism until the lock clicks into place. The frame lever is large, with a release button underneath.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFront stem\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Swing up the front stem with the handlebar assembly and lock it into place. The front stem does not adjust and remains at a single height.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESlide up the seat post\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Release the quick lock clamp and raise the seat up to a level that matches your height. You can keep the seat in position moving forward if you do not want to make the folded position that compact.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFlip down the pedals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: The pedals fold in half to make for a smaller stowage form factor, so make sure to flip these down and into place before riding.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe front light is installed and ready to go out of the box. The large, bright rear light is mounted to the aft of the main frame and lights up automatically when you push the brakes.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6cb48c5c-53d1-41de-83ab-46aadfe9aa22\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA 3.9-inch display is integrated into the handlebars.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Zectron ebike display and handlebars\" data-image-filename=\"zectron-ebike-review-8.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1599\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 3.9-inch display is integrated into the center of the handlebars and lights up to a high brightness level for easy visibility when riding outside. I've tested e-bikes with dimmer screens and those are often illegible in direct sunlight. That's not the case here, and I'm very happy about that. The only problem I currently have with the display is that you can set the System of Units (SI).  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe buttons to control the display are on the left side of the handlebars, though one of the buttons on this early model is a bit off-center so it takes a positioned press to activate it. I'd be on the watch when the official product comes out to see if the buttons are properly fitted. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-800-lectric-xp-lite-e-bike-is-a-sheer-joy-to-ride\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe $800 Lectric XP Lite e-bike is a sheer joy to ride\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs for the sound that comes from the display when your press a button, I found it too loud for comfort. Sometimes, I don't need everyone on the block to know that I'm on my e-bike. While it's always practical to have a confirmation sound, others who have ridden the bike over the past few weeks made the exact same observation. Zectron tells me that this will be adjusted before commercial release, so I'll keep an eye out for that, too.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"023406fe-b9b2-425c-afe7-94ead44c2413\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe rear light is bright and also serves as a brake light\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Zectron ebike brake light\" data-image-filename=\"zectron-ebike-review-3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1599\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne aspect that stands out from all of the other e-bikes I've tested is the invisible wires. The wires on the Zectron are hidden inside the frame so that all you see is one cable collection leading down from the handlebars and then a short cable from the front light into the frame. For how much of a tangling mess e-bikes can be, I'm impressed by how clean and modern this one looks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe model I tested has an integrated, non-removable battery with an advertised range of 74 miles. An external battery option will be available when the bike is officially launched for retail sales which will double the battery range of the bike. Obviously, that benefit comes at the cost of extra weight and money.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcharge-comfort-2-electric-bike-review\u002F\"\u003EThe Charge Comfort 2 e-bike is a smooth ride that fits in tight spaces\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Performance \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe unique frame and shock system are designed to provide the rider with a comfortable riding experience -- even for extended periods. The seat is suspended by the frame and shock absorber so when you go over bumpy roads, the ride feels less turbulent. When the bike ships, buyers will be able to select different-sized suspension shocks to accommodate their size. It's a nice touch that makes the e-bike more user-friendly. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs far as battery life goes, Zectron's 74-mile rating is under the assumption that you have pedal assist turned on. This range obviously varies based on rider size, terrain, and the method of propulsion used, but the bike is clearly designed with endurance in mind. I charged it up only two times during my testing over a couple of weeks and never felt I had to worry about the battery life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"07e4cbd1-7df3-4e1d-b1a9-836b9484cf41\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA 350W rear hub motor powers the e-bike.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Zectron ebike rear hub motor has 350W\" data-image-filename=\"zectron-ebike-review-5.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1599\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the handlebar height cannot be adjusted, I tested the bike with people ranging from 5 feet, 4 inches to 6 feet, 1 inch, and it was comfortable for all riders. The seat can be adjusted to match the rider's height and the handlebars seem to be positioned just optimally enough to not have to be leveled. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, a powerful 350W motor is present on the US model, with a maximum throttle speed of 20 mph. I was able to achieve that speed and also reach 10 mph up very steep hills thanks to pedal assist and the 7-speed Shimano gear system. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-electric-bike\u002F\"\u003EThe best electric bikes: Top e-bikes for commuting\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"290b30fc-60ef-4d5b-b44e-018319fbb5e8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Buy the Zectron e-bike\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"zectron-ebike-review-2","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EBumblebee color in yellow and black\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"0db369fb-eeda-4083-899d-791e3e4d7ca0","filename":"zectron-ebike-review-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F26\u002F0db369fb-eeda-4083-899d-791e3e4d7ca0\u002Fzectron-ebike-review-2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-26 14:37:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"0db369fb-eeda-4083-899d-791e3e4d7ca0","imageFilename":"zectron-ebike-review-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F26"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EBumblebee color in yellow and black\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.indiegogo.com\u002Fprojects\u002Fzectron-folding-ebike-a-charge-for-a-week-s-ride#\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"899\" data-offermerchant=\"Indiegogo\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Bottom line \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are many folding e-bikes available today but Zectron's model provides one of the most comfortable rides and a clean and modern look thanks to the hidden wiring. It folds down to a small enough size for placing in a trunk or storing in a closet but is by no means wimpy thanks to the large display, powerful motor, and mag wheels. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy call-outs are as follows: There is currently no option to switch to SI units on the display, the button press sound is very loud, and the bike is pretty heavy at 55 pounds for a foldable bike. A couple of these things may be addressed as the bike continues to be refined for commercial release. There is also a smartphone app and connectivity that is in development with future options to enable a tracker in the bike, too. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZectron offers five cool colors -- we tested the black and yellow bumblebee one -- with the price starting at $1,999. The company is running \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"48c6b968-a908-4b9f-8e8f-979d26244ae0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.indiegogo.com\u002Fprojects\u002Fzectron-folding-ebike-a-charge-for-a-week-s-ride#\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"a crowdfunding campaign\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, though, that offers the base model at just $899. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Alternatives to consider \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want an e-bike that you rarely have to charge and one that you rarely have to pedal, then the Fiido L3 is a great option. There are plenty of other folding options to consider too. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"8baeb6c7-cb9e-4ddf-a913-aa3e37267760\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Fiido L3 long range ebike\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Fiido L3 electric bike","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EFoldable ebike with long battery life\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"15132fa3-3a05-412b-8335-12e6ce729b83","filename":"fiido-l3-ebike.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F12\u002F15132fa3-3a05-412b-8335-12e6ce729b83\u002Ffiido-l3-ebike.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-12 02:07:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"15132fa3-3a05-412b-8335-12e6ce729b83","imageFilename":"fiido-l3-ebike.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F12"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EFoldable ebike with long battery life\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fiido.com\u002Fproducts\u002Ffiido-l3-long-range-electric-bike\" data-offerprice=\"899\" data-offermerchant=\"Fiido\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"e51a0cd5-65e6-4dc9-932a-31b8399d35ac\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Lectric XP Lite\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"0c513c30-da12-459e-9eca-e6e373deead7","filename":"lectric-xp-lite-13.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F29\u002F0c513c30-da12-459e-9eca-e6e373deead7\u002Flectric-xp-lite-13.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-08-29 13:07:29","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"0c513c30-da12-459e-9eca-e6e373deead7","imageFilename":"lectric-xp-lite-13.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F08\u002F29"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FLite-Lectric-Bike-Folding-Electric\u002Fdp\u002FB0B92NC2R2\" data-offerprice=\"799\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Flectricebikes.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1419701\u002F16906?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https:\u002F\u002Flectricebikes.com\u002Fcollections\u002Fxp-lite-series&subId1=subid_value\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"5e23400a-9ccf-479e-91ca-6730eabbaa9c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Heybike Mars Electric Bike\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"78fcce06-7613-4c2a-9c48-c68ef654a8a3","filename":"hey-bike-mars-electric.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F25\u002F78fcce06-7613-4c2a-9c48-c68ef654a8a3\u002Fhey-bike-mars-electric.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-08-25 12:31:57","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"78fcce06-7613-4c2a-9c48-c68ef654a8a3","imageFilename":"hey-bike-mars-electric.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F08\u002F25"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHeybike-Mars-Electric-Foldable-Removable\u002Fdp\u002FB096VTPRJY\" data-offerprice=\"1049\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHeybike-Mars-Electric-Foldable-Removable\u002Fdp\u002FB096VTPRJY\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-11-09 17:18:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Zectron's newest folding e-bike comes with shock absorbers and week-long battery life. There are a few kinks you should watch out for, though.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"c6ec748c-f2c8-4248-a24c-8591e2da6174",image:{id:"0db369fb-eeda-4083-899d-791e3e4d7ca0",filename:"zectron-ebike-review-2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-10-26 14:37:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"zectron-ebike-review-2",credits:"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EBumblebee color in yellow and black\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F26\u002F0db369fb-eeda-4083-899d-791e3e4d7ca0\u002Fzectron-ebike-review-2.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"review-single",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Transportation",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"zectron-ebike-first-look-a-week-long-rider-with-a-lot-of-potential",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Zectron e-bike first look: A week-long rider with a lot of potential",topic:{id:"3f95fcb4-e4fc-46bf-91d1-4b9ae78397b0",slug:"transportation",name:"Transportation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3f95fcb4-e4fc-46bf-91d1-4b9ae78397b0",slug:"transportation",name:"Transportation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"112a7545-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"reviews",name:"Reviews",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"00b6df0e-d203-412b-bdcf-5bc176f13be0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Westend61\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Person running outside\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-670887639.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F06\" data-image-crop=\"2272x1320+0+0\" data-image-width=\"2272\" data-image-height=\"1320\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been running seriously for about five years. Last year, I completed my first marathon and I'm now in training for my next.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat might sound like a pretty average affair but given I lost my right hip joint as a child and was told I might not be able to walk past the age of 21, all of a sudden the idea of running a marathon isn't quite as pedestrian.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy health challenges mean I need to take a bit of extra care. To that end, I do a lot of stretching to ensure I don't do any damage to my legs. Unfortunately, stretching alone isn't enough and for years, I'd been looking for something magical to keep me moving forward.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhyperice-normatec-3-legs-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHyperice Normatec 3 Legs: Recharge like a pro athlete\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI recently purchased a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"cce8fcf0-955e-432c-8521-3606f226f5bd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09LQHGDCV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"massage gun from Amazon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. I didn't go all out on the purchase and opted for a mid-range version that sells for $76.99. So far, this massage gun, sold by a company named Dacorm, has given my legs more relief than anything I've ever tried.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"830db80f-5672-43e7-a0ed-6f6514d627ca\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Dacorm Massage Gun\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Sideways view of battery readings on Dacorm Massage Gun","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"1a217469-ff7f-4971-bbf6-ca835c6948e6","filename":"massage1-resize-720.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F06\u002F1a217469-ff7f-4971-bbf6-ca835c6948e6\u002Fmassage1-resize-720.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-03-06 21:24:08","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"1a217469-ff7f-4971-bbf6-ca835c6948e6","imageFilename":"massage1-resize-720.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F03\u002F06"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09LQHGDCV\" data-offerprice=\"76.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09LQHGDCV?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is a massage gun?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe idea behind a massage gun (also called \"percussive massage treatment\") is simple. It uses vibrations to warm muscle tissue and increase blood flow in targeted areas. The tools look like cordless power drills with various attachments for soft tissue massage, necks, Achilles, backs, feet, and more. When you apply the gun to your muscles, it percusses at a high frequency (but with a low amplitude of movement to avoid the risk of injury) to help you recover from exercising. In my case, it's not so much about the recovery as it is prevention.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the past few years I've suffered from runner's knee. Although the pain isn't debilitating, it does cause my right knee to feel weak. I've tried braces, all types of stretching, heat, ice, and more. It wasn't until I started using the massage gun that I developed a better understanding of what was happening and where the actual pain was emanating from. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fare-massage-guns-worth-it-only-if-you-find-feeling-better-valuable\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre massage guns worth it? Only if you find feeling better valuable\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's the big trick. Often we're fairly certain we know exactly where the pain comes from. For me, it was the lower right corner of my patella. Or, that's what I'd assumed. Once I started using the massage gun, I realized it was actually stemming from above the knee and the Dacorm gun made it possible to work that pain out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"11aeb77a-3e17-498a-90c3-734938afdd6c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Dacorm massage gun with soft round attachment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Dacorm massage gun on a table\" data-image-filename=\"massage-1-resize-720.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"720\" data-image-height=\"531\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm not going to lie… it hurt. The first few sessions on that particular point of my leg were like getting hit with a hammer over and over again by a giant who could bench-press the universe. Slowly, that pain began to lessen, and I was able to work it out without the need to writhe on the floor. After a few days of work, my runner's knee has subsided dramatically. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's not all.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter a session with the massage gun, my legs feel more relaxed than ever. It's amazing what this little gadget can do.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe features of the Dacorm gun\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe feature list of this gadget might not be lengthy, but that doesn't distract from the effectiveness of the gun. With this massage gun, you'll find:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA 3300 mAh Lithium battery (which can last up to 15 hours of use on a single charge).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUSB-A charging port.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E7 speeds.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E12 different massage heads.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELess than 40 dB of sound when used.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESimple to use touch screen interface.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECarrying case and user manual.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs far as the massage heads, I've only used three of the 12, which were the soft round head (for overall massage), the \"U\" head (for Achilles massage), and the taper head (for deep tissue massage). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffitness-gift\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E12 fitness and exercise equipment gifts for the most active person you know\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose three heads are enough to keep my legs pain free, even after 20-mile training efforts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cd4817dc-c8a3-4bd2-9e2d-101d0ffc305f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou get all the massage heads you need to work all of your tired muscles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Dacorm massage gun's interchangeable heads.\" data-image-filename=\"massage2-resize-720.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"720\" data-image-height=\"400\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne nice feature of the Dacorm gun is that it gives you a clear readout of how much battery is left. I've been really impressed with the battery life. I've used the gun pretty regularly for a week and have yet to recharge. This consumer-grade gun probably wouldn't work in a physical therapy environment (where they are used on multiple patients throughout the day), but for a single individual or family, this take on the massage gun is more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"18432870-20ac-4319-9534-948b93e52ced\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou'll always know how much battery remains with the Dacorm massage gun.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Battery life reading on Dacorm Massage Gun\" data-image-filename=\"massage3-resize-720.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"720\" data-image-height=\"400\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWho is this gadget for?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't know how I'd be dealing with my runner's knee (and Achilles issues) without a combination of regular stretching and this gadget. I can say that anyone who regularly suffers from tight muscles or overworking any part of the body (arms, legs, back, neck) would benefit from using such a tool. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-massage-chair\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best massage chairs you can buy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you have a specific pain, make sure to do a bit of research so you know how best to use the massage gun to alleviate your issue. Use such a tool incorrectly and you could find yourself worse than you were before.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2023-03-06 21:39:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"If you're looking for a gadget to keep your legs feeling fresh and even prevent the dreaded runner's knee, you might want one of these tools.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"82695576-0872-4ca5-84e5-98d04ba391b6",image:{id:"00b6df0e-d203-412b-bdcf-5bc176f13be0",filename:"gettyimages-670887639.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-03-06 20:46:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Person running outside",credits:"Westend61\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F06\u002F00b6df0e-d203-412b-bdcf-5bc176f13be0\u002Fgettyimages-670887639.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2272,height:1320,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Health^Fitness",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"trying-to-get-into-running-this-gadget-can-help-your-recovery-time",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Trying to get into running? This gadget can help your recovery time",topic:{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"98d6f538-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"palmsolo (aka Matthew Miller)",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Miller",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"ee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc",filename:"matthew-miller.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:28:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc\u002Fmatthew-miller.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EAbout a year after Withings \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fces-2020-withings-scanwatch-will-feature-ecg-and-sleep-apnea-detection\u002F\"\u003Erevealed the ScanWatch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, it has now passed FDA testing and authorization and is available for sale in the US. The \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"24258649-167e-4ee6-b899-10804a4480b5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"42mm white and silver model\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E I have been using for a few weeks is priced at $299.95, with the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3a28b442-504f-4c97-851e-74f083236520\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"38mm model $20 less\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven though the ScanWatch is clearly not a full smartwatch or GPS sports watch, I cannot stop wearing it. It looks like a standard watch while also having superb build quality, slim form factor, curved glass face, classic good looks, and a bit of heft\u002Fdensity to it. It feels wonderful to wear on a daily basis, and the high-quality silicone strap matches the look and feel. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee also: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-tracker\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest fitness tracker 2021: Improve your health\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"040a38ec-69fb-4b0e-aea8-ea2e482eed73\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Withings ScanWatch\" data-rating=\"4.5\" data-like=\"~Premium quality materials ~Up to 30 days of battery life ~Comfortable for 24\u002F7 wear ~Affordable ~Full-featured Health Mate smartphone app\" data-dislike=\"~No REM or HRV during sleep ~Small display for connected apps\" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"11\" data-editorsyear=\"2021\" data-editorsdate=\""2021-11-02T13:08:49.094Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"11\" data-innovationyear=\"2021\" data-innovationdate=\""2021-11-02T13:08:49.094Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"59041314-50b2-4618-8474-fc5b94eebef5","filename":"withings-scanwatch-with-app.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F06\u002F59041314-50b2-4618-8474-fc5b94eebef5\u002Fwithings-scanwatch-with-app.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2020-01-06 16:19:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"59041314-50b2-4618-8474-fc5b94eebef5","imageFilename":"withings-scanwatch-with-app.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F01\u002F06"}\" data-offer=\"{"id":"b13f3cc8-ba94-4f68-904f-f295aec0fd3e","slug":"withings-scanwatch-hybrid-smartwatch-with-ecg-heart-rate-and-oximeter-white-42mm-white","label":"Withings SCANWATCH - Hybrid Smartwatch with ECG, heart rate and oximeter - White, 42mm - White","edition":["US","ES"],"imageId":"8309e88a-5fd6-4e01-bf50-900cbe31c0c0","imgWidth":null,"imgHeight":null,"objectType":"content_product","typeLabel":"Tech Product","imgUrl":"\u002Fcontent\u002Fimage\u002Fredirect\u002F8309e88a-5fd6-4e01-bf50-900cbe31c0c0\u002Fresize\u002F75x56","icon":""}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002F[subid_value]\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch","offerMerchant":"Withings","offerPrice":"299.95","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002F[subid_value]\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch"}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"b13f3cc8-ba94-4f68-904f-f295aec0fd3e","name":"Withings SCANWATCH - Hybrid Smartwatch with ECG, heart rate and oximeter - White, 42mm - White","slug":"withings-scanwatch-hybrid-smartwatch-with-ecg-heart-rate-and-oximeter-white-42mm-white","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"PRISM","mod":1675346929094,"displayDate":"Thu Feb 02 2023 09:08:49 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile it has the good looks of a classic watch, it has the ability to serve as a clinically validated electrocardiogram, capture blood oxygen measurements, measure breathing frequency while sleeping, track your heart rate, and more, all while lasting about a month between charging. As I have talked about many times, I cannot use a smartwatch regularly since I cannot stand having to charge my watch more than once a week, and with the ScanWatch, you just wear it and forget it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Specifications \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaterials\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Stainless steel case, sapphire glass, and fluoroelastomer band\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWireless\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Bluetooth LE\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Up to 50m\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESensors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: High precision MEMS 3-axis accelerometer, exclusive multi-wavelength PPG heart rate\u002FSpO2 sensor, stainless steel electrodes for ECG\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Up to 30 days in normal use, plus 20 days in power reserve mode (time and activity tracking only, no sleep or other advanced measurements). Two hours to fully charge, one hour to 80%.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWatchband\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 20mm width\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: 42mm wide diameter by 13.7mm thicknes, weight of 83g (watch without strap)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EColors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: White\u002Fsilver and black\u002Fsilver\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Hardware \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3d3fced7-aaf2-4d1e-bad2-5038ae9fb1c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3d3fced7-aaf2-4d1e-bad2-5038ae9fb1c1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Withings brand is known for high-quality smart health devices, but I have never evaluated any of its products before. I was excited to see the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fces-2020-withings-scanwatch-will-feature-ecg-and-sleep-apnea-detection\u002F\"\u003EScanWatch announced at CES 2020\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and here we are almost two years later, and it has passed the FDA approval. The wait was worth it as I just cannot take the watch off and replace it with another because it wears so damn well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you first open up the retail package, you know this watch is something special with the hybrid smartwatch, premium sport band, magnetic charging cable, and soft fabric transport pouch. The experience is something you would expect from a high-end watch, but the 38mm and 42mm versions are both priced at less than $300, so Withings hits it out of the ballpark with the unboxing experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was sent the white\u002Fsilver one in 42mm to evaluate for the site, but there is also one with a black watch face and silver bezel. It looks like a typical classy analog watch, and at its core, it functions just like that with the two hands and time measures along the outer edge. There is also a small analog dial at the bottom half of the watch, and that is used to display your level of activity as a percentage of your set goal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECentered at the top half of the watch face is a small round PMOLED display that shows digital time, date, notifications, heart rate, SpO2 readings, steps, floors climbed, distance traveled, calories, activities, breathe work, and settings. The clock options also include an alarm, stopwatch, and timer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is a single button on the right, center side of the watch that also serves as a digital crown you can rotate to scroll through the small digital display. The case of the watch is stainless steel, and on the back, there are three charging pins, second and third ECG electrodes, and the three openings for the multi-wavelength PPG sensor. The first ECG electrode is located around the bezel of the watch. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Withings ScanWatch can measure metrics including heart rate, oxygen saturation, ECG, steps, distance, sleep, VO2 Max, and elevation. The small digital display shows you the time and data when it first lights up. Spin the digital crown to view your heart rate, steps, distance traveled, calories burned, floors climbed, notifications, SpO2 utility, ECG utility, and workout app. Press in on the digital crown to select an option on the display. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"gallery\" data-uuid=\"5deaabbe-1485-44cd-a20f-78ded08fa194\" data-float=\"none\" data-size=\"large\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo activate the echocardiogram, select this option on the digital display and then place your fingers across the right side of the watch and over the bezel. Stay still for 30 seconds and watch the countdown on the watch as the measurement is taken. The ScanWatch will vibrate once the reading is complete, and then the smartphone application will show you the results. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour ScanWatch can also be used to perform respiratory scans while you sleep. This data can be shared with your doctor, and if there are recorded disturbances, then the data may help diagnose issues such as sleep apnea. You can have respiratory scans set to always-on, automatic (three nights in a row once per quarter), and off. Having it set to always-on will impact your battery life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee also: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sports-watch\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest sports watch 2021: Garmin, Coros, Polar, and more\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Withings Health Mate smartphone application \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d0d6e607-0e26-4d83-9863-a20084f953f8\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd0d6e607-0e26-4d83-9863-a20084f953f8\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Withings Health Mate application is used to collect data from all Withings health products, including the ScanWatch. I like that I can manually enter information too, like my blood pressure, as I try to find one application that I can use to view trends and even create reports to share with my doctor. I'm disappointed that Fitbit, Garmin, and others don't support manual entry of core data such as blood pressure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter logging into your Withings account, tap on the Devices tab to connect the ScanWatch. The Devices tab will then show you the ScanWatch battery life, notifications, alarms, display options, health features, and more settings for the watch that can be managed on your phone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne feature I have not seen on any other wearable is the smart alarm with a customizable band of time for when the watch can wake you up. Some Fitbit wearables support smart alarms, but these have a long 30-minute window to wake you during light sleep, and that's just too long to be practical for me. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Home tab in the app includes your latest measurements, timeline, your programs, and trends. Tap the plus in the upper right corner to manually enter health information such as weight, blood pressure, nutrition, and more. When you tap the nutrition option, a notice appears that Withings and MyFitnessPal have teamed up to provide a comprehensive food tracking experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you tap on one of the measurement categories, you are taken to another section of the app that provides many more details, historical information, and the ability to view by day, week, or month. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Dashboard tab shows you single values for your latest data in a number of categories. These include fitness level (VO2 Max), steps, BMI, weight, ECG, oxygen saturation, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the Profile tab, you can generate a PDF health report to share with your doctor, family members, or others who are interested in your health and progress. You can also connect the ScanWatch to apps such as Samsung Health, Google Fit, Strava, Apple Health, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ScanWatch can be used to track more than 30 activities, including the ability to automatically recognize walking, running, and swimming if you forget to initiate workout mode. Over time, ScanWatch will even use your body movements to recognize and track other supported activities that you participate in on a regular basis. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can pause and resume workout-tracking by pressing in once on the digital crown. To end a workout and save the data, you need to long-press in on the digital crown. There is very little information shown during your workout, but afterwards, the smartphone app will show you the duration, calories burned, elevation, and more. If you have your smartphone GPS connected, then you will see a GPS track of your workout too. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Daily usage and conclusions \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe more time I spend with wearables, the more I refuse to wear ones that only last for a day or two. It has been refreshing to have only charged the ScanWatch one time after the initial charge over the past month of using it. Watches become much more utilitarian for me when I can just wear them and forget about them. With the ability to track the details of my sleep, extreme comfort for 24\u002F7 wear, and long battery life, I only take off the ScanWatch when I shower. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is no GPS built into the ScanWatch, but it supports connected GPS, so if you run with your phone, the resulting output will show your GPS path in the smartphone application. Given the tiny digital display, I'm fine not having GPS in the watch. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESleep tracking closely matches the Fitbit Charge 5 and WHOOP 4.0, but there is no REM period identified in the results. Your actual breathing rate is not shown, but if the watch detects an abnormal breathing rate, then the Withings application will notify you, so it is being measured and just not reported explicitly. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Withings ScanWatch is a joy to wear with its lovely design and build quality. The long battery life ensures that you can wear it without worry and capture weeks of data that will help you identify trends in your health and wellness. The smartphone app is full-featured, easy to use, and valuable in creating reports of your captured data. At a reasonable price under $300, the Withings ScanWatch is almost a perfect wearable for those who don't want to look like they are wearing a Fitbit or focused tracker on their wrist. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"video\" data-uuid=\"58900b15-a438-4fde-b0ba-bacfcb4de3f7\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6728c903-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6728c903-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2021-11-18 16:25:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Withings' latest ScanWatch looks like a classy, standard watch, but hidden inside are medical-grade sensors that track your internal health status. 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He has published hundreds of whitepapers and thousands of articles on everything from the handheld technology that makes your daily life a little easier to the global infrastructure that powers the entire Internet.",profile:b,title:"Staff Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EAfter years of false starts, consumer-facing virtual reality has finally become mainstream. Whether used for gaming, fitness, social networking, media consumption, or even therapeutic reasons, VR headsets are an increasingly common sight in homes and businesses. Strapping them on allows us to see virtual worlds and impossible vistas as if we were really there. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"adddf58f-08b7-4385-98ae-926593dfa5c4\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fadddf58f-08b7-4385-98ae-926593dfa5c4\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut, what about those of us that need a little extra help just seeing the real world, let alone virtual ones? For virtual reality users that require corrective lenses, wearing a VR headset can be a difficult task. Contact lenses might help some, but others can't use them or would prefer not to. For these individuals, attempting to wear their headset over a pair of eyeglasses can be an uncomfortable experience that risks damaging both their expensive electronics and corrective eyewear. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThankfully, several companies have come to the aid of those in this particular situation, producing prescription lenses that can be slotted directly into popular VR headsets to remove any need for eyeglasses by helping the headset itself to correct your vision. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe're going to take a look at who actually needs these lenses, which headsets are supported, and what's involved in ordering your own pair of prescription lens inserts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6c5734df-cd53-435c-a608-0b061d144d42\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Meta\" data-image-alt-text=\"meta-quest-2-lens-inserts.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"meta-quest-2-lens-inserts.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1480\" data-image-height=\"940\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWho needs corrective lenses for their VR headset? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a fairly simple question to answer. If you use eyeglasses on a daily basis, you should consider a pair of corrective lenses for your VR headset. However, because of the diverse vision issues that require prescription corrective lenses, some users that require eyeglasses may not necessarily need corrective lenses for their VR headsets. This includes those diagnosed as mildly nearsighted, or myopic, and those that typically only require glasses while doing detailed work or using a PC. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's an easy way to determine which camp you fall into. First, take off any corrective lenses you are wearing. Then, put on your headset of choice and make sure all of its available adjustments are correctly calibrated for you. Finally, check if you can clearly see all of the fine details of the virtual space you find yourself in. If you can, you're good to go. If things seem blurry, you may want a pair of corrective lens inserts to help you out. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-vr-headset\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest VR headsets: For gaming, the metaverse, and beyond\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy can't everyone just wear contact lenses?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs mentioned above, if you're comfortable wearing contact lenses and have a corrective lens prescription that supports them, they are your simplest option for seeing well in your VR headset. However, not everyone is a good candidate for contact lenses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPoor candidates for contacts include those with significant astigmatism, a common defect in the curvature of the eye that causes blurry vision; patients with presbyopia, a condition most commonly seen in older adults that generally requires reading glasses or bifocals to correct; and those with dry eye issues that make it uncomfortable or inadvisable to wear contacts. There are also individuals that simply can't get used to the process of inserting contact lenses into their eyes, or would rather not try at all. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor potential VR users that fall into any of these categories, contacts don't represent the panacea for in-headset vision correction that they may, at first, seem to be. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"64774d61-a807-4d5d-83ea-63d92e300707\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Meta\" data-image-alt-text=\"quest-2-lens-inserts-isolated.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"quest-2-lens-inserts-isolated.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1480\" data-image-height=\"940\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESo why can't I just wear my glasses?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are two main reasons for this: Discomfort and scratched lenses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3c3e8377-f3e8-4dda-8040-44b3f567f36a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe PSVR with its "Halo" mounting system\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sony\" data-image-alt-text=\"playstation-vr-1.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"playstation-vr-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"1407\" data-image-height=\"792\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDiscomfort\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDifferent VR headsets use different systems to mount themselves on the user's head. The most common formats of head mounting systems are adjustable straps and \"halo\" mounts. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"66a0952f-1907-45f5-b509-3ab437882477\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FOculus-Quest-Advanced-All-One-Virtual\u002Fdp\u002FB099VMT8VZ\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Meta (formerly Oculus) Quest 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E uses simple straps that travel horizontally around the back of the user's head (typically right above the ears) and over top of it to distribute the weight of the head-mounted display across both axes. Other models, like the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d58f54cf-7e95-4278-a64e-548ebc8615bd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FValve-Index-VR-Full-Kit-PC\u002Fdp\u002FB07VPRVBFF\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Valve Index\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and some entries in \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b0176c96-edf5-4b2d-83ca-d66d93774cec\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FVive-Virtual-Reality-Headset-Only-pc\u002Fdp\u002FB07RPPDJSN\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HTC's Vive\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E line, use similar setups, albeit with more complex levels of adjustability. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompeting solutions like the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f01660e6-9bc7-4c93-b6a7-7c5f1fe6b635\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPlayStation-VR-4\u002Fdp\u002FB01DE9DY8S\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"PSVR\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (seen above), its PlayStation VR2 successor, and several Windows Mixed Reality headsets instead use a halo system that suspends the actual head-mounted display from a ring designed to sit securely around the crown of the wearer's head. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsony-reveals-first-images-of-redesigned-playstation-vr2\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESony reveals first images of redesigned PlayStation VR2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the shape of the user's head, the specific location of their ears, the style of eyeglasses worn, and other variances in user anatomy and product design, you're looking at a nearly endless number of ways for headsets and eyeglasses to interfere with each other. Even if they can coexist to some extent, it's unlikely the combination of both worn at once will be comfortable enough to support multiple hours of simultaneous use. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EScratched lenses\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's say you're lucky enough to have a headset and pair of eyeglasses that somehow avoid interfering with each other at all. There's still one location where they absolutely must compete for space: right in front of your eyes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the headset you're using and the unique shape of your eyes, there may be little space between you and the lenses of your VR headset. Often, there isn't enough to fit a pair of standard eyeglass lenses at all. Even if there is, any jarring motion (which you should expect in any active VR game or workout experience) can result in lenses smacking into each other and potentially causing mutual damage. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost VR headset lenses are made of soft plastics. Meanwhile, eyeglass lenses are formed out of similar plastics or polycarbonate materials. Plastic is a cheaper, more common option. Polycarbonate, meanwhile, tends to be used for wearers with stronger prescriptions, due to its ability to provide the same level of correction via thinner, lighter lenses. Polycarbonate lenses tend to be more easily damaged, but are almost always covered in a scratch-resistant coating to prevent harm to the base material of the lens. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo be clear, no material or coating will be safe if you start scraping it against another lens within your headset. Just a short VR gaming session or workout routine can produce more than enough friction and impact to ruin the lenses of your headset, eyeglasses, or both. Obviously, each represents an expensive proposition to replace, and any damage to either will be ruinous to your vision or VR enjoyment in the meantime. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow do VR prescription lenses fix all these issues?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERather than resting loosely on your face, VR prescription lenses are designed to be clipped to (or otherwise attached to) your headset itself, sitting between your eyes and the head-mounted display's original lenses. This lets them provide the vision correction you need while remaining firmly in place within the small gap between your eyes and the headset. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheir rigid installation also prevents any amount of headset jostling from causing a lens collision. Their semi-permanent presence in your headset also means you can always strap it on confidently, with no other correction needed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhich headsets are supported?. \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause of the various VR headsets on the market and their diverse designs, lenses must be made to fit each headset. Thankfully, purveyors of these vision aids have released solutions for every common VR headset, as well as a few you've probably never heard of. Links are provided to headsets still being sold today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelow is a list of the models with readily available prescription lens inserts currently being sold for their unique designs: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeta \u002F Oculus - Oculus Rift CV1, Oculus Rift S, Oculus Go, Oculus Quest, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"772b40b4-d46c-4863-bb88-db5da39b4cee\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FOculus-Quest-Advanced-All-One-Virtual\u002Fdp\u002FB099VMT8VZ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Oculus\u002FMeta Quest 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHTC - HTV Vive, HTV Vive Pro, HTC Vive Cosmos, HTC Vive Focus 3, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"51a69a9b-7bdf-46f8-86dc-4668687dc753\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHTC-VIVE-Virtual-Reality-System-PC\u002Fdp\u002FB09FPCT3H8\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HTC Vive Pro 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung  - \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ffffd45a-dfc3-494c-ade8-51d6413da554\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSamsung-Odyssey-Wireless-Controllers-XE800ZAA-HC1US\u002Fdp\u002FB078K2S122\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung Odyssey\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHP - HP Reverb, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ad7b5914-dae5-4d09-b566-aef2482dbe38\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHeadset-Controller-Adjustable-Speakers-Ergonomic-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB08TB5J7KY\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HP Reverb G2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESony - PSVR\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EValve - \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"38081756-1e8e-43dd-a432-e3f5c08f4bb4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstore.steampowered.com\u002Fvalveindex\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Valve Index\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOthers - Pico G2 4K, Varjo Aero, DJI HD FPV Goggles\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"50df255a-46f9-49e2-a0b7-3c0c54033ed7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAn example of specially-designed glasses created for use within VR headsets\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"VR Lens Lab\" data-image-alt-text=\"vr-lens-lab-glasses.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"vr-lens-lab-glasses.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis list of models likely covers over 99% of all current VR headset users. However, if you find yourself with one of the rare models not included in this list, companies also make \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7a0fde4c-30bd-4e6b-a5a4-d7b5d4d4a7bb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fvr-lens-lab.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fvr-frames-virtual-reality-glasses\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"specially-designed eyeglasses\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E tailored to be as thin as possible, and to include elastic bands rather than standard arms. These provide an option for users who would otherwise fall through the cracks, but still include a risk of scratching, albeit a reduced one when compared to using a standard pair of glasses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow much do lens inserts cost?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrices vary based on the model they're designed for, the manufacturer and retailer selling them, and the complexity of the particular mounting system they use. This last point is particularly important as users that share their headset among multiple individuals will want one of the lens insert options that can quickly be swapped out, rather than models designed to be installed on a semi-permanent basis using adhesive or fragile plastic clips. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-online-glasses-store\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best online stores to buy glasses: Get your specs at home\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, prices typically range from $60 to $100. This might seem pricey at first. But, compare it to what you paid for your VR headset or prescription eyeglasses. Even the most budget-friendly mainstream VR option today, the Meta Quest 2, will run you more than twice that much to replace it. Meanwhile, prescription eyewear lenses can easily cost you several hundreds of dollars, depending on your particular medical insurance, prescription complexity, and lens material and coating options. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"4af7acaf-dc99-4aaf-928f-9d13cc0b7d01\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Meta Quest 2\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"oculus-quest-2","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"aa57acec-90da-4d94-b329-13052fd8c48c","filename":"spigen-ezfit-screen-protector.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F12\u002F03\u002Faa57acec-90da-4d94-b329-13052fd8c48c\u002Fspigen-ezfit-screen-protector.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2021-12-03 21:27:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"aa57acec-90da-4d94-b329-13052fd8c48c","imageFilename":"spigen-ezfit-screen-protector.png","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F12\u002F03"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FOculus-Quest-Advanced-All-One-Virtual\u002Fdp\u002FB099VMT8VZ\" data-offerprice=\"300\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe initial outlay of $60 to $100 for a pair of these lens inserts is downright cheap compared to the cost of any damage they'll prevent to your expensive electronics and eyeglasses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9dc7f0b5-aa3e-4fa2-a950-79366e37e683\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAn example of Replotix's inserts with their magnetic connection system\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Reloptix\" data-image-alt-text=\"quest-2-lens-inserts-reploptix-isolated.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"quest-2-lens-inserts-reploptix-isolated.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1062\" data-image-height=\"728\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhere can I get prescription inserts? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, you can't walk into your local eyeglass shop and order a pair of inserts for your headset. That said, there are several online purveyors of prescription lens inserts that have grown to lead this still-young product category. Below, I've collected some of the most notable sources on the web today. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"848042e0-81be-4e4e-aa6a-9b005542d7bb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.framesdirect.com\u002Fvirtuclear\u002Fbrand\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Framesdirect.com\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E - This online eyeglass retailer partnered with Meta to be the official provider of VR prescription lenses for the Oculus\u002FMeta Quest line. This means they only offer lenses for those models. However, their blessing from Meta essentially guarantees their \"VirtuClear\" lens inserts will provide a perfect fit for Meta and Oculus branded headsets. \u003Cstrong\u003ETotal average cost: $80\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"14d6d0ef-f9fd-4900-9149-56700c10cbcf\" data-raw-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Fvr-lens-lab.com\u002Flens-adapters\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"VR Lens Lab\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E - This site offers one of the widest selections of supported headset models on the web, including a platform-agnostic frame designed to be worn by the user within the tight confines of a VR headset. VR Lens Lab is also affiliated with popular VR headset accessory maker VR Cover. \u003Cstrong\u003ETotal average cost: $59 to $89\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ef9a6357-75d9-480f-88db-3ac1ef05bbe5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fvroptician.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"VR Optician\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E - Another purveyor of lens inserts for a massive variety of headsets. The site also offers free shipping on all orders within the US and a variety of optional coatings designed to keep lenses clean, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-blue-light-glasses\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eblock blue light\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and more. \u003Cstrong\u003ETotal average cost: $69 to $97\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E (depending on selected coatings).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"01a9df58-b5d7-4066-b661-c0b17f5c89cf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reloptix.com\u002Fpages\u002Fcopy-of-non-prescription-lens-inserts\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Reloptix\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E - Providers of inserts for a smaller selection of supported headsets. This retailer focuses on a unique magnetic connection system designed to allow users to easily swap out their lenses for multiple prescription users, or to remove them entirely for those that need no correction. \u003Cstrong\u003ETotal average cost: $100\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"20075acd-fa2e-4d85-b153-2fd05da41b18\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstore.adlens.com\u002Fproduct-category\u002Fvr-pro-optics\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Adlens\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E - A UK seller that designs and manufactures its products domestically. It provides a proprietary anti-reflective coating for its lenses, but only stocks inserts for the Oculus\u002FMeta Quest line of headsets. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c6c6266e-e457-4d35-95a5-ce6dd550b476\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EExample of a paper eyeglass prescription from the American Academy of Opthalmology\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"American Academy of Opthalmology\" data-image-alt-text=\"aao-example-prescription.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"aao-example-prescription.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"830\" data-image-height=\"415\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWill I need to see a doctor? \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis depends on whether or not you have a valid eyeglass prescription. If you do, several of the retailers above will allow you to input the various metrics from that prescription yourself, when you place your order. These will be used to provide a pair of lenses specifically tailored to correct the vision of each eye. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnly Framesdirect.com requires you to provide a copy of a current, valid prescription. This means that you'll need a prescription issued to you within the last one to two years. Of course, inputting the info yourself on the other sites above means you've got more flexibility to use older prescriptions. But, keep in mind that you could be ordering a sub-optimal lens if your actual prescription has changed since an out-of-date prescription was issued to you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've never worn glasses before, or if your current prescription is out of date, you'll need a fresh eye exam to provide you with a new, valid prescription. This will ensure that metrics like sphere, cylinder, axis, add, and pupillary distance are all current and accurate for input into the order page provided by the retailer of your choice. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has published \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aao.org\u002Feye-health\u002Fglasses-contacts\u002Fhow-to-read-eyeglasses-prescription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea guide to reading your eyeglass prescription\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to help you understand these numbers a little better. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWrap up\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany occasional corrective lens wearers might skip the option of adding a pair of corrective lenses to their VR headsets. But, for most daily eyeglass wearers, they are a near-vital component of any fun, comfortable VR experience. Even those on the borderline between these groups might find them a great way to protect their investments and create an easily-replaceable barrier between the lenses of their VR headset and any abuse they may suffer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether or not these prescription inserts are right for your needs is entirely up to you, your eyecare professional, and your wallet. But, keep in mind that spending a bit more now on an accessory that may seem unnecessary could prevent the need to spend hundreds of dollars down the road on headset and eyeglass replacement costs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-04-18 20:56:31",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"These custom-made, prescription inserts provide a way for eyeglass wearers to maintain their visual acuity in VR without risking the scratched lenses or unnecessary discomfort caused by wearing a headset over top of your existing specs.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"e18dd4e8-5240-4385-a833-28292b2ac285",image:{id:"6c5734df-cd53-435c-a608-0b061d144d42",filename:"meta-quest-2-lens-inserts.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-04-14 17:25:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"meta-quest-2-lens-inserts.jpg",credits:"Meta",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F14\u002F6c5734df-cd53-435c-a608-0b061d144d42\u002Fmeta-quest-2-lens-inserts.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1480,height:940,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Wearables^AR + VR",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"prescription-lens-inserts-for-vr-headsets",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Prescription lens inserts for VR headsets: How to get a clearer look at the metaverse",topic:{id:"28bb8dfb-269b-4402-9a05-1be280a992fc",slug:"ar-vr",name:"AR + VR",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"28bb8dfb-269b-4402-9a05-1be280a992fc",slug:"ar-vr",name:"AR + VR",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"e7582209-1d56-45da-8e5c-6d042b18e212",username:"tclemons1",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Taylor",lastName:"Clemons",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"c646bb0f-81fb-4b32-97e3-e73a4d0d1f03",filename:"taylor-clemons.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:37:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fc646bb0f-81fb-4b32-97e3-e73a4d0d1f03\u002Ftaylor-clemons.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Taylor Clemons is a tech writer and reviewer based near Cleveland, OH. After graduating from Tiffin University in 2011, they spent several years in lawn and garden manufacturing before working on their own (now defunct) game review site, Steam Shovelers. From there, Taylor expanded into writing about consumer technology like televisions, home audio equipment, and smart home devices at Lifewire. Taylor's work can also be found at The Balance, TechRadar, Tom's Hardware, SPY.com, GameSkinny, IndieHangover, The Inventory, and Forbes.",profile:b,title:"Staff Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"eab1d989-6dfd-431e-9ea4-41d4dcaba86c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Diane Miller\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"solar eclipse\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-128311871.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"2460\" data-image-height=\"1219\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"53d6f1aa-240b-4d1a-b3b7-cdda419fd601\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe 2024 solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, 2024. Its path will cross over Mexico, the United States, and Canada; the first area to see the eclipse will be the Pacific coast of Mexico at around 11:07am PDT. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENASA offers a&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fscience.nasa.gov\u002Feclipses\u002Ffuture-eclipses\u002Feclipse-2024\u002Fwhere-when\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ehelpful map\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for the eclipse path, complete with estimated times for when people in different areas will see the eclipse totality (when the moon completely covers the sun).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When is the 2024 solar eclipse?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3d1f3476-9395-4863-a54a-afc9563aa8dc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe 2024 eclipse is special for several reasons. It will be the first total eclipse visible in Canada since 1979, Mexico since 1991, and the US since 2017. It's also special because scientists anticipate that the eclipse totality will last twice as long as the 2017 eclipse (and the longest totality in over a decade), with up to 4.5 minutes of darkness. The path of the totality is also expected to be as wide as 115 miles in some spots, giving more people the chance to watch the eclipse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why is the 2024 solar eclipse so special?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"826b5c65-5791-42e9-b655-70fdeec333ea\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou'll need to be in the direct path of the eclipse to be able to see it. Thankfully, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fscience.nasa.gov\u002Feclipses\u002Ffuture-eclipses\u002Feclipse-2024\u002Fwhere-when\u002F#:~:text=This%20table%20provides%20the%20time%20that%20totality%20begins%20in%20some%20U.S.%20cities%20in%20the%20path%20of%20totality.%20These%20areas%20will%20also%20experience%20a%20partial%20eclipse%20before%20and%20after%20these%20times" target="_blank"\u003ENASA has a handy table\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with major cities and estimated times so you can plan your eclipse road trip or cheeky day off work.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fyard-outdoors\u002Fwatch-the-eclipse-google-free-solution\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWant to watch the eclipse on April 8? Google has a free solution\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best place to watch the cosmic show is anywhere with a clear view of the sky. You'll want to avoid places with tall buildings or trees that can obscure your view, and cloud cover can put a damper on your plans for the day. So, check your local weather forecasts for the week, and call ahead to public areas to confirm any special policies for viewing the eclipse. Many cities along the eclipse path are expecting large influxes of visitors and tourists for the event, so make sure you plan hotel stays, meals, and picking out a good observation spot accordingly.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Where is the best place to watch the 2024 solar eclipse?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"af45a048-280a-436e-9aab-20f2887764d6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EProtecting your eyes from dangerous UV and infrared radiation is rule number one during a solar eclipse. While it's never a good idea to look directly at the sun, it's tempting to do so during an eclipse. Doing so, however, puts you in danger of "sunburning" your eyes with the UV and infrared radiation that still gets beamed to Earth during an eclipse. This sunburning could lead to discomfort and permanent damage to your vision. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best way to safely view a partial or total solar eclipse is with a pair of special glasses, binoculars, or telescope that has had its lenses treated with a special filter coating for eclipse observation. You can also use a welding mask or goggles if the lenses are tinted to shade 12 or darker to protect your eyes.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also make a \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FCamera_obscura" target="_blank"\u003Ecamera obscura\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from a cardboard box or kitchen colander. And if push comes to shove, you can always poke around YouTube and Twitch to see if anyone has set up a livestream of the eclipse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How can I safely watch the eclipse?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0a5bb6f4-af56-4768-b3dc-67771597de39\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen you shop for solar eclipse glasses, you should ensure they are ISO 12312-2-certified to protect your eyes from harmful UV and IR radiation. This information should be easy to find on the glasses or their packaging. Regular sunglasses are not ISO-certified and won't provide adequate eye protection.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-solar-eclipse-glasses\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EDon't wait to buy your solar eclipse glasses. These are the best ones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also find ISO-certified binoculars and telescopes designed for eclipse viewing. You'll get a magnified view of the event, letting you better appreciate details like the corona. There are also special filters you can buy for DSLR and smartphone cameras so you can watch the eclipse on your phone or take photographs.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the best solar eclipse glasses?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e5b289cf-db3e-41b8-aba6-93d052e0bc9e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB01MUHBNZX\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Celestron EclipsSmart 3-piece kit\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is our pick for the best solar eclipse glasses. The kit comes with a pair of durable, plastic-framed glasses, a photography filter for smartphones and DSLR cameras, and a 32-page booklet with tips and advice on where, when, and how to view the 2024 eclipse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a78af908-e191-4ed8-b0e5-7cb2a523b978\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can use your smartphone or DSLR camera to view and photograph the eclipse. But you must have a proper solar filter to protect your eyes as you look through the viewfinder and protect your delicate camera equipment from dangerous and intense UV or IR radiation.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwill-solar-eclipse-burn-out-iphone-camera\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECould the eclipse burn out your iPhone camera? The experts weigh in\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can I use my phone to view the eclipse?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are many affordable, semi-disposable options for a smartphone, such as the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"903a53d9-3175-41cc-b1be-962a1fb5a8da\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSmartphone-Solar-Imaging-Enhancing-Photo\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFBX3KNN\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"VisiSolar 2-pack\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which lets you take quick photos and videos and can be recycled after the event. If you're using a DSLR camera, you'll need a proper lens filter like the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e50d03a1-822b-44dc-bf88-69fe9f316512\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FConcept-ND1000000-Multi-Layer-Waterproof-Resistant\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRTYDT45?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"K&F Concept neutral density filter\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which is designed to be used with your normal zoom or telephoto lens. This tool also has proper coatings and filters in place to protect more sensitive components in your DSLR camera from radiation damage.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you'll use an extremely darkened filter, you should adjust your ISO and aperture settings for proper exposure times and shutter speeds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b634da1f-0feb-47da-9973-c7ada9a50630\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYes, but not during the entire eclipse. There is a point called the "totality" when the moon completely obscures the sun. This point is also when you may see an iconic solar corona and a few of the brightest stars and planets as the sky darkens.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffedoras-in-space-red-hat-helps-with-nasas-artemis-lunar-missions\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EFedoras in Space! Red Hat helps with NASA's Artemis Lunar missions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the April 8, 2024 eclipse, NASA estimates that the totality could last up to 4.5 minutes and may be seen in a 115-mile wide path across North America, starting on Mexico's Pacific coast and ending on Maine's Atlantic coast about four hours later.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Will it get completely dark during the eclipse?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ae360e49-6a2e-48f3-b705-5be305185304\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENot every eclipse will have a totality event, and not every totality is the same. NASA estimates the 2024 totality could last up to 4.5 minutes over each zone. This length means you'll have plenty of time to take photos and videos to mark the occasion.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How long is the 2024 eclipse totality?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"80ab6719-e6a8-46f7-bced-5d7d4a1114a1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you miss the 2024 solar eclipse, the next one will be visible over the continental United States on August 23, 2044.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, plenty of other total and partial solar eclipses will be visible over other parts of the world. Check out NASA's \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Feclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov\u002FSEatlas\u002FSEatlas3\u002FSEatlas2021.GIF" target="_blank"\u003Ecool infographic\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that shows the paths of expected eclipses until 2040. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When is the next total solar eclipse?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-04-08 12:35:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Whether you live under the direct path, or you plan on traveling, we're answering your top questions about the 2024 solar eclipse.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"b4f7cceb-0c0b-4b73-84eb-f1a13eb858b8",image:{id:"eab1d989-6dfd-431e-9ea4-41d4dcaba86c",filename:"gettyimages-128311871.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-03-27 20:50:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"solar eclipse",credits:"Diane Miller\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F27\u002Feab1d989-6dfd-431e-9ea4-41d4dcaba86c\u002Fgettyimages-128311871.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2460,height:1219,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Yard & Outdoors",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"april-2024-solar-eclipse-faq-how-to-watch",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"April 2024 solar eclipse FAQ: How to watch, what you need, and everything else to know",topic:{id:"81fcf152-44b9-45ff-8a25-04f5b2472176",slug:"yard-outdoors",name:"Yard & Outdoors",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"81fcf152-44b9-45ff-8a25-04f5b2472176",slug:"yard-outdoors",name:"Yard & Outdoors",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"040c3ff1-4f98-4277-b43f-e4d930acbe4e",slug:"photo-video",name:"Photo & Video",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b4a23067-001a-4d7e-8ec8-25638a8cf8c9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A Pixel 8 Pro.\" data-image-filename=\"pixelcamerahero.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1080\" data-image-height=\"608\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, a hearing-impaired friend reached out to me about missing notifications on their \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-android-phone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndroid phone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The problem was getting worse (as was their hearing) and they were concerned they'd miss very important information.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt didn't take long to ease their concerns because Android has a built-in feature called Flash Notifications that addresses this exact need. Flash Notifications enables you to configure either a camera flash or screen flash when notifications arrive. With this feature enabled, any time a notification arrives, either the LED or the screen will flash to alert you that something needs your attention. You can enable one or both and even change the default color for the screen flash.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-changed-these-5-settings-on-my-android-phone-to-instantly-boost-the-audio-quality\u002F\"\u003EI changed these 5 settings on my Android phone to instantly boost the audio quality\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDoes this sound like something you could use? I'll show you how to enable these features.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's one thing to consider: If you're sensitive to light, these notifications could be an issue. To that end, consider using the screen flash and changing the color to one that doesn't cause any adverse effects. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote: I'm demonstrating on a Pixel phone. The steps may differ a bit on other Android handsets.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOK, let's take care of this.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to configure Android Flash so you never miss a notification\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEnable Camera Flash\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll need: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe only thing you'll need is a device running Android 14 or newer. That's it. Let's enable the first feature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"52b01db7-6e24-4b60-bd4c-fc4b42437508\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe first thing to do is open the Settings app. You can do this by pulling down the Notification Shade and tapping the gear icon or locating the Settings entry in the App Drawer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Open Settings\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"079c6c22-d82e-4bd9-9494-eba52676a207\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn Settings, you should see Notifications somewhere around 4 from the top. Tap that entry.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Navigate to Notifications\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f92a7e9e-8a80-4f01-a38e-ec9fb750aaaf\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou'll find the Notifications entry on the main page of Settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Notifications entry in Android Settings.\" data-image-filename=\"notifications1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1008\" data-image-height=\"345\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8e1988fa-672d-4903-aa46-031d5d9734a2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EScroll to the bottom of the Notifications page and tap Flash Notifications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Open Flash Notifications\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"12eb9b39-c0ae-4bd9-af5c-dc37a978c146\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EBy default, Flash Notifications is off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Flash Notifications entry in Settings \u003E Notifications.\" data-image-filename=\"notifications2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1008\" data-image-height=\"331\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b0d3c895-1aea-4118-abce-c4a63fd2fc31\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf the Camera Flash is the option you believe would best suit your needs, tap the On\u002FOff slider until it's in the On position. With Camera Flash, there are no options -- it's either on or off. Note that Camera Flash is best used with your phone flipped over.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Enable Camera Flash\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d022acb3-765c-44be-bb6c-cf8cbe401c72\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can enable one or both options and click Preview to see how they work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Camera Flash and Screen Flash options.\" data-image-filename=\"notifcations3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1008\" data-image-height=\"553\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEnable Screen Flash\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Go back to Flash Notifications  \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've backed out of the Flash Notification page, go back.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Enable Screen Flash\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E Tap the On\u002FOff slider for Screen Flash until it's in the On position. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Configure the color you want  \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETap the Screen Flash entry and a color picker will appear. From that color picker, select the color you want to use for the screen flash. This color will be subtle, so you might want to tap the Preview button to see how it looks. From my experience, the darker colors are the most effective, but your mileage may vary. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e6cfcbea-7b5d-4e74-bc45-ba61ee08aa40\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo see how each color works, tap the Preview button after making a selection.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Screen Flash color picker.\" data-image-filename=\"notifications4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1008\" data-image-height=\"875\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can always enable both features. You might do this if you randomly leave your phone face up or face down. Consider this: if you leave your phone face down, Screen Flash won't do you much good. Conversely, if you leave your phone face up, Camera Flash won't do you much good. Keep that in mind when selecting which option to enable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-android-phone\u002F\"\u003EThe best Android phones you can buy: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere you have it. You've made it less likely that you will miss an Android notification.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"55d7c8ac-1cb4-423e-a0dd-12fc055b3805\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F55d7c8ac-1cb4-423e-a0dd-12fc055b3805\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-06-06 20:51:53",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Do you often fail to hear your phone notifications? Android has a built-in feature that ensures you won't miss a thing - even when your handset is muted.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"f1ab2b06-1b4f-4b60-8d36-90677437ce3c",image:{id:"b4a23067-001a-4d7e-8ec8-25638a8cf8c9",filename:"pixelcamerahero.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-06-05 13:42:42",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"A Pixel 8 Pro.",credits:"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F05\u002Fb4a23067-001a-4d7e-8ec8-25638a8cf8c9\u002Fpixelcamerahero.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1080,height:608,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Mobile OS^Android",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"missing-notifications-on-android-try-this-hidden-trick-thats-also-an-accessibility-feature",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Missing notifications on Android? Try this hidden trick (that's also an accessibility feature)",topic:{id:"b0fb3d1e-3e24-473d-9325-eaaf1980f7c7",slug:"android",name:"Android",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"b0fb3d1e-3e24-473d-9325-eaaf1980f7c7",slug:"android",name:"Android",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1147b242-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smartphones",name:"Smartphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"59080956-0412-41e5-8eb9-a44ae4f9a8a9",username:"Michael Gariffo",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Michael",lastName:"Gariffo",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"96ef4095-58f9-4a2f-81e3-f21dc8610bf3",filename:"michael-gariffo.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:37:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F96ef4095-58f9-4a2f-81e3-f21dc8610bf3\u002Fmichael-gariffo.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Michael is a veteran technology writer who has been covering business and consumer-focused hardware and software for over a decade. He has published hundreds of whitepapers and thousands of articles on everything from the handheld technology that makes your daily life a little easier to the global infrastructure that powers the entire Internet.",profile:b,title:"Staff Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2ebdc2df-0da0-40bc-b51e-db28edb2c573\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Selectstock -- Getty\" data-image-alt-text=\"removing-headphones.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"removing-headphones.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of us spend a good portion of our lives working to preserve and improve our health and the health of our children. We safeguard our long-term wellbeing, whether it's through taking vitamins, eating right, applying sunscreen, or something else. But despite our diligence, we often are unaware of some health hazards we encounter every day. One such threat is the unsafe levels of sound we subject our ears to on a daily basis. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny overly loud sound can be dangerous, whether it comes from sources such as live concerts or your surround sound speakers. But a more common contributor to hearing damage are headphones. These accessories once were limited to our use of Walkmans and MP3 players. Now their presence is ubiquitous, and headphones provide constant audio from our smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles, and tablets. Kids even use them to tune in to online classes, and we adults wear them during online meetings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fjabra-enhance-plus-review-compact-earbuds-improve-audio-experiences-for-people-with-mild-loss\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJabra Enhance Plus review: Compact earbuds for people with mild hearing loss\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, if we can't avoid using headphones because of how intrinsic they've become to our lives, how do we prevent the damage they can cause? Follow these few simple, easy habits listed below, which will greatly reduce any damage you may do to your ears, even if you spend all day, every day, wearing headphones.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPreventing permanent hearing loss \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe have described how difficult it can be to avoid wearing headphones entirely, so let's focus on the factor that actually causes the damage: excessive audio volume. Unfortunately, most people don't know how to determine what is an unhealthy volume level. This is true for adults as well as children, who often don't even know sound can hurt them. So how do we avoid subjecting our ears to unhealthy sound levels? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3e064b21-554c-4f71-9fb2-8f19f699efdd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA closeup of the open-backed Philips Audio SHP9500 HiFi Precision Stereo Over-Ear Headphones (linked below)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Philips -- Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"philips-audio-shp9500-back2.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"philips-audio-shp9500-back2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1500\" data-image-height=\"1124\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Use the right type of headphones\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQuick tip: Skip the earbuds\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHeadphones come in many shapes and sizes. The term covers everything from tiny wireless earbuds to over-the-ear headphones so big they look like you strapped speakers to your head. While all of them have the potential to cause hearing damage, differences in design determine how easily they can produce lasting harm. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EEarbuds are among the worse offenders because most are designed to create a seal when inserted into the ear canal. Those little silicone and foam tips amplify the bass such tiny devices produce. But they also greatly increase the sound-induced pressure on your eardrums and delicate inner ear anatomy by sealing in all of those soundwaves.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"b5b025c8-459a-4baf-9df0-4f106f58d029\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fb5b025c8-459a-4baf-9df0-4f106f58d029\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, consider using open-backed headphones. This type of headphone allows free airflow into and out of the earcups, reducing the pressure applied to your ears by allowing soundwaves to escape elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a fairly intuitive difference, if you think about it. Imagine a few pounds of pressure being applied to your body within a point as small as an earbud tip. Sounds uncomfortable, maybe even painful, right? Now, imagine that same weight being dispersed over the 3- to 4-inch-diameter area most open-backed headphone earcups encompass. Much less intimidating, and in this case, less damaging to your ears.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbeyerdynamic-dt-900-pro-x-headphones-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBeyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X headphones review: Brutally honest sound for under $300\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThere is one pitfall to be aware of here: The impulse to turn up the volume of your music or audio to compensate for an ambient sound that can leak into open-backed headphones. You should never use high volume to compensate for noise from your surroundings. This leads us to our next tip... \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c1dfaa03-b7bd-4bae-9f1e-539bca90f006\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthias Kulka -- Getty\" data-image-alt-text=\"volume-knob.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"volume-knob.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1936\" data-image-height=\"1549\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Don't use louder volume to drown out ambient noise\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQuick tip: Use ANC headphones instead\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've all been subjected to noisy public transit, a coworker with an annoying laugh, or a dog that is trying to tell the mailman who's boss. Often, we reach for headphones to drown out those distractions with even more sound. This means you're taking a situation that's already dangerously loud and adding even more noise to it. Just because that new noise comes in the form of your favorite music doesn't mean it isn't going to damage your hearing. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIn situations like this, it's much better to use one of two things: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-noise-canceling-headphones\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eactive noise canceling (ANC) headphones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or simple earplugs. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EANC headphones eliminate incoming sound waves by creating opposing waves that meet them in the middle, resulting in the incoming waves being weakened or eliminated before they reach your ears. This process allows ANC-equipped earbuds and larger headphones to block out sound without blocking all outside air. Even if you don't feel like listening to music or a podcast, you can still use a pair's ANC feature, with nothing playing, to greatly reduce any damage loud ambient noise might otherwise cause.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you just want some peace and quiet and prefer an economical option, use plain old foam earplugs. These can be had for as little as \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7ad99ee8-39b6-47d7-bf04-5fc400eeaa9d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB07DK9RLCL\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$9 for 50 earplugs\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and they can block out between 32 and 38 decibels worth of sound, more than enough to turn audio bombardments capable of long-term damage into a minor background hum.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"bedb8521-472f-4577-9cd9-16a165d39329\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Audio Technica M20X corded model (linked below)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Audio Technica -- Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"audio-technica-m20x.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"audio-technica-m20x.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1500\" data-image-height=\"520\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Use good quality, clear headphones\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of you probably saw this tip and immediately thought, \"They're so expensive!\" Sure, there are \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"32e5f9eb-4faf-470c-9fa1-45ea754183a8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen-us.sennheiser.com\u002Fsennheiser-he-1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"headphones that cost as much as $50,000\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. But that doesn't mean good, clear audio must be expensive. There are great, cheap options available that provide clear sound. This is important because we're less likely to raise the volume to unhealthy levels if the audio is clear at a lower volume. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EMost of you have missed a line while watching TV, thanks to the tinny, small speakers built into the set. What do you usually do? You rewind the show, raise the volume, and listen again. This habit extends to headphones as well, and you may not even realize you're doing it if you've never been exposed to clear, precise sound reproduction. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EToo many modern headphones are designed to produce loud, overly bassy audio. Opt instead for a pair that prioritizes vocal and instrumental clarity. You'll appreciate your music and audio more, and you'll be able to listen at lower volumes while still experiencing the same level of audio richness. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EBelow we've listed a few budget-friendly options for users looking to follow this tip.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInexpensive open-backed headphones\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile open-backed headphones tend to be on the higher price end of the audio equipment market, two notable standouts come in at the affordable price of $75. Both punch well above their weight class for clarity, quality, and precision.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"9ee67226-20c6-435d-a0ae-7759f0c8da81\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Philips Audio Fidelio L2 Over-Ear Open-Air Headphone\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"01f466fa-1f7e-4243-b179-f3af4b484954","filename":"philips-fedelio-l2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F05\u002F01f466fa-1f7e-4243-b179-f3af4b484954\u002Fphilips-fedelio-l2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-05 16:21:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"01f466fa-1f7e-4243-b179-f3af4b484954","imageFilename":"philips-fedelio-l2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F05"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPhilips-Over-Ear-Open-Air-Headphone-Drivers\u002Fdp\u002FB08D2L4V7X\" data-offerprice=\"75\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPhilips-Over-Ear-Open-Air-Headphone-Drivers\u002Fdp\u002FB08D2L4V7X?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"dc66a16e-1e4d-4625-853f-0dab4f51c349\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Philips Audio Philips SHP9500 HiFi Precision Stereo Over-Ear Headphones\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"philips-audio-shp9500-back.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Philips -- Amazon","imageData":{"id":"d182350c-b9b5-4ed3-b2fd-d596dcf52a3b","filename":"philips-audio-shp9500-back.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F05\u002Fd182350c-b9b5-4ed3-b2fd-d596dcf52a3b\u002Fphilips-audio-shp9500-back.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-05 16:06:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d182350c-b9b5-4ed3-b2fd-d596dcf52a3b","imageFilename":"philips-audio-shp9500-back.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F05"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Philips -- Amazon\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPhilips-SHP9500S-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones\u002Fdp\u002FB00ENMK1DW\" data-offerprice=\"75\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInexpensive on-ear\u002Fover-ear headphones\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAudio Technica's ATH has long been a favorite of budget-conscious audiophiles, and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"df75a6e1-9a09-4808-8a87-f0d072f28e15\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAudio-Technica-ATH-M20x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones\u002Fdp\u002FB00HVLUR18\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"M20X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E follow that trend for just $50, or $80 for a Bluetooth version.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"6c83e9f0-6da1-47ef-b9ac-93fccd1e16f9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Audio-Technica ATH-M20X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"audio-technica-m20x-2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Audio Technica -- Amazon","imageData":{"id":"2c619f2f-afd5-4bb7-89b2-f13edb0ef889","filename":"audio-technica-m20x-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F05\u002F2c619f2f-afd5-4bb7-89b2-f13edb0ef889\u002Faudio-technica-m20x-2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-05 16:25:27","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"2c619f2f-afd5-4bb7-89b2-f13edb0ef889","imageFilename":"audio-technica-m20x-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F05"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Audio Technica -- Amazon\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAudio-Technica-ATH-M20x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones\u002Fdp\u002FB00HVLUR18\" data-offerprice=\"50\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"285da3fc-7b84-43d8-80d8-61fcfbb6e9bd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT Wireless Over-Ear Headphones\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"86783546-4228-4ff9-bd7d-9f5630940dcf","filename":"audio-technica-m20x-bt.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F05\u002F86783546-4228-4ff9-bd7d-9f5630940dcf\u002Faudio-technica-m20x-bt.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-05 16:26:27","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"86783546-4228-4ff9-bd7d-9f5630940dcf","imageFilename":"audio-technica-m20x-bt.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F05"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09VJJLFX9\u002Fref=twister_B09WKJQKGJ\" data-offerprice=\"80\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInexpensive truly wireless earbuds\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnker has been at the top of many \"cheap but good\" lists for years. That holds true with its \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"35b6be63-6af8-499e-b840-e302b701a723\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Bluetooth-Earphones-Personalized-Cancelling\u002Fdp\u002FB07SKJNCXM\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Wireless Earbuds\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which for less than $40 provide sound quality far superior to similarly priced competitors (wired or wireless).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"67848bd9-3720-43a9-8c81-5fa382fafe84\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Wireless Earbuds\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"afe7c8a9-692e-479b-bb95-97c631a842c6","filename":"anker-souncore-liberty-air-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F05\u002Fafe7c8a9-692e-479b-bb95-97c631a842c6\u002Fanker-souncore-liberty-air-2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-05 16:28:22","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"afe7c8a9-692e-479b-bb95-97c631a842c6","imageFilename":"anker-souncore-liberty-air-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F05"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Bluetooth-Earphones-Personalized-Cancelling\u002Fdp\u002FB07SKJNCXM\" data-offerprice=\"38\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Take a break\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost sources on hearing preservation will tell you that taking breaks from auditory assault allows your ears to recuperate. While that's absolutely true, there's another reason to take a break that most advice ignores: volume creep. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe longer we listen to music or video, the more likely we are to gradually, mindlessly turn up the volume. Maybe there was a quiet moment, or a particularly low volume music track came on, or a noise distraction from outside. Whatever the cause, we often gradually raise the volume to compensate... and then leave it there.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-wearable-actively-helps-you-sleep-better-and-relax-easier\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis wearable actively helps you relax and sleep better\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EBeing exposed to louder volumes often makes us perceive the quality of the quieter sound as inferior. But that same reduced volume will sound absolutely perfect if you just take a short, quiet break. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EMany times I've watched TV at night, turned it off, and turned it back on in the morning only to be shocked at how loud I'd had it the night before. This is a perfect example of how easily we can damage our hearing without realizing it. Breaks allow our perception and physical anatomy to reset to the point where we can recognize when we've allowed volume creep to get us to unhealthy levels of sound. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ccaca18f-7e47-4b07-925a-e464b7cf6d80\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EiOS' built-in volume limiter as seen on iPhone\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\" data-image-alt-text=\"iphone-headphone-safety.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"iphone-headphone-safety.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1170\" data-image-height=\"1620\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. Use software or hardware to limit your volume \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are many ways you can limit the maximum volume of almost any electronic device, though the method will vary depending on the type of device and the operating system, if any, it's running.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWindows PCs\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows, regardless of which modern version you're using, doesn't offer a great way to limit volume. We suggest downloading a free third-party app to do the job. Some great options include \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Ftroylar\u002Fquiet-on-the-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EQuiet on the Set\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which lets you set a limit locked behind a password, so your kiddos can't go turning it up to 11 while you're not looking; or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsound-lock.en.softonic.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESound Lock\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which provides a simple volume limit toggle that lives in your taskbar. Both work for any connected audio output device, including headphones and speakers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMacs\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EmacOS makes this task a bit more complicated. The easiest option is a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5ce58b61-81fe-4ac3-8fbb-9960f14d0ea9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fearsafe.io\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"paid app called Earsafe\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. This $5 download adds a volume limiter with individualized limit sliders for each type of sound output (speakers, headphones, etc.). You can get your volume under control using the command line and some AppleScript, as detailed in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedium.com\u002Ftrabe\u002Flimiting-your-macs-volume-in-2020-an-update-8623f99ec69f\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis Medium.com post\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EiOS\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple has been much more conscientious about adding hearing protection features to iOS than to macOS, making this a breeze. Open your iPhone or iPad \u003Cstrong\u003ESettings\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E app, tap \u003Cstrong\u003ESounds & Haptics\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, and \u003Cstrong\u003EHeadphone Safety\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. In this section, you'll see a toggle named \u003Cstrong\u003EReduce Loud Sounds \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E(seen above). Simply turn this on and use the slider to choose your preferred volume limit.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAndroid\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAndroid's more divergent nature means some manufacturers include volume limits on their smartphones and tablets while others don't. For that reason, we'll focus on third-party solutions that any Android user can download. Some of the most well-reviewed on Google Play right now include \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.urbandroid.voli\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVoli: Volume Limiter for Kids\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which allows for password-protected volume limitations parents can control, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.androidandrew.volumelimiter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVolume Limiter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which provides similar functionality for all ages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor everything else\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, not every device supports software to limit maximum volumes. Gaming consoles, especially, are guilty of not providing easy ways to control the maximum volume outputs of connected headphones, despite their target audience including plenty of younger users who may not know they should be guarding their ears.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor situations like these, we recommend considering headphones with built-in volume limitations. Options like the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4b0bae8c-a208-4ee1-92bd-9e3b7878a0a7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FiClever-Kids-Headphones-Adjustable-Untangled\u002Fdp\u002FB076JDPH5D\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"iClever HS14 Kids Headphones\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E include a switch that allows for 85dB or 94dB limitations, and they come in a variety of colors your kids are likely to enjoy. Bluetooth options like the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5dd8696a-b5cc-4c3a-92e6-aec086006af2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FJuniorJams-Limiting-Headphones-Protect-Hearing\u002Fdp\u002FB08CZZNPFY\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"JuniorJams Volume Limiting Headphones for Kids\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E are also available, as are \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d172493e-f66a-4e83-b9d8-05dc4659c4a0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKids-Sound-Limiting-Headphones\u002Fs?k=Kids+Sound+Limiting+Headphones\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"many other models with volume limits\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"aeae5bcd-0291-4867-ae64-45d627a3625c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"iClever HS14 Kids Headphones\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"d97be389-1729-41f3-9a25-1c0d3771724d","filename":"iclever-hs14.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F05\u002Fd97be389-1729-41f3-9a25-1c0d3771724d\u002Ficlever-hs14.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-05 16:42:30","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d97be389-1729-41f3-9a25-1c0d3771724d","imageFilename":"iclever-hs14.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F05"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FiClever-Kids-Headphones-Adjustable-Untangled\u002Fdp\u002FB076JDPH5D\" data-offerprice=\"14\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"13293a16-99a7-40f9-b87f-245bc5c191d5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"JuniorJams Volume Limiting Headphones for Kids\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"fbc85341-d9e9-4c94-a85a-4c04ac9eef0d","filename":"junior-jams-volume-limiting-headphones-for-kids.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F05\u002Ffbc85341-d9e9-4c94-a85a-4c04ac9eef0d\u002Fjunior-jams-volume-limiting-headphones-for-kids.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-05 16:44:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"fbc85341-d9e9-4c94-a85a-4c04ac9eef0d","imageFilename":"junior-jams-volume-limiting-headphones-for-kids.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F05"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FJuniorJams-Limiting-Headphones-Protect-Hearing\u002Fdp\u002FB08CZZNPFY\" data-offerprice=\"80\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWrap up\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHearing is a precious thing for those of us lucky enough to have it. Unfortunately, once the delicate anatomy that makes it possible is damaged, it's often impossible to regain what's been lost. That's why it's so important to be careful with how we treat our ears. If you make a habit out of using even a single suggestion in this guide, it will help protect your lifelong auditory well-being. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease note\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be read as health or medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare professional to obtain information about any questions you may have concerning medical conditions or healthcare goals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6ce0e79b-438d-497b-ab2b-ff7b960d3851\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6ce0e79b-438d-497b-ab2b-ff7b960d3851\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-05-17 13:44:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Thanks to remote work and school, and ever-increasing amounts of smartphone and tablet use, we spend a lot of time wearing headphones. Let us help you protect your ears with five tips to reduce or eliminate the long-term hearing damage these devices can cause.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"44068036-195b-4906-93ef-809bb2a19f3e",image:{id:"b24f111b-410d-4774-abb3-dbb094558a11",filename:"hearing-protection.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-05-05 16:46:42",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"philips-audio-shp9500-back.jpg",credits:"Philips -- Amazon",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F05\u002Fb24f111b-410d-4774-abb3-dbb094558a11\u002Fhearing-protection.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2120,height:1414,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Health",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"how-to-prevent-hearing-loss-caused-by-headphones",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"5 tips for preventing hearing loss caused by headphones",topic:{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"f6766034-0530-4765-8be5-effa45e1c660",slug:"office-hardware-appliances",name:"Office Hardware & Appliances",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"f011c72e-ed77-4c8a-a687-438e5833ebad",username:"vafshar",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Vala",lastName:"Afshar",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"ab92dc3c-5d0e-4d35-930f-b8eb82c6f115",filename:"vala-afshar-author.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2018-02-05 19:33:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2018\u002F02\u002F05\u002Fab92dc3c-5d0e-4d35-930f-b8eb82c6f115\u002Fvala-afshar-author.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Vala Afshar is the Chief Digital Evangelist for Salesforce. Afshar is the author of The Pursuit of Social Business Excellence. Afshar is also the co-host of DisrupTV, a weekly show covering the latest digital business and innovation market trends.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EI recently co-delivered a keynote at the first ever Salesforce Health Summit in New York City. The health summit was attended by over 150 healthcare executives focused on digital transformation and the improvement of stakeholder experiences. I shared the opening keynote with my colleague \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fgnayyar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDr. Geeta Nayyar\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0eb25e3c-7719-4a15-9cca-2c9ea87ecff4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ENorthwell Health - Institute for Nursing&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"drupal-web-gettyimages-480438143\" data-image-filename=\"drupal-web-gettyimages-480438143.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"1546\" data-image-height=\"1056\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDr. Nayyar is a leader in the all-fronts fight for better well-being, helping bridge the divide between clinical medicine, business, and digital health. As Chief Medical Officer at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesforce.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESalesforce\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, she ensures that data flows seamlessly throughout the healthcare system, empowering clinicians with the insights they need to deliver the high-quality care every patient deserves. As a rheumatologist and a preceptor for the University of Miami Mitchell Wolfson Sr. Department of Community Service (DOCS) program, Dr. Nayyar cares for underserved patients and ensures medical education remains relevant in a rapidly changing world. As a board member at the American Telemedicine Association and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Nayyar helps steer decision-making at some of the nation's most influential medical organizations. In each of these roles, Dr. Nayyar works to curb misinformation at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Her ideas have earned her appearances on CNN and frequent guest spots on several news networks in South Florida. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"69dcc5e3-e714-4c02-a8a7-c5ca0a05687a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fpuhfu\u002Fstatus\u002F1550113423500972034?s=20&amp;t=y6yj9erBtCNpaDQzokZKDg" target="_blank"\u003EDr. Geeta Nayyar and Vala Afshar\u003C\u002Fa\u003E - Salesforce Health Summit NYC July 2022\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Paul Fu, Jr., MD, MPH\" data-image-alt-text=\"fymb8lauiammxho\" data-image-filename=\"fymb8lauiammxho.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore Dr. Nayyar (Dr. G) and I delivered the opening keynote, we were all treated to an inspiring performance by the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.northwell.edu\u002Fchoir\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENorthwell Health Nurse Choir.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E The Nurse Choir was formed in 2020 by Northwell Health when the talented group of front-line nurses gathered virtually for their first appearance on Nurse Heroes Live, a needed reprieve from the battle against COVID-19. These nurses—who hail from different specialties across Northwell's many facilities—have successfully managed to make a name not only for themselves, but for all front-line workers, positively impacting the lives of those touched by their music at a time when the world needs it most.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"twitter_tweet\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Vala Afshar","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FValaAfshar","cache_age":"3153600000","height":null,"html":"\u003Cblockquote class=\\"twitter-tweet\\"\u003E\u003Cp lang=\\"en\\" dir=\\"ltr\\"\u003EThe amazing \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FNorthwellHealth?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003E@NorthwellHealth\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E Nurse Choir at \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fsalesforce?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003E@Salesforce\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E Health Summit, New York \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FosRqtzYsMI\\"\u003Ehttps:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FosRqtzYsMI\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fp\u003E&mdash; Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FValaAfshar\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1550105979362152450?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003EJuly 21, 2022\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fblockquote\u003E\\n","provider_name":"Twitter","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com","type":"rich","url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FValaAfshar\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1550105979362152450","version":"1.0","width":550}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FValaAfshar\u002Fstatus\u002F1550105979362152450?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\" data-conversation=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDr. G spoke about healthcare \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fevery-healthcare-provider-must-become-a-digital-company\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eproviders becoming digital companies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. So, what does the hospital as a digital company look like? And how can health systems pull off this transition for success during and long after the COVID-19 pandemic? Dr. G listed six important reasons healthcare providers must become digital: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EComplement existing services with digital patient journeys - \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EHealth systems must align their virtual walled garden with their physical counterparts and vice versa. Patients, for instance, benefit when their digital journeys complement their care.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProvide better virtual care - \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ECOVID-19 brought relaxed rules on virtual care reimbursement and tighter restrictions on who gets to step foot inside the physical clinic. But health systems require technology to deliver care virtually or inside a patient's home. A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesforce.com\u002Fblog\u002F2020\u002F08\u002Flifesprk-healthy-seniors.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehospital at home solution\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is key to scaling quality care beyond the walls of the traditional healthcare provider's physical capacity. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EModernize healthcare access centers - \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWhen patients are remote, they turn to apps and phone calls for answers. Health systems need to reimagine their access centers to support that behavior. That means implementing the data and technology infrastructure to support digital bookings, insurance verification, patient questions, and even smartphone-enabled bill pay.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImprove population health - \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EPopulation health extends beyond clinical data. Using analytics and social determinants of health data, health systems can identify which patients are likely to fall off their care plan. That knowledge allows healthcare providers to take action before a misstep occurs.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReduce per-capita healthcare costs\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E - The key lies in selecting an integrated technology platform that works smoothly across all aspects of the operation. Health systems that drop the ball here will spend a bunch of money integrating their technology down the road.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFight clinician burnout and infection - \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EBefore COVID-19 appeared, clinicians were facing high burnout rates. Long shifts and constant danger threaten to worsen the problem. New tools can help identify employees who are working too often, which enables administrators to give them a break. It's all about being proactive, not reactive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDr. G and I also talked about the importance of health executives collaborating with the chief marketing officers (CMOs). Dr. G shared her experience working with Salesforce CMO \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fswbjoyce\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESarah Franklin\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to co-develop our digital health and safety playbook. From 'CMO squared' -- the partnership of the Chief Marketing Officer and the Chief Medical Officer, to a team of epidemiologists and statisticians -- each of us had the expertise, a 'lane,' that was very important to creating a successful Dreamforce,\" said Dr. Nayyar.  The 'CMO squared' teamwork -- chief marketing officer and chief medical officer -- has led to a strong partnership between Franklin and Nayyar. They have hosted roundtables with other CMOs to develop a health and safety playbook further and support technology solutions and services.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8b21f6be-17d9-40a1-bca4-24d65ebddbe0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHealth Summit Leadership Hosts: Dr. Fatima Paruk, Chief Health Officer at Salesforce, James Lakes and Brett Gubenko\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"health-summit-team-salesforce.png\" data-image-filename=\"health-summit-team-salesforce.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"1027\" data-image-height=\"1125\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are 10 key takeaways from provider institutions that participated at the Salesforce Health Summit 2022. The lessons speak at a high level about the driving factors that shape the technology investment thesis in healthcare. Dr. G and I heard from so many amazing healthcare executives as they shared their digital transformation journey -- lessons learned and considered best practices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDelivering consistent patient experience is a high priority in healthcare.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E A high-touch model with a personalized single point of contact. Investments include patient portals, mobile apps, and smart workflows, with a single source of true patient data, enabled by CRM. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECall center investments are improving the overall patient experience by providing visibility into all patient activities.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Chatbot technologies, coupled with customer data platform (CDP), patient journey maps via marketing automation technologies and CRM-powered data visualization technologies are accelerating the speed to value and personalized care. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmarter and faster workflows are used to better design for movement with application integration and better interoperability practices. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EData silos were consistently referenced as challenges faced by all in healthcare. Electronic Health Records (EHR) integration was noted as a major obstacle facing most providers. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEHR is for a system of record as CRM is for a system of engagement.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Providers shared success stories of integrating CRM and EHR platforms to exchange the relevant patient information needed to improve the overall experience. A need for more modern EHR integration tools was noted. EHR is designed for documenting for billing purposes instead of workflow-friendly models. A CIMO reminded us that technology leaders must know the platform's purpose: EHR is for care, CRM is for service. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"twitter_tweet\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"James Lakes","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fjameslakes","cache_age":"3153600000","height":null,"html":"\u003Cblockquote class=\\"twitter-tweet\\"\u003E\u003Cp lang=\\"en\\" dir=\\"ltr\\"\u003EA great kickoff to our first Salesforce Health Summit with the Northwell Health Nurse Choir and a keynote with \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fgnayyar?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003E@gnayyar\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FValaAfshar?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003E@ValaAfshar\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003ESo excited about what the rest of the day brings!!!\u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fhashtag\\\u002Fsalesforcehealth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003E#salesforcehealth\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FrwfUiIZ2gg\\"\u003Epic.twitter.com\\\u002FrwfUiIZ2gg\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fp\u003E&mdash; James Lakes (@jameslakes) \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fjameslakes\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1550113314964795393?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003EJuly 21, 2022\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fblockquote\u003E\\n","provider_name":"Twitter","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com","type":"rich","url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fjameslakes\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1550113314964795393","version":"1.0","width":550}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fjameslakes\u002Fstatus\u002F1550113314964795393?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\" data-conversation=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStakeholder consensus building is key to accelerating change management and the adoption of new technologies.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Many of the executives spoke about the importance of mapping their technology investment thesis to their institution's desired healthcare outcomes to build consensus and acquire the necessary budgets and resources for their digital transformation initiatives. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFlow optimization based on the clinical outcomes-based priority model is a key driver of technology investments.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E How can we reduce friction along the patient journey to improve our speed to value? Workflow optimization is a high priority. To improve the flow of care, the proper connections, integrations, and distribution of insights and actions must be designed into the process.   \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExperience is what matters most, not the technology. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe healthcare executives spoke about optimizing the stakeholder experiences (patients, doctors, nurses, administrators, communities) enabled by a modern technology stack. Success was mapped to culture, people, processes, and technology - the order matters. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrust is a core value and enabler for change. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ETrust as a guiding principle improves the flow of value and the overall experiences. The flow must be frictionless and designed for constant movement that is personalized. The goal is to create enough visibility and bi-directional engagement so that providers can focus on healthcare prevention measures and not just treatment. A provider executive shared the 5 elements to consider in your transformation: trusted relationships, alignment, human-centered, platform mindset, and continuous innovation. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInnovation and transformation are hard work. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAll of the executives spoke about the importance of investing in their employees. The right talent with the best tools can certainly improve the quality of care. The changing expectations of patients drive digital transformations. Consumerism is a major driver in healthcare needing to adapt and change to a digital-first engagement model. As noted before, it's not about the technology, it's about the time experience. Orchestration vs choreography - governance is key. How to deploy and operationalize is the hard work, not the technology. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDigital transformation is a team sport.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E The importance of investing and collaborating with employees and business partners was strongly emphasized throughout the health summit. One executive noted the importance of including your cross-functional teams in the exploration process. The time to value accelerating factors included the following factors. 1. Know the jobs to be done, 2. Data analysis is a key capability - data analysts play a pivotal role in process reinvention and innovation opportunities, 3. Hire and retain the right talent, and 4. Build fast, fail fast (learn from your mistakes and be transparent when it comes to ownership and accountability).    \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Salesforce Health Summit reminded all of us that we are in an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwelcome-to-the-trusted-experiences-led-economy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eexperience-led, trusted economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, where the quality of the experiences that we provide matters more than ever. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis article was co-authored by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fgeetanayyar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDr. Geeta Nayyar\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, senior vice president and chief medical officer at Salesforce. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-07-26 15:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Healthcare executives share that improving the quality of care is driving significant investments in healthcare. The investments are in people skills development\u002Fcareer development and enabling digital technologies that can accelerate workflows and positive outcomes.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"3e0e4dcb-cb6c-4ea6-ac66-6eebebd2bed2",image:{id:"69dcc5e3-e714-4c02-a8a7-c5ca0a05687a",filename:"fymb8lauiammxho.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-07-25 19:08:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"fymb8lauiammxho",credits:"Paul Fu, Jr., MD, MPH",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fpuhfu\u002Fstatus\u002F1550113423500972034?s=20&t=y6yj9erBtCNpaDQzokZKDg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDr. Geeta Nayyar and Vala Afshar\u003C\u002Fa\u003E - Salesforce Health Summit NYC July 2022\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F25\u002F69dcc5e3-e714-4c02-a8a7-c5ca0a05687a\u002Ffymb8lauiammxho.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:4032,height:3024,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"healthcare-providers-are-digitally-transforming-to-improve-quality-of-care",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Healthcare providers are digitally transforming to improve quality of care",topic:{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"5a505bd7-edd5-4501-b6a1-0b4b0149318e",username:"Jason Cipriani",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Jason",lastName:"Cipriani",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"ec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154",filename:"jason-cipriani.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:09:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154\u002Fjason-cipriani.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering technology news and reviewing the latest gadgets as a freelance journalist for the past 13 years. His work can be found all across the Internet and in print. When he's not writing, he can be found hanging out with his family, gaming, or trying to force himself to read a book.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWe're two years into the pandemic now, and while the spread of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Fhealth\u002Fomicron-dominates-the-us-what-biden-is-doing-booster-protection-free-at-home-covid-tests\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECOVID-19\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is slowing down, it's clear it isn't fully going away anytime soon. Over the last several months, there's been a renewed focus on rapid testing at home. For example, as of Jan 15, insurance companies were \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hhs.gov\u002Fabout\u002Fnews\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F10\u002Fbiden-harris-administration-requires-insurance-companies-group-health-plans-to-cover-cost-at-home-covid-19-tests-increasing-access-free-tests.html\"\u003Erequired to cover the cost\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of at-home rapid tests by reimbursing subscribers for up to 8 tests per month per covered family member. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Jan 18, the White House started distributing 1 billion free rapid tests through a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.covidtests.gov\u002F\"\u003Ededicated website\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Since then, the administration has made multiple rounds of more free tests available to the public. The latest allotment includes eight free tests.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1b4653d9-95f4-4ed9-a1d4-48473fa22ec7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1b4653d9-95f4-4ed9-a1d4-48473fa22ec7\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you need tests sooner than that, be it for peace of mind before visiting a family member or because you suspect you or a family member is sick, here are some tests I've personally used and the details you need to know about each one. Most importantly, if you have private insurance -- make sure you're saving your receipts to file claims with your insurance company. Each test will give you test results and hopefully peace of mind in 20 minutes or less. Three of the tests mentioned below are affordable and widely-available rapid antigen tests, while the Cue Health test is more expensive, but the results can be used to clear you for travel or to meet work and school requirements. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe FDA currently approves the options listed below under an Emergency Use Authorization. I've linked to the available FDA report for each test's accuracy when available. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"347b2bfd-fe55-4372-9409-c49d352d0db1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E$17.98 |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ENumber of tests included:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;2 |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ETime for results:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;15 minutes |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EPositive Test Accuracy:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E94.3% |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ENegative Test Accuracy:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;98.1% |\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EiHealth recently started selling its at-home antigen rapid tests in a pack of two for $17.98. According to the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fda.gov\u002Fmedia\u002F153923\u002Fdownload"\u003EFDA\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the iHealth tests were 94.3% accurate in detecting a positive test result and 98.1% accurate when detecting negative test results.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach test includes a nasal swab, an extraction tube, and the test card. The card has two possible lines on it. The C line will always turn purple to show it's a valid test. The T line will remain absent if it's a negative result, or turn purple -- matching the C line -- if the test is positive.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can download the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fihealthlabs.com\u002Fpages\u002Fdownloadihealthapps?s=ICO-3000" target="_blank"\u003EiHealth COVID-19 Test app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on your phone for detailed instructions and to store test results for yourself, family members, or colleagues.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've given or taken a few of these tests now and the process is easy, but a little confusing the first time due to how you transfer the sample from the swab to the tube. 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It's $23.99 for a pack of two tests and can commonly be found at Walgreens, CVS, RiteAid, and Walmart. Availability will vary depending on where you live, so I recommend checking Abott's website for stock updates. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInside each box are two instruction sheets, two nasal swabs, two solution droppers, and two test cards. Each card has two lines on it, one Control and one Sample. A purple line next to Control will always show up, while the Sample line is only visible if the test is positive.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've administered and taken a handful of these tests, and they're incredibly simple. I prefer this test process over the iHealth test kit simply because you don't have to worry about properly transferring the sample. You only have to place the swab inside the card and twirl it a few times. However, while affordable, the price of this kit can add a layer of hesitation for frequent testing.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe companion app will walk you through the testing process and even record your results for you, giving you quick access to the last time you took a test and the accompanying results.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fda.gov\u002Fmedia\u002F147254\u002Fdownload"\u003EFDA\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, BinaxNOW's test results showed 91.7% accuracy for positive test samples and 100% accuracy for negative results.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Self-Test at Home Kit\" data-superlative=\"A commonly available rapid test\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"binaxnow-covid-test.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: 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Each test cartridge is $65 and is sold in packs of three or ten. In order to use the cartridges, you'll need the $249 Cue Reader to process, analyze and transmit the results to your phone. You can buy a pack of 10 cartridges and the Cue Reader for $954.05, or a kit with a Cue Reader and 3 tests for $444.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy so expensive? Unlike the iHealth and BinaxNOW tests, Cue Health's test isn't a rapid antigen test. The test uses "nucleic acid amplification", which is equivalent to a PCR test. PCR tests are the tests that you get at a doctor's office or a community testing center and can take several hours or days to get your results.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECue's system gives you results in about 20 minutes.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fcuehealth.com\u002Fabout\u002Fpress\u002Fcue-health's-connected-point-of-care-covid-19-test-demonstrates-97.8percent\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eindependent study by the Mayo Clinic\u003C\u002Fa\u003E found the Cue COVID test to be 97.8% accurate. Here's the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fda.gov\u002Fmedia\u002F138826\u002Fdownload" target="_blank"\u003EFDA report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, as well.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECue offers two different subscription plans for those who don't want to spend a lot of money upfront for a Cue test system. For $39.99 per month, the Cue+ Essential plan gives you 10 tests per year, a $100 discount on the Cue Reader, and 24\u002F7 access in the Cue Health app to primary care doctors.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor $74.99 a month, Cue+ Complete provides 20 tests per year, the same $100 discount on the Cue Reader, and -- most importantly -- the ability to take a supervised test at home. 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data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6a17b2d0-402f-4533-975b-f728bf303b98\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI've had some trouble finding the BinaxNOW test in stock at my local Walgreen's, so if you run into issues finding a test for that or any of the other options mentioned above, here are some alternatives that I haven't personally used but have positive reviews:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Also worth considering\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"182ac56d-7a90-4f05-82ee-f389c73bd424\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcheckit.lucirahealth.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lucira single-use COVID-19 test kit -- $75.00 on Lucira\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b326a1f9-1085-4135-840a-d089ebf09a97\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FDxTerity-SARS-CoV-2-RT-PCR-CE-Test-COVID-19-Saliva-At-Home-Collection-Kit\u002F518633039\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dexterity COVID-19 Saliva at-home collection PCR test -- $85 on Walmart\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c41c092a-299b-40f9-8918-017a3ffe4b54\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.letsongo.com\u002Fshop\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"On\u002FGo at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen test -- $24 on Letsongo\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b5728c0d-3547-47f8-884b-3edfd1ab62ab\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.everlywell.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fcovid-19-test\u002F?vwo-variation=1&utm_campaign=CJ&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=affiliate\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"EverlyWell COVID-19 test home collection kit DTC -- $109 on EverlyWell\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECOVID-19 Test FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"28fad3da-6748-473c-bcbe-ba4d1b896984\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAs mentioned earlier, there are two different programs. As of Jan. 15, private insurance companies are required to cover the cost of up to four tests per family member per month. That equates to a family of four receiving up to 32 tests per month. However, you'll likely need to pay for the tests first, then file for reimbursement through your insurance company. I received an email from my insurance provider with instructions about filing claims for reimbursement. Check with your insurance provider for similar instructions or with any questions you have.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second program offering four free tests to each household started on Jan. 18. You can place an order for your allotment of free tests by visiting the website \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.covidtests.gov\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ECovidtests.gov\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and filling out the "Order Free At-Home Tests" form with your contact information and shipping address. If that site isn't loading due to demand, can skip it and just use the United States Postal Service's \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fspecial.usps.com\u002Ftestkits" target="_blank"\u003Eorder form here\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Enter your email address if you want to receive updates on the shipping status.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you ordered four tests from the site in January, and the second round of four tests in early March, you can order another eight more free tests as of mid-May.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're having trouble getting the form to accept your apartment number in the stand-alone field, try entering your entire street address, including your apartment number in the same field.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's some more information about the kits according to the website:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEvery test kit includes rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR (polymerase chain reaction)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe tests can be taken anywhere\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou can expect results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETests work whether or not you have COVID-19 symptoms and\u002For are up to date with your vaccines\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETest kits will ship via USPS and will arrive in 7-12 days, so it's a good idea to order as soon as possible. Don't wait until you have symptoms and need to test.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I get the free tests President Biden announced?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"eb526097-3169-4f25-9397-88f98f1ca9ac\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Eight Covidtests.gov test kits via USPS\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"d2acea6c-db17-4530-b0c9-cad669cac63f","filename":"uspsistock-980245112.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F22\u002Fd2acea6c-db17-4530-b0c9-cad669cac63f\u002Fuspsistock-980245112.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2018-11-22 12:09:37","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d2acea6c-db17-4530-b0c9-cad669cac63f","imageFilename":"uspsistock-980245112.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2018\u002F11\u002F22"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fspecial.usps.com\u002Ftestkits\" data-offerprice=\"0\" data-offermerchant=\"USPS\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"00422cba-506f-4c54-a368-38899fd69b81\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test is the most accurate type of test for COVID-19. The results from a PCR test are often what's required for work, school or travel. Depending on where you take the test, the results can take several days to come back. A PCR test looks for the genetic material of the virus.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERapid antigen tests often produce results in 15 minutes but aren't as accurate as a PCR test. The antigen test looks for the proteins of the virus. Antigen tests aren't usually accepted for travel or admission to work or school.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What's the difference between an antigen test and a PCR test?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"90b7e442-148d-4abf-8cda-c9c8e921be8a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhichever test(s) are currently in stock and that you're willing to pay for, at least until you can get reimbursed. The more proactive we are with testing when we feel sick or after being around a large crowd, the better off we all are.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which test is right for me?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-02-11 17:17:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Testing at home can provide quick, affordable peace of mind.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"d12ea91b-d257-42b5-ac00-255da39d6f5a",image:{id:"39d38c70-0906-4643-a213-1b300422ebe4",filename:"covid-test.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2021-12-10 13:47:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"rapid-covid-tests.jpg",credits:"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F12\u002F10\u002F39d38c70-0906-4643-a213-1b300422ebe4\u002Fcovid-test.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Health",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:"Covid testing: The best at-home rapid test kits",section:c,slug:"covid-testing-the-best-at-home-rapid-test-kits",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Covid testing: How to get free at-home rapid test kits",topic:{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"9841d7c0-1be2-42d4-963b-3d0c080290bc",slug:"technology",name:"Technology",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a0de22ce-dbed-419b-9a97-562689032701",username:"kwan2035",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"June",lastName:"Wan",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51",filename:"1549928918804.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-06-03 20:04:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F03\u002F4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51\u002F1549928918804.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"June serves as Technology Editor of ZDNET and is based in New York City. He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. When June isn't drooling over the next best thing, he's probably being let down by the Los Angeles Lakers.",profile:b,title:"Technology Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"62147772-39eb-4311-baa9-8a7bf648e2a3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"logitech-lift-ergonomic-mouse\" data-image-filename=\"logitech-lift-ergonomic-mouse.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs someone who spends eight-plus hours a day typing and clicking, having a comfortable mouse is just as important to me as the chair I sit on. It wasn't until early this year that I began to develop minor wrist pain, an indication that my then-current mouse was taking a toll on my physical health. Wrist pain is the main reason why ergonomic mice exist. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you work from home or at the office, chances are you've mulled the idea of buying an ergonomic mouse. Like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fbest-ergonomic-office-chair\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echairs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ergonomic-keyboard\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ekeyboards\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, ergonomic mice are built upon the pillars of comfort, fit, and posture. They're sculpted to fit the curvatures of your fingers and palm while reducing the constant tension on your wrist from clicking and gliding.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn my quest to fully understand the anatomy of ergonomic mice, I met up with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsph.washington.edu\u002Ffaculty\u002Ffacbio\u002FJohnson_Peter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPeter Johnson\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a Professor Emeritus who works in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington. Johnson is also a member of Logitech's Ergo Lab Advisory Board. From our discussions, here are three key reasons you should use an ergonomic mouse before it's too late.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8042ee74-0a03-488e-a6d2-1eec2324d0b3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EImagine yourself holding a basketball. Are your hands gripping it from the sides or from the top and bottom? What about when you're holding a steering wheel?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe reason it's so natural for our hands to grip objects from the side is because when we're doing so, the two bones in our forearms (the radius and ulna) are parallel and untwisted. When using a traditional mouse, your hand is face down, causing the two bones to twist, pinch the tissues of your arm, and put added stress on your wrist, muscles, and tendons in the forearm. Maintaining this non-neutral (or unnatural) posture for hours on end can lead to wrist pain, swelling, and worst yet, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthline.com\u002Fhealth\u002Fcarpal-tunnel-syndrome#_noHeaderPrefixedContent" target="_blank"\u003Ecarpal tunnel syndrome\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's where ergonomic mice come in. The \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fbest-ergonomic-mouse\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ebest ones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;elevate and allow your hand to rest in a vertical or near-vertical position -- as if you're giving a handshake. This angle, like holding a steering wheel or basketball, creates the most natural arm structure, reducing any potentially harmful twisting and turning of bones.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"I'd also emphasize that you cannot have an ergonomic mouse until you have a keyboard that makes your mouse more ergonomic. I am a real proponent of \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fbest-mechanical-keyboard\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ereduced footprint\u002Fcompact keyboards\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. These keyboards have keys the same size as a conventional keyboard but eliminate the cursor navigation keys and numeric keypad. These additional keys on the right side of the keyboard often push and force the operator to use the mouse further away from the centerline of their body," Johnson said.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Reduce bone-twisting and pronation\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a05e3ee1-a137-465e-9211-309e25ad3095\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAn ergonomic mouse (top) also relieves the tension from your wrist. Comparatively, a traditional mouse (bottom) creates tension.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"ergonomic-mouse-comparison\" data-image-filename=\"ergonomic-mouse-comparison.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c7e9496d-0945-46da-bc13-0177d75a60ae\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EHave you ever felt palm fatigue or noticed a bit of swelling after using a mouse? That's because we rely on the bottom side of our hands to balance and pivot traditional mice. (It gets worse the heavier your mouse is.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile using an ergonomic mouse requires a shift in muscle memory, you'll feel a noticeable weight lifted from the base of your palm. "There certainly can be an increase in postural benefit with an increase in the verticality of the mouse, but there can be a trade-off with how proficient the users can operate the vertical mouse," said Johnson.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe's right. It took me a good week before I found a mouse sensitivity and scroll speed that was adequate for my eight-hour workday. "Vertical mice that fill the hand can force the user to move the mouse using an arm\u002Fshoulder-based method, and this can slightly reduce their operational proficiency. I tend to prefer vertical mice that are small -- so that the user can manipulate the vertical mouse with their wrist and\u002For fingers."\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a handshake position, the downforce now falls against the bonier side of your hand, easing the tension that typically compresses the sensitive tissues of your wrist.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor even greater comfort, I'd highly recommend dampening the pressure with a \u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FErgonomic-Cushioned-Incredible-Relieving-Performance\u002Fdp\u002FB07W3BYT71\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003Ecushioned mousepad\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Ease the pressure on your wrist\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2ec2cea2-1c0c-482e-b077-286608ca9526\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESit up straight and position your hands like how you would when using a keyboard and mouse. They should be face down. Now rotate both sides, including your forearm, upward. Notice your shoulders falling back and your back straightening whenever your arm shifts to handshake position.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA vertical, ergonomic mouse follows this exact principle. By promoting a straighter sitting posture, you're not only reducing the chances of musculoskeletal disorders but back pain as well.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fbest-standing-desk-chair\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EBest standing desk chairs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Improve sitting posture\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhich ergonomic mouse should I buy?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoosing the right ergonomic mouse will depend on your hand size, hand dominance (left-handed or right-handed), and preferred form factor. I've tested a number of mice and highly recommend the following for all types of users. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"2c485471-5bff-425d-bea0-249011fb5868\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Logitech Lift Vertical: Best for lefties and righties\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"fff3fd1c-4ff3-4353-8b2b-f24697172f11","filename":"ergonomic-mouse-hero.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F15\u002Ffff3fd1c-4ff3-4353-8b2b-f24697172f11\u002Fergonomic-mouse-hero.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-06-15 17:04:48","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"fff3fd1c-4ff3-4353-8b2b-f24697172f11","imageFilename":"ergonomic-mouse-hero.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F06\u002F15"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FLogitech-Vertical-Ergonomic-Bluetooth-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB09J1TB35S\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FLogitech-Vertical-Ergonomic-Bluetooth-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB09J1TB35S?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"2fe2ac8d-36f8-435d-b81c-bd6f8f7e2cf9","slug":"logitech-lift-vertical-wireless-ergonomic-mouse-with-4-customizable-buttons-graphite","name":"Logitech - Lift Vertical Wireless Ergonomic Mouse with 4 Customizable Buttons - Graphite","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1655325678898,"displayDate":"Wed Jun 15 2022 16:41:18 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy current mouse of choice, the Logitech Lift Vertical is the company's latest ergonomic offering and comes in left-handed and right-handed versions. It's sculpted in a way that allows your fingers to naturally rest against the quiet-click buttons while ensuring a firm grip for gliding. The mouse is sized well enough to accommodate users with small and large hands and boasts a two-year battery life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"97e276a2-0902-46c0-8917-a3b80b94213b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical: Comfort for less\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Vertical mouse","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThese things have been around for years. By changing your wrist position, you change the angle of pressure.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe difference now is that instead of being very expensive and wired, you can get&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FWireless-Vertical-Ergonomic-Optical-1600DPI\u002Fdp\u002FB00BIFNTMC\\"\u003Ea good, workable wireless vertical mouse for under $25\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI keep both this and my main mouse attached to my computer and whenever I start to feel a bit of pain, I simply switch mice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA couple of our editors use them, and they really help.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Photo: Anker","imageData":{"id":"95b2fd89-6406-4ae5-804d-eee6d7ef6267","filename":"anker-ergonomic-mouse.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F16\u002F95b2fd89-6406-4ae5-804d-eee6d7ef6267\u002Fanker-ergonomic-mouse.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-06-16 15:01:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"95b2fd89-6406-4ae5-804d-eee6d7ef6267","imageFilename":"anker-ergonomic-mouse.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F06\u002F16"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThese things have been around for years. By changing your wrist position, you change the angle of pressure.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe difference now is that instead of being very expensive and wired, you can get&nbsp;\u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FWireless-Vertical-Ergonomic-Optical-1600DPI\u002Fdp\u002FB00BIFNTMC"\u003Ea good, workable wireless vertical mouse for under $25\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI keep both this and my main mouse attached to my computer and whenever I start to feel a bit of pain, I simply switch mice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA couple of our editors use them, and they really help.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Photo: Anker\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAnker-Wireless-Vertical-Ergonomic-Optical\u002Fdp\u002FB00BIFNTMC\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnker, a reputable brand for office peripherals and charging accessories makes one of the best-value ergonomic mice that I've used. It doesn't have the quiet clicks and left-handed version that the Logitech Lift Vertical does, but still offers a fit and finish that will relieve tension from your wrist. The mouse works with Mac and Windows and can be had for significantly less than most ergonomic mice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"800fbfb6-90f7-4e58-8494-bd4dd2f4c330\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Logitech ERGO M575: For trackball lovers\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"logitech-ergo-m575-header.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Logitech","imageData":{"id":"d0e2cda0-8bae-47d1-ba6d-39e293d55bb6","filename":"logitech-ergo-m575-header.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F25\u002Fd0e2cda0-8bae-47d1-ba6d-39e293d55bb6\u002Flogitech-ergo-m575-header.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2021-02-25 10:06:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d0e2cda0-8bae-47d1-ba6d-39e293d55bb6","imageFilename":"logitech-ergo-m575-header.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F02\u002F25"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Logitech\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FLogitech-Trackball-Precision-Ergonomic-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0877DK2FL\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you seek the angular form factor of the aforementioned mice but prefer to navigate with a trackball, then I'd recommend Logitech ERGO M575. The wireless mouse offers easy thumb control and smooth cursor tracking, all for a fraction of the cost of its flashier sibling, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"91ccf7dd-5507-45b1-a28c-60d870e9e98d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FLogitech-Ergo-Wireless-Trackball-Mouse\u002Fdp\u002FB0753P1GTS\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Logitech MX Ergo\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. The M575 is not a vertical mouse per se, but its longer size and slanted body will help to ease any wrist pain. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBottom line\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are many reasons to buy an ergonomic mouse, but the main one is to relieve the stress that typically builds up on your wrist. Ergonomic mice promote greater comfort than traditional ones. And while the specialized peripherals won't cure existing injuries, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.scribd.com\u002Fdocument\u002F429478565\u002FOdellMicrosoftAngledMouseWork2015-pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estudies have proven\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that they can effectively alleviate and reduce the chances of acquiring RSIs, including carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle strain, and scarring at the wrist.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Whenever you are introducing changes, you should always listen to your body. If the pain\u002Ffatigue decreases after a week of using an ergonomic mouse, then you're moving in the right direction. If the pain increases (and it can), it is more likely that some other pointing device, work surface configuration, and\u002For pointing device location should be explored,\" Johnson suggested. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6ce0e79b-438d-497b-ab2b-ff7b960d3851\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6ce0e79b-438d-497b-ab2b-ff7b960d3851\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-06-16 15:14:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Experiencing wrist pain? Your remedy may be more accessible (and affordable) than you think.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"99d18ec3-97ba-4182-ac6b-60864a2ce086",image:{id:"a6c5a0bb-14e3-47dd-8751-36cdd587d81b",filename:"logitech-lift-ergonomic-mouse.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-06-15 15:52:55",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"logitech-lift-ergonomic-mouse",credits:"June Wan\u002FZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F15\u002Fa6c5a0bb-14e3-47dd-8751-36cdd587d81b\u002Flogitech-lift-ergonomic-mouse.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:6000,height:3376,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Office^Office Hardware & Appliances",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"should-you-buy-an-ergonomic-mouse",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"3 reasons you should use an ergonomic mouse before it's too late",topic:{id:"f6766034-0530-4765-8be5-effa45e1c660",slug:"office-hardware-appliances",name:"Office Hardware & Appliances",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"f6766034-0530-4765-8be5-effa45e1c660",slug:"office-hardware-appliances",name:"Office Hardware & Appliances",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"4ccc7a51-db4d-46e5-834a-6da2306636bb",slug:"gaming-accessories",name:"Gaming Accessories",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:b,title:"Staff Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EMany of us have been there. Your kid is sick with a runny nose or a cough that wakes you up at 2 a.m. You think maybe the humidifier will help, so you stumble around to get it, refill it, and turn it on, mumbling something reassuring to your kid about trying to go back to sleep.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr maybe you like using a humidifier every night for yourself. Personally, I find one helps me sleep better, especially during allergy season.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut when was the last time you cleaned yours? Have you wondered what kind of bacteria is living in there and ultimately going into your lungs? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E How to clean a humidifier \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"ZDNet","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002Fzdnetvideo","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FYm4yt93FY1U?autoplay=0&loop=0&fs=1&start=0&rel=1&feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"How to clean and disinfect a humidifier\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FYm4yt93FY1U\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"How to clean and disinfect a humidifier","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FYm4yt93FY1U\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best thing you can do for your humidifier is keep it clean and use clean water. Simple as that. But knowing how to clean it effectively is important. Always consult the humidifier manufacturer's instruction manual on assembly and cleaning. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaterials needed: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b8b8b2fe-90bc-44ac-b032-ffdba3a9e49c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAVO-Distilled-White-Vinegar-128oz\u002Fdp\u002FB007SZ28NC\u002Fref=sr_1_25_sspa?crid=3VDMKGGI7JHKZ&keywords=white+vinegar&qid=1659671587&s=home-garden&sprefix=white+vinegar%2Cgarden%2C94&sr=1-25-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVDVDQzZDSlM5SklNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDk2NTEwQ05EWktENUZRNDdaJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3NzYzMjYzME5YV0JMWDFCNDMzJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYnRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"White vinegar\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECleaning cloth or \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"80f92c1f-9fa6-4e93-9ef8-b3de75142d28\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBounty-Quick-Size-Towels-Family-Regular\u002Fdp\u002FB07MHJFRBJ\u002Fref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=15JWZQIC0NTBN&keywords=paper+towels&qid=1659671701&s=home-garden&sprefix=paper+towels%2Cgarden%2C95&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNDBJUDk0SldPRVBUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTc3MTU5TlFHSVVYRlg1UExUJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxMzU1NDQyRTdJNThPNFAyVlZJJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"paper towels\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWater\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1:10 bleach solution\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e9f55780-9b76-4200-9ba1-9908b2f9d317\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPlaytex-Living-Reuseable-Rubber-Cleaning\u002Fdp\u002FB00KID3VI2\u002Fref=sr_1_15?crid=287WOCWWA7KZT&keywords=gloves+cleaning&qid=1659671788&s=home-garden&sprefix=gloves+cleaning%2Cgarden%2C78&sr=1-15\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Cleaning gloves\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEstimated time:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E15 minutes of cleaning\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E20 minutes to soak\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 hour to dry\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Step 1: Take it apart \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"acf84712-caf9-4709-9965-769b4a154792\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Take apart humidifier\" data-image-filename=\"step-1.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"5748\" data-image-height=\"3332\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETake apart the removable pieces on your humidifier. If it has a disposable filter, this is a good time to inspect it and make sure there's no mold growing on it. If there is mold, it's time for a new filter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Step 2: Wipe down with white vinegar \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a97b4579-1f85-4b57-bf7f-6d440759deef\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Wipe it with white vinegar\" data-image-filename=\"step-2.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"5748\" data-image-height=\"3332\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESoak your cleaning cloth or paper towel in vinegar and wipe down all of your humidifier's parts. Clean the base without getting the motor wet. Wipe down the tank and any other pieces. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Step 3: Give the vinegar time to soak \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"696be3f2-867b-40d1-8c56-e6ac3808e637\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Soak for 20 minutes\" data-image-filename=\"step-3.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"5748\" data-image-height=\"3332\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECarefully add about two cups of vinegar to your humidifier's tank, put the cap on, and swish it around.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHumidifiers can get limescale buildup pretty much anywhere that comes in contact with water, so you can put the vinegar-filled tank on the base without the filter and let the vinegar soak for about 20 minutes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't turn on the humidifier with vinegar or any other cleaning solution inside it while you are indoors. The resulting fumes can irritate your eyes, nose, throat, and even your lungs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Step 4: Rinse out the vinegar \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d9c3a1e3-f565-49f1-83af-0326eccf8671\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Rinse out the white vinegar\" data-image-filename=\"step-4.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"5748\" data-image-height=\"3332\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the vinegar has soaked in the humidifier, rinse the tank with plenty of water to clear all of it from the machine.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Step 5: Disinfect the humidifier \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b475e383-82eb-47d2-9dc9-1183e549fe35\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Disinfect humidifier\" data-image-filename=\"step-5.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"5748\" data-image-height=\"3332\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo disinfect the humidifier, we'll use bleach.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's important to completely rinse out the vinegar as you don't want to mix it with bleach. Now that you have cleaned your humidifier with vinegar, disinfect it with a 10% bleach solution (1:10 solution of 12.8 ounces of bleach per 1 gallon of water).  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWearing gloves, repeat the process to wipe down your humidifier with the bleach solution to disinfect it. You can use an old toothbrush (that you'll never put in you mouth again) to get into the nooks and crannies. Always avoid getting the motor wet. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Step 6: Thoroughly rinse with water \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1fb6f5ca-f8fb-4923-8cf1-25ef52e2c245\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Thoroughly rinse with water\" data-image-filename=\"step-6.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"5748\" data-image-height=\"3332\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThoroughly rinse your humidifier with water -- and I mean thoroughly. You don't want any bleach in the unit the next time you turn it on; you or your family could inhale it.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFill and rinse the tank several times over and rinse any part that you wiped with the bleach solution. Be careful not to submerge the motor in water.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your humidifier has a reusable filter, rinse it a couple times using clean water. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Step 7: Air dry and assemble humidifier \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"89d26f95-2a42-4fb8-82cd-b0c1dbd2097a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Air dry and assemble your humidifier\" data-image-filename=\"step-7.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"5748\" data-image-height=\"3332\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDry the humidifier parts to prevent the water from seeping into the base. Let your humidifier parts completely air-dry to remove any moisture before putting it back together. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReassemble your humidifier once it's dry. Now your humidifier is ready to be refilled with clean water and operated. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E FAQ \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"206efe58-33f2-456b-82b7-844f6787d1f9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, yes. Consider you're putting water into this machine and eventually inhaling some of the vapors it produces. We know moisture is a breeding ground for bacteria and mold, so it's only natural that it could make you sick.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeveral studies have noted what has been called humidifier lung and humidifier fever, which are pulmonary inflammation and\u002For flu-like symptoms with fever caused by bacteria, mold, or yeast that could call your humidifier home. So the importance of keeping your humidifier clean goes beyond simply having a clean home in general. It's about your health and that of your family.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can you get sick from a dirty humidifier?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4716c676-6f22-4999-b7cb-99a8b159629b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt's important to let your humidifier dry completely every now and then between cleanings. This will prevent moisture from sitting in the inner parts of your humidifier, effectively avoiding bacteria growth. So if you use your humidifier at night, empty it out in the mornings, give it a rinse, and let it completely air-dry for about 45-60 minutes, this will help keep your humidifier clean.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How can I keep my humidifier clean?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from letting your humidifier air-dry, you may want to add a water treatment to prevent bacteria growth and mold. These come as a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a9165fd2-e368-4c17-8da5-0cf4d130afc5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBestAir-3BT-Humidifier-Bacteriostatic-Treatment\u002Fdp\u002FB000CMHLMG\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"liquid bacteriostatic\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a294f6a1-67a9-4ce4-ad5f-aef11e88bd02\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHumidifier-Drops-Concentrate-Prevents-Deodorizes\u002Fdp\u002FB09B61G6PK\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"drops\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, or \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a35f20bf-d65b-4459-97f3-11ee0a379284\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPro-Tec-PC1F-Protec-Humidifier-Cleaner\u002Fdp\u002FB01N6MV8SA\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"even a fish\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c3aa4526-36c2-4d95-b5aa-384cac4a0f0f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEvery time you refill your humidifier, empty out the tank and base completely and rinse the tank before refilling it. Refilling the tank by adding fresh water to the water remaining in it potentially can leave any bacteria that has taken hold of your old water in your humidifier. A good, quick rinse is a simple way to prevent biofilm buildup as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Do I need to add clean water to a humidifier every time I use it?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c827ec6c-6fec-49ae-92d4-dbf800e277db\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf your tap water is safe for drinking, then it should be fine to use in a humidifier. A humidifier with a filter provides a layer of cleansing for the tap water. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith filter-less humidifiers, I prefer using filtered or distilled water. This helps prevent limescale buildup, which can happen with tap water, and helps keep the humidifier cleaner and running smoothly. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is it okay to use tap water in a humidifier?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ccc614c9-be54-4cd4-be82-2ae35a7f8425\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA humidifier filter typically lasts three to six months, depending on frequency of use, the care you give it, and the type of water used.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA filter may have a brown tinge when you take it out, but many manufacturers say this is normal. It is important to always follow the filter manufacturer's instructions on when to replace it.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How long does a humidifier filter last?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"b89ac1be-99ba-4e0f-9a71-7ad57e0b8f8e\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fb89ac1be-99ba-4e0f-9a71-7ad57e0b8f8e\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 13:50:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Did you know a humidifier can be a breeding ground for bacteria and mold? Neither of those things should end up in your lungs, so knowing how to clean and disinfect your humidifier is essential.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"b5543f99-4314-4198-b508-610eee499cf6",image:{id:"f6f7a4c6-f137-44be-ada0-0691bbb022a2",filename:"gettyimages-1214926174.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-04 21:02:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Take apart humidifier",credits:"Vladdeep via iStock \u002F Getty Images Plus",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F04\u002Ff6f7a4c6-f137-44be-ada0-0691bbb022a2\u002Fgettyimages-1214926174.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:5472,height:3648,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"how-to-clean-a-humidifer",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"How to clean a humidifier (and why you should do it today)",topic:{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"60832ece-f84e-43d8-a207-9697d20dc673",slug:"kitchen-household",name:"Kitchen & Household",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:b,title:"Staff Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b7704dcc-831d-4f4b-a5dc-2396f7b8a643\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAmazon is now adding a subscription service including over 50 generic prescription medications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"RxPass prescription delivery box with prescription bottles\" data-image-filename=\"1rxpass.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrices at the store are soaring and it seems the bottom line keeps going up every time we shop. It's reaching an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmany-c-suite-level-executives-are-preparing-for-a-recession-study-found\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeternally-moving boiling point\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and we're stuck in the heat in the meantime. Homes across the US are suffering the rising costs of food, with little money left over for other essentials like prescriptions, as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kff.org\u002Fhealth-costs\u002Fpoll-finding\u002Fpublic-opinion-on-prescription-drugs-and-their-prices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeight in ten adults saying\u003C\u002Fa\u003E the cost of prescription drugs is unreasonable.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-recycle-your-electronics-into-amazon-gift-cards\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to turn your old electronics into Amazon gift cards\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn response, Amazon has now launched RxPass as part of its Pharmacy services. It's a subscription model exclusive for Prime members that costs a flat $5 per month, with no insurance required. The program includes over 50 of the most commonly-prescribed generic medications to treat more than 80 medical conditions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis sounds pretty great, right? So, what's the catch? The downside to this service is that not all common medications are available, so it's important to check that your prescriptions are included by searching through \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9ac0a9b9-b666-4d16-bd72-536509319a04\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpharmacy.amazon.com\u002Frxpass?ref_=sf_rxp_learnmore_b1#all-rxpass-meds\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"all RxPass medications\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E before signing up for the subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to sign up for Amazon RxPass\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7a6a324c-f791-4cfb-bb01-d499bad9cb00\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Sign up for RxPass\" data-image-filename=\"rxpass-on-phone.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"492526bb-4be4-46f7-8541-aab92651f965\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGo to the Amazon website or mobile app and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003Esign in to your Prime account or sign up for one\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Log in to your Prime account\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d027c564-2001-405a-9df7-8c4f962b428a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Log in to Amazon\" data-image-filename=\"log-in-to-prime.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-switch-to-a-prime-student-membership\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStudents, here's how to save money by switching to Prime Student\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dcd71043-1945-44d5-a9f2-4761c052f512\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf the Pharmacy option isn't on your homepage as a tab at the top, go to the menu on the left and scroll down until you find Amazon Pharmacy under Programs &amp; Features.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Go to Amazon Pharmacy\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"84fa34c4-d25e-470f-87f8-c8245256fe11\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Go to Pharmacy\" data-image-filename=\"pharmacy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"aeecc9bf-a7a3-4382-bede-4bcb00ab5810\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen you find the RxPass banner, you can click on\u003Cstrong\u003E Learn more,\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E which will take you to a page with more information on the subscription program. Click on \u003Cstrong\u003EGet started with RxPass\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E to sign up.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Scroll down until you find RxPass\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"35e37b27-21d1-48dd-b464-0807596abc27\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"RxPass banner\" data-image-filename=\"rxpass.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"84d1ac2b-a911-41ca-8afe-584052e4393d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENext, you'll be asked a few questions to confirm your eligibility for the RxPass program.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, RxPass isn't available for everyone that may want to sign up. There are restrictions for those using government insurance and it's only available in 42 states.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Confirm eligibility\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2a0eabb5-f40e-438e-acaa-5db328a2f3f3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Confirm eligibility\" data-image-filename=\"eligibility.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dfc168c9-bba5-463d-9149-60e668185b29\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI didn't have an Amazon Pharmacy account, so I was prompted to create one in order to register for RxPass.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFilling out this information will give Amazon access to your prescriber to fill your prescriptions, as well as any health conditions and potential drug interactions that a pharmacist should know about.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Sign up for Amazon Pharmacy, if you haven't already\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"059328eb-4636-4b78-aa73-6f9a74c76b26\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Pharmacy registration\" data-image-filename=\"pharmacy-sign-up.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"02e4fbf6-ecdd-4fba-8073-b5a2529a3f23\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis method will be used to charge the monthly $5 subscription fee for RxPass. Choose one of the payment methods saved to your Amazon account, or add a new one, and a billing address.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. Choose your payment method\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5962c78a-b208-4d51-853f-65a0c04e2253\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Payment method\" data-image-filename=\"payment.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"78af44e7-e17b-4bad-9530-b3dc21d80351\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFinish filling out your health information so the pharmacy can have any medications and health conditions on file. This includes adding your medication to your list of prescriptions so you can begin the process of transferring them to RxPass.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"7. Add your medications\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1781f21e-efe1-402f-97fd-2c64beb71ced\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Add medications\" data-image-filename=\"add-med.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"769c9de6-c411-4743-b47c-16dd1acc810e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've found your medication, check that it's included with RxPass. This will determine whether it's worth paying the monthly subscription fee or not.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your medication is included with RxPass, click on the Transfer Rx to Amazon Pharmacy button. If it's not included with RxPass and you transfer your prescription anyway, you'll have the option to add your insurance to pay for the medication or pay out of pocket.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"8. Begin transferring prescriptions\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f7c135af-0f8c-476d-ad3d-1cd6dba1a0b5\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Transferring prescriptions\" data-image-filename=\"add-medication.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a9e47dda-29b1-4933-b130-1b3ab90326e5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENext, you'll&nbsp;confirm your prescriber and add the pharmacy where you're currently getting your prescriptions, and then submit the transfer request.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon can contact your local pharmacy to get your prescription transferred to their service instead, and, provided all the information is confirmed, you'll get your prescriptions delivered.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"9. Add your current pharmacy and submit transfer\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2321da12-e538-4765-a601-b074e9783157\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EConfirm your prescriber, find your current pharmacy, and submit the request to transfer your prescription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Find current pharmacy\" data-image-filename=\"find-pharm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan you pay for RxPass with an FSA\u002FHSA?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause the $5 monthly payment for RxPass technically goes toward a subscription service and not to prescriptions directly, it doesn't qualify for FSA or HSA. The RxPass subscription fee is also not eligible to be submitted to your insurance. It's not an insurance plan nor a substitute for one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy am I ineligible for RxPass?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERxPass only works in 42 states and is not available for Medicare, Medicaid, or any other government-health-care-enrolled customers. RxPass is unavailable in the states of California, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-get-free-books-on-kindle\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get great Kindle books for free\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have a government health care program or live in one of these states, you can still get your prescriptions delivered using Amazon Pharmacy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAre RxPass prescriptions cheaper than using insurance?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether the subscriptions service is worth it to customers or not will depend largely on the individual needs of the subscriber. Personally, only one of my two prescriptions is included in the RxPass service, and I get both of them for $5 a month through my insurance, so I won't be keeping my RxPass subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut if you find your medications among the available generic prescriptions on RxPass and they currently cost you more than $5, it is probably worth using the subscription while you're on those meds. It's also worth noting that RxPass medications are delivered directly to your home, so the convenience of not having to drive to the pharmacy may also make it worth it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2023-01-25 22:01:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Not having to check for prices and deductibles when prescribed a medication is sure to bring relief to many Americans.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"812fc922-5f63-4f33-b695-54c982871dca",image:{id:"b7704dcc-831d-4f4b-a5dc-2396f7b8a643",filename:"1rxpass.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-01-25 16:40:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"RxPass prescription delivery box with prescription bottles",credits:"Amazon",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EAmazon is now adding a subscription service including over 50 generic prescription medications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F25\u002Fb7704dcc-831d-4f4b-a5dc-2396f7b8a643\u002F1rxpass.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2441,height:1374,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Health",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:"How Prime members can now get multiple prescriptions for $5 a month",section:c,slug:"how-to-sign-up-for-amazon-rxpass",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"How to sign up for Amazon RxPass",topic:{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"f2d97ea2-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Adrian Kingsley-Hughes",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Adrian",lastName:"Kingsley-Hughes",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"11c625de-cb18-4e3f-8614-5010553831f2",filename:"adrian-kingsley-hughes.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 14:59:32",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F11c625de-cb18-4e3f-8614-5010553831f2\u002Fadrian-kingsley-hughes.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is an internationally published technology author who has devoted over two decades to helping users get the most from technology -- whether that be by learning to program, building a PC from a pile of parts, or helping them get the most from their new MP3 player or digital camera. Adrian has authored\u002Fco-authored technical books on a variety of topics, ranging from programming to building and maintaining PCs. His most recent books include 'Build the Ultimate Custom PC', 'Beginning Programming' and 'The PC Doctor's Fix It Yourself Guide'. He has also written training manuals that have been used by a number of Fortune 500 companies.",profile:b,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3c5aa829-ef11-49e5-a56e-ec22f03d51d9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\" data-image-alt-text=\"Set up your smartphone's emergency feature before you need them!\" data-image-filename=\"untitled-6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EModern smartphones are incredibly powerful tools, and they can be absolutely invaluable in an emergency. They can be our modern-day medical alert bracelets, and some can even leverage satellites hundreds of miles up to keep us connected when disaster strikes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEmergency Contacts\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmartphones are one of those things that we have with us pretty much all the time, and it's no surprise that they've taken on the role of the medical alert bracelet. They're a great place to store medical information and emergency contact information that's easily accessible if it's ever needed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis information is available from the lock screen without having to unlock the smartphone, making it useful for emergency service personnel who might be attending the scene of an emergency.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut don't worry, you get to choose the information that is made available.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-hurricane-tracking-apps-im-using-to-keep-an-eye-on-hurricane-milton-from-south-florida\u002F\"\u003E5 hurricane-tracking apps I'm using to keep an eye on Hurricane Milton\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to an emergency contact, you might want to make the following available in an emergency:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBlood type\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAllergies and reactions\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMedical conditions\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAny medication you are taking\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a good idea to check and update all this information regularly. Contacts change, as do our medical issues. Keeping this updated not only means that loved ones and friends are kept in the loop if the worst happens but also that any emergency services or medical personnel that need to treat you have as much information about you as possible.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut how you add this information varies depending on whether you're using an iPhone or Android smartphone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow to add iPhone emergency contacts \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"eb5e87dd-b48c-4f1a-bd55-04775ff8fcbc\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-7629\" data-image-filename=\"img-7629.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"1000\" data-image-height=\"808\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you make an Emergency SOS call on the iPhone -- you can initiate this by pressing and holding the side button and one of the volume buttons, when that call is ended, the iPhone will send a text message to your emergency contact (unless you choose to cancel this). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis text message contains your current location and your emergency contacts will get updates if your location changes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's how to add or delete emergency contacts:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap the \u003Cstrong\u003EHealth\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E app, and then tap your profile picture\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap \u003Cstrong\u003EMedical ID\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap \u003Cstrong\u003EEdit\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, then scroll to \u003Cstrong\u003EEmergency Contacts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E (here, you can also add blood type, allergies or medications, etc)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap the \u003Cstrong\u003EAdd\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E or \u003Cstrong\u003EDelete\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow to add Android emergency contacts \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4d9e6022-b939-4d30-a9eb-54e14da1ae64\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot-20220818-093234\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-20220818-093234.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"1000\" data-image-height=\"867\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're running Android 12 or later, using the Emergency SOS feature -- which can be initiated by pressing the power button five times -- can call the emergency services, send location information, and even start recording video (which can also be shared with your emergency contacts).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's how to add or delete an emergency contact:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap the \u003Cstrong\u003ESettings\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E app\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESearch for \u003Cstrong\u003EMedical Information\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E (this is the quickest way to access this screen on Android)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap \u003Cstrong\u003EEmergency contacts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap the \u003Cstrong\u003EAdd contact\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E or swipe on an existing contact to delete\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESatellite messaging\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother powerful tool that some smartphones can make use of is satellite messaging. This becomes particularly useful when there's some sort of incident or disaster, and the cellular network or Wi-Fi is down.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESetting up iPhone satellite messaging\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuilt into the iPhone 14 or later running iOS 18 is the ability to use \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.apple.com\u002Fen-us\u002F101573\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEmergency SOS via satellite to text emergency services or your contacts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the event of a cell and Wi-Fi outage. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-your-iphones-emergency-satellite-features-if-you-lose-cell-coverage\u002F\"\u003EHow to use your iPhone's emergency satellite features if you lose cell coverage\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo setup is required; the only thing to bear in mind is that it only works with iMessage and no other messaging apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant to try a demo? Tap Settings > Emergency SOS and scroll down to Try Demo and follow the demo instructions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESetting up Android satellite messaging\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESatellite messaging is now here for Android users, but only those \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.google.com\u002Fpixelphone\u002Fanswer\u002F15254448?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eusing the latest Pixel 9 hardware\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-androids-emergency-satellite-texting-if-you-lose-cell-signal\u002F\"\u003EHow to use Android's emergency satellite texting if you lose cell signal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote that this can only be used to communicate with the emergency services if using 911 fails (this is currently only availabe in the US (excluding Hawaii and Alaska).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant to try a demo? Tap on Settings > Safety & emergency > Satellite SOS and follow the demo instructions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-10-09 20:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Satellite messaging and emergency contact details are lifesaving features found in modern smartphones.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"4aa8a2ed-dce8-4161-81e3-957b3b68aaeb",image:{id:"3c5aa829-ef11-49e5-a56e-ec22f03d51d9",filename:"untitled-6.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-10-09 17:32:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"img-7629",credits:"Adrian Kingsley-Hughes",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F09\u002F3c5aa829-ef11-49e5-a56e-ec22f03d51d9\u002Funtitled-6.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Smartphones",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"how-to-set-up-and-and-use-your-phones-emergency-features",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"How to set up and and use your phone's lifesaving emergency features",topic:{id:"1147b242-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smartphones",name:"Smartphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"1147b242-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smartphones",name:"Smartphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1093d9cb-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"iphone",name:"iPhone",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"b0fb3d1e-3e24-473d-9325-eaaf1980f7c7",slug:"android",name:"Android",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:b,title:c,bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8020d7d4-736c-4fe0-8a00-e0f75c010e09\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Apple Watch Vitals app\" data-image-filename=\"figure-top-how-to-use-your-apple-watchs-vitals-app-to-predict-when-you-may-get-sick.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F12\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1014\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes a cold, sore throat, or other illness can catch you by surprise. If only you could get a head's up as to whether you're about to come down with something. That's where Apple's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fevery-new-feature-apple-unveiled-for-iphone-ipad-mac-and-more-this-fall-including-ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVitals app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E may be able to help.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntroduced for the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-apple-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Watch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fevery-apple-watch-that-will-get-watchos-11-and-which-models-wont-be-supported\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWatchOS 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the Vitals app uses data recorded about your heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, sleep duration, and other metrics while you're asleep. The app will then notify you if any metric seems out of whack compared with the usual levels. You can also manually check the app on both the watch and your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-iphone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiPhone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ipad\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiPad\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) to view the data yourself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-the-oura-ring-predict-when-youre-about-to-get-sick\u002F\"\u003EThe Oura Ring can help predict when you're about to get sick\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you get started, make sure you've updated your iPhone to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-download-ios-18-1-with-apple-ai-now-heres-how-and-which-iphone-models-support-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiOS 18\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or higher and your watch to WatchOS 11 or higher. On each device, go to Settings, select General, and tap Software Update. You'll be told that the device is up to date or prompted to download and install the latest version.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to use the Vitals app\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the Vitals measurements to work, you must be willing to wear your Apple Watch to bed. First, you'll need to wear it for at least seven nights with a sleep schedule enabled. During that time, the Vitals app collects a typical baseline for each of the available health metrics.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo compare your nightly vitals against the baseline results, you should continually wear your watch when you go to sleep. Any notifications you receive will alert you to fluctuations in your baseline and may suggest certain contributing factors, such as new medications, changes in elevation, or an upcoming illness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart rings of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the type of band you use, wearing the watch to bed is more comfortable than you might think. The trick is to keep the watch tight enough on your wrist so that the readings will register but not so tight that it bothers you. My watch is outfitted with a sport loop that I can easily adjust through the velcro strap. I often wear it to bed and forget it's even there. To make sure the watch has enough juice to last the night, I charge it for a couple of hours before going to sleep, and it's good to go.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe aware that any measurements offered by the Vitals app are not intended for medical use. As always, consult a doctor if you're not feeling well or detect changes in your overall health. Normally, Vitals would be able to measure your blood oxygen level. But for legal reasons, Apple had to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-removes-blood-oxygen-sensor-from-new-watches-what-does-this-mean-for-current-users\u002F\"\u003Equash that feature on Apple Watch models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E sold in the US on or after January 18, 2024. However, there are still enough metrics to provide a good picture of your health.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, let's see how this works.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4d0b6c24-6c4e-4401-8bcd-723380941b3e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYour first task is to establish a sleep schedule, which you can do on your Apple Watch or your iPhone. On your watch, open the Sleep app. You can set a sleep schedule only for the next wake up time or for all future wake ups. Since you need to record at least seven days of sleep for the Vitals app to work, you'll want to set up a schedule for all future wake ups.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-test-ai-tools-for-a-living-and-these-are-the-only-two-worth-paying-for\u002F"\u003EI test AI tools for a living, and these are the only two worth paying for\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETurn on the switch for "Sleep Schedule." Swipe down the screen and tap the setting for "Set Your First Schedule." By default, the schedule will go into effect every day. To change this, tap the setting for "Every Day" and uncheck any days on which you don't want to follow your schedule.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETap the setting for "Wake Up" to set your wake time. You can simply turn the Digital Crown to move from one hour or minute to another. After setting the time, tap the checkmark. You're also able to turn on an alarm if you need help getting up. Under Sounds &amp; Haptics, you can set a specific sound and sensation to wake you up. Next, choose the setting for Bedtime and set the time you normally go to sleep. When done, tap the checkmark.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Set up your sleep schedule\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6b6ac8f8-86ab-4657-8af7-98caf4afc205\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Set up your sleep schedule\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-how-to-use-your-apple-watchs-vitals-app-to-predict-when-you-may-get-sick.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F12\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"284\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a80a7a6f-b07b-4a8f-82f3-bc04b125ca04\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe first time you launch the Vitals app, you'll be told that you need to record seven sleep sessions. Wear your watch to bed each night.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Launch the Vitals app\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"df9d2d84-d054-42f0-8d92-a44f973240fc\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Launch the Vitals app\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-how-to-use-your-apple-watchs-vitals-app-to-predict-when-you-may-get-sick.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F12\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"360\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f8ca6ef4-549f-46a2-841c-05565d52b726\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe next morning, check the app and you'll see that the count has gone down by one night with another oval image filled in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt some point, the app will tell you if additional sessions are required for specific metrics, such as the respiratory rate or wrist temperature. Keep wearing your watch to bed until all the metrics have been recorded.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Record your sleep sessions\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9b242ce3-b27e-48c2-9840-b038fcac1be0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Record your sleep sessions\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-how-to-use-your-apple-watchs-vitals-app-to-predict-when-you-may-get-sick.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F12\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"356\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b693e779-3d45-4ac7-af13-542b1f28e376\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter you've collected all the baseline readings, continue wearing your watch to bed. Open the Vitals app on your Apple Watch to check the latest readings. If everything looks good, the latest overnight vitals will register as typical.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf not, you should have already received a notification alerting you to a change in your measurements, and the app will indicate any outliers. Swipe up on the screen to view the result for each metric. Tap the calendar icon in the upper left to see the results for the past seven days.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Check your vitals\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c26d28c8-f83c-42f7-b724-5536f47b94fe\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Check your vitals\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-how-to-use-your-apple-watchs-vitals-app-to-predict-when-you-may-get-sick.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F12\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"285\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ce2f1e15-fed5-434a-aafa-a381911d10d4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo learn the significance of each metric, tap the reading itself. The About screen will describe the metric, what it measures, and why it's important. Tap the X to close the current About screen. Swipe up to the next metric and continue until you've covered each one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you do find an outlier for any metric, the app will list contributing factors and may suggest steps you can take. Depending on the metric and the reading, you might want to contact your doctor or local pharmacy to get further help.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Learn more about each metric\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1294ad4c-50dc-4854-a428-983d9193a9b2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Learn more about each metric\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-how-to-use-your-apple-watchs-vitals-app-to-predict-when-you-may-get-sick.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F12\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"285\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"62eee862-7833-4e58-a974-2d2945dc927a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBeyond viewing your vitals on the Apple Watch, you can check them on the iPhone, where you'll find more details. For this, open the Health app on the phone, tap the Browse icon at the bottom, and select Vitals from the Health Categories section. The screen will show the most recent vitals as well as older results. Tap a specific result to view the highlights, a chart, and historical information.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. 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She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"98a99d82-af35-4c39-a975-645cda43b8e9\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Oura Ring on hand using iPhone\" data-image-filename=\"dsc02023.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F07\" data-image-crop=\"6000x3370+0+0\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've only got a few more months of 2024, and before you know it, you'll be resetting your flexible spending account and health savings accounts for 2025. If you have some extra money lying around in either account and don't know where to spend it, why not buy yourself a smart ring -- an Oura Ring, that is? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fforget-apple-watch-series-10-the-oura-ring-is-my-go-to-health-tracker-for-one-obvious-reason\u002F\"\u003EThe Oura Ring is my go-to health tracker for one obvious reason\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThanks to its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-ways-oura-ring-changed-my-life-for-the-better\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehealth-tracking capabilities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"bc35a6de-6eec-4900-b53e-3308af6b3401\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fouraring.com\u002Fproduct\u002Frings\u002Fheritage\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Oura Ring\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E can track your sleep and activity data to help you further understand your wellness patterns. Plus, Oura Rings are FSA- and HSA-eligible, so you can purchase one of these smart rings with the pre-tax money you've set aside throughout the year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've used an Oura Ring for nearly a year now and have found it to be one of the best health trackers on the market for aggregating health data and offering up helpful suggestions and trends that help me further understand my wellness. It tracks my sleep, activity, and recovery and offers me scores for my daily readiness and how well I slept. With a six-day battery life, you don't have to charge these as frequently as you would a smartwatch, a major draw for anyone who can't bother to regularly charge their devices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7ac77531-4263-4599-90f2-c5e6f87ce700\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe smart ring comes in silver, rose gold, gold, black, stealth, and brushed titanium with sizes from six through 13.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Oura Ring Gen 3\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Silver Oura Ring on hand against white backdrop","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"b2bef4a6-b4f0-41b0-a13f-8b83f1d4379f","title":"Oura Ring","filename":"dsc02060.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F07\u002Fb2bef4a6-b4f0-41b0-a13f-8b83f1d4379f\u002Fdsc02060.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":798762,"width":3329,"height":2207,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-08-07 15:28:28","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-08-07 15:28:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"Silver Oura Ring on hand against white backdrop","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b2bef4a6-b4f0-41b0-a13f-8b83f1d4379f","imageAltText":"Silver Oura Ring on hand against white backdrop","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc02060.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F08\u002F07","imageWidth":3329,"imageHeight":2207,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Oura","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fouraring.com\u002Fproduct\u002Frings\u002Fhorizon\u002Fsilver","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are a few exceptions and things to consider before you purchase the smart ring for yourself. Keep reading to learn how you can buy one with your FSA or HSA funds. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat Oura products can I buy with my FSA or HSA funds? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can buy the Oura Ring, chargers, and a membership with your FSA or HSA. Oura advises customers to contact their provider ahead of purchasing to make sure that they meet their provider's requirements and eligibility. Two- and three-year warranties on Oura Rings are not FSA- or HSA-eligible. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-vs-apple-watch\u002F\"\u003EOura Ring vs. Apple Watch: Which health tracker should you buy?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile memberships are eligible for FSA and HSA, an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3e63c66b-bf8f-4643-bd5e-b21e5278a25c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fouraring.com\u002Fmembership\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Oura Membership\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E can only be purchased with a credit card or Paypal and indirectly reimbursed through an HSA or FSA. \"Invoices for recurring membership payments can be downloaded from the Membership Hub and sent to your provider,\" \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.ouraring.com\u002Fhc\u002Fen-us\u002Farticles\u002F19777137314579-Purchase-with-HSA-or-FSA-Funds\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eaccording to Oura's website\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow can I buy an Oura Ring through my FSA or HSA? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are two ways to purchase an Oura Ring through your FSA and HSA: directly and indirectly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo purchase directly, go to \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d0e9d3a9-d738-43f0-b4d7-fcbd82eb6b2b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fouraring.com\u002Fproduct\u002Frings\u002Fheritage\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Oura's website\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, select your Oura Ring of choice, and check out. When it asks for a payment method, select the Sika FSA\u002FHSA payment method and then select \"Continue with Sika,\" which will take you to the third-party display. It will show which items you've selected can be purchased with an FSA\u002FHSA and which cannot. You'll have to use a different card from your FSA\u002FHSA for the ineligible items. Once both cards are added, select \"Complete Purchase.\" You'll then receive a confirmation email from \u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@sikahealth.com\"\u003Esupport@sikahealth.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart rings of 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo purchase indirectly, that is, to buy the Oura Ring with an alternative payment method to FSA\u002FHSA funds, locate your Oura order confirmation from orders@ouraring.com or \u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@sikahealth.com\"\u003Esupport@sikahealth.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Contact Oura's Member Care team if you can't find this in your email. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen, find your Oura membership invoice within the Membership Hub on the app. Once you have this information, go to your FSA\u002FHSA provider and file a claim for the ring, the membership, and the chargers. This includes shipping and taxes as well. Submit your claim, and you're good to go. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow can I use part of my FSA\u002FHSA funds to purchase an Oura Ring? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's say you don't have enough FSA\u002FHSA money to complete the purchase with those funds alone. Oura \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.ouraring.com\u002Fhc\u002Fen-us\u002Farticles\u002F19777137314579-Purchase-with-HSA-or-FSA-Funds\u002F\"\u003Esays\u003C\u002Fa\u003E your FSA\u002FHSA subtotal will automatically adjust to the remaining balance on your HSA or FSA card account, and you can use another payment method to make up the difference. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-09-20 19:12:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Need to spend those FSA and HSA funds before the year ends? You can buy an Oura Ring with that money.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"a913fb8e-5c7a-46c4-97df-15752157f494",image:{id:"98a99d82-af35-4c39-a975-645cda43b8e9",filename:"dsc02023.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-08-07 15:36:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Oura Ring on hand using iPhone",credits:"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F07\u002F98a99d82-af35-4c39-a975-645cda43b8e9\u002Fdsc02023.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:6000,height:3376,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Smart rings",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"you-can-buy-an-oura-ring-with-your-fsa-and-hsa-funds-heres-how",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"You can buy an Oura Ring with your FSA and HSA funds. Here's how",topic:{id:"fa084b31-2f85-46cc-93d8-9c308555039c",slug:"smart-rings",name:"Smart rings",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"fa084b31-2f85-46cc-93d8-9c308555039c",slug:"smart-rings",name:"Smart rings",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"b741e065-cb33-406d-81d4-d831bde1ab39",slug:"fitness-bands",name:"Fitness Bands",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"cd0ef2cd-21ab-4c98-b015-e6be4bf4b35c",username:"Christina Darby",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Christina",lastName:"Darby",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41",filename:"christina-darby-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-07-22 14:16:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F22\u002F60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41\u002Fchristina-darby-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Christina Darby is a former ZDNET associate editor based in New York City. She has a bachelor's in Integrated Marketing Communication and Journalism from Wake Forest University. When Christina is not writing about quirky tech products, she's most likely searching for the best coffee shop in NYC.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"67d8fc87-0314-40c6-b796-1a024edd746d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Andrei Stanescu\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Prime members offer in front of the Whole Foods stores\" data-image-filename=\"istock-1091541278.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F07\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1067\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor many, saving money is a top priority these days, especially with something as consistent and essential as groceries. And with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Foctober-prime-day-2024-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Prime Deal Days\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (aka, October Prime Day) coming up, now might be a good time to \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"96c0820c-ea28-4d8b-8265-795baedbaf06\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"sign up for a Prime membership\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (or a free trial) if you want the benefits of yes, great deals, but also a more constant way to trim your grocery bill. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-amazon-prime-day-2024-deals\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Prime Day deals right now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with saving by shopping at your nearest \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d7016978-1dd1-4009-a2ee-27f25373458f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Ffmc\u002Fm\u002F30003175?almBrandId=QW1hem9uIEZyZXNo\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fresh\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E or \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2ae37ca8-a6bb-49d3-8cb3-2c4acecc9d60\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Falm\u002Fstorefront\u002Fref=grocery_wholefoods\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Whole Foods Market\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E location, we found some savings hacks, including Amazon's virtual grocery outlet and coupon clips that can help you stock your fridge and pantry without stacking your bill. Read on for the details. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E8 ways to save on groceries using Prime\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2d25e139-2f5a-40f2-9d19-8d816bf9870b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAny time you make an in-person grocery run at Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh, make sure you scan your Prime member QR code at checkout.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can find your Prime member code either in your Amazon or Whole Foods mobile app on your phone. Scanning it subtracts any applicable Prime discounts from your total price.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Scan the in-store code\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"52847280-60e9-45d8-9a3f-2560de239c24\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"in store code for groceries on amazon\" data-image-filename=\"d4e67e5a-73a9-4f95-ac11-d32e807355c0-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"1170\" data-image-height=\"2151\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f6d07ec3-b8f8-40d4-a005-3f78155b48db\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to know what your ballpark price on groceries, including savings, is before you get to the register, you can browse local deals at Fresh locations and Whole Foods markets via the Amazon or Whole Foods app.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's how to do it via Amazon's interface.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFirst, make sure you're logged into your Amazon account. Below the search bar, select the \u003Cstrong\u003E"Groceries"\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E option.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou'll now be prompted to choose if you want to shop via \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Ffmc\u002Fm\u002F30003175?almBrandId=QW1hem9uIEZyZXNo" target="_blank"\u003EAmazon Fresh\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or Whole Foods.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you have multiple accounts, make sure that the correct address is displayed in the top left-hand corner.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAmazon should generate the store nearest you, but to change the store or double-check, click the \u003Cstrong\u003E"Find a Store" \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eoption to select another location from the menu.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFrom here, Amazon's page will display deals of the day for Prime members that your chosen store has to offer.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENote:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;in-store specific sales will be marked by a \u003Cstrong\u003E"In-Store"\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E sale tag on the product's photo.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOn both the Amazon and Whole Foods app, you can add sale items to your virtual grocery list or directly to your cart.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Browse current deals for your local Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh via the app\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"57c853fc-dda4-45ba-81f2-88e08fd89067\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EItems exclusively on sale in-store will have a "In-Store sale" sticker below the product. Text below the deal listing shows how long the deal is valid for.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"in store savings at whole foods on amazon prime\" data-image-filename=\"0c7281a0-fbc6-4fd9-8230-0285e8fe6996-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"2284\" data-image-height=\"1178\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c3b34979-1cf6-4ffc-a6f1-8009fe90878b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EActually going to the grocery store \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhow-to-cut-your-grocery-bill-by-shopping-online\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ecan be a process in itself\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Luckily, the online shopping world (and delivery) has expanded to groceries. Amazon Prime members pay $3.95, $6.95, or $9.95 on delivery (depending on your order's total) for Amazon Fresh orders under $150. Once you pass the $150 threshold, your grocery order comes with free delivery. For comparison, Non-Prime members pay $7.95, $10.95, or $13.95 for Amazon Fresh delivery (depending on the amount of your order), with no option for free delivery.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDelivery for both Prime and non-Prime members is guaranteed within a two-hour window. However, some customers in specific areas can select a longer, six-hour delivery window for a reduced fee.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo skip these fees altogether while still reaping the benefits of your groceries already packed and paid for, pickup is also a great option. To save on either option requires the same steps.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you're logged into your Amazon account, navigate to the Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh landing page, and Select\u003Cstrong\u003E "Shop deals online."&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYour page will now look identical to Amazon's typical search results, organized by deals custom to you, and then by category -- i.e. pantry, dairy, etc.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBelow each item, you'll see the deal price, where the product ranks on a five-star rating scale, and the option to add the item to your cart.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce you're ready to check out, go to your cart as you typically would.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESince someone else is in charge of doing your shopping, you may be prompted to choose substitution items if the first item you chose isn't available. Note that the substitute item may not be a deal.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFrom here, you can choose whether to pick up your groceries or have them delivered, and you can select the date and appropriate time slot.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhow-to-cut-your-grocery-bill-by-shopping-online\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to cut your grocery bill by shopping online\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. For Whole Foods or Fresh delivery or pick up: Shop deals online\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7a230bf7-f015-4dae-b0c1-d335bd062af7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUnderneath each product is the option to add to your cart as normally done with Amazon's online marketplace. When you're ready to check out, go to your cart and choose if you want to pick up the items or have them delivered.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"shop online for savings at whole foods with prime\" data-image-filename=\"dcac65b1-bf95-445d-bc1a-fb736382b493-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"2718\" data-image-height=\"1553\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2d3d7235-6363-49bb-8d7c-4b23239a53d5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Prime-Rewards-Visa-Signature-Card\u002Fdp\u002FBT00LN946S\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003EAmazon's Prime Rewards Visa Card\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;also has a great deal that allows for further spending while saving at Whole Foods. On top of Prime member deals, the Prime Rewards card offers 5% cash back on groceries when you shop at Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh. You also receive 5% cash back on all Amazon purchases. If Whole Foods is your primary grocery store, I highly recommend investing so you can fully maximize the perks of the Amazon and Whole Foods partnership.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Opt for an Amazon Prime Credit Card\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"23e6db96-5390-4d57-ba73-85ec8884be86\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe days of sitting and cutting out coupons may be on their way out, but Amazon's virtual coupons are still a convenient way to&nbsp;save on some staples. Prime members get access to coupons on regular items as well as groceries.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's how:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAt the top of the search bar in the left corner on the Amazon app or website, make sure to select "\u003Cstrong\u003EGrocery Coupons."\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe page now displays all applicable coupon items in categories ranging from snacks to beverages and produce.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnder the item's image, select the \u003Cstrong\u003E"Clip Coupon"\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E option.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EContinue shopping and the coupons will be applied at checkout.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Amazon vouchers (or virtual coupons)\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d3ea0572-2c92-4e7a-9abe-e6b0023d0f3f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf there are specific items you buy regularly, Amazon not only makes it easy to restock without thinking about it but also makes it cheaper. When you place an Amazon order, you can opt to "subscribe and save" so that your recurring groceries are sure to arrive as needed -- and for less money.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can cancel your subscription at any time, and also customize how often your order comes.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen you're on the \u003Cstrong\u003E"Grocery tab,"\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E select an item or search "subscribe and save" in the search bar.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce you've selected the item and are ready to add it to your cart, make sure you've selected the \u003Cstrong\u003E"Subscribe and save"\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E option on the right-hand side.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENow, select the quantity of the item and how often you want to schedule delivery from the dropdown menu.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce you've customized your order preferences, toggle the yellow\u003Cstrong\u003E "Set Up Now"\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button and you've saved ordering again and up to 15% on your item.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote that this is also a perk of Prime not just limited to grocery shopping.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. Subscribe and save\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"821f3ffd-0690-4455-aa96-76e04168aa18\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Christina Darby\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"subscribe and save with amazon groceries\" data-image-filename=\"e5c60aee-a29b-47f1-858a-f7bb246a6239-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"2563\" data-image-height=\"1249\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9cc6b28f-5ab2-4d36-b944-8e9eb5fc2326\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAnother Prime member exclusive deal that you can utilize when ordering your groceries is by stocking up on items and saving more by up to 20% off on select $50 items. This is a great option for necessities like paper towels, Clorox wipes, and -- of course -- coffee.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETo see items that qualify for saving when you stock up, visit \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fpromotion\u002Fpsp\u002FA1MA5JXIAX44K1\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003EAmazon's stock up and save\u003C\u002Fa\u003E page and make sure you're logged into your Amazon account.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENext, either scroll through the deals that Amazon accumulates for you based on your previous search history or use the search bar to look for qualifying items.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect the quantity of the item you want to order, and add to your cart.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAs you add items, a green bar at the top will signal how close you are to fulfilling the 20% off your items.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce you're ready to check out, head to your cart and the 20% off will be applied to your total price.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote that this is also a great tool to pair with the Subscribe and Save feature, saving up to an additional 15%.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"7. Stock up and save can mean a 20% off discount\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2d843db1-4999-40f9-8af5-3502bba4a913\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EInstead of searching the grocery aisles for more niche pet-care items, you can stock up and save on Amazon and save up to 20%. The green bar at the top will tell you when your cart has met your savings quota.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"stock up and save tool on amazon\" data-image-filename=\"d4981a8c-1d50-45cd-8ac1-5811fae41635-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"2471\" data-image-height=\"1664\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f80bd2df-cf6a-4033-8647-15bc2812663e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFinally, Amazon's Prime Grocery Outlet is basically Amazon's own virtual pantry. Focusing on pantry and non-perishable items rather than produce, the grocery outlet lets you filter by featured brand, price and calorie preference, nutrition facts, by sellers that aren't Amazon, and by options that let you subscribe and save.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe grocery outlet not only offers Prime discounts and applied coupon offers, but doesn't limit you to a specific grocer. This is a great option for if you don't want to be restricted to just one grocery brand and want to maximize the subscribe and save feature.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"8. Use Amazon's Prime Grocery Outlet\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"493b3354-32ac-4bb2-9bdd-ad62dce6fbba\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOn the left side of the website's interface you can see how it's easy to filter your shopping choices.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon grocery outlet interface\" data-image-filename=\"91d2eba8-f213-4f8f-93d2-10353986a99e.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"3174\" data-image-height=\"1998\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow do I order groceries on Amazon Prime? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake sure you're logged into your Amazon Prime account, select the \"Groceries\" tab under the search bar, then select \"shop deals online.\" Now, you're free to shop deals and use the search bar at the top as usual to explore grocery items via either \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"98bbe178-e8d8-4ce0-b1b2-05edc90759e6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Falm\u002Fstorefront?almBrandId=VUZHIFdob2xlIEZvb2Rz&ref_=nav_cs_whole_foods\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Whole Foods\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E or \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8ee5b339-bc06-4d05-8ae3-ddaddf2ae461\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Falm\u002Fstorefront?almBrandId=QW1hem9uIEZyZXNo\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fresh\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Add items to your cart, and when you're ready to check out, select if you want to pick up the groceries from your nearest Fresh or Whole Foods location or have them delivered. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDoes Amazon Prime deliver groceries? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, however, now Prime has implemented tier-pricing fees for all deliveries under $150. Non-Prime members will still have to pay tier-pricing delivery feeds no matter their order amount. To get your groceries delivered, select \"delivery\" at checkout. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIs it cheaper to shop for groceries weekly or monthly? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you meal prep, it's worth shopping weekly with Prime to take advantage of new weekly -- or even daily -- deals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWas Prime Pantry discontinued? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes. In January 2021, Amazon got rid of Prime Pantry or Amazon Pantry. Amazon Grocery Outlet, however, is a good alternative with the same concept. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen is October Prime Day 2024?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, Amazon's bi-annual Prime-exclusive sales event runs Oct. 8 and 9. Anyone with a Prime membership or Prime membership trial during these dates is eligible for select savings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-09-30 18:07:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Trying to save money on groceries? Trim down your grocery bill with these Prime membership hacks that will last you even after Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days end.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"0d7afb4b-409a-4710-bdca-a46f736c6058",image:{id:"b8fa0ce9-47d4-48b0-9474-92eb5fe3a705",filename:"amazon-02.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-06-11 13:48:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"zdnet october prime day 2023",credits:"ZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F11\u002Fb8fa0ce9-47d4-48b0-9474-92eb5fe3a705\u002Famazon-02.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Kitchen & Household",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:"These Prime membership grocery perks last beyond October Prime Day",section:c,slug:"how-an-amazon-prime-membership-can-save-you-money-on-groceries",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"How to save money on groceries with Amazon Prime",topic:{id:"60832ece-f84e-43d8-a207-9697d20dc673",slug:"kitchen-household",name:"Kitchen & Household",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"60832ece-f84e-43d8-a207-9697d20dc673",slug:"kitchen-household",name:"Kitchen & Household",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"8d6e1960-a728-41e5-a935-922b0bd953ed",slug:"deals",name:"Deals",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:b,title:c,bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cae2848b-f985-46fa-a50d-639d2744b9bc\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"AirPods Pro 2 on a wooden table\" data-image-filename=\"pro2-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour hearing is one aspect of your health that may not get the attention it deserves. Constant exposure to loud noises could cause your ears to suffer over time, making it harder to hear the people and everyday sounds around you. But how can you check and protect your own hearing? Apple offers a few options for those of you who have the right type of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-airpods\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAirPods\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple has released \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fturn-your-airpods-pro-2-into-hearing-aids-testing-and-tracking-hearing-health-in-ios-18-1\u002F\"\u003Ethree features designed to help you with your hearing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, all of which are accessible through an iPhone (or iPad) and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-airpods-pro-2-are-better-than-ever-and-theyre-still-available-for-60-off-after-october-prime-day\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAirPods Pro 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. One serves up a five-minute hearing test that you can take right at home to gauge for hearing loss. A second feature called Hearing Protection tries to prevent exposure to loud surrounding noises. If you have trouble hearing regular sounds, a third feature allows you to use your \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d2493bc1-1aea-4df5-aadf-3f9aa330258d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fapple-airpods-pro-2-white\u002F6447382.p?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAire5BhCNARIsAM53K1hyO7O5oSk9v9o1dMeil5cfLYN9KXo3zZIzb1-naFq7WCaYFaNNaVoaAjBCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&loc=1&ref=212&skuId=6447382&utm_source=feed\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods Pro 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E as a hearing aid.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fsonos-latest-home-audio-products-are-why-ill-never-spend-another-dollar-at-the-movie-theaters\u002F\"\u003ESonos' latest home audio products are why I'll never spend another dollar at the movie theaters\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you get started, Apple advises you to clean your AirPods, which you can do by following the steps in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-clean-and-sanitize-your-airpods\u002F\"\u003Ethis article\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Now, let's check out all three hearing features.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to take Apple's hearing test \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4d0b6c24-6c4e-4401-8bcd-723380941b3e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBefore trying the other features, the first item on your agenda should be to take a hearing test, especially if you feel your hearing may be worsening.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo do this, insert your AirPods Pro 2 into your ears. On your iPhone, go to Settings and tap the name of your AirPods Pro. If you don't see them listed, go to the Bluetooth setting and tap the Info icon next to your AirPods. Tap the link for "Take a Hearing Test."\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Access your AirPods\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0c13f741-9473-42b2-adf2-4548b55abbd0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Access your AirPods\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-how-to-check-and-protect-your-hearing-with-apples-airpods-pro-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"864\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a80a7a6f-b07b-4a8f-82f3-bc04b125ca04\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOn the resulting screen, read the fine print and tap Get Started. At the next screen, answer the questions about yourself and your health. Tap Next.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-replaced-my-m1-macbook-pro-with-a-base-model-m4-and-it-blew-my-3000-system-away\u002F"\u003EI replaced my M1 MacBook Pro with a base model M4 - and it blew my $3,000 system away\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe next screen advises you to find a quiet place to take the test. When the noise level is suitably quiet, you'll receive a "Noise OK" message. Tap Next.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Set up the hearing test\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a7643c54-773f-4e48-a695-e0e8e4ca0c9c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Set up the hearing test\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-how-to-check-and-protect-your-hearing-with-apples-airpods-pro-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"866\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f8ca6ef4-549f-46a2-841c-05565d52b726\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe next screen reminds you to place your AirPods in the correct ears and to remove any hearing aids you may be wearing. Tap Next. Adjust your AirPods in your ears so the fit is snug and comfortable. I like to twist my AirPods Pro at a slight angle so the fit is snug.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the next screen, your AirPods will check the fit and the background noise. Tap the button to start the check. Your iPhone will tell you if the fit is good and the area is quiet enough. Tap Next.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Adjust your AirPods\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"de9db1df-1d7e-43b0-90f0-5f84c2a818c4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Adjust your AirPods\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-how-to-check-and-protect-your-hearing-with-apples-airpods-pro-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"865\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0b9dc3e6-9117-4a38-a9b5-2c2e7998878e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDo Not Disturb is enabled so you won't be interrupted during the test. Tap Next. At the first screen of the test, tap Play Sample to listen to a series of tones through your AirPods. When done, tap Next.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fankers-new-usb-c-cables-are-everything-id-want-from-a-cable\u002F"\u003EAnker's new USB-C cables are everything I'd want from a cable\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the next screen, you'll be&nbsp;prompted to tap the screen each time you hear a tone. Tap the button to start the test. You'll then hear a series of tones played at different volumes and frequencies. The test will first check your left ear and then move to your right ear.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Start the test\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fce770cd-9825-4ed7-b6ac-199cc7ea6361\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Start the test\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-how-to-check-and-protect-your-hearing-with-apples-airpods-pro-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"865\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a440cbf9-4e71-4050-b2fe-7088444404e7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter the test is finished, tap the button to show the results. The next screen will show the results for each ear, indicating the degree of hearing loss (dBHL). For me, the test indicated little to no loss, a good sign.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETap the link for Show Details to view a chart displaying the dBHL for each ear. At this screen, tap the Info icon to see what the number ranges mean for your hearing. When finished, keep tapping Done to return to the AirPods settings screen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. View the results\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ef3f6042-ba82-4d2e-82e9-3630913ccb55\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"View the results\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-how-to-check-and-protect-your-hearing-with-apples-airpods-pro-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"865\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to use the hearing protection feature\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d8f79ebf-b809-4219-a74a-de8fb335c03a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo better guard against hearing loss, you may next want to enable the hearing protection available through your AirPods Pro. At the settings screen for your earbuds, tap the link for Hearing Protection.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-apple-watch-deals-2024\u002F"\u003EThe 12+ best Black Friday Apple Watch deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy default, the setting for Loud Sound Reduction is turned off if Noise Control is not active. To turn this on automatically, go back to the previous screen and tap one of the three Noise Control options: Transparency, Adaptive, or Noise Cancellation. Return to the Hearing Protection screen and you'll see that Loud Sound Reduction is now on.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Turn on Hearing Protection\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3b50909d-9edf-4020-bfaf-cbab546a424f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Turn on Hearing Protection\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-how-to-check-and-protect-your-hearing-with-apples-airpods-pro-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"861\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"21aad0c7-2e79-4ba1-a962-e428089de466\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAnother measure you can take here is to turn on headphone safety, an option that analyzes headphone audio and reduces any sounds above a certain decibel level. To try this, tap the link for Headphone Safety on iPhone.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the next screen, turn on the switch for Reduce Loud Audio. Move the slider to set the decibel level beyond which your phone will automatically reduce the sound when you're wearing any headphone or earbuds, including your AirPods Pro 2.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Enable headphone safety\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4781fabd-0b1d-4a73-9e69-1617f55bb702\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Enable headphone safety\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-how-to-check-and-protect-your-hearing-with-apples-airpods-pro-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"864\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to use your AirPods as a hearing aid\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6230b7d7-c44c-46f6-a54e-31fb569ded7a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're already experiencing problems hearing sounds around you, then it may be time for a hearing aid. Before you buy an expensive one, you may want to enlist your AirPods Pro 2 to see if they can help.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReturn to the AirPods settings screen and tap the link for Hearing Assistance. Read the details on this feature. If you've already taken the hearing test, tap the button to use the prior test result. Answer the questions on the details screen and tap Continue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstocking-stuffer-gift-guide\u002F"\u003EThe 10 best tech stocking stuffers people will actually want\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelect the hearing test you want to use and tap Next. To try this, I purposely took another hearing test and&nbsp;didn't respond to most of the tones, so the results indicated profound hearing loss. The next screen offers suggestions on how to deal with your hearing loss, including taking another test and seeing an audiologist. Tap the link at the bottom to learn about hearing aid.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Choose your hearing test results\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8bbdb339-ad86-4a30-9332-806fa91a2805\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Choose your hearing test results\" data-image-filename=\"figure-8-how-to-check-and-protect-your-hearing-with-apples-airpods-pro-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"864\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8ffefed4-28e6-4ab7-b34d-c1d4c36c9594\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe next screen explains how your AirPods can work as a hearing aid. Tap Get Started. Read the next screen to learn more and tap Next. At the next screen, tap the button to turn on hearing aid.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Set up your AirPods as a hearing aid\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"560dea32-2e97-446a-b5ec-171e1099241c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Set up your AirPods as a hearing aid\" data-image-filename=\"figure-9-how-to-check-and-protect-your-hearing-with-apples-airpods-pro-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"866\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"43884c60-9c27-403d-a017-bd350dede767\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou'll immediately notice that surrounding sounds are louder with your AirPods in hearing aid mode. Try them not just with normal noises but in conversation with other people.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fdont-plug-these-7-devices-into-extension-cords-the-risk-isnt-worth-it\u002F"\u003EDon't plug these 7 devices into extension cords - the risk isn't worth it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the sound is too loud or needs adjusting, return to the Hearing Assistance screen. Here, you can turn Hearing Aid mode on and off, select the Adjustments option to modify the amplification and other factors, increase the volume of a face-to-face conversation, and make other changes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Use your AirPods as a hearing aid\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e825ab44-ae34-4dba-bb40-462788b993ed\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Use your AirPods as a hearing aid\" data-image-filename=\"figure-10-how-to-check-and-protect-your-hearing-with-apples-airpods-pro-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"868\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-11-08 17:11:51",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"The latest AirPods Pro come with several features to help care for your hearing. Here's how to use them.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"9b2a6429-d54d-41e0-85a0-b328c96c3c1a",image:{id:"cae2848b-f985-46fa-a50d-639d2744b9bc",filename:"pro2-2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-09-10 13:41:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg",credits:"ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F10\u002Fcae2848b-f985-46fa-a50d-639d2744b9bc\u002Fpro2-2.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"how-to-use-airpods-pro-2-as-hearing-aids-and-protect-your-hearing-with-them-too",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"How to use AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids - and protect your hearing with them, too",topic:{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:b,title:"Staff Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"db8a7e30-e253-4329-a9fc-f621ea07d11d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\u002FMaria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon invitation\" data-image-filename=\"envelope-copy.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Amazon kicks off \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-day-2024-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrime Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E next week, some \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-amazon-prime-day-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egreat deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have already appeared. If years past are any indication, we expect to see even more significant discounts on July 16 and July 17, with little time to snag them before they're gone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-amazon-prime-day-2024-deals\u002F\"\u003EThe 25 best early Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-set-up-alexa-to-receive-amazon-prime-day-deal-notifications\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlexa can help you\u003C\u002Fa\u003E watch some highly sought-after deals, but Amazon has also opened a few \"invitation-only\" opportunities ahead of time. Requesting an invitation to one of these limited deals doesn't mean you'll get to save $255 on a Citizen watch, but it will give you a peek at some of the great deals Amazon is planning.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to sign up for Amazon's invite-only Prime Day deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll need:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E A Prime subscription is required to access the Prime Day deals exclusive to members. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffree-prime-day-how-to-get-access-to-deals-for-free-even-if-youre-not-a-prime-member\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIf you don't have a membership\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you can start a free 30-day trial, but you will be charged $139 for the year if you don't cancel it within 30 days. (If you're a student -- or you're between 18 and 24 years old -- you can save money on a subscription with a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-switch-to-a-prime-student-membership\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrime student membership\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e2b8c610-ccbd-4f45-b45e-64a375e8f4fd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGo to the Amazon website and log in with the credentials linked to your Prime subscription.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Log in to Amazon\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2b1e5f2a-797b-4b71-b21a-182d31eb805a\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Log in to Amazon\" data-image-filename=\"sign-in.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1182\" data-image-height=\"1382\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"79627906-a55c-4f24-b4d3-a64007f63e90\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere aren't many invitation-only deals yet, though more may come up as Prime Day approaches.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Find an invitation-only deal\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are some of the top invite-only deals (we will add more in the FAQ below as they appear):\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"af16305c-b8e7-4b85-a737-a4c624d933cc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FOriginal-Peloton-Stationary-Immersive-Touchscreen\u002Fdp\u002FB0C4ZB3WT5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Peloton Indoor Exercise bike for $1011 (Save $434)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b2cd5b1b-5c41-49ef-a138-0525d177b5c4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSony-Headphones-Bluetooth-Microphone-Cappuccino\u002Fdp\u002FB0BSGQL41X?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones for $36 (Save $44)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"746f8d55-369a-436a-9e43-db6a63b398cf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSodaStream-Sparkling-Bundle-Canister-Carbonating\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1J7B2F1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"SodaStream Enso sparkling water maker bundle for $150 (Save $100)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7414d4c1-50b8-461e-8c8f-9ca7fadb467f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen a deal is available by invitation only, you can either check out for the total price or click on "Request Invite." This is only for deals that will go live during Prime Day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Click on 'Request invite'\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"baa13825-f637-4c77-96bf-218eb7de1299\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Click on Request Invite\" data-image-filename=\"invite-deal.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1990\" data-image-height=\"1120\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"23fccb6c-565c-4441-9704-0a9c5a70c6b2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENow, you only have to wait for your confirmation email and then for Prime Day to arrive. A little popup will inform you that an email was sent after you requested the invite and explain the process for accessing the deal on Prime Day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe email will be sent to the email address associated with your Prime subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Get your confirmation email\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5c63d90a-ce5b-46a6-8ef6-ddf9259bebf3\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EI received a sample email after requesting an invite for a deal during a previous Prime Day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Invitation requested\" data-image-filename=\"email.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1182\" data-image-height=\"1382\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat are some invite-only deals?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's a growing list of the top invite-only Prime Day deals we've found:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"af16305c-b8e7-4b85-a737-a4c624d933cc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FOriginal-Peloton-Stationary-Immersive-Touchscreen\u002Fdp\u002FB0C4ZB3WT5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Peloton Indoor Exercise bike for $1011 (Save $434)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ed50d95f-3258-4290-ba73-8df3bce71d60\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCitizen-Eco-Drive-Weekender-Chronograph-Preforated\u002Fdp\u002FB0CZ7LNYH8\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Citizen Men's EcoDrive Weekender watch for $170 (Save $255)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"65f982d6-5707-485b-a8f1-652485df6e1a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSpeedo-Champion-Signature-Swim-Bundle\u002Fdp\u002FB0CXBR95F3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Speedo Champion Signature Swim bundle box for $96 (Save $64)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b2cd5b1b-5c41-49ef-a138-0525d177b5c4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSony-Headphones-Bluetooth-Microphone-Cappuccino\u002Fdp\u002FB0BSGQL41X?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones for $36 (Save $44)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6a7b5144-45df-4fb9-8b92-1778220d73c0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FFOREO-LUNA-mini-Bundle-Micro-Foam\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1RBP9XJ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Foreo Luna mini 3 facial cleansing brush for $103 (Save $143)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"746f8d55-369a-436a-9e43-db6a63b398cf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSodaStream-Sparkling-Bundle-Canister-Carbonating\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1J7B2F1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"SodaStream Enso sparkling water maker bundle for $150 (Save $100)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c35b09c3-1c6c-4b72-b898-6bc86cb4ffae\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FLIFE-PRO-Lifepro-Blanket-Detoxification\u002Fdp\u002FB09Y9KK6XL\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LifePro Sauna Blanket for $108 (Save $72)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDoes requesting an invitation guarantee a spot for the deal during Prime Day?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo. When you request an invitation on an invite-only deal, you're not guaranteed access to the deal price during Prime Day, and items are limited in quantity; Amazon will not grant all invitation requests. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Amazon, if you are invited and given access to the deal price, you'll get an email with a unique link during the Prime Day event. This is to prevent people from sharing their deal links. This link will only be valid during the Prime Day event.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat if I get accepted but can't buy the item before the deal expires?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Amazon, if you are given access to purchase a deal-priced item during Prime Day by invitation, but the timer on the product page expires, you will lose the chance to buy the item. If applicable, you can request another invitation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-07-12 20:39:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Amazon's Prime Day sales event is almost here, and Amazon is letting you secure your spot for some of the best deals.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"2be997b8-8e00-408f-a83c-d2b2437b1ad8",image:{id:"db8a7e30-e253-4329-a9fc-f621ea07d11d",filename:"envelope-copy.png",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-10-05 21:32:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Amazon invitation",credits:"Amazon\u002FMaria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F05\u002Fdb8a7e30-e253-4329-a9fc-f621ea07d11d\u002Fenvelope-copy.png",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"how-to-sign-up-for-amazons-invite-only-prime-day-deals",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Prime Day invitation-only deals are back on Amazon. 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He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:b,title:c,bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3b8ec336-f7b0-49e5-8773-40c7303efa8b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Google Maps shows air quality in the US\" data-image-filename=\"figure-top-how-to-use-google-maps-to-track-wildfires-and-air-quality.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1595\" data-image-height=\"919\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClimate change has brought an increasing number of wildfires and air quality problems. In the US, the West Coast has seen more than its fair share of fires over the past several years. Here on the East Coast, we were affected by wildfires in Canada last year, creating a haze across the skies and warnings to stay indoors as much as possible. Such environmental hazards have hit many regions around the world.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"During one week in July, according to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ekathimerini.com\u002Fnews\u002Fenvironment\u002F1242932\u002Fwildfires-blaze-overnight-on-kos-chios-and-crete\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereports\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, firefighters fought through the night as wildfires blazed on the Greek islands of Kos, Chios and Crete,\" Google said in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.google\u002Foutreach-initiatives\u002Fsustainability\u002Fgoogle-wildfire-boundary-maps-europe-africa\u002F\"\u003Ea recent blog post\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"Authorities in the Spanish community of Extremadura \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hoy.es\u002Fextremadura\u002Fextremadura-sufrio-incendios-forestales-semana-quemaron-1270-20240707174457-nt.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eactivated\u003C\u002Fa\u003E 60 personnel to control a forest fire — one of 18 threatening the region. One wildfire, according to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcyprus-mail.com\u002F2024\u002F07\u002F05\u002Fpaphos-fire-caused-by-broken-glass\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereports,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the Paphos region of Cyprus, was caused by light refracted through broken glass. According to estimates, territory that is fire-prone in Europe has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcivio.es\u002Fespana-en-llamas\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F17\u002Fthe-share-of-europes-territory-at-high-risk-of-fire-has-doubled-in-the-last-50-years\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edoubled\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the last 50 years.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo help people avoid these hazards, Google has been offering wildfire tracking in the US, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Mexico. This week, the company added 15 more countries to the list, including Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Kenya, Monaco, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and Türkiye, Google noted \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.google\u002Foutreach-initiatives\u002Fsustainability\u002Fgoogle-wildfire-boundary-maps-europe-africa\u002F\"\u003Ein its blog post\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-ai-is-saving-homes-and-lives-in-california-during-wildfire-season\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow AI is saving homes and lives in California during wildfire season\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle's wildfire tracking relies on multiple sources, such as data from satellite imagery. The company also uses AI to compare its wildfire model with its own model of fire scars (the black scarring left over after a fire has burned through all the vegetation). Other AI models verify the presence of wildfires to more precisely measure their size.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo report on air quality in a given area, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.google.com\u002Fmaps\u002Fanswer\u002F11270845\"\u003EGoogle turns to an Air Quality Index\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the US and other countries. This measures common pollutants in the air, such as nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide. The index typically averages the readings for a defined period of time, anywhere from one to 24 hours.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo help you stay on top of wildfires and air quality issues, Google Maps offers a way to track these occurrences. Using the Maps app, you can search any area in the world and get details on the nature and scope of each incident.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's how this works.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EScan for wildfires\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4d0b6c24-6c4e-4401-8bcd-723380941b3e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can track wildfires through the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps"\u003EGoogle Maps website\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or the mobile app for \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fgoogle-maps\u002Fid585027354"\u003EiOS\u002FiPadOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&amp;hl=en"\u003EAndroid\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Browse to the website or open the app. Move the map to the area that you want to scan.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Launch Google Maps\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a3f26cea-3a6a-4b4c-8956-8bb46b7d0f53\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Launch Google Maps\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-how-to-use-google-maps-to-track-wildfires-and-air-quality.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"577\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a80a7a6f-b07b-4a8f-82f3-bc04b125ca04\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo view any wildfires in the area, tap or click the Layers icon (in the mobile app, it's the icon with overlapping squares). On the website, click More and then select the icon for Wildfires. In the mobile app, tap the Wildfires icon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Select the icon for wildfires\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1e4fddb0-30d5-4034-9077-6185f72ebf5f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Select the icon for wildfires\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-how-to-use-google-maps-to-track-wildfires-and-air-quality.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"567\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f8ca6ef4-549f-46a2-841c-05565d52b726\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe website displays icons for each wildfire discovered in the area. The mobile app does the same, but also displays a list of the fires.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. View the wildfire incidents on the map\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9c6d7490-b197-401e-b3a5-edfc910bbc91\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"View the wildfire incidents on the map\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-how-to-use-google-maps-to-track-wildfires-and-air-quality.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"568\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f938200c-9080-44c5-acf3-0f40ff15684f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETap or click on a specific wildfire to see more information about it. Google Maps typically describes the level of smoke from the fire (light, medium, or heavy) and includes links to websites, news stories, and social media posts to help you learn more about that particular fire.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. View information on a specific fire\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"41b2a533-7e50-4160-a8eb-710efe0a1f3b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"View information on a specific fire\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-how-to-use-google-maps-to-track-wildfires-and-air-quality.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"554\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EScan for air quality reports\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cd2dd883-8a99-49de-9353-358c418a0dcf\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAs with wildfire tracking, you search for air quality information through the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps"\u003EGoogle Maps website\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or the mobile app for \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fgoogle-maps\u002Fid585027354"\u003EiOS\u002FiPadOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&amp;hl=en"\u003EAndroid\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Browse to the website or open the app. Move the map to the area that you want to scan.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Launch Google Maps\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"58eb6999-d2a4-4a7a-903d-38aa64161852\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Launch Google Maps\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-how-to-use-google-maps-to-track-wildfires-and-air-quality.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"603\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"43f7b0b7-b9b4-4190-8cc1-a3dfd54edadc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo check the air quality in the area, tap or click the Layers icon. On the website, click More and then select the icon for Air quality. In the mobile app, tap the Air quality icon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Select the icon for air quality\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"53518581-245f-4c67-b5ec-adc6db604e4f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Select the icon for air quality\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-how-to-use-google-maps-to-track-wildfires-and-air-quality.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"598\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"55764285-d767-40c7-b62b-fca5609f36ed\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBoth the mobile app and the website display a bar graph with numbers and colors to denote the levels of air quality. Running from 0 to 500, the higher the number, the worse the air quality. The colors start with green for a good air quality, then yellow, orange, red, and purple for increasingly poor quality, and end with maroon for hazardous quality.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. View the overall air quality\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"aac92f2e-5bd9-4124-bf1d-2fd3f152cda6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"View the overall air quality\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-how-to-use-google-maps-to-track-wildfires-and-air-quality.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"562\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"88858e5d-8ccd-49fa-9085-9cebb31186a4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo get information and advice on a specific area, click or tap it. The map should display an exact number for that area along with a warning about whether the air quality is healthy or unhealthy and for whom.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. View a specific area\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6496e131-fe1a-43b2-8b8d-357a33d24d8a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"View a specific area\" data-image-filename=\"figure-8-how-to-use-google-maps-to-track-wildfires-and-air-quality.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"531\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-08-02 15:04:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Before you travel to a specific city, state, or country, you may want to check for wildfire activity and air quality issues.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"3bae91ac-3c8e-4cce-866e-4276e1768038",image:{id:"3b8ec336-f7b0-49e5-8773-40c7303efa8b",filename:"figure-top-how-to-use-google-maps-to-track-wildfires-and-air-quality.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-08-02 14:17:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Google Maps shows air quality in the US",credits:"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F02\u002F3b8ec336-f7b0-49e5-8773-40c7303efa8b\u002Ffigure-top-how-to-use-google-maps-to-track-wildfires-and-air-quality.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1595,height:919,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Health",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"how-you-can-use-google-maps-to-track-wildfires-and-air-quality",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"How you can use Google Maps to track wildfires and air quality",topic:{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"27cb5286-a68b-49ef-9660-f4a4bfefae1c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Hinterhaus Productions\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-607477451\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-607477451.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccessibility is a critical aspect of life for many. Most computer operating systems do a good job of making it easy for many to work with applications and macOS is no exception. Apple's OS has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnew-accessibility-features-are-coming-to-your-apple-devices-this-year-heres-what-to-know-about-them\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eplenty of options available\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to those who require a bit of assistance. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne such option is speech-to-text. Where many operating systems struggle with this feature, macOS does an outstanding job without requiring the installation of third-party software. Out of the box, you'll find speech-to-text is not only ready to go but one of the most accurate you'll use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-assistive-technology\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best assistive tech gadgets to create an equitable workforce\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESafari is no stranger to this option. In fact, it offers a ready-made solution that you can use to dictate whatever you need into the browser. Say, for instance, you run a WordPress site and you need to write a post. Using the built-in speech-to-text, you can accurately dictate that post without having to manually type a single character. Or maybe you want to create a Google Document. It's easier than you think.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet me show you how it's done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEnabling speech-to-text in Safari\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll need: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ETo make this work, you'll need a macOS device, such as a MacBook or iMac, with an updated version of the OS (because you should be upgrading regularly for security purposes). Of course, if you want to test this by creating a Google Document, you'll also need a valid Google Account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's it. Let's enable speech-to-text for the Safari browser.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"28a8f5d9-ed97-4b01-9681-acf99658cb67\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're reading this in Safari, you're one step ahead of the game. Otherwise, open Safari from either the Dock or Launch Pad.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Open Safari\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8828dbc2-6347-4e5a-a30f-3a39340a3e52\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo enable speech-to-text, click Edit in the Menu Bar and then click Start Dictation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Enable the feature\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3caccbb2-1c26-417e-8b10-e7496ca20e6f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EDon't be misled by the Speech entry, as that is text-to-speech.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Safari Edit menu.\" data-image-filename=\"stt1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"696\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6748f5bf-71c7-43c4-b4fa-8ae443ddeab6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA new popup will appear, asking if you want to enable Dictation. When prompted, click OK.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Agree to enable dictation\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dbfd73ff-f156-43a2-b37a-c38bd323e284\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou must enable Dictation before the feature will work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The enable Dictation OK popup.\" data-image-filename=\"stt2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1014\" data-image-height=\"392\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f0d65231-de67-48f1-afb0-dda5a01392e6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn the confirmation popup, click Enable to enable the Dictation feature for Safari.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Enable Dictation\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b1dd2d33-fcca-48d8-ab62-cdd498b1ae85\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're curious as to the privacy agreement, click Dictation Privacy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Dictation enable popup on macOS Ventura.\" data-image-filename=\"stt3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1014\" data-image-height=\"798\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e805db99-bf70-4142-b36b-f19448441e9c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo use the Dictation feature, open a new Google Doc or even use it to dictate URLs for Safari. Make sure you have the cursor where you need it (such as in the Google Document or in the Safari address bar) and click Edit &gt; Start Dictation. You should see a small popup box with a mic and a Done button. That indicates the speech-to-text feature is turned on. Start dictating whatever it is you want to type. When you're finished, click Done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Use Dictation\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9c7ceaa3-ec6e-4407-897d-b8e7c5ac51f2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can move that small popup box to anywhere on the desktop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Dictation popup while in use.\" data-image-filename=\"stt4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"916\" data-image-height=\"466\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe macOS speech-to-text feature is one of the most accurate I've used. And given that it's built right into the system, it's easier to use than any similar desktop dictation you'll ever experience. Also, you don't have to worry about Apple listening in on your conversations, as Dictation remains off until you start it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1d11a65c-977c-4f6a-82e0-a6abcfd960ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1d11a65c-977c-4f6a-82e0-a6abcfd960ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2023-06-14 16:01:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"If you need to be able to use speech-to-text to type within your web browser, macOS has a very simple accessibility solution.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"461a9f51-4d65-4fff-ad5f-00163b84e0a8",image:{id:"27cb5286-a68b-49ef-9660-f4a4bfefae1c",filename:"gettyimages-607477451.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-06-14 15:59:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"gettyimages-607477451",credits:"Hinterhaus Productions\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F14\u002F27cb5286-a68b-49ef-9660-f4a4bfefae1c\u002Fgettyimages-607477451.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Work Life^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"how-to-use-speech-to-text-in-safari-for-hands-free-typing",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"How to use speech-to-text in Safari for hands-free typing",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0f170e27-b89d-48a1-aa1e-6d5c3594737e",slug:"work-life",name:"Work Life",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"5a505bd7-edd5-4501-b6a1-0b4b0149318e",username:"Jason Cipriani",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Jason",lastName:"Cipriani",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"ec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154",filename:"jason-cipriani.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:09:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154\u002Fjason-cipriani.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering technology news and reviewing the latest gadgets as a freelance journalist for the past 13 years. His work can be found all across the Internet and in print. When he's not writing, he can be found hanging out with his family, gaming, or trying to force himself to read a book.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a80706d6-bafc-4165-9e45-5c47eb9d5a3e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Apple Watch Ultra on wrist\" data-image-filename=\"uag-aw-ultra-straps-3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2a838512-d3d7-49b6-9eba-1a88c64751ca\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-watch\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E has grown over the years. It's gone from a wrist-worn device for monitoring notifications and checking smaller versions of your favorite apps to a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-win-an-apple-watch-activity-challenge\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehealth and fitness device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that measures and monitors all sorts of metrics and data points.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to health, Apple continues to add more features that provide peace of mind, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-announces-a-brand-new-life-saving-feature-crash-detection\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshould you be in a car accident\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, have any sort of irregular heartbeat, or even accidentally fall. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-apple-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Apple Watches\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's that last feature, Fall Detection, I'm going to show you how to enable it. If you think it's already turned on, I'll show you where to double-check that it's always monitoring for a fall, instead of only working during a workout -- a lesson I learned while working on this very article.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E How to enable Fall Detection on your Apple Watch \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"ZDNET","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F@zdnetvideo","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002F6_qaMAHK0jU?autoplay=0&loop=0&fs=1&start=0&rel=1&feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"How to turn on (and enable) Fall Detection on your Apple Watch\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002F6_qaMAHK0jU\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"How to turn on (and enable) Fall Detection on your Apple Watch","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002F6_qaMAHK0jU\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll need:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E In order to have Fall Detection available on your Apple Watch, you'll need one of the following Apple Watch models:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"382bc231-9084-44e6-816d-e173c4a238e7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fapple-watch-se-1st-generation-gps-44mm-space-gray-aluminum-case-with-sport-band-space-gray\u002F5706662.p?skuId=5706662\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch SE\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"febf5fd5-9c2c-4276-836f-c1f449ca0b71\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fapple-watch-se-2nd-generation-gps-40mm-aluminum-case-with-starlight-sport-band-s-m-starlight\u002F6340234.p?skuId=6340234\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch SE 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2e083e44-331f-448a-b4e6-dfb2fe78a6dc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fapple-watch-series-4-gps-cellular-44mm-stainless-steel-case-with-milanese-loop-stainless-steel\u002F6139650.p?skuId=6139650\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch Series 4\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1348f2a2-0d46-4575-a413-72c3e6f50cfb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Watch-GPS-44MM-Aluminum\u002Fdp\u002FB083M8DP6X?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch Series 5\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d0bf9775-f6cb-475a-b0c1-2deadd3ce364\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FNew-Apple-Watch-GPS-40mm-Aluminum\u002Fdp\u002FB08J5XF5SR?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch Series 6\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"51fe1d6b-1627-4153-90de-a7b7d5ead4a9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Watch-Product-Aluminum-Sport\u002Fdp\u002FB09HDYWTPV?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch Series 7\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d43419b8-26bb-4835-bb50-e9c497eb1808\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-watch\u002Fapple-watch\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch Series 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fe447ce8-9797-4f3d-8b50-6c2dda73f2c3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-watch\u002Fapple-watch-ultra\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch Ultra\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to having one of those compatible Apple Watch models, you'll also want to make sure your Watch is running the latest version of WatchOS. At the time of writing this post, that's WatchOS 9.4.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-watch-ultra-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApple Watch Ultra: Tougher than the Tough Mudder\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, Fall Detection is only available for Apple Watch owners 18 years or older.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"29dbfb25-f85d-44fa-b5cf-0d9f7c6a4515\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can technically turn on Fall Detection on your Apple Watch, but doing it on your iPhone is quicker and easier.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app and then scroll down and select&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EEmergency SOS\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;from the list of options.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6f516142-384a-421f-a9cd-99c1aadee280\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI recommend reading through all of the options on this settings page to learn about the multiple ways your watch can get you help in the event of an emergency.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-apple-products-you-shouldnt-buy-this-month-april-2023-edition\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Apple products you shouldn't buy this month\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you work your way down the page, eventually you'll come across&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EFall Detection\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Slide the switch next to it to\u003Cem\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003Ethe On position\u003Cem\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Turn on Fall Detection\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"39bd23df-a8ab-4c9d-824b-3cb58590395c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshots by Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"image\" data-image-filename=\"image.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F04\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"2375\" data-image-height=\"1591\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a02e4e86-5d2f-4e7b-abd5-9adecac2a974\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen you first set up your Apple Watch, you're asked to enter some personal and health information, such as your birthdate. As it turns out, your age plays a big part in the default setting for when Fall Detection is actively monitoring for a fall.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're 55 or older, the setting defaults to always on. This means the Apple Watch will detect a fall, regardless of what you're doing. If you're between 18 and 55, however, your Apple Watch defaults to only monitoring for a fall when you're working out.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-set-up-focus-modes-on-your-iphone-and-say-goodbye-to-distractions\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to set up Focus modes on your iPhone (and say goodbye to distractions)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wrongly assumed that it defaulted to always on for everyone, and for several years now have been under the impression my watch would call for help if I fell.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe default settings are likely to help eliminate false alarms for those who are younger and less likely to be severely hurt by a fall.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Decide if you want it always on or only during workouts\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Why should I turn on Fall Detection? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor me, this is a simple answer: Peace of mind. Accidents happen. You can fall off a ladder or bike, trip over a curb… the list goes on. And if you're alone and unconscious, you'd surely appreciate an automated way of getting you help. At least I know I would.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-find-out-if-an-airtag-is-tracking-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to find out if an AirTag is tracking you\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince switching my Apple Watch over from fall detection turned on only during workouts to always on, I've had one false alert. I was horseplaying with my kids, and a hard bump against my wrist as we were messing around must have been enough to trick the watch.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt took a couple of seconds to dismiss it and go back to what I was doing. I'm willing to deal with the occasional false alarm if that means there's a higher chance I can get help in a real emergency.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c917dc72-7902-4775-81e2-e1d0510c3c55\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Apple\" data-image-alt-text=\"Apple Watch Fall Detection Screen\" data-image-filename=\"apple-watch.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F04\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"720\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E What happens if I fall? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen your watch detects a fall using the sensors and software inside your Apple Watch, you'll feel several taps on your wrist, hear an alarm, and see an alert on your watch's display asking if you're alright. You can dismiss it by tapping \"I'm OK\" on the screen, selecting Close on the screen, or pressing your Watch's Digital Crown.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-record-a-call-on-iphone\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to record a call on your iPhone\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs long as you're moving, your watch will wait for you to answer the alert instead of calling for help. However, if your watch doesn't detect any movement for one minute, it will automatically call emergency services and play an audio message, letting the operator know you've fallen and providing your location.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen the call is placed, it will also send a message to anyone you've added as an emergency contact letting them know you fell and that emergency services have been contacted.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E How do I turn on Fall Detection using my Apple Watch? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo turn on Fall Detection directly on your Apple Watch, you'll need to open the \u003Cstrong\u003ESettings\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E app and then select \u003Cstrong\u003ESOS\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E > \u003Cstrong\u003EFall Detection.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"01d9c72d-18ea-4322-a896-e487ba044523\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F01d9c72d-18ea-4322-a896-e487ba044523\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today - US\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2023-04-05 17:38:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Even if you think you have Fall Detection turned on, it's a good idea to double check. Ask me how I know.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"3b739df6-4db8-4481-b826-f4d5935b7591",image:{id:"a80706d6-bafc-4165-9e45-5c47eb9d5a3e",filename:"uag-aw-ultra-straps-3.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-11-27 04:21:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"uag-aw-ultra-straps-3",credits:"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThe Apple Watch Ultra safety orange works well with this strap\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F27\u002Fa80706d6-bafc-4165-9e45-5c47eb9d5a3e\u002Fuag-aw-ultra-straps-3.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"apple-watch-fall-detection-how-and-why-to-enable-it",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Apple Watch Fall Detection: How and why to enable it",topic:{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:b,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EAs soon as you strap on an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"49c74832-4316-4bf1-beba-b22f188b2e27\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-watch\u002Fapple-watch\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, you're entering into an interesting symbiosis with a surprisingly complex piece of Apple technology. The Apple Watch becomes the center of your quantified self, recording movement, activity, heart rate and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-apple-fitness-and-how-to-use-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Fitness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E user, your day revolves around meeting your Watch's demanding requirements for activity. In that sense, it's a lot like a little dog -- always demanding more activity. In Apple Fitness parlance, it's all about closing your rings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are three rings:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMovement: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EMeasures your overall activity throughout the day. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorkout: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EMeasures the time and intensity of your workouts. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStand: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EMeasures how often you get up off your duff and move around. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"673cf58b-f68f-47df-8b82-45d67263ba9c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"ZDNet Recommends: Apple Watch Series 7\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"apple-watch-series-7-3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Series 7 in Midnight and Blue.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet","imageData":{"id":"3fb8411f-1bcc-47cd-99e2-bb3fb393f34b","filename":"apple-watch-series-7-3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F02\u002F3fb8411f-1bcc-47cd-99e2-bb3fb393f34b\u002Fapple-watch-series-7-3.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2021-11-02 17:22:15","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"3fb8411f-1bcc-47cd-99e2-bb3fb393f34b","imageFilename":"apple-watch-series-7-3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F11\u002F02"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Series 7 in Midnight and Blue.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fapple-watch-series-7\u002F\" data-offermerchant=\"Apple\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you get your Apple Watch, movement defaults to about 500 calories, Workout requires 30 minutes, and Stand requires 12 stands across 12 hours. Initially, you could only modify the Movement calorie value. But that changed in a recent iOS release, and now you can set your goals for all three.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-watch-series-7-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApple Watch Series 7: Bigger really is better\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo this by loading the Activity app on your Watch:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"535b9850-101b-41f9-9141-4c6e7f20c84a\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"incoming-ce549b90-516c-4c38-ac3f-6be303509ed6.png\" data-image-filename=\"incoming-ce549b90-516c-4c38-ac3f-6be303509ed6.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"368\" data-image-height=\"448\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll see your three rings for the day. It's after midnight as I write this, so I haven't recorded much activity yet. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-apple-fitness-and-how-to-use-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is Apple Fitness? Here's what it can do for you\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a2cc95b8-6df2-4e0e-bfc9-ac3cb0609178\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"incoming-63fe4a67-0fe4-487b-a1e0-b663699f0e91.png\" data-image-filename=\"incoming-63fe4a67-0fe4-487b-a1e0-b663699f0e91.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"368\" data-image-height=\"448\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFlick your finger up on the Apple Watch face until you see the Change Goals menu. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7fdfcfe6-1fe2-480a-95ad-d8da5c0aba79\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"incoming-0951f5cd-317b-4d75-b19d-dd54e01652f1.png\" data-image-filename=\"incoming-0951f5cd-317b-4d75-b19d-dd54e01652f1.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"368\" data-image-height=\"448\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETap it once, and you'll be shown your Movement fitness goals (Movement is red). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-tracker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best fitness trackers: Improve your health with 24\u002F7 data\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"57845c90-bff6-4733-adc5-bd6b163dc31c\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"incoming-a806cea8-9593-416d-a5e6-61a18f9b85dd.png\" data-image-filename=\"incoming-a806cea8-9593-416d-a5e6-61a18f9b85dd.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"368\" data-image-height=\"448\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETap the plus or minus buttons to choose your burn rate. If you're not sure what goal to set, check with your doctor or your trainer. Then, press Next. You'll see the green Workout goal: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f86b9ee0-0f11-422d-a481-bfb38b81363e\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"incoming-4147bfba-2a2d-4863-b251-66e9a9e5479b.png\" data-image-filename=\"incoming-4147bfba-2a2d-4863-b251-66e9a9e5479b.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"368\" data-image-height=\"448\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI like to do 30 minutes, but I don't always do it all at once. Sometimes I use workout times to break up my day. Sometimes I do different kinds of workouts. But 30 minutes a day is a good goal for me. Again, check with a medical professional to understand what numbers you should choose. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, let's set the Stand setting. Click next to move to the cyan settings screen. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d7fae284-9a63-42ed-98e7-1bebc843ec38\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"incoming-3eb6f10d-c905-4ee7-b871-ed30c73cc78b.png\" data-image-filename=\"incoming-3eb6f10d-c905-4ee7-b871-ed30c73cc78b.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"368\" data-image-height=\"448\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs with Movement and Workout, tap plus or minus to change the number of hours where you must stand. Remember, stand requires you to stand once an hour for the number of hours you specify. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd that's it. Tap OK, and you've changed your fitness goals. Now, go out there and make yourself proud. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3be818df-27e4-42c7-813f-c703e2d38814\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3be818df-27e4-42c7-813f-c703e2d38814\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-04-28 14:26:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Did you know you can easily change your Apple Fitness goals and customize what it takes to close your rings? In this article, we show you how.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"62fa6c93-40eb-4fd2-b981-2d00ebf71847",image:{id:"243e9cb5-7075-46d4-9227-70559411f8ad",filename:"003.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2018-05-14 15:15:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"incoming-ce549b90-516c-4c38-ac3f-6be303509ed6.png",credits:"Apple",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EBoth the iPhone 6 and the Apple Watch place a huge emphasis on fitness, counting your steps and how many flights of stairs you've done, and encouraging you to move like a friendly drill instructor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple's products now feature a raft of sensors – from accelerometers to barometers to heart rate monitors – to monitor your movements and cajole you into shifting your carcass more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile this is great for people's health, it's not so good for the existing players in the market. Companies such as Jawbone and FitBit are going to have to gaze deep into the ideas well and start innovating, and fast, perhaps moving to paid-for apps that leverage the sensors in the iPhone to compliment a physical wearable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F14\u002F243e9cb5-7075-46d4-9227-70559411f8ad\u002F003.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1000,height:750,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Health^Fitness",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"how-to-change-fitness-goals-on-apple-watch",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"How to change fitness goals on Apple Watch",topic:{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:b,title:"Staff Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"71c19abc-a2f4-4a9c-8178-b5e05997b56e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere are a lot of options on your Apple Watch you're probably using daily.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Closeup of Apple Watch shortcuts\" data-image-filename=\"find-iphone.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"82e6fa8c-4436-49be-977c-7d64090800bb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-watch\u002Fapple-watch\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E works much like a shortcut for your iPhone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"4d5ea16b-e55e-439c-804e-2a1b1e3debe5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F4d5ea16b-e55e-439c-804e-2a1b1e3debe5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have one, you're probably used to taking calls on it, pinging your iPhone whenever you can't find it, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-enable-the-activity-sharing-feature-on-your-apple-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etracking your workouts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and checking your notifications right on your wrist while your phone stays in your pocket. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the truth is that your Apple Watch can do much more than work as a mini version of your iPhone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-change-your-apple-watch-face\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to change your Apple Watch face\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are just a few ways your Apple Watch can become a tool to help your productivity at work and in your day-to-day life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5 top ways to get the most out of your Apple Watch\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"367d2604-e54a-40b2-8dec-560d4070dd73\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of featuring shortcuts for your iPhone, the Apple Watch can control your iPhone's camera. This is particularly useful if you need to record yourself or want to take a group picture.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the apps on the Apple Watch is similar to the iPhone's camera app. When you open it, it'll turn on your phone's camera. The app will has a three-second timer by default so you don't appear tapping your watch in that selfie. Just prop your iPhone on a table or shelf, or a tripod if you want to get fancy, and you're ready to control the camera remotely.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo find the camera app on your Apple Watch, simply look through your apps by pressing down on the digital crown, then choose the one with the camera icon. This will open the camera on your iPhone and show a preview of what the camera sees on your watch's display.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-turn-off-macro-mode-on-iphone-pro\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EHow to turn off Macro mode on iPhone Pro\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can choose from the front or rear camera from your watch, as well as options like flash, live photo, and HDR. Holding down the shutter button will record a video.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Control the iPhone camera\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4461e249-4737-4213-9442-b0184dee0ca5\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Hand holding Apple Watch next to iPhone of the same shot\" data-image-filename=\"control-camera.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"20d89284-7d57-478e-8cde-bea500840eec\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe importance of hand-washing in personal health and hygiene can't be overstated -- as we all know more than ever now that we've lived through a pandemic.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo help us all keep up with the thorough hand-washing habit, the Apple Watch can automatically detect when you start washing your hands. It then starts a 20-second countdown, vibrating when the time is up. If you don't already wash for the recommended 20 seconds, this is a great tool to motivate you to start.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis feature is unfortunately not available for teeth-brushing, but I wouldn't put it past Apple to consider it in the future.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-watch-ultra-review\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI put the Apple Watch Ultra through a Tough Mudder\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow you can stop singing the ABC's every time you wash your hands.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Automatic hand-washing timer\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9ab0c91d-1d02-445e-b2eb-c454aa011349\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Closeup of automatic hand-washing timer on Apple Watch\" data-image-filename=\"handwashing.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b64c2e03-2505-4070-a233-e4ea9ce92fdb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you need directions often and have an Apple Watch, then I can't recommend using Apple Maps enough.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn true Apple ecosystem fashion, your Apple Watch works best when combined with Apple's proprietary navigation app. You can search for directions from the Apple Watch, and when you're using step-by-step navigation, you'll get haptic feedback when you need to make a turn or take an exit.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-share-location-on-iphone\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to share your location on iPhone (and do it safely)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis feature is particularly helpful if you live in a big city and do a lot of walking. You can avoid getting distracted by looking down at your phone for turn-by-turn directions. This can also prevent distracted driving, or if you just tend to miss turns and exits no matter what navigation app you use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep in mind that this is more of a guide than a replacement for GPS navigation, as the Apple Watch doesn't give different vibration patterns to alert to make a right or left turn, rather it vibrates when you need to take an action. You'd still need to look down at your watch to see what to do, unless you have earphones in to hear the voice direction at the same time.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Use Apple Maps on your Apple Watch\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dbd7b4e1-6549-4e49-bd16-49923d4348af\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Use Apple Maps on your Apple Watch\" data-image-filename=\"maps.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f5cb4538-c33f-4f4d-a63f-6e1013f48f09\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Apple Watch is a great \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sleep-tracker\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Esleep tracker\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It's able to \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-watch-vs-fitbit-for-sleep-tracking\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Etrack sleep stages and cycles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;with decent accuracy, especially for a device we wear on our wrists. But using it in combination with your sleep schedule on your iPhone is even more helpful.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-sleep-better-with-the-apple-watch\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to sleep better with the Apple Watch\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Health app houses your sleep options. Here you can see all your sleep data from nights past and also edit your sleep schedule.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdding a sleep schedule from 11:15 p.m. to 6:15 a.m. means I get reminders to start winding down each night at 10:30 p.m. The sleep focus comes on automatically every day during my "asleep" times on both the iPhone and Apple Watch. And I set an alarm for each morning.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPersonally, using the Apple Watch for my alarm alone has made it a lot easier to get up in the mornings, since I feel the vibrations on my wrist every morning rather than just an audible alarm. I don't know how I'd be able to peel myself off the bed without it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. The sleep schedule\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ac1da8a2-5814-4ee7-aa29-fed04ede1a8a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Closeup of sleep schedule on Apple Watch\" data-image-filename=\"sleep-schedule.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7fe845f2-d770-4524-aa2f-516ce0b5f1ca\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're always trying to close the activity rings on your Apple Watch, then you're probably used to getting reminders to stand up every hour at fifty minutes past.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, I'm not sure about you, but I've grown to appreciate the reminders to get out of my chair and move around. It did wonders when house-training my dog, too, but that's an added benefit. However, the Apple Watch's stand reminders can be applied to create your own version of the Pomodoro Technique, for example.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a time management and productivity technique that alternates focused work sessions with restorative breaks.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-win-an-apple-watch-activity-challenge\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWant to win an Apple Watch activity challenge? Here are 3 ways to make it happen\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough the timing for stand reminders is different when you follow the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fpomodoro-technique\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Etrue Pomodoro Technique\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the purpose remains: Give yourself time every hour to take your eyes off of any screens and stretch, maybe walk around or, if you work from home, pet your furry friend for some extra endorphins.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Repurpose your stand reminders\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1b72750e-a48a-4ffd-8eed-4185f29bca28\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"pixedeli\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Closeup of Apple Watch reminder to stand\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-478438842.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"2448\" data-image-height=\"3264\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOther great ways to use an Apple Watch\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETip calculator:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E If you're dining out and need to calculate your tips quickly, just open the Apple Watch calculator app, enter the bill amount, tap on Tip, and have your watch figure out the amount. You can edit tip percentages, see both the tip amount and total amount in the calculator, and even add a number of people to split the check with.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENever misplace your iPhone again:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Whenever my kids are home, I can trust that one of them will take my iPhone to play with the camera. Then they will be called to dinner and abandon my phone in the weirdest places. I don't mind this, to be fair; it just means that I'm constantly using my Apple Watch to ping my iPhone. This shortens the time it takes for me to find my phone, especially when I find it under their beds.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWalkie Talkie:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E When I moved into my house I used to joke that we'd need a '70s intercom system installed to communicate with each other, with all the rooms being separated and mostly walled off -- but the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-your-apple-watchs-built-in-walkie-talkie\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Watch's Walkie Talkie feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was the solution. If there's someone else in your home with an Apple Watch, you can talk in real time with them using your watches.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApple Pay on your wrist: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EUsing \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-apple-pay-in-stores-and-online\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Pay on your iPhone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as a contactless payment option is already a great feature. But not even having to dig your phone out of your purse or pockets and using your Apple Watch to check out at the register is even better -- and it works even if you don't have your iPhone with you.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ\u003Cbr\u003ECan I download apps on the Apple Watch?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you go into the App Store from your Apple Watch, you can find a host of third-party apps made specifically for it. Explore your watch's App Store to find anything from note-taking and calendar apps to coloring book apps. Many of these apps can also be added as complications to your watch face.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-set-up-an-apple-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to set up an Apple Watch\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan I play games on the Apple Watch?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven though the Apple Watch features a much smaller screen than your typical smartphone, there are a lot of games available to play on it. Granted, they tend to be simpler versions than you'd get on an iPhone, but they are available. 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She earned a bachelor of science in communication from the University of Louisville while serving as news editor for the college newspaper, The Louisville Cardinal. In her free time, she can be found scouring vintage markets for Victorian-era art and writing screenplays.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5bdc5b9b-c733-4e7d-85af-ba48b65d7e1a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Abbott Lingo\" data-image-filename=\"dsc03381.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"2048\" data-image-height=\"1152\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbbott and Dexcom, who announced consumer over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors (CGM) in 2022 and 2024, respectively, launched their CGM devices for public purchase at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fces-2025-what-to-expect-and-how-to-watch\u002F#link={#link={\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECES 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Many people with diabetes and insulin-related health issues struggle to find accessible and affordable care, making these products a potential game changer in the healthcare sphere. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fces-2025-zdnet-best-products-2025-01-09\u002F\"\u003ECES 2025: The 17 most impressive products you don't want to miss\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeople without diabetes also use glucose monitoring to help make adjustments to their eating habits and improve overall health. So, Abbott's Lingo and the Stelo by Dexcom could benefit a wide variety of users. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d4ef0059-0953-4685-b1d0-edf0253767e3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Dexcom\" data-image-alt-text=\"stelo-1.png\" data-image-filename=\"stelo-1.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"750\" data-image-height=\"500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStelo by Dexcom tracks glucose levels 24\u002F7   \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis CGM is designed for general wellness tracking but Dexcom emphasizes it was also designed to empower those with Type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin and prediabetics who are 18 years or older. The sensor, a \"small, flexible wire,\" is inserted under your skin by an applicator and tracks glucose levels 24\u002F7. The device comes with two sensors, each one lasts up to 15 days and connects to an app on your iPhone or Android that delivers your readings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-of-ces-2025-awards-are-in-as-selected-by-zdnet-and-the-rest-of-cnet-group\u002F\"\u003EThe Best of CES 2025 awards are in, as selected by ZDNET and the rest of CNET Group\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPreviously, the company sold similar devices, but they were much more expensive and sometimes involved insurance for them to be accessible. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can order the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f9afbb1c-f916-47dc-bdb6-1c4f47e0990c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stelo.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fbuy-stelo-one-time\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Stelo Glucose Biosensor\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E at $89 a month or for a one-time purchase of $99. Use of its app requires a minimum of iOS 16.2 or Android 12. Stelo also offers FSA or HSA reimbursements, but check for eligibility. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1a74e0a5-4a79-4055-8647-af52a1fa0fbc\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Abbott\" data-image-alt-text=\"lingo-news.png\" data-image-filename=\"lingo-news.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"750\" data-image-height=\"500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ELingo monitors for general wellness\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbbott's Lingo is very similar to the Stelo, however the Lingo has a wear span of 14 days. This device also requires users to be 18 or older and to not be on insulin. It uses your glucose data to make personalized suggestions helping you get a better grip on your lifestyle. It offers coaching, a companion app, and personal insights on eating habits, stressors, and exercise.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis device is also inserted into your arm using a thin, flexible filament via an applicator, but the website says that most people find the process painless. Lingo's app is iOS only, so the service is only offered to iPhone users for now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-wore-a-continuous-glucose-monitor-for-a-month-heres-what-i-learned\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI wore a continuous glucose monitor for a month. Here's what I learned\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"cba4f9a9-26d7-438f-989e-4237be64d402\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hellolingo.com\u002Fproducts\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lingo consumer CGM monitor\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is available now at three pricing tiers: A 2-week plan at $49, a 4-week plan at $89, and a 12-week subscription at $249. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth Abbott's Lingo and the Stelo by Dexcom were Honorees in Digital Health at CES 2025.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"4a5bc65a-fed6-4f89-b4a6-276f887cad90\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F4a5bc65a-fed6-4f89-b4a6-276f887cad90\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-01-07 22:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"These over-the-counter CGMs from health brands Dexcom and Abbott make glucose monitoring affordable and accessible. 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He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:b,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"09dfaf67-1862-45cc-aeaa-8579cf1cad19\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe motivation of closing your rings is strong.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-5504.png\" data-image-filename=\"img-5504.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1242\" data-image-height=\"1484\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple Fitness is Apple's workout tracking app. On its own, the Apple Fitness app doesn't do much. Running on your iPhone, it just displays the current day's activity. But when you pair it up with an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"60e4b029-0a56-4ebc-8fa6-83d534c3eed9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-watch\u002Fapple-watch\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (and possibly some fitness gear), it does a lot more. It motivates you to get and stay fit. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"4d5ea16b-e55e-439c-804e-2a1b1e3debe5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F4d5ea16b-e55e-439c-804e-2a1b1e3debe5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can read two articles I wrote last year to learn more about that. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnew-years-resolution-close-your-apple-watch-activity-rings-for-a-healthy-2020\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe first one\u003C\u002Fa\u003E tells how I decided to try meeting activity goals for one month as a New Year's resolution. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fa-year-of-closing-my-rings-how-my-apple-watch-kept-me-moving-all-year\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe second, written a year later\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, tells how I used the Apple Watch and Apple Fitness to stay on track and meet my fitness goals every single day for a year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo there's your social proof. I have worked out on and off throughout my adult life, but even back in the days when I went to the gym and worked out with a personal trainer, my best result was three workouts a week. But Apple Fitness paired with the Apple Watch got me to do it Every. Single. Day. For. A. Year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Three rings to rule them all \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b6439f08-8ca2-40ec-82fe-be2ef394048e\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHere's what my stats look like partially through the day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-6779.png\" data-image-filename=\"img-6779.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1284\" data-image-height=\"2778\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, just to prevent confusion, there is no Apple Fitness app on the Apple Watch. Instead, the Apple Watch tracks your overall activity using its internal sensors. There's a Workout app that helps you tell the Apple Watch (and, by extension, Apple Fitness) when you're working out and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.apple.com\u002Fen-us\u002FHT207934\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhat kind of workout\u003C\u002Fa\u003E you're doing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also an Activity app that helps you check the status of your rings. At the core of the whole system are three rings that are diabolical in their simplicity and effectiveness. The red ring is the move ring. This tracks your overall movement throughout the day. The green ring is the exercise ring. This tracks dedicated exercise time. And the blue ring tracks how many times you stand up throughout the day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMovement is measured in calories. You can specify the number of calories you want to burn each day, and the red ring will slowly close throughout the day as you burn calories. I like this one a lot because you get points for running up and down stairs, moving stuff around the workshop, making lunch in the kitchen, and anything else that's a tangible activity. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-watch-series-7-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Watch Series 7 review: Bigger really is better\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere were times I wanted to put off doing something because I was just not in the mood, but since I needed to close my red ring, so I hopped to it because I wasn't about to lose a day's points for not closing the ring. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorkouts are measured through a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.apple.com\u002Fen-us\u002FHT207934\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elarge range of workout types\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the Workout app. You can find a list of workout types on this Apple page. Workouts are measured by tracking Watch movements on your body as well as your heart rate. I found that the app tracks walking and cycling quite well (I don't run or dance, so I didn't test those), but it's a little weak on tracking weight lifting. Sometimes it doesn't track the exercise if you don't get your heart rate high enough, which can result in incorrect readings for folks on heart meds designed to control heart rate. For those folks, there's an open workout type that just tracks time worked out (it still records your heart rate but doesn't use it to trigger workout completion). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, let's talk about this. I found, without a doubt, that closing the rings of my Workout app motivated me to workout every day. But I do wish the workout app was more extensive. It doesn't track individual exercises and reps. So you can't create a workout and have it walk you through reps of a variety of weight and cardio exercises and keep track of the individual evolutions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2b92af8f-2a41-492e-95b3-0be75b71242b\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"left\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"incoming-ab414945-fd4a-478f-ab3c-1102ee06fbb6.png\" data-image-filename=\"incoming-ab414945-fd4a-478f-ab3c-1102ee06fbb6.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"368\" data-image-height=\"448\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut who knows if that even matters? When I worked out with a trainer, and we tracked all that, I worked out considerably fewer days each year than when I simply pushed to close my rings each day. So, I think Apple has something here with the simplicity of its app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sports-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest sports watch: Garmin, Coros, Polar, and more\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe third ring is the stand ring. It requires you to stand at least once every hour over 12 hours (although you can specify the number of hours). It tends to be fussy. It doesn't just register standing up. You have to be up for a certain amount of time or record a certain amount of movement. If you've been stuck in meetings all day, there are days when you just can't get in enough stand hours to close the rings. I also found that the need to stand by the top of the hour sometimes meant I had to wake the puppy who was asleep in my arms or interrupt something delicate I was working on in the Fab Lab. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI found myself getting stressed out about the stand ring, to the point where I considered ditching the whole Apple Fitness thing. Instead, I decide to let myself off the hook with the stand ring and be rigorous about movement and workout.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMindfulness\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2021's release of iOS 15, Apple added a Mindfulness app to the Apple Watch. The app reminds you to breathe or reflect according to your chosen settings. It also tracks your heart rate as you practice your mindfulness. The data about your mindfulness activity is uploaded from the Watch to the iPhone, and you can see a summary and a more detailed log of your mindfulness exercises in the Apple Fitness app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"079de37e-ab08-411e-b322-1b11f53be612\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fapple.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F435031\u002F7613?&amp;sharedId=zdnet&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fapple-fitness-plus%2F&amp;subId1=[subid_value]" target="_blank"\u003EApple Fitness Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a completely different beast from Apple Fitness. Apple Fitness is the app we've been describing. Apple Fitness Plus is a video streaming service that feeds workout videos to your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn some ways, Apple Fitness Plus is Apple's answer to Peloton without the bike. It allows you to use your existing home equipment, even if that's just a set of weights. The app connects you to videos of a wide range of trainers across a wide range of workouts, and you can playback these training sessions. What gives it that special Apple something' somethin' is that your Watch data and ring completion information is fed to the screen. So if you watch Apple Fitness Plus on your Apple TV, you can see your heart rate and rings complete in real-time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Apple Fitness and the rings don't have an add-on fee, Fitness Plus costs either $9.99 a month or can be bundled with Apple One, Apple's suite of services that include Apple Arcade, iCloud storage, and Apple TV Plus.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo what about you? Have you been working out with your Apple Watch and closing your rings? Have you tried Apple Fitness Plus? How has your fitness improved since you started? Let us know in the comments below.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is Apple Fitness Plus?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3be818df-27e4-42c7-813f-c703e2d38814\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3be818df-27e4-42c7-813f-c703e2d38814\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-04-27 14:24:14",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"What is that Fitness app that comes on your iPhone, and how do you use it? More importantly, does it even work? Well, it sure does, and we have the proof.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"970efff9-7d62-44a3-98a2-f4e5b3a7e2b5",image:{id:"66990404-e5af-40ac-957f-59adbe832887",filename:"gettyimages-455057714.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-04-27 14:22:42",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"img-6779.png",credits:"Image: Apple",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EHere's what my stats look like partially through the day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F27\u002F66990404-e5af-40ac-957f-59adbe832887\u002Fgettyimages-455057714.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1024,height:669,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Health^Fitness",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"what-is-apple-fitness-and-how-to-use-it",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"What is Apple Fitness? Here's what it can do for you",topic:{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"b741e065-cb33-406d-81d4-d831bde1ab39",slug:"fitness-bands",name:"Fitness Bands",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"cd0ef2cd-21ab-4c98-b015-e6be4bf4b35c",username:"Christina Darby",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Christina",lastName:"Darby",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41",filename:"christina-darby-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-07-22 14:16:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F22\u002F60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41\u002Fchristina-darby-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Christina Darby is an associate editor based in New York City with interests in lifestyle technology, fitness and health wearables, and smart home appliances. She has a bachelor's in Integrated Marketing Communication and Journalism from Wake Forest University. When Christina is not writing about quirky tech products, she's most likely searching for the best coffee shop in NYC.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"24d37fef-6358-49fd-9da3-f1814d0aad1f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nike\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of Netflix's interface with Nike Training Club\" data-image-filename=\"138f1a3a-3973-4fef-8953-3d18aac845ad.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"1394\" data-image-height=\"788\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGroup fitness classes are great, but they're expensive. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-workout-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAt-home workout classes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E can be a great alternative, but still often require dipping into your wallet. But if you're already paying for a Netflix subscription, here's some good news: you now have access to free fitness classes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fhow-to-convert-your-homes-old-tv-cable-into-powerful-ethernet-lines\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to convert your home's old TV cable into powerful Ethernet lines\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the end of last year, Netflix partnered with Nike Training club, giving Netflix subscribers access to stream fitness classes. Divided into programs, each Nike Training Club installment has multiple episodes to stream, totaling 30 hours of exercises. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"4d5ea16b-e55e-439c-804e-2a1b1e3debe5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F4d5ea16b-e55e-439c-804e-2a1b1e3debe5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Nike Training Club programs on Netflix include: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKickstart Fitness with the Basics (13 episodes) \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E20 minute workouts (10 episodes)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E30 minute workouts (3 episodes) \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E10 minute workouts (26 episodes) \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETwo Weeks to a Stronger Core (7 episodes) \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFall in Love with Vinyasa Yoga (6 episodes)  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHIT & Strength with Tara (14 episodes)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFeel-Good Fitness (6 episodes) \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh Intensity Training (14 episodes) \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBodyweight Burn (16 episodes) \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach program has varying intensity levels, time durations, and instructors to give a more custom feel. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-under-desk-treadmill\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 5 best under-desk treadmills\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReady for your Netflix subscription to transform your space into a free fitness class studio? Here's how to \"Just stream it.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to stream Nike Training Club classes on Netflix\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4853ad28-e695-4257-9b6e-1e35f308f581\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFirst, use your credentials to log into your Netflix account on whichever device you want to stream your workout from (can be your TV, smartphone, laptop, etc).&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Sign in to Netflix\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"759154d7-d196-4ba6-a250-57a132b37748\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Netflix Subscriptions start at $9.99 per month\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"1c172650-d9f5-4ebe-ac73-59df62796f74","filename":"netflix.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F28\u002F1c172650-d9f5-4ebe-ac73-59df62796f74\u002Fnetflix.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-28 15:32:52","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"1c172650-d9f5-4ebe-ac73-59df62796f74","imageFilename":"netflix.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.netflix.com\u002Fsignup\" data-offermerchant=\"Netflix\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"11cffb5a-3d36-48b4-8b42-d6bf13ecf57f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you're logged into your account, type "Nike Training Club" into the search bar like you would search for any other show or movie.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Search for Nike Training Club\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fa7be65d-3806-44cd-b3d7-44e4790ba4f4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWith a simple Netflix search on your designated streaming device, you have free access to 10 programs with multiple fitness episodes.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Christina Darby\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Searching for Nike Fitness club on a Roku TV with a hand holding the remote. The results pop up in small squares of ten.\" data-image-filename=\"0025aad6-66f2-4af4-beed-6ad61d3e79c1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"4000\" data-image-height=\"2252\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5e238b07-3bce-4462-9825-2a82a306293e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter Netflix generates the search results, you'll see 10 different programs to choose from. Select which program your body is in the mood to move to. I've personally been enjoying the "Fall in love with Vinyasa yoga" program after my sitting marathon at work.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-airplay-to-tv\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to AirPlay to a TV\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA list of episodes will drop down once you select your program.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENote:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E You don't have to do the workouts in chronological order. Choose which one sounds the most fun, you have the most time for, or even do a few back-to-back.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelect a workout and your guided sweat sesh will start streaming like any other show on Netflix.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow you can consider canceling any other fitness subscriptions or gym memberships you have to save money.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Select and stream\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIs Nike Training Club still free? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Nike Training Club app is still free to use and download. If you have a Netflix subscription, regardless of which plan, the Nike Training Club classes are accessible via Netflix and built into your Netflix membership. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDoes Netflix have free fitness classes? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting in December of 2022, Netflix officially entered it's fitness streaming era. Partnering with Nike Training Club, Netflix members can now stream HIIT, yoga, and eight other workout programs alongside Netflix's extensive movie and TV catalog. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhere can I find free online fitness classes? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENetflix is just one option that allows you to stream fitness classes for free. if you don't have a Netflix subscription, you can also just download the Nike Training app for free. YouTube is also a great option for finding free workout videos and even fitness plans. Yoga with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002Fyogawithadriene\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAdriene\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fc\u002FMadFit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMadFIt,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002F@OFFICIALTHENXSTUDIOS\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOfficialthenx\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002F@JuiceandToya\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJuice & Toya\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are some great fitness YouTube channels sure to get you sweating at no (financial) cost. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2023-01-18 15:43:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Like to stream fitness classes? If you're a Netflix subscriber, you now have more options (for no additional cost).",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"220fc032-edad-41d2-8aa9-0dc93eda73c2",image:{id:"fa7be65d-3806-44cd-b3d7-44e4790ba4f4",filename:"0025aad6-66f2-4af4-beed-6ad61d3e79c1.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-01-13 18:45:04",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Screenshot of Netflix's interface with Nike Training Club",credits:"Nike",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EWith a simple Netflix search on your designated streaming device, you have free access to 10 programs with multiple fitness episodes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F13\u002Ffa7be65d-3806-44cd-b3d7-44e4790ba4f4\u002F0025aad6-66f2-4af4-beed-6ad61d3e79c1.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:4000,height:2252,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Home Entertainment^Video Streaming Services",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"how-to-access-nike-fitness-classes-on-netflix",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"How to access Nike fitness classes on Netflix",topic:{id:"07493b6f-1efd-4284-8230-a20b5338cea6",slug:"video-streaming-services",name:"Video Streaming Services",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"07493b6f-1efd-4284-8230-a20b5338cea6",slug:"video-streaming-services",name:"Video Streaming Services",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:b,title:"Staff Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"72948b38-2261-4133-92b2-baf73e7f7aba\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Samsung Galaxy Ring colors\" data-image-filename=\"dsc01335.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"2048\" data-image-height=\"1152\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESix months after announcing the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"771b0c2f-4c63-43d5-afb3-ce5533b39b53\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.samsung.com\u002Fus\u002Frings\u002Fgalaxy-ring\u002Fbuy\u002Fgalaxy-ring-titanium-silver-sm-q50xnzsaxar\u002F?cid=sem-mktg-pfs-wea-us-google-na-07102024-170513-&ds_e=GOOGLE-cr:0-pl:398132319-&ds_c=CN~Ring-Core_ID~n_PR~ring_SB~wearoth_PH~long_KS~ba_MK~us_OB~conv_FS~lo_FF~n_BS~me_KM~phrase-&ds_ag=ID~n_AG~Ring+Core_AE~mass_AT~stads_MD~h_PK~roah_PB~google_PL~sa360_CH~search_FF~n-&ds_k=galaxy+ring&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw4ri0BhAvEiwA8oo6F5ncRbx8l8zAuUqdpRra-0a7xFHPElJXIRi08BueL_NXYGgs8aV5fRoC_xAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung Galaxy Ring\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E at its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsung-unpacked-2024-recap-galaxy-ai-s24-ultra-smart-ring-and-more\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewinter Unpacked event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Samsung took \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Feverything-announced-at-samsung-unpacked-summer-2024-z-fold\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eto the stage once more\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to mark the official launch of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-ring\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmart ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that has tech enthusiasts eager to learn more. This release marks the first smart ring by a major smartphone manufacturer, as Apple and others have yet to produce a similar device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Feverything-announced-at-samsung-unpacked-summer-2024-z-fold\u002F\"\u003EEverything announced during Samsung Unpacked July 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The latest additions to our wearables portfolio integrate Samsung's most advanced technologies and innovations, enabling you to take control of your health and wellness with preventative healthcare solutions,\" Samsung Electronics President TM Roh said. \"The intelligence, guidance, and insights offered with Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra will help users turn data into meaningful insights and create a whole new era of expanded intelligent health experiences.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"773d722e-de36-4089-a4bd-6cae6a60d6aa\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Preorder the Galaxy Ring and save $50\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"88714bfe-1a2e-46a8-b249-9e56994340e7","filename":"samsung-galaxy-ring-in-case-1.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F07\u002F09\u002F88714bfe-1a2e-46a8-b249-9e56994340e7\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-ring-in-case-1.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-07-09 21:24:07","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"88714bfe-1a2e-46a8-b249-9e56994340e7","imageFilename":"samsung-galaxy-ring-in-case-1.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F07\u002F09"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.samsung.com\u002Fus\u002Frings\u002Fgalaxy-ring\u002Fbuy\u002Fgalaxy-ring-titanium-silver-sm-q50xnzsaxar\u002F?cid=sem-mktg-pfs-wea-us-google-na-07102024-170513-&ds_e=GOOGLE-cr:0-pl:398132319-&ds_c=CN~Ring-Core_ID~n_PR~ring_SB~wearoth_PH~long_KS~ba_MK~us_OB~conv_FS~lo_FF~n_BS~me_KM~phrase-&ds_ag=ID~n_AG~Ring+Core_AE~mass_AT~stads_MD~h_PK~roah_PB~google_PL~sa360_CH~search_FF~n-&ds_k=galaxy+ring&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw4ri0BhAvEiwA8oo6F5ncRbx8l8zAuUqdpRra-0a7xFHPElJXIRi08BueL_NXYGgs8aV5fRoC_xAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\" data-offermerchant=\"Samsung\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&mid=47773&u1=subid_value&murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.samsung.com\u002Fus\u002Frings\u002Fgalaxy-ring\u002Fbuy\u002Fgalaxy-ring-titanium-silver-sm-q50xnzsaxar\u002F?cid=sem-mktg-pfs-wea-us-google-na-07102024-170513-&ds_e=GOOGLE-cr:0-pl:398132319-&ds_c=CN~Ring-Core_ID~n_PR~ring_SB~wearoth_PH~long_KS~ba_MK~us_OB~conv_FS~lo_FF~n_BS~me_KM~phrase-&ds_ag=ID~n_AG~Ring+Core_AE~mass_AT~stads_MD~h_PK~roah_PB~google_PL~sa360_CH~search_FF~n-&ds_k=galaxy+ring&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw4ri0BhAvEiwA8oo6F5ncRbx8l8zAuUqdpRra-0a7xFHPElJXIRi08BueL_NXYGgs8aV5fRoC_xAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1df276d2-0c67-4fa9-9883-94ac2a2f8632\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Samsung Galaxy Ring is a new smart ring compatible with Android devices and that works especially well with Galaxy smartphones.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Galaxy Ring has various health and sleep-tracking features, with more capabilities to be added later. It is a water-resistant fitness device that can track sleep, oxygen, heart rate, and skin temperature to give you insights into your wellness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ring is available in three colors and nine sizes, and, like Samsung's Galaxy Watch, is incompatible with the iPhone. The Galaxy Ring includes a square-shaped charging case that looks and works like an earbuds case.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe first reported on a&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsung-reportedly-working-on-galaxy-ring\u002F"\u003EGalaxy Ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;a year ago, when rumors intensified that the tech giant was working on a smart ring. The company's announcement in January made it official.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to a&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fuspto.report\u002FTM\u002F97813453#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fuspto.report\u002FTM\u002F97813453%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22patent%22%7D"\u003Epatent\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;filed by Samsung in February 2023, the Galaxy Ring is "intended to cover the categories of wearable smart devices in the nature of a smart ring for tracking, measuring, monitoring, and uploading health, fitness, and sleep-related information."\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the Samsung Galaxy Ring?\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Samsung Galaxy Ring (left) vs. Oura Ring (right)","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"d0dd88a7-160b-44de-b130-ce9924bbf9c8","title":"Samsung Galaxy Ring (left) vs. Oura Ring (right)","filename":"dsc01321.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F07\u002F08\u002Fd0dd88a7-160b-44de-b130-ce9924bbf9c8\u002Fdsc01321.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1013186,"width":2048,"height":1152,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-07-08 17:23:48","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-07-08 17:25:35","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","alt":"Samsung Galaxy Ring (left) vs. Oura Ring (right)","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"d0dd88a7-160b-44de-b130-ce9924bbf9c8","imageAltText":"Samsung Galaxy Ring (left) vs. Oura Ring (right)","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc01321.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F07\u002F08","imageWidth":2048,"imageHeight":1152,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4df6bb7d-4555-4ba4-ab6c-87da90103366\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Samsung Galaxy Ring is now available for \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.samsung.com\u002Fus\u002Frings\u002Fgalaxy-ring\u002Fbuy\u002Fgalaxy-ring-titanium-silver-sm-q50xnzsaxar\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Epreorder at Samsung.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Samsung Experience stores, and select retailers, with general availability beginning on July 24.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F"\u003EThe best smart rings of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis spring, a new lawsuit filed by Samsung \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-ring-gets-a-launch-date-thanks-to-new-lawsuit\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Einadvertently revealed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that the company was planning to begin shipping orders for the smart ring in August, following production in mid-June. We now&nbsp;know that the Galaxy Ring will be widely available and shipping on July 24.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will the Galaxy Ring launch?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0cfb745e-ec53-4321-b7d6-da1dd8a0ee28\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Samsung Galaxy Ring is an unobtrusive fitness tracker that records health data and translates it into digestible information through the Samsung Health app. The device works similarly to other smart rings and smartwatches on the market.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Samsung Galaxy Ring features three sensors: an accelerometer, a skin temperature sensor, and a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor. The combination of the data captured by these sensors results in actionable data about sleep quality, respiratory rate, blood oxygen levels, heart rate monitoring, and cycle tracking.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-unveils-ai-health-advisor-a-day-before-samsung-galaxy-rings-likely-debut\u002F"\u003EOura unveils AI health advisor a day before Samsung Galaxy Ring's likely debut\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"The ring represents that community of people who want health tracking that is more comfortable and less obtrusive," Samsung Mobile Digital Health Chief Hon Pak said during&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bloomberg.com\u002Fnews\u002Farticles\u002F2024-01-22\u002Fsamsung-races-apple-on-noninvasive-glucose-checks-blood-pressure-monitoring#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bloomberg.com\u002Fnews\u002Farticles\u002F2024-01-22\u002Fsamsung-races-apple-on-noninvasive-glucose-checks-blood-pressure-monitoring%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22a%20recent%20interview%22%7D"\u003Ea recent interview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. "It's meeting a need of a specific population of people who want to track and measure, but in a different way."\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new Samsung Health experience also offers medication reminders, with helpful insights about potential interactions with foods or other medications you take.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What will the Galaxy Ring do?\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Samsung Galaxy Ring","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"55cbc45c-e903-447d-9e0c-d2779a0e70ed","title":"Samsung Galaxy Ring","filename":"dsc01306.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F07\u002F08\u002F55cbc45c-e903-447d-9e0c-d2779a0e70ed\u002Fdsc01306.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1070939,"width":2048,"height":1152,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-07-08 17:23:48","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-07-08 17:25:35","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","alt":"Samsung Galaxy Ring","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"55cbc45c-e903-447d-9e0c-d2779a0e70ed","imageAltText":"Samsung Galaxy Ring","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc01306.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F07\u002F08","imageWidth":2048,"imageHeight":1152,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7c1aeffe-d1eb-4c23-a49e-a6255a0914be\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESamsung announced that the Galaxy Ring costs $400, higher than the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-oura-smart-rings-brilliant-new-features-outshine-even-its-titanium-finish\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EOura Ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Horizon at $350 and the Oura Ring Heritage at $300.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-blood-pressure-watch\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best blood pressure watches you can buy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike the Oura Ring, the Samsung Galaxy Ring \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsungs-399-galaxy-ring-requires-no-subscription-oura-take-note\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Edoesn't require a monthly subscription\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Instead, the device integrates into the Galaxy ecosystem.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How much does the Samsung Galaxy Ring cost?\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Samsung Galaxy Ring","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"125212a5-dd6d-4b05-a2c1-af397b8fa56e","title":"Samsung Galaxy Ring","filename":"dsc01312.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F07\u002F08\u002F125212a5-dd6d-4b05-a2c1-af397b8fa56e\u002Fdsc01312.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":899528,"width":2048,"height":1152,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-07-08 17:23:48","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-07-08 17:25:35","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","alt":"Samsung Galaxy Ring","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"125212a5-dd6d-4b05-a2c1-af397b8fa56e","imageAltText":"Samsung Galaxy Ring","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc01312.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F07\u002F08","imageWidth":2048,"imageHeight":1152,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"94829d0c-81cd-4bb5-8e07-9fe3ce83d2ab\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Samsung Galaxy Ring is now \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.samsung.com\u002Fus\u002Fsmartphones\u002Fthe-next-galaxy\u002Freserve\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eavailable for preorder for $400\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The smart ring will be generally available on July 24.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will I be able to buy a Samsung Galaxy Ring?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"122b1b3b-76bb-433a-bae8-30a3e9054b90\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen Samsung announced the Galaxy Ring during its Unpacked event in January, the company also teased "My Vitality Score," a way to intelligently track your physical and mental preparedness to tackle the day based on your sleep, activity, and heart rate data.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-waterproof-smartwatch\u002F"\u003EThe best waterproof smartwatches of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to ZDNET editor Kerry Wan's \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tried-the-samsung-galaxy-ring-and-it-beats-the-oura-in-2-meaningful-ways\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Einterview with Pak\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, this score is created by combining health-tracking data from your activity, heart rate variability, and sleep habits. Your score is meant to reflect your physical and mental readiness.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Samsung Galaxy Ring also offers a Sleep Score complete with snoring analysis, movements during sleep, and other biometric data. A new AI-powered Energy Score gives you recommendations based on your physical state to make daily improvements.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the Galaxy Ring's health scores?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"20949f77-645c-4e11-9527-0fdbf7fc7d23\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Samsung Galaxy Ring will be available in three colors (black, silver, and gold) and nine sizes ranging from 5 to 13.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-this-smart-ring-for-fitness-junkies-heres-how-it-beats-the-oura-ring\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EI tested this smart ring for fitness junkies. Here's how it beats the Oura Ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fapps.fcc.gov\u002Feas\u002FGetApplicationAttachment.html?id=7352719" target="_blank"\u003Ean FCC filing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the smaller ring sizes from 5 to 7 will boast the smallest battery, at 17 mAh. Medium sizes, ranging from 8 to 11, will have an 18.5 mAh battery. Sizes 12 and 13 will have the largest battery, at 22.5 mAh.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How many colors and sizes will the Galaxy Ring have?\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Samsung Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"35427115-868f-430f-b52c-0cd369f81f48","title":"Samsung Galaxy Ring colors","filename":"dsc01342.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F07\u002F08\u002F35427115-868f-430f-b52c-0cd369f81f48\u002Fdsc01342.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":828088,"width":2048,"height":1152,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-07-08 17:25:55","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-07-08 17:26:55","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","alt":"Samsung Galaxy Ring colors","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"35427115-868f-430f-b52c-0cd369f81f48","imageAltText":"Samsung Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc01342.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F07\u002F08","imageWidth":2048,"imageHeight":1152,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"74ddb01c-3674-4558-9b10-6732e0e93fb5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAlthough there were&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fm.etnews.com\u002F20240220000215" target="_blank"\u003Erumors\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;that the Galaxy Ring would support ECG functionality, this does not appear to be the case.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-smart-scale-helped-me-lose-15-pounds-in-6-weeks-heres-how\u002F"\u003EThis smart scale helped me lose 15 pounds in 6 weeks. Here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Samsung's Pak, the Galaxy Ring has various health and sleep-tracking features, with more capabilities to be added later. The ECG functionality, currently available in the Galaxy Watch 7, could be one of those future capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Will the Galaxy Ring have ECG?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d3100a1e-88f4-4e2e-a1ed-3643bf1decbb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Samsung Health app includes the ability to monitor for potential sleep apnea symptoms by tracking sleep patterns and blood oxygen changes and maintaining heart rate alerts during sleep.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F10-settings-i-changed-on-my-wearos-smartwatch-to-improve-battery-life\u002F"\u003E10 settings I changed on my WearOS smartwatch to improve battery life\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Galaxy Ring doesn't appear to monitor for sleep apnea, but this could also be added later, as the smart ring already tracks many sleep apnea indicators.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Does the Galaxy Ring monitor for sleep apnea?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"37807f44-7b66-47b2-960f-87483eef79ee\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYes, the Samsung Galaxy Ring will count your steps. Using its built-in accelerometer sensor, the Galaxy Ring can track activity, count your steps, and give reminders through "Inactive Alerts."&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-walked-over-10000-steps-with-3-sports-watches-this-one-was-the-most-accurate-by-far\u002F"\u003EI walked over 10,000 steps with 3 sports watches - this one was the most accurate by far\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ring also features automatic walking and running detection to log workouts without your intervention.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Will the Samsung Galaxy Ring track steps?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"21f24004-33a1-422b-9c9d-484800d1ae0e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESmart rings, including the Samsung Galaxy Ring, are recommended to be worn on the index finger, although Samsung says measurements are accurate on any finger.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe index finger has strong blood flow and pulse signals for more accurate health readings. The Galaxy Ring also supports Gestures, which lets you control your Galaxy devices through a pinch motion with your index and thumb. This action allows you to pause music or even trigger your smartphone camera to take a photo.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"On which finger should wear a Samsung Galaxy Ring?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4d6cc99f-deb6-4cc3-aff5-5d7983299da1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Galaxy Ring was announced by Matthew Wiggins, a clinical research scientist at Samsung Research, on January 17, 2024, after a segment demonstrating a new Samsung health experience that Galaxy AI powers. The announcement was short and sweet, followed by closing statements at the end of the Samsung Unpacked 2024 event.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When was the Galaxy Ring announced?\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Samsung Galaxy Ring","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThis is most of what we saw about Samsung's new Galaxy Ring.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Samsung","imageData":{"id":"9f982620-bf61-4b14-9f23-ad49aa5d7a79","title":"Samsung Galaxy Ring","filename":"screenshot-2024-01-17-at-2-17-08pm.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F17\u002F9f982620-bf61-4b14-9f23-ad49aa5d7a79\u002Fscreenshot-2024-01-17-at-2-17-08pm.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThis is most of what we saw about Samsung's new Galaxy Ring.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1523200,"width":2150,"height":1182,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-01-17 19:18:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-01-17 19:19:14","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Samsung","alt":"Samsung Galaxy Ring","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"9f982620-bf61-4b14-9f23-ad49aa5d7a79","imageAltText":"Samsung Galaxy Ring","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EThis is most of what we saw about Samsung's new Galaxy Ring.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Samsung","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"screenshot-2024-01-17-at-2-17-08pm.png","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F01\u002F17","imageWidth":2150,"imageHeight":1182,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis is most of what we saw about Samsung's new Galaxy Ring.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Samsung\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"629f7662-6b8b-43f9-8c6d-0e46a61e1c72\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESmart rings are wearables that incorporate sensors and other types of technology to track health measurements, such as heart rate variability and blood oxygen levels. They give you a simple way to measure and track health and sleep-related information.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-users-can-now-sync-data-with-strava-heres-how-to-turn-it-on\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOura Ring users can now sync data with Strava - here's how to turn it on\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmart rings are worn on your finger. These devices have a series of sensors always in contact with your skin. The array of sensors on the Galaxy Ring is visible on the inner band when you view the ring from above.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are smart rings used for?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"314ce0de-8ce0-4621-9d50-6947137e9133\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F314ce0de-8ce0-4621-9d50-6947137e9133\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-07-09 17:27:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Samsung officially launched the Galaxy Ring during its Unpacked summer event, and it's even better than many expected. Here's what you should know.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"8d482f95-10ef-441c-a61d-8aba87d60bd9",image:{id:"35427115-868f-430f-b52c-0cd369f81f48",filename:"dsc01342.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-07-08 17:25:55",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Samsung Galaxy Ring colors",credits:"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F07\u002F08\u002F35427115-868f-430f-b52c-0cd369f81f48\u002Fdsc01342.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2048,height:1152,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"samsung-unveils-galaxy-ring-key-features-price-and-everything-you-need-to-know",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Samsung unveils Galaxy Ring: Key features, price, and everything you need to know",topic:{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1136d09c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"samsung",name:"Samsung",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"b0fb3d1e-3e24-473d-9325-eaaf1980f7c7",slug:"android",name:"Android",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"b741e065-cb33-406d-81d4-d831bde1ab39",slug:"fitness-bands",name:"Fitness Bands",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d}],componentLabel:"Practical tips, tricks, and advice for getting things done",description:b,filters:b,paging:b,slug:"dynamic-topic-3-story-carousel-how-to",title:"How-to Guides",label:b,viewMoreText:b,viewMoreUrl:b,relatedItems:b},{id:"58d3384f-a0d7-4628-acc1-a44626a03c4e",meta:{componentName:"58d3384f-a0d7-4628-acc1-a44626a03c4e",componentDisplayName:"Analysis & Opinion",componentType:"ContentList"},metadata:{},links:{self:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002F58d3384f-a0d7-4628-acc1-a44626a03c4e\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=health&componentType=ContentList&componentName=58d3384f-a0d7-4628-acc1-a44626a03c4e"}},items:[{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"94496600-2f2f-4162-9bad-a810109aac9e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHope. At least a little.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(A screenshot from the Dell and Intel video)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"A screenshot from the Dell and Intel video.\" data-image-alt-text=\"screen-shot-2022-06-23-at-9-16-05-am.png\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-06-23-at-9-16-05-am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"1726\" data-image-height=\"848\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fraught times, technology isn't always helpful.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIts sheer speed and ubiquity can magnify difficulties and damage relationships.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd that's before Elon Musk buys it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d2c8d2e3-a125-48c1-b8aa-af507b069739\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd2c8d2e3-a125-48c1-b8aa-af507b069739\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps it's worth, then, spending a tiny moment considering a technology that actually perpetrated undoubted good.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis week, thousands of poorly, expensively dressed people have been congregating in the French seaside town of Cannes to celebrate, well, themselves mostly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, a place where ad agencies and PR executives pretend they care about their clients while, in truth, they're desperate to feed their egos by winning an award.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of those winners, however, has come from a slightly unlikely source. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may not think of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fdell\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDell\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fintel\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIntel\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as bastions of creativity. However, the two companies worked together to create a technology that's helping those who truly suffer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMotor Neurone Disease is unsparing. A disease of the brain and nerves, it debilitates without mercy. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstephen-hawkings-biggest-fear-the-rich\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStephen Hawking\u003C\u002Fa\u003E had it and battled for many years through unspeakable discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the first things sufferers lose is their voice, such a vital part of who they are. Yes, they could try to digitally preserve it -- the process is called voice banking. But it's slow. It can take months.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo Dell and Intel worked together to create a short story that sufferers could read before their voices disappeared. By reading it, their voices would be more quickly copied, there to be a signal of themselves when their vocal chords functioned no more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe story itself describes what they're feeling and how they're experiencing a change they can't control.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're not moved by seeing how this technology affects MND sufferers, your heart is hard. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a film called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=5Apa7pre6rk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"I Will Always Be Me\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,\" those who tried the new technology explain how much it's meant to them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I saw the neurologist, and he said, 'prepare for the worst,'\" says a man. MND will, one day, kill him. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother man explains: \"It's really important to be heard and not to be forgotten about as the person who can't speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"MND Association","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002FMNDAssociationOfficial","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002F5Apa7pre6rk?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"I Will Always Be Me | The Book That Banks Your Voice\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002F5Apa7pre6rk\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"I Will Always Be Me | The Book That Banks Your Voice","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002F5Apa7pre6rk\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey read sentences such as \"I will always love you.\" The sheer magnitude of what they're doing and what they're trying to preserve is crushing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I couldn't have written it any other way,\" says one participant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead of three months of work, the new technology requires just twenty minutes of reading. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis idea won the Grand Prix in the Pharma category at Cannes. Far more importantly, where previously only 12% of MND sufferers even banked their voices, now 72% of the newly-diagnosed have done it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a world of too much useless or damaging technology, it's chastening to be reminded of how it can truly help those suffering far, far more than many ever will.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"This is going to be Yvonne's voice, as opposed to that robotic voice,\" says a sufferer's husband. \"You could still be a mother. You could still be a wife. It's Yvonne.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"51da7b80-29d2-41c4-8e4f-408d175e4864\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F51da7b80-29d2-41c4-8e4f-408d175e4864\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-06-24 10:00:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Success comes in many forms, as does technology.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"573f600c-6637-414c-814a-8d8d12c90968",image:{id:"94496600-2f2f-4162-9bad-a810109aac9e",filename:"screen-shot-2022-06-23-at-9-16-05-am.png",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-06-23 16:16:28",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"screen-shot-2022-06-23-at-9-16-05-am.png",credits:"A screenshot from the Dell and Intel video.",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EHope. 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PGP Key: AF40821B",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EThe battle over abortion and women's rights to healthcare reached a peak in the United States the moment the landmark Roe v. Wade case was overturned by the Supreme Court. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a number of states, both now and expected in the coming weeks, providing abortion healthcare services will be made illegal, or so restricted they will be almost impossible to obtain. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConcerns have now been raised over period tracking apps' data practices and security, and what their use could mean for those able to get pregnant in the future.     \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe message is simple: You should stop using them. As \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fginasue\u002Fstatus\u002F1540354137304760321\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewarned by\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Professor Gina Neff, you should \"delete every digital trace of any menstrual tracking.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is why.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ce996dd0-3c96-4399-b7a1-fcf9771ff9c9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFor those unfamiliar with the current upheaval in the US, the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.law.cornell.edu\u002Fsupremecourt\u002Ftext\u002F410\u002F113" target="_blank"\u003E1973 Roe v. Wade\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;case, brought forward against state laws restricting abortion, was a&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.history.com\u002Ftopics\u002Fwomens-rights\u002Froe-v-wade" target="_blank"\u003Elandmark ruling\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;that effectively legalized the procedure in the United States.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDifferent US states still take varied views on abortion and when it is permissible, but those who can become pregnant had a constitutional right to the healthcare service.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn May, reports surfaced of a leaked&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.politico.com\u002Fnews\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F02\u002Fsupreme-court-abortion-draft-opinion-00029473" target="_blank"\u003Edraft majority opinion\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;showing the US Supreme Court was likely set to overturn Roe v. Wade.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs reported by the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fapnews.com\u002Farticle\u002Fabortion-us-supreme-court-congress-2ab5741c1a4cf4781eda7786646cd6e9" target="_blank"\u003EAssociated Press\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Senate Democrats tried to enshrine the 50-year-old ruling into law through new legislation, which, if passed, would have made abortion rights far harder to overturn. However, the proposed bill was&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Fus-news\u002F2022\u002Fmay\u002F11\u002Fsenate-abortion-rights-bill-vote" target="_blank"\u003Eblocked\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;by the Republican party.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn June 24, the Supreme Court \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fapnews.com\u002Farticle\u002Fabortion-supreme-court-decision-854f60302f21c2c35129e58cf8d8a7b0" target="_blank"\u003Eoverturned the ruling\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and the impact was felt almost instantaneously, with some states enacting so-called 'trigger' laws prepared with the possibility of the case being overturned in mind. Clinics in other states have \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Fus-news\u002F2022\u002Fjun\u002F25\u002Fabortion-banned-in-multiple-us-states-just-hours-after-roe-v-wade-overturned" target="_blank"\u003Epaused services\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to assess the changing legal landscape.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApproximately half of US states are expected to tighten abortion rules, whereas others including California, Oregon, and Washington have \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.governor.wa.gov\u002Fnews-media\u002Fwest-coast-states-launch-new-multi-state-commitment-reproductive-freedom-standing-united" target="_blank"\u003Evowed to protect\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;abortion access.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmnesty International has called the decision a "\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amnesty.org\u002Fen\u002Flatest\u002Fnews\u002F2022\u002F06\u002Fsupreme-court-decision-overturn-roe-wade\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Egrim milestone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E" in the history of the United States, with individuals "now facing a future where they will not be able to make deeply personal choices that affect their bodies, their future, and the well-being of their families."&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forbes.com\u002Fsites\u002Falisondurkee\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F24\u002Fclarence-thomas-court-should-reconsider-gay-marriage-birth-control-decisions-next-after-overturning-roe\u002F?sh=262e8ec36097" target="_blank"\u003EThere is concern\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade, other landmark cases may be scrutinized involving issues including the right to contraception and same-sex marriage. Furthermore, there is the worry that other countries may follow suit and reexamine their abortion laws.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is Roe v. Wade?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dd3373a5-5728-4952-b8f7-e6b6a8724d94\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-heart-rate-monitor\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EWearable health tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcritical-vulnerabilities-uncovered-in-medical-robots\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ehospital robots\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnearly-40-of-privately-insured-health-plan-members-in-us-used-telehealth-services\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Etelehealth appointments\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with healthcare providers all have become commonplace. As we've seen during the pandemic, technology can be of great benefit to overstretched medical professionals, and we can use mobile technology, too, on a personal level -- to track our activities, sleeping patterns, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMillions of people with periods worldwide use menstruation tracking apps to track and monitor their monthly cycles, and the overarching "femtech" market is estimated \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.globenewswire.com\u002Fnews-release\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F03\u002F1955226\u002F0\u002Fen\u002FFemtech-Market-value-to-cross-48-5-billion-by-2025-Global-Market-Insights-Inc.html" target="_blank"\u003Eto be worth\u003C\u002Fa\u003E roughly $49 billion by 2025.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Technology in the medical sector\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2190cde5-f0ba-4d2b-bb11-dcef1eda2360\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMenstruation apps log \u003Cstrong\u003Euser input\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E related to menstrual cycles over several months to predict when their next one is due.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese apps can also be used to record changes in flow, detect cycle irregularities, predict likely fertility windows, log symptoms such as mood swings and cramps, and record sexual activities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome apps focus on users attempting to become pregnant. Others offer general health and lifestyle advice. Some can quietly connect users to healthcare providers if they have questions or concerns.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeriod tracking apps can be particularly useful for users entering puberty and for those with irregular cycles. However, they should not be used as a form of birth control and, as people with periods know all too well, accurately predicting your next cycle start date is far from an exact science.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What do period tracking apps do?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"728f3888-6488-4fd7-bea6-46465f4cf638\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn the Android and iOS mobile ecosystems, some of the most popular menstruation trackers are Flo, Clue, Stardust, Glow, MagicGirl, and Natural Cycles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which are the most popular period trackers?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f6f5b245-bbaf-47e2-9bef-93a7a1d79a7c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere are several emerging issues connecting the two. Period, fertility, and sexual activity trackers, by design, have to collect \u003Cstrong\u003Epersonal and intimate information\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E from their users, which is stored and analyzed over time.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsers can then tap into their record for next-cycle estimates, the days they may be most fertile, and to find out if they are likely to be pregnant. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a post-Roe world, and if a large number of US states choose to clamp down on abortion services, data from these apps could be used in prosecutions.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnline information and digital records can make or break a criminal case. This can include social networking posts, email records, conversations, location (GPS) data, and user data collected by personal health mobile apps. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep in mind that such evidence may be flimsy, at best, considering how inaccurate these trackers can be. Should a user, for example, cross state lines to have a procedure done and their location or cycle records are known, investigators would need to prove&nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Ebeyond a reasonable doubt\u003C\u002Fem\u003E&nbsp;that the individual broke the law.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, information obtained from reproductive health and monitoring apps could, in theory, be used to build up a case.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProsecutors could combine data from a period tracker app indicating a potential pregnancy with movement across a state line gathered from GPS and phone signal data, and payment records, for example.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What do period tracker apps have to do with the US Supreme Court?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Electronic Frontier Foundation puts it thus: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Service providers can expect a raft of subpoenas and warrants seeking user data that could be employed to prosecute abortion seekers, providers, and helpers.  \t \t \t \t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey can also expect pressure to aggressively police the use of their services to provide information that may be classified in many states as facilitating a crime.\" \t \t \t \t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a5b9eddf-5d8c-4447-bbc8-fce7ac389e5c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf seeking an abortion becomes a criminal act in some states, then how app providers secure and manage user data has to become a priority -- not just in terms of transparency, but what future legal US mandates may require.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUser data that is fed through third-party infrastructure providers, for example, could become subject to warrants or subpoenas in criminal investigations if individuals are suspected of being pregnant or of illegally seeking a termination. In addition, app providers themselves may be subject to user data requests or demands if the information they hold isn't legally protected.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs noted&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fslate.com\u002Ftechnology\u002F2022\u002F05\u002Fperiod-tracking-apps-privacy-roe-abortion.html" target="_blank"\u003Eby Slate\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the data held by period trackers might not have any intrinsic value to government agencies or investigators, but now Roe v. Wade is dissolved, these records could be used as evidence in a prosecution in the future.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the state of Louisiana has&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reuters.com\u002Fworld\u002Fus\u002Flouisiana-lawmakers-withdraw-bill-declaring-abortion-homicide-2022-05-13\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ewithdrawn a bill\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;treating abortions as homicides and the current governing body's attempt at implementing a trigger law on abortion has been \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reuters.com\u002Fworld\u002Fus\u002Fabortion-clinic-challenges-louisiana-trigger-ban-after-us-supreme-court-ruling-2022-06-27\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Etemporarily blocked\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, we are yet to see how states, on the whole, manage the new legal landscape and how far criminality will enter the equation for both abortion healthcare providers and their patients in 'unsafe' states.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf this is the future, other data sets gathered by these apps -- such as smoking habits and alcohol intake, as Slate reports -- could also be of interest to prosecutors.&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"The case for criminality\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"23e5e2f9-de20-4dcb-b261-b91d9a51d765\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENot necessarily.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt wasn't so long ago that whistleblower&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnsa-whistleblower-edward-snowden-granted-permanent-residency-in-russia\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EEdward Snowden\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;landed the US National Security Agency (NSA) in hot water over its mass digital surveillance programs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast year, Flo drew the ire of the US&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ftc.gov\u002Fnews-events\u002Fnews\u002Fpress-releases\u002F2021\u002F01\u002Fdeveloper-popular-womens-fertility-tracking-app-settles-ftc-allegations-it-misled-consumers-about" target="_blank"\u003EFederal Trade Commission\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;(FTC) for allegedly misleading users by "sharing the health information of users with outside data analytics providers." In response,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fflo.health\u002Fflo-health-inc\u002Fnews\u002Fflo-response-ftc-settlement" target="_blank"\u003EFlo said\u003C\u002Fa\u003E:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Isn't this being overblown?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe understand that our users place trust in our technology to keep their sensitive information private and the responsibility we have to provide a safe and secure platform for them to use [...] Our agreement with the FTC is not an admission of any wrongdoing. Rather, it is a settlement to avoid the time and expense of litigation and enables us to decisively put this matter behind us. \t \t \t \t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a 2020 study conducted by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fprivacyinternational.org\u002Flong-read\u002F4316\u002Fwe-asked-five-menstruation-apps-our-data-and-here-what-we-found\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrivacy International\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the civil rights group found that menstruation apps stored a \"dizzying\" amount of data on their users. For example, after requesting a copy of their information under GDPR, out of five apps surveyed, only two provided records -- and these revealed data concerning menstruation, their sexual lives, diseases, orgasm rates, masturbation habits, medication intake, and how many children they have, and more.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Privacy International, some of this information was shared with third parties. (It should be noted that some of the apps have reviewed their data policies since the report went live.) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPublished on June 29, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fatlasvpn.com\u002Fblog\u002Fpregnancy-and-period-tracking-apps-corrupt-womens-privacy-study-reveals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew study\u003C\u002Fa\u003E conducted by Atlas VPN examines how apps dedicated to women's health, including pregnancy or period trackers, \"heavily collect sensitive data and share it with third parties.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter conducting an analysis of Android and iOS apps, Atlas VPN found that many apps contain trackers which send data to third parties, require a large number of permissions, and -- in some cases -- even ask permission from users to access their search histories and contact information.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe issue is that some period tracking apps may have vague data protection policies. These apps may share information -- \u003Cem\u003Eunaware\u003C\u002Fem\u003E that it could be used against its users -- or may outright sell information to third parties. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Americans lack fundamental privacy protections. Post-Roe makes that tragically clear. For many women, post-Roe privacy is more urgent. But privacy is even more important for ALL of us now,\" \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fginasue\u002Fstatus\u002F1540354137304760321\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENeff says\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, adding:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPay attention to your apps. They are an easy target, and they affect many of us. What are their data policies? How are companies protecting their users? What are their data retention policies? What do app companies do with law enforcement subpoenas?.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"30b15b1e-4725-48ed-9d3c-77dda49fa181\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EHow mobile app developers, across every sector, handle data is often questionable and is not necessarily protected under laws such as the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgdpr-an-executive-guide-to-what-you-need-to-know\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EEU's GDPR\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires organizations in the bloc to adhere to basic data protection standards, only hold "necessary" user information, and submit to strict rules depending on whether they are processors or controllers.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to medical information, this is \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fico.org.uk\u002Ffor-organisations\u002Fguide-to-data-protection\u002Fguide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr\u002Fright-of-access\u002Fhealth-data\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Edefined\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as "physical or mental health of an individual, including the provision of health care services, which reveals information about their health status." Some period trackers may be protected under GDPR, and in general, medical data can be exempt from disclosure when a data request is made if being compliant is "likely to cause serious harm to the physical or mental health of any individual."\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGDPR-bound apps may offer more protection, but this isn't guaranteed.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if an EU-based app does not comply with US data requests, that data is still up for grabs if law enforcement obtains your device. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFurthermore, as Roe v. Wade highlighted, existing laws can change at any time. While a company may not be compelled today to hand over your personal information, this does not mean they won't be in the future.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead on:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgdpr-an-executive-guide-to-what-you-need-to-know\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is GDPR? Everything you need to know about the new general data protection regulations\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe US'&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fblog.focal-point.com\u002Fwhen-does-hipaa-apply-to-health-apps" target="_blank"\u003EHIPAA\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;laws, too, do not necessarily apply to the information gathered by period tracker apps as the law only deals with Protected Health Information (PHI). PHI is \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fuk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com\u002F8-501-6596?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=(sc.Default)&amp;firstPage=true#:~:text=Under%20regulations%20implementing%20the%20Health,%C2%A7%20160.103)." target="_blank"\u003Edefined as\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;"individually identifiable health information that is transmitted or maintained in electronic, written, or oral form," but unless an app connects to healthcare providers for medical monitoring, it is&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nytimes.com\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F28\u002Fus\u002Fperiod-apps-health-technology-women-privacy.html" target="_blank"\u003Eunlikely to be\u003C\u002Fa\u003E HIPAA-compliant.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany period trackers also deal with lifestyle-based information and as these datasets are not inherently focused on health, these datasets would not be protected as PHI.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe developers of apps under GDPR are required to clearly lay out how information is managed and used in privacy policies, and these should be checked if you choose to use a period tracker.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, as \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fprivacyinternational.org\u002Flong-read\u002F3196\u002Fno-bodys-business-mine-how-menstruations-apps-are-sharing-your-data" target="_blank"\u003EPrivacy International\u003C\u002Fa\u003E found in a 2019 study, developers can still fall short of GDPR and other data protection standards.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other words, whether or not an app is said to be HIPAA\u002FGDPR-compliant, in real-world scenarios there is no cast-iron guarantee your data is safe -- unless, for example, it is encrypted and stored locally on your device, and so developers themselves have no access rights.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Data management: The US vs. Europe\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b433d60f-e143-4590-bd6c-aa2f3425b58a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAs \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.eff.org\u002Fdeeplinks\u002F2022\u002F05\u002Fwhat-companies-can-do-now-protect-digital-rights-post-roe-world" target="_blank"\u003Ethe EFF says\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: "If you build it, they will come -- so don't build it, don't keep it, dismantle what you can, and keep it secure."\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe non-profit has published a list of recommendations for period trackers, women's health, and healthcare service provider app developers to follow:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAllow users pseudonymous access, so you don't even know their names\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo not track the behavior of your users, and if this must happen, make it opt-in and clear there may be ramifications\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECheck data retention policies and ask yourself: do we need to collect all this data, and for so long? \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDelete logs regularly\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEncrypt data in transit\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnable end-to-end encryption by default\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo not allow your apps to become location broker havens\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo not share user data, but if you must, only with trusted and vetted partners – and make this clear to users\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConsider interoperability with third parties if they can provide the security for users that you cannot\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"What can period tracking app vendors do?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery time Mozilla releases its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmozilla-finds-mental-health-apps-fail-spectacularly-at-user-data-security\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrivacy Not Included guide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, we find that apps providing sensitive services, including health apps, are lax or fail spectacularly at security. It's not just about an app provider's intentions; you also need to assess the vendor's technical expertise and understanding of cybersecurity.  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Privately-owned user data cannot be protected from state-mandated legal action,\" commented Issy Towell, Wearables Analyst at CCS Insight. \"Unless that changes, it is the responsibility of apps to demonstrate a genuine duty of care for users by rethinking the kind of data it collects on them.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere may be some apps out there that are more secure than others, where data is protected due to where it is stored and the legal requirements in that area.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, \u003Cstrong\u003ENatural Cycles\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, while FDA-cleared, stores its data in Europe and is, therefore, subject to GDPR requirements. Furthermore, the app's developers told us that data is encrypted both in transit and at rest, and \"we have never -- and never will -- sell user data.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrior to the ruling, Natural Cycles told ZDNet: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENatural Cycles is not a covered entity by HIPAA, not by choice, but because we do not handle medical electronic records. It is important to note, however, that HIPAA is not the only data safeguard. As potential legislation changes arise, we remain focused on being a company committed to doing the right thing for our users vs. relying on specific laws that are subject to change. \t \t \t \t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe're closely monitoring the ongoing situation with legal counsel to make sure that no matter the outcome, we will achieve our goal of remaining regulatory compliant as a medical device, while never turning over personal, sensitive data. We will be evolving our privacy policy to make sure our users are protected against unimaginable potential legal situations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FNaturalCycles\u002Fstatus\u002F1540362615494529027\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJune 24\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the company's chief executive, Elina Berglund Scherwitzl said that an anonymization feature was being developed to mask user identities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFlo\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E also \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fflotracker\u002Fstatus\u002F1540404337842995200\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esays\u003C\u002Fa\u003E it will never sell personal data and is following suit with an upcoming \"anonymous mode.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGlow\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E said that \"doing anything that violates their [user] trust would go against our core values, we'll always do our very best to get things right and serve our users well,\" but beyond this boilerplate \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FGlowHQ\u002Fstatus\u002F1540493696205934593\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estatement\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, has not announced any concrete changes to its product. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn June 26, the iOS \u003Cstrong\u003EStardust\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E menstruation tracking app said \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FStardusttracker\u002Fstatus\u002F1541105312018595842\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eit was working\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \"around the clock\" to improve user privacy. Stardust says that there is an \"encrypted wall\" separating user PII and activities and they are working on a no-account and no-PII signup option. However, without a transparent, public, and external audit conducted by a reputable cybersecurity expert, the mention of encryption is not necessarily enough.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClue\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E is based in Berlin. On June 25, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fclue\u002Fstatus\u002F1540778272727990273\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eorganization said\u003C\u002Fa\u003E it would not respond to any subpoena requests made by US authorities and emphasized that it is EU \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelloclue.com\u002Farticles\u002Fabortion\u002Fclue-s-response-to-roe-vs-wade\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eduty-bound\u003C\u002Fa\u003E not to disclose private health data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"As a European company, Clue is obliged under European Union law (GDPR) to apply special protections to our users' reproductive health data,\" the company says. \"We will not disclose it. We will stand up for our users [...] We repeat: we would not respond to any disclosure request or attempted subpoena of our users' health data by US authorities. But we would let you and the world know if they tried.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"342943d9-06d9-4900-90a7-9f213549960f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E(Author's note: This is my personal recommendation.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's an opinion to raise the ire of menstruation app developers, but in the interests of future safety, those with periods in the US should delete these apps from their mobile devices: no exceptions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnology is meant to make our lives easier, but the convenience of menstruation tracker apps is now not worth the potential risk to users in light of Roe v. Wade.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou cannot be 100% sure that the period tracker you use is protected legally from data demands and won't be subject to current or future legislative changes that could force the developers to hand over your sensitive data.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt might go against the grain to reject technology in 2022 and go back to pen and paper. If you're not willing to do so, at least go for an open source and auditable option \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fbloodyhealth.gitlab.io\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Esuch as drip\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a menstrual cycle &amp; fertility tracking app which stores information locally on your device. (This is available on Android but an iOS version is in the works.)&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClose off as many channels for law enforcement or government bodies to obtain data on your cycles, fertility, or any signs of pregnancy in the future, especially if you live in a state considered 'unsafe.'&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe data you generate to monitor your cycle, activities, sexual activity, and lifestyle habits, in some states, could one day become a weapon against you. If the constitutional right to this procedure has now been dissolved, we can't know just how far some states will go to either prevent those seeking an abortion from succeeding or how prosecutions will come into play.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is up to period tracker software providers to examine the data they hold, for how long, and how best to protect their users. However, while some are now promising immediate privacy upgrades and future anonymization modes to salvage their user bases, these apps can still leak data -- whether accidentally or when installed on a mobile device in the hands of an investigator -- and you should still consider them unsafe.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDelete them, and do so now.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Should I delete my period tracking app?\" data-superlative=\"Yes.\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3f8f6ae1-c8a6-4110-bad7-cb36f2d6be6f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe most secure option is the old-fashioned way -- pen and paper.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe may eventually see changes in app functionality, too. Issy Towell, Wearables Analyst at CCS Insight told us that some apps with users in regions impacted by Roe v. Wade could "help users avoid stating an intention to avoid pregnancy, [but] this will come at the expense of the overall app functionality and experience."\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"At the very least, if brands want to maintain the trust of users they will need to clearly communicate the potential legal implications of using their app to users," Towell added. "Unless reproductive rights are protected at the federal level, females will be forced to sacrifice personalized period prediction algorithms for the family-planning method that women have been using for centuries -- pen, paper, and a calendar."\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How else can I track my menstrual cycle?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-06-29 14:57:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Opinion: The convenience isn't worth the risk.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"4569e596-b2c1-4153-836a-9f96e5d5da68",image:{id:"55a3960c-4c5f-11e3-90a0-0291187ef9b6",filename:"moon.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2013-11-13 00:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"The best Tech inventions of all time 3 Science ZDNet",credits:"Unsplash",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EAstronomy is the study of celestial objects and all happenings outside of the Earth. Detailed observations and mapping of the sky at night enabled ancient civilisations such as the Mayans, Greeks, Chinese and Nubians to create detailed calendars and predict the phases and location of the Moon on any date. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWatching the movement of the planets led Aristarchus to propose that the Earth and other planets moved around the Sun and that the Earth was not the centre of the Universe as Ptolemy postulated. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERelated: \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fpictures\u002Fthe-best-tech-inventions-of-all-time-2-transport\u002F\"\u003EThe best Tech inventions of all time 2: Transport\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2013\u002F11\u002F13\u002F55a3960c-4c5f-11e3-90a0-0291187ef9b6\u002Fmoon.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:240,height:209,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Security",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"period-tracking-apps-are-no-longer-safe-delete-them",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Period tracking apps are no longer safe. Delete them",topic:{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"105f552b-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"government-us",name:"Government: US",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3907001e-128e-477b-8a60-6302162cb4f4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EJoy?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Chris Matyszczyk\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"headscratcher\" data-image-filename=\"headscratcher.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"2000\" data-image-height=\"1500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA lot of strange things have happened over the last week, and I don't just mean in Congress.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I was carefully stepping through the week, trying not to say the wrong thing to the wrong person -- or, frankly, to the right person -- when I espied a gadget that appeared to defy initial belief.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-17-clamp-is-my-go-to-iphone-accessory-for-taking-better-photos\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis $17 clamp is my go-to iPhone accessory for taking better photos\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI haven't had any hair for a quite a long time. More precisely, any hair that could be described as meaningful.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I did have hair, one of my greater delights was to venture to the hairdresser. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's something entirely uplifting about having the same person cut your hair every, say, two months. (Yes, my hair actually grew quite a lot in my hairy days.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut perhaps the most exquisite moment at the hairdresser's was when one was first invited to the backward sink, just to have one's hair washed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've ever had anyone wash your hair, you'll know what a delight this is. If they know you well enough that, through the shampoo, they massage your head too, then you'll understand the meaning of heightened being.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'd long forgotten that feeling. Until, that is, I took a wrong turn on Amazon and discovered this: \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e7d8f7ac-69f7-4005-9860-10bcf14405fc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB07K1NRN5T\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"The USAGA Head Massager Scalp Massager 20 Fingers Head Scratcher for Head Body Relaxing\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy first thought was to wonder why the United States Amateur Golf Association might make one of these things. (It doesn't.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy second thought was: I like the thought of my head body relaxing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd my ultimate thought: 20 fingers massaging my scalp? That sounds good.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fthis-tiny-smartphone-accessory-gives-you-a-fantastic-superpower\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis tiny smartphone accessory gives you a fantastic superpower\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore I'd even read the rest of the product description, I'd committed $11.99. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen I did read the product description. In which there was this: \"USAGA 20 prongs scalp massager gives you more touches and relaxing [sic]. Great for people with anxiety and sleep problems.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere was also this: \"Just slowly move back and forward scalp massager on your scalp, neck, and shoulders, you will feel find [sic] new different experience. A great Gift for your sweetheart, family and friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt arrived in a surprisingly beautiful box. This was no ordinary scalp massager. This was, claimed the box, a \"Premium Scalp Massager.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI removed the massager gently, respecting its premium quality, and discovered it looks like a kitchen gadget. A peculiar whisk, perhaps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstantly, though, I had to try it. I placed it above my head and then let it gently slide down my scalp. And back up again.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's entirely accurate to say that I felt (and found) a new, different experience. It was akin to having a peculiarly abrasive whisk rub up and down my head.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was akin to being an extra on a movie set in England, circa 1457. You're off to war. You have to wear a metal helmet. Try this on for size.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt left red marks on my head, which thankfully faded.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut how did it really feel? Nothing like having your scalp massaged by another human being. Nothing, in fact, that was remotely pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr perhaps I don't have the right sort of head-based nerve-endings to enjoy the new, different experience. This scalp massager enjoys an almost five-star rating. It's an Amazon Choice, which allegedly means lots of people like it. Perhaps it also means Jeff Bezos swears by it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt even comes with another gadget in the box. An elongatable thing with a cupped end-part that looks like it may be a backscratcher. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr one of those things that retrieves golf balls from lakes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8eb297dc-11f5-4d4c-b0dd-e4edb235031b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUseful?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Chris Matyszczyk\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"backscratcher\" data-image-filename=\"backscratcher.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1500\" data-image-height=\"2000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe USAGA Head Massager Scalp Massager is, therefore, a highly absorbing device, enjoyed by people of unimaginable nerve-endings, sensitivity and premium quality awareness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI aspire to join that elevated community one day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2023-03-05 12:00:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Apparently, many people buy these things. I wonder how it makes them feel.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"bc6e3599-d732-458a-9552-fe3b73ad8175",image:{id:"3907001e-128e-477b-8a60-6302162cb4f4",filename:"headscratcher.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-03-01 23:43:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"headscratcher",credits:"Chris Matyszczyk\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EJoy?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F01\u002F3907001e-128e-477b-8a60-6302162cb4f4\u002Fheadscratcher.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2000,height:1500,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"i-tried-this-12-gadget-thats-an-amazon-choice-i-remain-disturbed",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"I tried this $12 gadget that's an Amazon Choice. I remain disturbed",topic:{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"ad35bfd1-6bd1-4815-8bd6-f43193d3d32f",username:"me51",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Greg",lastName:"Nichols",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"d29f72d1-47ad-41d7-8bc0-135ec58db813",filename:"greg-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:23:04",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd29f72d1-47ad-41d7-8bc0-135ec58db813\u002Fgreg-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Greg Nichols covers robotics, AI, and AR\u002FVR for ZDNET. A full-time journalist and author, he writes about tech, travel, crime, and the economy for global media outlets and reports from across the U.S., South America, and Asia. He's a co-founder of Truly*Adventurous, a digital media platform that produces original tales of true adventure, and an award-winning author.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ab8cff25-1438-40c3-8a64-5482b1fc9e56\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"pxFuel\" data-image-alt-text=\"ghost-kitchens.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"ghost-kitchens.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"910\" data-image-height=\"607\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs dine-in activity remains stagnant, so-called ghost kitchens (cooking facilities that produce food only for delivery with no dine-in or customer-facing areas) have become a mainstay in many cities. With the shift in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, this trend is only growing as delivery remains the lifeblood of many restaurants. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pandemic, it seems, accelerated a trend that already existed. According to estimates, ghost kitchens were a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnrf.com\u002Fblog\u002Flook-inside-43-billion-ghost-kitchen-industry\"\u003E$43.1 billion industry in 2019\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and could create a $1 trillion global opportunity by 2030. Many large national and international restaurants are also getting into the mix. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F11\u002Fwendys-to-open-700-ghost-kitchens-by-2025-with-start-up-reef.html\"\u003EWendy's announced plans\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to open 700 ghost kitchens across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom by 2025. Even \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.foodandwine.com\u002Fnews\u002Ftiktok-recipes-delivery-restaurant\"\u003ETikTok is planning\u003C\u002Fa\u003E a delivery-only restaurant concept!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite all the fanfare, ghost kitchens are struggling with ever-growing internal delivery workflow frictions, not surprising as kitchens designed to serve hundreds of in-house diners are now rushing to produce 1,000 to 3,000+ orders a day. Although many of these enterprises have invested heavily in technology, with off-premise delivery solutions saturating the market, these high-output businesses lack on-premise automated delivery workflow.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAutomation, it turns out, may be the key to helping ghost kitchens, even smaller ones, survive and thrive in the post-pandemic reality.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchipotle-is-testing-a-new-tortilla-chip-robot-no-really\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChipotle is testing a new tortilla chip robot (no, really!)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"New technologies, especially in emerging automation systems, typically begin at large enterprises and find their way into SMB kitchens as part of new infrastructures,\" says Haitham Al-Beik, CEO of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwings.business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a firm working on last-mile delivery solutions. \"As the cost continues to lower, the system will become more accessible and even easier to use. Moreover, it will find its place in more than just kitchens as it expands to be an integral part of the Future of Work (FOW) in many industries.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI connected with Al-Beik to discuss logistical difficulties and technology-abetted solutions related to ghost kitchens. He and his team are working to produce privately labeled automation systems for enterprise technology service partners and suppliers. He thinks Ghost Kitchens are the new norm and a tantalizing market opportunity in 2022 and beyond.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Although today, transactions and delivery segments are already digitized by omnichannel services, such as DoorDash and Uber Eats, the ghost kitchen market is next on the horizon for fulfillment and distribution. The on-premise labor-driven fulfillment and distribution supply chain depends on non-automated runners that sort, store, dispatch, and handoff orders to couriers. The continued digitization of the Ghost Kitchen is to automate the runners and storage operations that are currently being labor-driven.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, in a tight labor market, there's also a big incentive to figure out how to increase efficiency, essentially doing more with less. Restaurants, in particular, are feeling the squeeze, although ghost kitchens may have an advantage here. Al-Beik points to repeatability and asks how ghost kitchens could get ahead of the curve now.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Focus on removing non-value add labor with workflows and relevant stations that are highly repeatable. The more you design a Ghost Kitchen with continuous systems with automation systems consisting of workflows and a relevant station, the better it flows end-to-end. The goal is to create adaptable and intelligent systems that can effortlessly flow with external and uncertain global changes for a lean and mean machine.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGhost kitchens are better able to do that by eliminating the front-of-house focus. That simplifies the massive logistical challenges of the restaurant to a degree that creating the perfect ghost kitchen is as much an engineering challenge as a culinary or marketing one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"27b1c99c-306c-4079-bbdd-e15f4018cf06\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F27b1c99c-306c-4079-bbdd-e15f4018cf06\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2022-04-06 11:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Why are ghost kitchens a tantalizing process-oriented engineering problem, and why are they also the next big thing.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"dbf0ca37-a23e-40ed-b0fe-044c914d127f",image:{id:"ab8cff25-1438-40c3-8a64-5482b1fc9e56",filename:"ghost-kitchens.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-04-05 21:11:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"ghost-kitchens.jpg",credits:"pxFuel",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F05\u002Fab8cff25-1438-40c3-8a64-5482b1fc9e56\u002Fghost-kitchens.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:910,height:607,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^AI & Robotics",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"are-ghost-kitchens-here-to-stay",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Are ghost kitchens here to stay?",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0feec2d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"big-data",name:"Big Data",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1029c8e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"data-management",name:"Data Management",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"3edc0faa-226b-4980-9b4a-f614df49135d",username:"tiernan1",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Tiernan",lastName:"Ray",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"c2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89",filename:"tiernan-ray.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 17:33:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fc2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89\u002Ftiernan-ray.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Tiernan Ray has been covering technology and business for 28 years. He was most recently technology editor for Barron's where he wrote daily market coverage for the Tech Trader blog and wrote the weekly print column of that name. He has also worked for Bloomberg and SmartMoney, and for the prestigious ComputerLetter newsletter covering venture capital investments in tech. His work has been published in the New York Times, Fortune magazine, and CNN Money. He is a graduate of Princeton University and a native of New York City.",profile:b,title:"Senior Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"05e06a0f-3724-4683-a68e-1d8d1ff00d4e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Ignatiev\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Doctor using AI on clear screen\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1396802026.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2120\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe digitization of health care has been a long time coming, with the practice of healing tied, for obvious reasons, to older, carefully vetted ways of doing things. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut increasingly, artificial intelligence in various forms is creeping into the clinic. Applications include in predictive analytics, smart prostheses, mobile diagnostics, and brain implants. Plus, with the emergence of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, we explore whether that technology can assist in health care today. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile much of the work is in the form of pilot studies, it's clear AI will play a major role in shaping how health care is delivered in decades to come.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"91950de1-6d90-4355-9718-a7c38aafb652\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F91950de1-6d90-4355-9718-a7c38aafb652\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Deep learning AI has finally gotten through this process of the technical infrastructure being in place, and the data being available to train it, after years of really hard work,\" said Jeremy Howard, co-founder of the AI research and education startup \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fast.ai\u002Fabout.html\"\u003EFast.ai\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and founder of the first company to apply deep learning to medicine, Enlitic.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter all that effort, \"You should expect to see a hell of a lot more of it in the coming years,\" meaning, applied AI in medicine, said Howard in an interview with ZDNET.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERight now, the state of the art in applying AI to medicine consists of small-scale studies that employ a variety of very well-established machine learning forms of AI. Those programs have proven their worth over decades. They are finally being taken into the clinic and being applied to a variety of data, from real-time brain activity readings to electronic health records.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's still a ways off for the newer kinds of machine learning AI, the stuff such as ChatGPT from OpenAI. That technology gets all the attention but it is too new to be reliable in the sensitive realm of the clinic. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlready, the use of machine learning has been transformative for the participating patients. Gert-Jan Oskam, a 40-year-old bicycle accident victim, was given a novel brain-computer interface that let him stand and walk again. He \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fd41586-023-01728-0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etold the prestigious journal Nature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E the device has been \"life-changing.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Last week, there was something that needed to be painted and there was nobody to help me,\" said Oskam. \"So, I took the walker and the paint, and I did it myself while I was standing.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Restoring functionality with AI \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmong the most dramatic early wins for AI in health care are the successes, still small in number, with prostheses of various kinds to restore functionality to individuals with serious injuries. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStep aside, Elon Musk: the fabled \"brain-computer interface,\" or BCI that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Felon-musk-says-neuralink-brain-implant-is-nearing-human-trials\u002F\"\u003EMusk says he'll put into clinical trials\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has already been achieved by the Stanford team in a stunning example of using carefully developed machine learning forms of AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"37533d66-4390-4554-b8bc-baa8b10d1aa2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe fabled "brain-computer interface" touted by Elon Musk is already a reality. Researchers in Switzerland made a "digital bridge" between the brain's motion regions and "lumbosacral" region of the spine that translates intention into stimulation of the muscles to make legs move naturally.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne\" data-image-alt-text=\"bsi-diagram\" data-image-filename=\"bsi-diagram.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1784\" data-image-height=\"1482\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \"digital bridge,\" developed by researchers at Stanford's mechanical engineering department, routes brain signals around a spinal impairment using sensors and wireless technology. The device restores walking to Oskam, who had almost no ability to walk after a spinal cord injury from a bicycle accident a decade prior.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogles-medpalm-emphasizes-human-clinicians-in-medical-ai\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGoogle's MedPaLM emphasizes human clinicians in medical AI\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearchers Henri Lorach and team \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41586-023-06094-5#article-info\"\u003Edescribed in Nature in May\u003C\u002Fa\u003E how they implanted a \"brain–spinal cord interface\" in Oskam. He limited use of his legs following a five-month program of epidural electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, an ability to take some steps with the help of a walker.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELorach and team implanted two devices, each consisting of 64 electrodes, on top of the parts of either hemisphere of the brain that are known to control movement. Those sensors gathered signals known as electrocorticograph, or, ECoG, that are linked to intentions to move. The ECoG signals were picked up wirelessly via a 3-D-printed headset worn by the patient, which is attached via a USB cable to a \"base station\" computer worn in a backpack. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"596c86f7-cb0b-41e7-b3d9-61efe8a3811f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne\" data-image-alt-text=\"nature-2023-walking-naturally-after-spinal-cord-injury-using-a-brain-spine-interface\" data-image-filename=\"nature-2023-walking-naturally-after-spinal-cord-injury-using-a-brain-spine-interface.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2145\" data-image-height=\"2518\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe backpack computer decodes the ECoG patterns into commands that are then sent, wirelessly, to a third device, implanted on top of the \"lumbosacral\" region of the spine -- think of your lower back and tailbone. Called a \"pulse generator,\" it turns the commands into electrical stimulation that \"engages the muscles that mediate the intended movements.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe result is that the patient was able to \"regain intuitive control over the movements of his legs, giving him the ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and even traverse complex terrains,\" reported Lorach and team. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbit.ly\u002F3ZbdxYE\"\u003EVideos accompanying the report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E show the patient getting up from a seated position and walking, in this case with the base station computer set on a walker instead of in a backpack.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's important to realize this is not just a matter of brain sensor implants. The machine learning algorithms that Lorach and team have pioneered to interpret the brain signals for movement intention are a key element. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"da773dfc-cb1e-424c-bb90-4fe6396a5f96\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne\" data-image-alt-text=\"bsi-walking\" data-image-filename=\"bsi-walking-smaller-size.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2586\" data-image-height=\"1156\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing an approach known as an \"online adaptive supervised learning algorithm,\" the program is tuned as the patient tries repeatedly to move first an on-screen avatar's limbs, and then an exoskeleton. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe software combines several threads of machine learning science, including a \"mixture of experts,\" where different commands control different limbs, and then what's called a \"Hidden Markov model,\" a kind of algorithm in use for decades. The computing of movement intention is all done in real time, as the patient moves. More details on the algorithm can be found \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002F35234665\u002F\"\u003Ein a prior paper from the team from 2022\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScientists are finding out lots of other ways they can gather signals from the brain and decode them via machine learning to restore functionality.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-aws-rolls-out-healthscribe-to-transcribe-doctors-conversations\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon AWS rolls out HealthScribe to transcribe doctors' conversations\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast month, researchers Sean Metzger and team at the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California at San Francisco \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41586-023-06443-4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erelated in Nature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E a speech decoder that generated a voice for a 47-year-old stroke victim rendered mute nearly twenty years earlier.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe so-called multimodal speech decoder also used an implanted ECoG detector to decode \"intended sentences\"  from signals in areas of the brain's sensorimotor cortex. That area is responsible for \"attempted movements of the lips, tongue, and jaw.\" The signals are decoded into what the researchers call \"vocal-tract representations\" that can then be turned into multiple kinds of output: text on a screen, generated audio of spoken words, and movements of an avatar speaking.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"746bfcca-0b99-43cc-bca8-40557d2f3fbd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe so-called multimodal speech decoder also used an implanted ECoG detector to decode "intended sentences" from signals in areas of the brain's sensorimotor cortex, using a tried and true type of machine learning algorithm, known as a "bidirectional recurrent neural network" or "RNN," a program long used for modeling times-series data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"University of California at San Francisco\" data-image-alt-text=\"multimodal-speech-decoder-illustration\" data-image-filename=\"multimodal-speech-decoder-illustration.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"892\" data-image-height=\"1022\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe key, again, is not just sensors but also machine learning algorithms. The signals from the ECoG of vocal tract attempts were fed into another tried-and-true type of machine learning algorithm, known as a \"bidirectional recurrent neural network\" or \"RNN,\" a program long used for modeling time-series data, data that measures the same variables at different points in time to spot trends. The RNN was first tuned to anticipate several canned sentences the patient was trying to speak (which were shown to the patient on a screen) -- that's a form of correlating the brain activity to a defined set of output. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, after two weeks of such training, the RNN was producing spontaneous text output from unprompted sentences the patient was trying to utter. The program was able to generate as many as 78 words per minute. That was multiple times faster than the 14 words per minute the patient had been able to produce with their existing assistive device, a head-tracking apparatus where the patient had to nod at words on a screen, similar to what the late physicist Steven Hawking used. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELikewise, the RNN was able to be trained to interpret the ECoG to match a waveform, which could then drive a vocoder to generate speech\u003Cstrong\u003E. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAfter two weeks of tuning the system with the patient, the \"speech-neuroprosthetic system\" they developed showed such impressive results that \"we believe ... these results have surpassed an important threshold of performance, generalizability, and expressivity that could soon have practical benefits to people with speech loss,\" writes Metzger and team.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. AI can make medical diagnostics portable\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the chief stumbling blocks of medical diagnostics is that it requires patients to make a trip to a medical facility where tests can be administered using gigantic equipment and data manually examined by trained experts. But some new attempts at diagnostics are using machine learning forms of AI to take the matter out of the clinic. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETake sleep studies, which usually involve a seven-hour stay at a facility, hooked up to electrodes, and monitored throughout the night by staff. Could it instead be done at home, with a phone and a couple of stick-on patches?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA team at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, came up with wireless sleep patches made of silicone with embedded flexible circuitry, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.science.org\u002Fdoi\u002F10.1126\u002Fsciadv.adg9671\"\u003Eas reported recently in the prestigious journal Science\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The patches make use of machine learning to measure the sleep data rather than having a live technician monitor the patient overnight.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3bf6ae1b-d29f-4f3e-b797-72efb9ba7060\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Georgia Institute of Technology\" data-image-alt-text=\"at-home-sleep-monitoring-electrodes\" data-image-filename=\"at-home-sleep-monitoring-electrodes.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2212\" data-image-height=\"1242\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe patches can be attached to the face by the patient at home, one on the forehead, one on the chin. They gather data for electroencephalograms (EEG) and electrooculograms (EOG), two kinds of measurements used to detect sleep apnea. The patches can be used for days at a time, unlike the gel-based electrodes used in a sleep clinic.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe patches transmit the EEG and EOG data via Bluetooth to a mobile device at bedside, and the mobile device uses what's called a \"convolutional neural network\" or a \"CNN,\" a workhorse of machine learning. With a CNN, data represented as a spectrum of activity can be analyzed to detect sleep apnea. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f3ec2cd6-888d-4647-8b73-decffe174518\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESilicone face patches for at-home sleep study contain flexible circuitry so they're able to be worn during sleep. They connect wirelessly to a mobile device for data collection and analysis.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Georgia Institute of Technology\" data-image-alt-text=\"at-home-sleep-monitoring-electrodes-chin-and-forehead\" data-image-filename=\"at-home-sleep-monitoring-electrodes-chin-and-forehead.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2486\" data-image-height=\"1020\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELead author Shinjae Kwon and team found in trials with eight subjects that \"the system's performance shows a high accuracy of 88.52%\" in detecting obstructive sleep apnea. Moreover, the detection of the home patches and CNN showed \"high agreement\" with the 82.4% detection produced by the gold standard clinic-based sleep studies known as \"polysomnography.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Felon-musk-says-neuralink-brain-implant-is-nearing-human-trials\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EElon Musk says Neuralink brain implant is nearing human trials\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKwon and team expect to conduct a large-scale study of the system, and they are extending the sensors' capabilities to detect other indicators of sleep apnea, including blood oxygen saturation, carbon dioxide, and motions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven that the mobile device is sorting and sifting the CNN data, Kwok and team's effort points to a much larger trend: gathering and analyzing data in the field with AI on a mobile device. By automating the measurement that usually happens manually by skilled technicians, some diagnoses can be extended outside clinic walls.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41569-020-00445-9\"\u003E2021 study\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by a team at Stanford University led by Chayakrit Krittanawong listed over a dozen examples of consumer-grade wearable health cardiac monitoring in addition to the Apple Watch's ECG monitoring. They include glasses from Israel's OrCam Technologies and shoe insoles from MEGAComfort. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"440e541c-0baa-4ae5-b7d8-fec254c9b4a8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Stanford University\" data-image-alt-text=\"wearable-monitoring-devices-2023\" data-image-filename=\"wearable-monitoring-devices-2023.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1834\" data-image-height=\"1608\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose wearables produce \"biosignals,\" which the team defines as \"physiological signals that can be continuously measured and monitored to provide information on electrical, chemical, and mechanical activity.\" Machine learning is a good candidate to aggregate, analyze, and interpret all that data. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKrittanawong and team relate small-scale studies of 100 subjects that used wearable patches with disposable sensors worn on the subject's chest. The sensor, powered by a disposable battery, detected multiple data from the subject's skin including electrocardiogram waveforms, skin temperature, and the subject's posture. All that data was continuously streamed via Bluetooth wireless to a mobile phone and then uploaded to the cloud for analysis using machine learning.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe patches were used as an alternative to implantable heart monitoring devices to predict the risk of hospitalization for heart failure. With cloud analysis, the patches and mobile devices performed with a level of sensitivity and specificity that matched traditional medical-grade implantable monitors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Better predictive analytics for patient safety\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmong the most widely deployed uses of AI to date in actual clinical settings is the use of predictive algorithms -- programs that can do things such as predict a patient's chance of hospital re-admission. They often use data from electronic health records (EHRs), since such records are a readily available store of vast amounts of data. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41746-022-00731-5\"\u003EA study this year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by the University of Utah School of Medicine found \"broad adoption of AI in current clinical operations\" based on EHR data, according to lead author David Classen and team. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, those predictive tools have had questionable accuracy. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjamanetwork.com\u002Fjournals\u002Fjamainternalmedicine\u002Ffullarticle\u002F2781307\"\u003EA 2021 study\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of the Epic software for sepsis by the University of Michigan Medical School found extremely low rates of accuracy in the tool's prediction of sepsis, raising doubts about its utility in practice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat suggests that researchers need better ways to deduce what an EHR is telling them with all that data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn an example of the cutting edge of predictive analytics, scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine gathered EHRs for 22,104 pairs of mothers and their newborns, linked the records, and came up with what they describe as greater ability to predict mortality in premature births, the leading cause of death of children under 5. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe work by Davide de Francesco and team, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.science.org\u002Fdoi\u002F10.1126\u002Fscitranslmed.adc9854?adobe_mc=MCMID=47689045397854128423121076735417729182%7CMCORGID=242B6472541199F70A4C98A6%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS=1694379350\"\u003Epublished February\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in Science Translational Medicine, used features contained in the mother's health records to predict neonatal outcomes. The main objective is to get a more precise picture of infant mortality than the handful of features typically used, known as the \"Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration,\" or Apgar, score at the time of birth\u002Fdelivery. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, the researchers fed multiple data points from multiple visits by the mother prior to delivery into another time-tested type of machine learning algorithm, called a \"long-short-term memory\" or \"LSTM,\" used, like RNNs, to piece together time-series data. The LSTM was trained to correlate codes for things such as maternal procedures, medications, and observations leading up to birth with the conditions in the infant's neonatal medical record, such as hypotension or sepsis. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe authors found a significant increase in the ability to predict the reported outcomes of the infant versus the traditional risk assessment.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c0442a0b-cabf-4051-a58c-0cb479b5f6de\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Stanford University School of Medicine\" data-image-alt-text=\"neonatal-outcomes-prediction-model-2023\" data-image-filename=\"neonatal-outcomes-prediction-model-2023.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2220\" data-image-height=\"1304\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpecifically, the LSTM program could generalize heightened risk from some maternal conditions. \"Among these codes strongly associated with neonatal outcomes were […] opioid dependence in remission, fetal-maternal hemorrhage, various congenital heart diseases,\" they relate. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's more, they could also assert some things that protect a premature newborn in the weeks and months that follow birth.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Notable laboratory measurements that suggest a protective association against neonatal outcomes include serum albumin, serum protein, platelets, basophils, lymphocytes, and eosinophils,\" they write. \"These data suggest that there is interplay between the maternal immune system at one week before delivery and the relative health of the fetus that carries forward into the neonatal period and beyond.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Stanford work suggests that as more sophisticated deep learning models take over from relatively primitive predictive systems, there's lots more information just sitting there, waiting to be decrypted. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ELarge language models (LLMs) in health care?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe machine learning AI methods discussed above -- RNNs, CNNs, LSTMs, and Hidden Markov models -- are all fairly well-established AI approaches that have been around for decades. The novelty is that they are being deployed now with new, greater levels of sophistication, and with new data. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut what about the really new algorithms in deep learning, the \"generative AI\" that is all the rage, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's very, very early days for generative AI in medicine and health care. AI in the form of large language models is only gradually entering the field in pilot studies, held back by concerns over things such as the \"hallucinations\" of language models, meaning their propensity to assert false information. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, a study by Weill Cornell Medicine \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41746-023-00896-7\"\u003Ein August\u003C\u002Fa\u003E reported that \"LLMs could be susceptible to generating factually inconsistent summaries and making overly convincing or uncertain statements, leading to potential harm due to misinformation.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChatGPT's creator, OpenAI, has in fact \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41591-023-02535-w#:~:text=In%20an%20email,%20the%20company,diagnosing%20or%20treating%20an%20illness%E2%80%9D.\"\u003Etold the journal Nature Medicine\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, that \"its models should not be used for medical diagnostics, to triage or to manage life-threatening issues.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe risks and the ethical issues of generative AI mean many regulatory hurdles lie ahead. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn July, Scientists Bertalan Meskó of Hungary's The Medical Futurist Institute, and Eric Topol of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41746-023-00873-0\"\u003Ewrote an overview paper\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in which they observed that \"LLMs offer tremendous promise for the future of healthcare, but their use also entails risks and ethical challenges.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeskó and Topol predict that regulators will \"create a new regulatory category for LLMs as those are distinctively different from AI-based medical technologies that have gone through regulation already.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It certainly appears to be extremely useful,\" says Jeremy Howard of generative AI, \"but very difficult to deploy in a rigorous way that fits into the current constraints and processes in the US medical system.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHoward predicts that despite shortcomings, generative AI may have value in filling the medical skills gap. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Most of the population of the world does not have access to nearly enough doctors,\" he said. \"It may come down to, Would you like a community health worker with six months of training in effectively utilizing this AI system versus nothing at all?\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2023-10-05 18:51:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Machine learning and AI are transforming medical treatment involving functionality, diagnostics, and more. Meanwhile, large language models -- like ChatGPT -- are still in the early stages.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"38e43a6b-4061-486f-aaf0-36bde39fc6ca",image:{id:"05e06a0f-3724-4683-a68e-1d8d1ff00d4e",filename:"gettyimages-1396802026.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-09-28 14:21:51",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Doctor using AI on clear screen",credits:"Ignatiev\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F28\u002F05e06a0f-3724-4683-a68e-1d8d1ff00d4e\u002Fgettyimages-1396802026.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2120,height:1414,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"3-ways-ai-is-revolutionizing-how-health-organizations-serve-patients-can-llms-like-chatgpt-help",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"3 ways AI is revolutionizing how health organizations serve patients. Can LLMs like ChatGPT help?",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"44ae38fb-10d8-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Rajiv Rao",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Rajiv",lastName:"Rao",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"fb35bdd8-1174-11e4-9732-00505685119a",filename:"rajiv-rao-author.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2013-11-25 15:49:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2013\u002F11\u002F25\u002Ffb35bdd8-1174-11e4-9732-00505685119a\u002Frajiv-rao-author.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Rajiv is a journalist and filmmaker who is interested in how new technologies, innovation, and disruptive business forces are shaking things up in India.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ce179f6f-b44b-45e2-81b2-b8f82ee9be91\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"gremlin\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"aicyborggettyimages-1166695965\" data-image-filename=\"aicyborggettyimages-1166695965.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomething is happening in the design of AI models right now that -- unless it's fixed soon -- may have disastrous consequences for us humans, according to a recent experiment by an inter-university team of computer scientists from the University of Toronto (UoT) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll AI models need to be trained on vast amounts of data. However, there are reports that the way this is being done is deeply flawed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-can-harness-the-power-of-generative-ai-ethically\u002F\"\u003EThe ethics of generative AI: How we can harness this powerful technology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETake a look around you and behold the many major and minor ways that AI has already \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fknowledge.wharton.upenn.edu\u002Farticle\u002Falgorithms-decision-making\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einsinuated\u003C\u002Fa\u003E itself into your existence. Alexa reminds you about your appointments, health bots diagnose your fatigue, sentencing algorithms suggest prison time, and many AI tools have begun screening financial loans, to name just a few.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImagine a decade from now when practically everything you do will have an algorithm as gatekeeper.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, when you send in your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wyden.senate.gov\u002Fnews\u002Fpress-releases\u002Fwyden-booker-and-clarke-introduce-bill-to-regulate-use-of-artificial-intelligence-to-make-critical-decisions-like-housing-employment-and-education\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eapplication\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for a home rental or loan, or are waiting to be selected for a surgical procedure or a job that you are perfect for -- and are repeatedly rejected for all of them, it may not be simply a mysterious and unfortunate spate of bad luck.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, the cause of these negative outcomes could be that the company behind the AI algorithms did a shoddy job in training them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpecifically, as these scientists (Aparna Balagopalan, David Madras, David H. Yang, Dylan Hadfield-Menell, Gillian Hadfield, and Marzyeh Ghassemi) have highlighted in their recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.science.org\u002Fdoi\u002F10.1126\u002Fsciadv.abq0701\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epaper\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in \u003Cem\u003EScience\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, AI systems trained on descriptive data invariably make much harsher decisions than humans would make.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnless corrected, these findings suggest, such AI systems could cause havoc in areas of decision-making.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETraining daze\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn an earlier project that focused on how AI models justify their predictions, the aforementioned scientists became aware that humans in the study sometimes gave different responses when they were asked to attach descriptive versus normative labels to the data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENormative claims are statements that flat out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcriticalthinkeracademy.com\u002Fcourses\u002F45150\u002Flectures\u002F655333\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esay\u003C\u002Fa\u003E what should or shouldn't happen (\u003Cem\u003E\"He should study much harder to pass the exam.\"\u003C\u002Fem\u003E) What is at work here is a value judgment. Descriptive claims dwell on the 'is' with no opinion attached. (\"\u003Cem\u003EThe rose is red.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\")\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-can-be-creative-ethical-when-applied-humanly\u002F\"\u003EAI can be creative, ethical when applied humanly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis puzzled the team, so they decided to probe further with another experiment; this time they put together four different datasets to test drive different policies. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne was a data set of dog images used toward a hypothetical apartment's rule against allowing aggressive canines in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe scientists then assembled a bunch of study participants to attach \"descriptive\" or \" normative\" labels on the data in a process that mirrors how data is trained.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's where things got interesting. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe descriptive labelers were asked to decide whether certain factual features were present or not – such as whether the dog was aggressive or unkempt. If the answer was \"yes,\" then the rule was essentially violated -- but the participants had no idea that this rule existed when weighing in and therefore weren't aware that their answer would eject a hapless canine from the apartment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Forganizations-are-fighting-for-the-ethical-adoption-of-ai-heres-how-you-can-help\u002F\"\u003EOrganizations are fighting for the ethical adoption of AI. Here's how you can help\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, another group of normative labelers were told about the policy prohibiting aggressive dogs, and then asked to stand judgment on each image.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt turns out that humans are far less likely to label an object as a violation when aware of a rule and much more likely to register a dog as aggressive (albeit unknowingly ) when asked to label things descriptively.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe difference wasn't by a small margin either. Descriptive labelers (those who didn't know the apartment rule but were asked to weigh in on aggressiveness) had unwittingly condemned 20% more dogs to doggy jail than those who were asked if the same image of the pooch broke the apartment rule or not.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMachine mayhem\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe results of this experiment has serious implications for practically every aspect of how humans live, and especially so if you are not in a dominant sub-group.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor instance, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feuideas.eui.eu\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F21\u002Fai-hume-and-a-guillotine-the-dangers-of-machine-learning-loops\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econsider\u003C\u002Fa\u003E the dangers of a \"machine learning loop\" where an algorithm is designed to evaluate Phd candidates. The algorithm is fed thousands of previous applications and -- under supervision -- learns who are successful candidates and who are not.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt then distills what a successful candidate should look like: High grades, top university pedigree, and racially white.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Felon-musks-new-ai-bot-has-an-attitude-but-only-for-these-x-subscribers\u002F\"\u003EElon Musk's new AI bot has an attitude - but only for these X subscribers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe algorithm isn't racist, but the data that has been fed to it is biased in such a manner as to further perpetuate the same skewed view \"whereby, for example, poor people have less access to credit because they are poor; and because they have less access to credit, they remain poor,\" says legal scholar Francisco de Abreu Duarte.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, this problem is all around us. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProPublica, for instance, has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.propublica.org\u002Farticle\u002Fmachine-bias-risk-assessments-in-criminal-sentencing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereported\u003C\u002Fa\u003E about how an algorithm used widely in the US for sentencing defendants would falsely pick black defendants as most likely to re-offend at almost twice the rate as white defendants even though all evidence was to the contrary both at the time of sentencing and in years to come. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFive years ago, MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.mit.edu\u002F2018\u002Fstudy-finds-gender-skin-type-bias-artificial-intelligence-systems-0212\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eexposed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E how the university lab's algorithms that are in use globally could not actually detect a black face, including hers. This changed only when she wore a white mask.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-at-the-edge-exciting-times-ahead-for-5g-and-the-internet-of-things\u002F\"\u003EAI at the edge: Fast times ahead for 5G and the Internet of Things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forbes.com\u002Fsites\u002Fjeffraikes\u002F2023\u002F04\u002F21\u002Fai-can-be-racist-lets-make-sure-it-works-for-everyone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebiases\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, against gender, ethnicity, or age are rife in AI -- but there's one big difference that makes them even more dangerous than biased human judgment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I think most artificial intelligence\u002Fmachine-learning researchers assume that the human judgments in data and labels are biased, but this result is saying something worse,\" \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcomputing.mit.edu\u002Fnews\u002Fstudy-ai-models-fail-to-reproduce-human-judgements-about-rule-violations\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esays\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Marzyeh Ghassemi, an assistant professor at MIT in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Institute for Medical Engineering & Science.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"These models are not even reproducing already-biased human judgments because the data they're being trained on has a flaw: Humans would label the features of images and text differently if they knew those features would be used for a judgment,\" she adds. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey are in fact delivering verdicts that are much worse than existing societal biases and that makes the relatively rudimentary process of AI data set labeling a ticking time bomb if done improperly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2023-11-27 17:40:54",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"AI systems that use data trained with descriptive labeling can yield much harsher decisions than humans make. 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and ruin it, if trained incorrectly",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"44ae38fb-10d8-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Rajiv Rao",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Rajiv",lastName:"Rao",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"fb35bdd8-1174-11e4-9732-00505685119a",filename:"rajiv-rao-author.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2013-11-25 15:49:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2013\u002F11\u002F25\u002Ffb35bdd8-1174-11e4-9732-00505685119a\u002Frajiv-rao-author.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Rajiv is a journalist and filmmaker who is interested in how new technologies, innovation, and disruptive business forces are shaking things up in India.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"03eff464-b2e5-4b78-8efd-30537c351c2d\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"glide2\" data-image-filename=\"glide2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"876\" data-image-height=\"624\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou know you've arrived when music legend Stevie Wonder, who is blind, takes your brand new robotic device for the blind for a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=3hbE23zyQ6M\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Espin\u003C\u002Fa\u003E at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOutfitted in his trademark dark glasses, Wonder pushes what looks like a miniature vacuum cleaner -- with big wheels attached to a stick -- along a corridor, makes a turn, and comes back.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-14-best-robots-and-ai-tech-weve-seen-at-ces-2024-so-far\u002F\"\u003EThe 15 best robots and AI tech we saw at CES 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt may not look very sophisticated for a robot, but \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Famosmiller\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmos Miller\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- founder and inventor of the 'Glide' -- thinks it will transform the lives of those who suffer from impaired vision.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmerican Community Survey says that there were 547,083 children with vision difficulty in the US in 2019,  and millions more people go blind during their lives as a result of diseases like diabetes or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.niddk.nih.gov\u002Fhealth-information\u002Fdiabetes\u002Foverview\u002Fpreventing-problems\u002Fdiabetic-eye-disease\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eglaucoma\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA world in darkness\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmos Miller started going blind in his late twenties because of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nei.nih.gov\u002Flearn-about-eye-health\u002Feye-conditions-and-diseases\u002Fretinitis-pigmentosa#:~:text=What%20is%20retinitis%20pigmentosa%3F,that%20people%20are%20born%20with.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eretinitis pigmentosa\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a genetic condition that breaks down the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye, called the retina.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMiller was finishing up his computer science degree and looking forward to a career in technology when he lost his sight.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe is among some \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnfb.org\u002Fresources\u002Fblindness-statistics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E7.6 million\u003C\u002Fa\u003E people in the US today who have suddenly faced this devastating new reality where nothing is as it used to be. Everything has to be re-learned. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimple tasks -- going to the bathroom or fixing a sandwich -- become an ordeal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Going to the fridge to get a glass of milk used to be something I could do half asleep; after I lost my vision it became a multi-step process, and any error meant I found myself standing, lost in a house I'd lived in for years,\" says Kim Tindall who, like Miller, went blind as an adult.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETindall had to re-learn practically everything. She attending a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnfb.org\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002Fimages\u002Fnfb\u002Fpublications\u002Fbm\u002Fbm14\u002Fbm1404\u002Fbm140414.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecourse\u003C\u002Fa\u003E at the Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Finstant-evolution-if-ai-can-design-a-robot-in-26-seconds-what-else-can-it-do\u002F\"\u003EInstant evolution: If AI can design a robot in 26 seconds, what else can it do?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMiller started his adaptive journey by learning how to use the most pervasive and cost-effective technology that blind people employ to navigate their world -- a cane. Over time, he graduated to a service dog. Yet, the more familiar Miller became with the limitations of canes and dogs, the more convinced he was that there had to be a better way to navigate this technology-saturated world. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqz.com\u002F1049443\u002Fthe-sad-truth-about-guide-dogs-will-make-you-love-them-more\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide dog\u003C\u002Fa\u003E can serve as a much-needed companion as well as an indispensable navigational aid. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut they don't come cheap. Guide dogs can each \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqz.com\u002F1049443\u002Fthe-sad-truth-about-guide-dogs-will-make-you-love-them-more\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecost\u003C\u002Fa\u003E up to $50,000 to breed and train, and they age quickly. In five or six years, these dogs have worn themselves out and need to be replaced, which makes the whole enterprise both emotionally and financially taxing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoreover, replacements aren't exactly cheap or easily available; only around 10,000 dogs are available every year for a visually impaired population of 7.6 million.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Frobots-plus-generative-ai-everything-you-need-to-know-when-they-work-as-one\u002F\"\u003ERobots plus generative AI: Everything you need to know when they work as one\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe cane, priced at only $35, is a much less expensive solution than the canine -- but it too has considerable limitations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe user of a cane has to employ a technique called '\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.massrobotics.org\u002Fglide-to-work-with-people-with-blindness-to-navigate-the-world\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshorelining\u003C\u002Fa\u003E' -- essentially tracing the tip of the cane along a curb or the walls of buildings to stay on track. Getting the hang of this typically requires 100 hours of training.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1efc589b-5f9b-4137-9494-3a8a342dc3e2\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amos Miller\u002FLinkedIn\" data-image-alt-text=\"amoslinkedin\" data-image-filename=\"amoslink.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"336\" data-image-height=\"376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso, the similarity -- and problem -- with both canes and dogs is that the blind user must have a very good idea of where they're going, which means a thorough familiarity with their route, their surroundings, and markers on the way such as mailboxes and trees.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWending your way through a cityscape blind requires immense concentration as well as the mental strength to remain unflappable during wrong turns and other navigational mishaps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-ai-app-will-soon-screen-for-type-2-diabetes-using-just-a-6-10-second-voice-clip\u002F\"\u003EThis AI app will soon screen for type 2 diabetes using just a 6-10 second voice clip\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsequently, only 2% to 8% of those with impaired vision use canes along with the 2% who use dogs. This means that over 90% of the blind population lead intensely limited lives. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe 'Glide' dog\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a software professional, Miller was perfectly suited to dream up a better solution.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMiller has served as chairman at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.guidedogs.org.uk\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGuide Dogs for the Blind (UK)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and is also a former product \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fresearch\u002Fpodcast\u002Fsoundscaping-the-world-with-amos-miller\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estrategist\u003C\u002Fa\u003E at Microsoft Research, where he was instrumental in developing Soundscape -- an app that fosters mobility independence through audio.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not surprising, therefore, that Miller's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Farxiv.org\u002Fpdf\u002F2301.02336.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGlide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, 9-by-9 inches in size, is both sophisticated and bare-bones elegant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"19cffccb-6963-4f11-ad27-89ccc40c415e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Glidance\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"lidetriple\" data-image-filename=\"lidetriple.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"957\" data-image-height=\"303\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe robot doesn't have a motor attached to its wheels--it moves around using passive kinetic guidance as a propulsive force. The user simply has to push it forward to get it moving, the robot comes to a halt when the user does.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the visually impaired, the passive kinetic guidance is a crucial feature. The worst thing you can do when guiding a blind person is to drag them along, thereby robbing the individual of any agency or control. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeing motorless also makes the Glide incredibly lightweight. At a svelte 3 pounds, the device can be hauled over stairs quite easily, which makes it manageable and appealing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Glide's wheels have cameras and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Farxiv.org\u002Fpdf\u002F2301.02336.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esensors\u003C\u002Fa\u003E affixed to them, which help users to either maneuver around objects or to simply apply the brakes. This is accomplished via an elegant feature -- a haptic handle (outfitted with six vibrotactile actuators) that receives feedback from the unit traversing the ground. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffrom-automated-to-autonomous-will-the-real-robots-please-stand-up\u002F\"\u003EFrom automated to autonomous, will the real robots please stand up?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe haptic handle, in turn, relays information about the terrain to the user.  For instance, a double tap transmitted to the user's handle means \"slow down.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Glide truly hits its stride when it comes to navigation. With apps like Google Maps integrated into the system, a user will now have a much more precise -- and reassuring -- way to get to their destination.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis also helps contribute to the in-store shopping experience -- which can be a nightmare for those who struggle to navigate their way through supermarket aisles looking for products. The Glide can plug into store apps, enabling a user to create their shopping list, after which the Glide will guide them to each item.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlide inventor Miller says that his company, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fglidance.io\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGlidance\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, is still working out pricing details but notes that the product's cost will be comparable to mobile phone subscription plans.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlidance notes that its product currently is optimized for indoor use only, with development ongoing to make it ready for \"more complex environments with overhangs, stairs, elevators, ramps, etc.,\" -- and most importantly, the outdoors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can sign up for a beta version that is scheduled to be released imminently on the company's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fglidance.io\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewebsite\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-google-lookouts-ai-can-describe-images-for-the-visually-impaired\u002F\"\u003EHow Google Lookout's AI can describe images for the visually impaired\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prb.org\u002Fresources\u002Ffact-sheet-aging-in-the-united-states\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eincrease\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million in 2050 (a rise from 17% to 23% of the population), the number of people experiencing vision loss through age-related diseases such as glaucoma or diabetes is expected to mushroom.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlide, and its future avatars, could play a key role in mitigating the trauma associated with this surge in aging and blindness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"27b1c99c-306c-4079-bbdd-e15f4018cf06\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F27b1c99c-306c-4079-bbdd-e15f4018cf06\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-03-06 19:53:54",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"This unassuming mobility aid - the Glide resembles a mini vacuum cleaner - has a lofty goal: Transform lives of the visually impaired by providing smart assistance for navigating the world.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"d54bcde6-af19-4957-a9df-8afe56726e79",image:{id:"03eff464-b2e5-4b78-8efd-30537c351c2d",filename:"glide2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-03-06 18:21:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"glide2",credits:b,caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F06\u002F03eff464-b2e5-4b78-8efd-30537c351c2d\u002Fglide2.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:876,height:624,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Robotics",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"for-the-vision-impaired-this-ai-robot-aims-to-replace-canes-and-guide-dogs",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"For the vision impaired, this AI robot aims to replace canes and guide dogs",topic:{id:"d0775c77-ff43-4543-948e-f913b989cef2",slug:"robotics",name:"Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"d0775c77-ff43-4543-948e-f913b989cef2",slug:"robotics",name:"Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"35e7efdb-10d7-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Mark Samuels",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Mark",lastName:"Samuels",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"a31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",filename:"marksamuels.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2014-11-18 11:27:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2014\u002F11\u002F18\u002Fa31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57\u002Fmarksamuels.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Mark Samuels is a business journalist specialising in IT leadership issues. Formerly editor at CIO Connect and features editor of Computing, he has written for various organisations, including the Economist Intelligence Unit, The Guardian, The Times, The Sunday Times and Times Higher Education.",profile:b,title:c,bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"98cea88b-502e-48c5-86bd-8d97d49fda9c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"akinbostanci\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"balancestressgettyimages-1364739569\" data-image-filename=\"balancestressgettyimages-1364739569.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F04\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EModern professionals \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002F5-ways-to-delegate-work-more-effectively-business-leaders-share-best-practices\u002F\"\u003Ehave busy workloads\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and juggling all these demands is tough, especially when unexpected challenges appear on the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearch suggests more than half (57%) of IT managers have to manage \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-it-growth-is-only-leading-to-more-burnout-and-what-should-be-done-about-it\u002F\"\u003Emore incidents than they can handle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002F5-ways-to-help-you-manage-your-time-more-effectively-at-work\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E5 ways to manage your time more effectively at work\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you don't manage your responsibilities effectively, the small issues you encounter could become big problems, putting your health and your organization's operations at risk.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, how can professionals handle busy workloads? Six business leaders give us their top techniques.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Don't be scared to reach out\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClementine Whitcomb, data engineer at energy company EDF, says professionals should voice their concerns if they feel under pressure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"People aren't mind readers,\" she says. \"They won't necessarily know that you're feeling stressed or you're at capacity. It's important to say, 'Please don't add anything else to my plate.'\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwant-to-become-a-successful-data-professional-do-these-5-things\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWant to become a successful data professional? Do these 5 things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhitcomb tells ZDNET that it's not unusual for people to feel worried about asking for help. However, asking for assistance is not an admittance of failure. \"I think that approach will ultimately help you do the job better. So, it's not failure. It's the opposite -- it's success.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe also says it's crucial to have a sense of perspective.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Someone once used the analogy that you have crystal balls and bouncy balls. If you drop your crystal ball, it shatters, and you'll never be able to get it back. Whereas if you drop your bouncy ball, it will bounce back,\" she says. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I think you need to work out the crystal balls to prioritize because if you drop that ball, it's gone. For me, it always helps to take stuff off the priority list. And I think that approach helps with work\u002Flife balance. Sometimes, it's important to choose.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Understand the customer impact\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeal Silverstein, head of technology customer services at optometry and audiology specialist Specsavers, says it's crucial to get to the root cause of the problem as quickly as possible -- and that's not something that takes place in every business.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Most places are guilty of trying to fix the problem as it's presented, rather than trying to understand the root cause and then extrapolating out the impact from there,\" he says. \"You can go through that process using some systems and tools, but the key to success is understanding what the problem means to your customer.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fagile-development-can-unlock-the-power-of-generative-ai-heres-how\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAgile development can unlock the power of generative AI - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESilverstein tells ZDNET that identifying the underlying cause of an issue will help you generate a long-term and long-lasting solution.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"If we have a small problem in one store, and we pick up that's prevalent in all stores, collectively the impact is significant. So, that's why I get to the root cause as quickly as possible,\" he says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"And then you understand what's going on rather than just trying to stick a plaster over what appears to be a cut, but is something quite a bit deeper underneath.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Focus on the bigger picture\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJessica Sobel, VP of strategic growth initiatives at Freshpet, says a great way to stop small stresses from turning into big problems is to concentrate on long-term goals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESobel says she's lucky her role is focused on timeframes and timelines.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The beauty of a strategic growth initiatives role is that it is about the long term,\" she says to ZDNET. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"So, you just have to be focused on what we are trying to achieve, and I don't personally have to worry about some of the day-to-day core business.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002F5-ways-to-delegate-work-more-effectively-business-leaders-share-best-practices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E5 ways to delegate work more effectively\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile her colleagues focus on operational matters, Sobel ensures the issues she encounters are explained to senior executives. \"Everything has a learning value for the business,\" she says. \"And so my work is just focused on the bigger picture.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Share your concerns\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToby Alcock, CTO at Logicalis, advises other professionals to get problems out in the open and then let smart people generate solutions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"As a leader, you take on a lot of pressure to try and solve that yourself and demonstrate your expertise and leadership ability,\" he says. \"But in my experience, the teams I have working with me are the ones that are probably the most suited to solving that problem faster. So, getting people around you who are aware of the problem is important.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002F5-ways-to-help-you-manage-your-time-more-effectively-at-work\u002F\"\u003E5 ways to manage your time more effectively at work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlcock says to ZDNET that shining a light on a problem also helps to create a sense of scale. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"If you look at something in darkness, it can feel pretty overwhelming quickly. So, giving a problem focus and attention, and getting some people around it, tends to put the issue in perspective,\" he says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. Build a network\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERichard Wazacz, CEO at foreign exchange specialist Travelex, says every professional will have a way of stopping small stresses from turning into big problems.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike Alcock, he believes a problem shared is a problem halved -- but adopting that approach comes with a word of caution. \"Sometimes you don't want to share your problems because burdening everyone will distract them from what they're looking after,\" he says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002F5-ways-to-build-a-great-network-according-to-business-leaders\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E5 ways to build a great network, according to business leaders\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWazacz tells ZDNET that a successful approach is often about building a trusted network. \"Talk to people who've gone through that same problem and use their advice and experience,\" he says. \"Great business leaders have amazing insights.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E6. Speak with a mentor\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETim Lancelot, head of sales enablement at software specialist MHR, says people can sometimes put up with things that should be dealt with earlier.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis organization uses coaching and mentoring sessions to ensure staff feel confident about dealing with a problem.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's great to have someone who's a coach or a third party that can spot these things better than you,\" he says. \"It's nice to have someone who can point out to you, 'You're ignoring that itch, why don't you do something about it?' I've found it's good to speak with an expert with a different perspective.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002F5-ways-to-unlock-creative-thinking-and-produce-great-results\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E5 ways to unlock creative thinking and produce great results at work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELancelot says to ZDNET that MHR provides mentoring and coaching sessions to staff. Every employee can access a mentor or coach, and many of these experts present their expertise to people across other lines of business.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"This is a family-owned business, and that's the culture the owners have encouraged,\" he says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-04-26 18:32:50",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Don't risk your health or your team's operations. Use these techniques to ensure minor issues don't become intractable challenges.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"1592280a-07cc-4dd9-8537-f844e6fbc0fb",image:{id:"98cea88b-502e-48c5-86bd-8d97d49fda9c",filename:"balancestressgettyimages-1364739569.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-04-26 18:31:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"balancestressgettyimages-1364739569",credits:"akinbostanci\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F26\u002F98cea88b-502e-48c5-86bd-8d97d49fda9c\u002Fbalancestressgettyimages-1364739569.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Business & Management",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"overwhelmed-6-ways-to-stop-small-stresses-at-work-from-becoming-big-problems",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Overwhelmed? 6 ways to stop small stresses at work from becoming big problems",topic:{id:"6505e7f5-fbe1-4bd9-bccb-a33c685ef3d9",slug:"business-management",name:"Business & Management",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"6505e7f5-fbe1-4bd9-bccb-a33c685ef3d9",slug:"business-management",name:"Business & Management",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0f170e27-b89d-48a1-aa1e-6d5c3594737e",slug:"work-life",name:"Work Life",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5dfa9e05-f84f-440c-a76d-9123762d3304",slug:"mental-health",name:"Mental Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c2e5d014-7944-46e4-945c-c9e454924a0d\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Christian Petersen-Clausen\" data-image-alt-text=\"urinal\" data-image-filename=\"urinal.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F04\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"616\" data-image-height=\"531\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWould you pay $2.75 for a health check whenever you feel like it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat was the spontaneous experience enjoyed by Shanghai resident Chris Petersen-Clausen when he visited a public restroom in a shopping center.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-watch-series-9-review\u002F\"\u003EApple Watch Series 9 review: Why I'm not settling for the less expensive models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe positioned himself at a urinal. The urinal had a screen offering a urine test right there. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs he \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fchris__pc\u002Fstatus\u002F1782245409857102262\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edescribed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on TwitterX: \"I know what you're thinking: A Chinese company -- what about privacy? Truth be told -- I am middle-aged and haven't had a health check in a while. I'm more worried about knowing everything is OK and the convenience is unbeatable. I'm finally actually doing what I know I should.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe process sounds blessedly simple. You pay your 19.90 Yuan (about $2.75) via \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wechat.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWeChat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, offer up some personal details and -- remarkably soon -- get details of your chemical innards, such as Vitamin C and nitrite levels. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESaid Petersen-Clausen: \"Before I even made it down the escalator, I had my results.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe results showed he lacked calcium, but was otherwise a rather healthy human being. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPetersen-Clausen is a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmemostothefuture.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecelebrated freelance cameraman and documentary directo\u003C\u002Fa\u003Er, a Werner Herzog in the making. He once traveled with former NBA great Dennis Rodman to North Korea and took some famous pictures.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd, full disclaimer here, he used to work for me as an art director in New York. So I contacted him to ask more about the whole experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I did not know about these urinals. I just stumbled over them in a shopping mall and got curious,\" he told me.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-clinic-expands-telemedicine-services-nationwide\u002F\"\u003EAmazon Clinic expands telemedicine services nationwide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWho, though, might make the most use of this service?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I feel the target audience is the chainsmoking forklift driver who never gets a checkup. I like the idea of them finding out there is something they should see a doctor about and being saved that way,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe psychology of this technology is very persuasive. It brings health monitoring to the people, rather than the people having to -- in many cases -- pluck up the courage to see a doctor. The sheer surprise of discovering the health check machine on the urinal is disarming too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"bd228165-932a-4e53-b3ba-2dac20ba9ba6\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe instructions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Christian Petersen-Clausen\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-5052\" data-image-filename=\"img-5052.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F04\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIndeed, Petersen-Clausen was so moved by his first test that he thought he'd try it again to see if his calcium levels had diminished.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe said: \"A few days later I stumbled over another of these urinals and did another test. Apparently, I had been drinking enough milk by then. The tests seem to be rather comprehensive as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7b5c3620-e6dd-491d-859c-998be995abcc\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe results.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Christian Petersen-Clausen \" data-image-alt-text=\"img-5053\" data-image-filename=\"img-5053.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F04\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs more people \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-apple-watch-saved-my-life\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Euse Apple Watches to monitor aspects of their health\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, one can imagine that this sort of technology might swiftly be embraced.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I don't think this shall replace a visit to your doctor but it might very well prompt one. A cardiologist told me that thanks to Apple Watches he now saw more people before they had heart attacks,\" said Petersen-Clausen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, there's always the privacy concern -- and it's not a small one. There'll be those who worry that such public health checks -- even if run by a private company -- might quietly betray their data. Some might worry, too, that the technology could monitor for other substances -- the less-than-legal or merely frowned-upon kinds -- that their bodies may contain.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best fitness rings you can buy: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe fear of trust betrayed is never far away. Does an all-clear from a machine in a public restroom offer a false sense of well-being?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut we all want to live a little longer and we know we need certain data input to make that happen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnything that makes it easier to discover that data may seem to many -- as it did to Petersen-Clausen -- like a very good thing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cb907444-ef19-4647-a337-d2ac13b1f766\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcb907444-ef19-4647-a337-d2ac13b1f766\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-04-28 01:23:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"In China, urinals in public restrooms use technology to offer men instant health checks. The convenience is unbeatable, but what about privacy?",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"4a1d15e2-5c7d-4165-8d88-3ea3e03699f3",image:{id:"c2e5d014-7944-46e4-945c-c9e454924a0d",filename:"urinal.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-04-25 19:40:04",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"urinal",credits:"Christian Petersen-Clausen",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F25\u002Fc2e5d014-7944-46e4-945c-c9e454924a0d\u002Furinal.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:616,height:531,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"he-went-into-a-public-toilet-he-came-out-with-a-health-check",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"He went into a public toilet. He came out with a health check",topic:{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10108f95-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"china",name:"China",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5bb9115b-7085-461a-b01c-3e973b64beee\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"valentinrussanov\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"fatigue4gettyimages-2030946916\" data-image-filename=\"fatigue4gettyimages-2030946916.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F04\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"2215\" data-image-height=\"1354\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA recent Mercer \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mercer.com\u002Fen-us\u002Finsights\u002Fus-health-news\u002Femployers-support-growing-demand-for-mental-health-services\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esurvey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of 300 companies finds 94% report they have strengthened their coverage for mental health care, increased support, or put in place new programs or systems to help improve employee health and wellness in the last three years. There are many reasons employees would need such counseling, but the harried and stressful work environments of IT operations surely doesn't help matters for those working there. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftech-giants-hatch-a-plan-for-ai-job-losses-reskill-95-million-in-10-years\u002F\"\u003ETech giants hatch a plan for AI job losses: Reskill 95 million in 10 years\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat if there was a way to help ease the stress of running an IT operation -- and perhaps reduce burnout and increase job satisfaction? Artificial intelligence provides an approach to offload and automate some stressful aspects of the job, such as the hours and days spent trying to troubleshoot and fix issues. arising out of the multiple platforms that now are part of infrastructures. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAIOps -- artificial intelligence for IT operations -- is intended to intelligently automate away the tedious side of information technology -- fixing bugs, watching for security issues, finding root causes, and remediating the above issues. \"AIOps is not about improving AI, but it is about using AI in IT operations,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.constellationr.com\u002Fusers\u002Fandy-thurai\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndy Thurai\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, principal analyst with Constellation Research.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow AIOps is being supercharged with generative AI, which may make it possible to query and gain quick answers to problems that once took hours or days to understand and remediate. In the process, it may also help reduce burnout and stress among IT professionals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider the most soul-sucking activity for IT teams -- alert fatigue. The size and complexity of IT infrastructure keeps expanding -- and with it, alerts. And don't think the cloud is taking out the complexity -- it actually adds to complexity, with systems and applications running across a range of platforms with deforming protocols. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ais-revolution-in-productivity-are-retrenching-software-developer-roles\u002F\"\u003EGenerative AI's 'revolution in productivity' is retrenching software developer roles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery IT professional faces such cognitive overload, eventually \"getting burned out by alert fatigue,\" says Thurai. \"It is not uncommon for administrators to get hundreds if not thousands of alerts for a single incident,\" he says. \"And they don't know what they're chasing because they don't have any insights. Instead of giving them more insights, these tools give them more alerts than they can handle.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe main problem with technology alerts is that most alerts are false positives. \"With alerts, unlike CNN, every news is not breaking news,\" says Thurai. With this avalanche of alerts, \"the response teams, when they get alert fatigue, are not quick and responsive -- their cognitive abilities get reduced.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe roots of cognitive overload were identified in Constellation's survey of 317 IT professionals:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMost enterprises are not set up to handle major incidents in real time.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIncidents, major and minor, are more frequent than expected.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe cost of incident resolution is always very high.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProduction operations are getting harder as scale and complexity are increasing.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHybrid applications are extremely difficult to manage and maintain.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis all results in employee burnout and alert fatigue, Thurai emphasizes. \"Many enterprises have therapy and mental health days. They're all trying to solve mental health problems instead of solving the root problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAIOps -- now boosted with user-friendly generative AI capabilities -- may help address some of the stressful problems upfront. \"While IT teams can get bogged down by the overwhelming volume of alerts and KPIs, the fact remains that when it comes to correlated application and infrastructure monitoring and incident management, AIOps remains extremely valuable for IT discovery and troubleshooting,\" Clayton Donley, vice president and general manager of Broadcom, observed in a blog \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.broadcom.com\u002Fblog\u002Fgenerative-ai-and-the-reinvigoration-of-aiops\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epost\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F4-ways-to-help-your-organization-overcome-ai-inertia\u002F\"\u003E4 ways to help your organization overcome AI inertia\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAIOps, originally designed around traditional AI, is now poised for a major boost -- with generative AI, Donley says. \"Traditional AI can help with specific tasks based on predefined rules and patterns to analyze data and make predictions. Gen AI takes things to the next level from pattern recognition to pattern creation. You will be able to ask a question in context and get an understandable answer. This will be the first time that computers are going to be involved in fixing themselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlus, generative AI \"will cut the time it takes to resolve tickets by helping IT teams quickly understand where to focus their attention,\" Donley adds. \"Instead of wasting time navigating through a veritable ocean of alerts, genAI will be able to speed the process, analyzing and summarizing effective courses of action.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, at least 80% of AIOps tools providers will be incorporating generative AI features within their solutions, according to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fresearch.g2.com\u002Finsights\u002Fauthor\u002Ftian-lin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETian Lin\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, research analyst at G2. Such features include tailored tutorials that \"can craft individualized tutorials by assessing user profiles and interactions. These textual or video-based guides align with the user's requirements, ensuring they understand the software's nuances more effectively.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-wellness-tech\u002F\"\u003EThese 7 tech products helped us find inner peace\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, AIOps environments are also incorporating advanced virtual assistants that \"can address user queries as they arise,\" Lin adds. \"The assistant can provide a comprehensive, context-specific explanation if a user encounters a stumbling block with a feature.\" Other generative features on the way include instant code suggestions, practice environments, actionable feedback, illustrative support, and customized learning modules.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-04-19 20:44:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"What if there was a way to ease the stress of running an IT operation - and increase job satisfaction? Turns out, AIOps can offer mental health benefits.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"4e8a77a9-e4fb-4707-9736-aad14d85aaf5",image:{id:"5bb9115b-7085-461a-b01c-3e973b64beee",filename:"fatigue4gettyimages-2030946916.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-04-19 20:41:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"fatigue4gettyimages-2030946916",credits:"valentinrussanov\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F19\u002F5bb9115b-7085-461a-b01c-3e973b64beee\u002Ffatigue4gettyimages-2030946916.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2215,height:1354,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"how-ai-can-rescue-it-pros-from-job-burnout-and-alert-fatigue",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"How AI can rescue IT pros from job burnout and alert fatigue",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5dfa9e05-f84f-440c-a76d-9123762d3304",slug:"mental-health",name:"Mental Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926460b5-b4e9-464e-859e-278dd409a3a7",slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"553a6698-7edd-4746-aae2-10c9d3ff1b74\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EBook it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot-2024-01-25-at-5-26-36pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-01-25-at-5-26-36pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1820\" data-image-height=\"928\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou know that feeling you get when something's become a \u003Cem\u003Ething\u003C\u002Fem\u003E and you had no idea?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, I felt that way when I discovered that everyone -- apparently -- \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.huffpost.com\u002Fentry\u002Fwhat-does-delulu-mean_l_6581e063e4b0e142c0bf8465\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewas saying \"delulu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\" (This, it seems, signifies an unrealistic solution to all of life's problems.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-14-best-robots-and-ai-tech-weve-seen-at-ces-2024-so-far\u002F\"\u003EThe 15 best robots and AI tech we saw at CES 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, though, I'd like to present you with a new thing -- to me: robot cats in libraries. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen a bandit is on your side\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI first came across it when I heard about Bandit, Percival, and Mr. Pickles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESurprisingly, this isn't a firm of lawyers, nor even a comedy act from the last century.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, these three are robot cats that live in the Eugene Public Library in Eugene, Oregon. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd they've become extremely popular robot cats. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fthis-pet-robot-lets-you-watch-play-with-and-treat-your-dog-or-cat-from-anywhere\u002F\"\u003EThis pet robot lets you watch, play with, and treat your dog or cat from anywhere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.opb.org\u002Farticle\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F28\u002Feugene-public-library-robotic-cats\u002F?utm_source=pocket_saves\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereported\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the library's customers are involved in a festival of adoration when it comes to these three black-and-white robot felines.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKate Berry, one of the library's adult services supervisors, told OPB: \"They're typically for folks who maybe are suffering memory loss or maybe just are living alone and kind of lonely. But really, anyone can check them out. They purr. They meow. They're really fun to have.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's clear, though, is that the robot cats haven't merely charmed the library's visitors, but also its staff.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey have been so moved by the way these robot cats have brought peace to so many that they bought a couple for themselves. (Theirs are gray-and-white.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChildren's services supervisor Heather Sears told OPB: \"There's research that shows cats purring is therapeutic. So we have a kind of quiet room that we have placed one of our cats. Staff have actually really enjoyed that -- maybe you had a stressful part of your day or something's happened and you just need a moment, and you can come hang out with one of our cats that are here that are not circulating.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Eugene LRCS","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F@EugeneLRCS","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FLn1V9kfC8e8?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"Meet the library&amp;#39;s new Companion Cats!\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FLn1V9kfC8e8\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"Meet the library's new Companion Cats!","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FLn1V9kfC8e8\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease imagine, then, that some people will waft into the library and simply hang out with the likes of Bandit. They can even brush him and generally commune with him as if he were real.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany people even book the robot cats as they would, say, a book and take it home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIt's a thing. A real thing\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI confess this lifted my spirits greatly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou see, my wife and I had a robot cat for a little while and, as regular readers may know, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-just-spent-a-week-with-a-robot-cat-and-my-life-will-never-be-the-same\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eexperience was a touch imperfect\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot finding suitable adopters, we ended up taking it to a local electronics recycling center, where the owner looked at us with benign bemusement. Before adopting the cat, of course.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-ai-curb-loneliness-in-older-adults-this-robot-companion-is-proving-its-possible\u002F\"\u003ECan AI curb loneliness in older adults? This robot companion is proving it's possible\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo discover that so many people are, by contrast, finding robot cats to be wonderful companions was fascinating.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut wait a minute, I mused to myself, is this an isolated inspiration from the Eugene Library or might it be a more widespread phenomenon?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was time for a little research.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEverywhere you can find a good book\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's Manistee County Library in Michigan with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.manisteenews.com\u002Fnews\u002Farticle\u002Fmanistee-library-robot-pets-check-18550095.php\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea veritable array of robotic pets\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Cats, dogs and even a bird.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJulie Cirone, the library's interim director, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.manisteenews.com\u002Fnews\u002Farticle\u002Fmanistee-library-robot-pets-check-18550095.php\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etold\u003C\u002Fa\u003E the Manistee News Advocate: \"They have lifelike features including a realistic weight, they are responsive to touch, they purr and have a heartbeat, and they warm as they are sitting in a lap.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's now drift to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hastingspubliclibrary.org\u002Fabout-us\u002Flibrary-of-things\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHastings Public Library\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, also in Michigan. There, just beneath Botley the Coding Robot is: \"Robotic Cat. Coming January 2024.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow you might be wondering what the rules are for going to your local public library and taking a robot cat home with you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fboston-dynamics-robot-dog-can-answer-your-questions-now-thanks-to-chatgpt\u002F\"\u003EBoston Dynamics robot dog can answer your questions now, thanks to ChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHelpfully, the Reading Public Library in Massachusetts \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Freadingpl.org\u002Fdt_portfolios\u002Frobotic-cat-therapy-companion-pet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eoffers some guidelines\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe library explains the sort of things you can expect its robot cat to do: \"He purrs happily when you pet his head or back. He moves his head towards your hand when you pet his cheeks, and if you keep petting him he will roll on his back so you can pet his belly!\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat does sound quite realistic. The library does, however, extend its own form of realism: \"The total replacement cost for the robotic cat is $150. A $5.00 per day fee will be applied if material is returned late. This item is available for checkout to Patrons 18 years or older.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease be warned. You can't readily keep them forever, like that copy of \"Pride and Prejudice\" you forgot to give back in 2016.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt seems, then, that America's libraries have become homes for robot cats. They bring peace and companionship to many. And that's a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"27b1c99c-306c-4079-bbdd-e15f4018cf06\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F27b1c99c-306c-4079-bbdd-e15f4018cf06\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-01-27 14:42:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"If you haven't visited your local library lately, you might want to see what's new there. 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The library, of course",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"d0775c77-ff43-4543-948e-f913b989cef2",slug:"robotics",name:"Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4566c744-92ae-472b-8a28-44f23105478e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"DeanDrobot\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"stair-runninggettyimages-1370748674\" data-image-filename=\"stair-runninggettyimages-1370748674.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"2141\" data-image-height=\"1400\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's become oddly compulsory. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHypnotic, even.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomeone famous once muttered that you need to take 10,000 steps every day if you want to stay alive. And suddenly you had apps that could measure every step you take, every move you make.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smartwatch\u002F\"\u003EThe best smartwatches you can buy: Apple, Samsung, Google, and more compared\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe apps were watching you, so you couldn't help checking them every day, every hour, every minute.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut could you be entirely sure they were accurate?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps it didn't matter, as everyone you know could cheerily open their phone and tell you exactly how many steps they'd taken in order to meet you at the bar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was simply a thing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EI succumbed to flights of fancy\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI confess I fell beneath the spell of my \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-is-working-on-an-ai-health-coaching-service-according-to-reports\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiPhone's Health app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere before my eyes were not only my steps taken, but my walking and running distance, my walking speed, my walking step length, and even a measure of my walking asymmetry. (This seemed to be something to do with the evenness of my gait.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere was even the measure of flights climbed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-tracker\u002F\"\u003EThe best fitness trackers to replace the Halo Band\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wasn't sure why this was at all important. Why did it matter how many times I'd gone up the stairs? Surely what mattered was how many steps I'd taken.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, my Health app told me that \"a flight of stairs is counted as approximately 10 feet of elevation gain (approximately 16 steps.)\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhich inspired this enthusiastic response from me: \"OK and...?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, I'd give it a cursory glance as I cursed how few steps I'd taken -- or praised myself for breaking through the magical 10,000.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA steep climb to credibility\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen something very odd occurred. My \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fiphone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiPhone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E insisted I'd suddenly taken up climbing as a regular sport.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm not sure whether this happened with one of the regular software updates or not but -- from one day to the next -- I seemed to be climbing at least five times as many stairs as previously.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best fitness rings to kickstart your 2024 wellness goals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere was only one issue with this: I wasn't climbing at least five times as many stairs as previously. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was functioning in my same, relatively regular fashion, exercising in my relatively regular fashion, and not at all aware that I was soaring to any new heights.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENaturally, my first instinct was to blame myself. I switched the phone on and off, yet my alleged ascensions continued.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f80d3cba-7ca7-4f98-a721-170196e6b227\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhat just happened?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot-2024-01-16-at-10-20-15am.png\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-01-16-at-10-20-15am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"708\" data-image-height=\"572\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt couldn't be that I was alone in my elevated quandary, could it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETaking steps toward the truth\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI contacted Apple to see whether the company could shed a little light on my ascending confusion. I'll update, should a response descend.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI ventured further, however. On the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdiscussions.apple.com\u002Fthread\u002F254306187?sortBy=best\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Community pages\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, I learned that this has been an issue for some time, in both iPhones and Apple Watches.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-apple-watch\u002F\"\u003EZDNET's buying guide to pick the best Apple Watch for you\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn iPhone X owner expressed their perplexity like this: \"I recently started feeling the stair count was overstating but I was never able to confirm it. Last night I managed to find out how far off it is. My house has 12-foot ceilings and my stairways are 18 stairs vs the typical 12. Last night I climbed one flight of stairs, at about 12:15, so I was recording a new day. When I checked things this morning, prior to going downstairs, I noticed I had recorded 4 flights!\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe poster added: \"I've looked everywhere and cannot find a setting to change and I cannot figure out what has happened. The phone was not dropped nor has it seen any severe handling of any sort.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey weren't alone. On another Community page, an iPhone user observed: \"I'm always having issues with my [Apple] watch severely miscalculating flights climbed. It has happened in all three [Apple] watches I've had. When climbing stairs it counts about 50% of the flights I've done. For example, if I climb 20 flights of stairs in a day it may show 9.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-removes-blood-oxygen-sensor-from-new-watches-what-does-this-mean-for-current-users\u002F\"\u003EJudge bans Apple Watches with blood oxygen sensor. What does this mean for current users?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWait, so emotions invested in the Flights Climbed part of your iPhone Health app can go up or down?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor this Apple devotee, there seems no end to the pain: \"The bigger difference is when hiking. I will hike 1000 ft in elevation gain which the [Apple] watch will show accurately in the hiking app, but will say I've only done 6 flights of stairs. This has been going on for years. I feel like I've done everything to try and fix this.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust this week, another troubled devotee offered: \"My understanding is they use barometric pressure to guess that you are going up or down. That is not an extremely accurate measuring method.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, I couldn't find any definitive answer to why this might be happening.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ENumbers need an interpreter\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe issue, of course, is that many people take such data seriously. Some of the data recorded by your iPhone or Apple Watch can be both vital and accurate, as my colleague Jason Perlow \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-apple-watch-saved-my-life\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eonce experienced\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's reasonable, though, to maintain your own internal sense of how much you're exercising every day. It's also worth considering what staring at the numbers does for or to you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-apple-watch-saved-my-life\u002F\"\u003EHow Apple Watch saved my life\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy, two French academics \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftheconversation.com\u002Fwhy-some-amateur-athletes-are-giving-up-on-smartwatches-216979\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esuggest\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that some athletes are giving up their total focus on their connected devices' health data. Why? Because \"for some participants, putting numbers on an activity actually \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.jstor.org\u002Fstable\u002F26570266\"\u003Eleads them to experience it more as forced labor than as free, self-determined leisure\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes, the numbers don't tell the whole story. Sometimes, they even offer fables. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd sometimes they give you ideas that you're climbing much higher than you really are.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d148d75d-6c86-4b4a-8518-88450cf3d332\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd148d75d-6c86-4b4a-8518-88450cf3d332\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-01-21 12:00:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"What do you do when your iPhone Health app tells you something that doesn't seem true?",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"ef3de212-80f0-4903-9842-90b14decf0df",image:{id:"4566c744-92ae-472b-8a28-44f23105478e",filename:"stair-runninggettyimages-1370748674.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-01-19 17:51:32",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"stair-runninggettyimages-1370748674",credits:"DeanDrobot\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F19\u002F4566c744-92ae-472b-8a28-44f23105478e\u002Fstair-runninggettyimages-1370748674.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2141,height:1400,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Health",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"apple-suddenly-told-me-i-was-climbing-a-lot-of-stairs-and-i-tried-to-find-out-why",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Apple suddenly told me I was climbing a lot of stairs and I tried to find out why",topic:{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"108f2b14-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"ios",name:"iOS",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d43a5393-ce50-4868-8614-afc7ed25a3f4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Google Pixel Watch 2\" data-image-filename=\"google-pixel-watch-2-on-wrist.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smartwatch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmartwatches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E don't just live on your wrists to tell the time. For that, you have many options that are far less costly and more user-friendly. If you wear a smartwatch, you'd be best served to actually use the features that make the watch, well, smart.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat includes features geared toward health and wellness. After all, why have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-pixel-watch-2-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPixel Watch 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E if you won't take advantage of the things that help make this watch special? You'd be surprised at how easy it is to make incremental changes to your life, based on the data your watch has to offer regarding your health and well-being.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-blood-pressure-watch\u002F\"\u003EThe best blood pressure watches you can buy, according to medical research\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat are these features I keep mentioning? Let me introduce you to the five I use the most, so you can start incorporating them into your daily routine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReady to get healthy? Let's go...\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Heart rhythm assessment\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis feature collects data -- using the Pixel Watch 2's built-in sensors -- and looks for things like normal sinus rhythm, atrial fibrillation, high heart rates, and low heart rates. Once you've added this feature, it only takes a 30-second reading with the app on your watch and, once you've collected enough data, you can generate a PDF of the results to share with your healthcare professional.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo add the tile, open the Watch app on your phone and tap the Tiles button. From the Manage Tiles page, tap the Add Tile button. Locate the ECG Quick Launch and tap the associated + button to add the tile. After adding the tile, swipe your watch face until you see the ECG tile and tap Start. This will walk you through the setup for the app (which is quite simple). After setup is complete, you only have to start the app and lightly touch your finger to the watch crown for 30 seconds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Body responses\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother helpful feature you can add is the body responses tile, which monitors your body for stress or excitement by keeping tabs on your heart rate, micro sweat levels, and skin temperature. These indicators are tracked as your body responds to different moments throughout the day and will notify you if it senses a body response that could indicate stress. You can also \"check-in\" with the app by logging your mood (selecting from stressed, worried, sad, frustrated, calm, etc.).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Exercises\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm a fairly active person. I split my weeks between running and rowing and like to keep tabs on those workouts with my watch. Although the Pixel Watch 2 can automatically sense if you're exercising, it can't delineate the type of exercise that's going on. Because of that, I always initiate the specific kind of exercise I'm doing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-android-smartwatch\u002F\"\u003EThe best Android smartwatches you can buy, according to our testing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne nice thing about the Pixel Watch 2 is that you can select from a large number of different types of exercise, such as running, walking, treadmill, rowing, aerobics, biking, boot camp, canoeing, circuit training, core training, cross country skiing, CrossFit, dancing, elliptical, and more. As you use this feature the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fsearch?q=fitbit&c=apps\"\u003EFitbit\u003C\u002Fa\u003E app (which you should also install on your phone) will collect the data and keep you apprised of how you're doing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Sleep\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI do best with between 6.5 and 7 hours of sleep every night. By \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sleep-tracker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echecking my sleep details\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on my watch's sleep app, I can see if I'm staying within my ideal range. But the sleep app gives me more information than just the hours I've slept. I can get a summary of the evening's rest that includes awake, REM, light, and deep sleep. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthline.com\u002Fhealth\u002Fhow-much-deep-sleep-do-you-need\"\u003EHealthline\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, most adults need between 1.5-2 hours of deep sleep per night. I rarely get that much deep sleep (my average is more like 50-60 minutes of deep sleep per night. The CDC claims that 25% of sleep should be of the deep sort and your Pixel Watch can help you keep track of that. If you're not getting enough sleep, your health and well-being will suffer. Make sure to check your sleep stats daily.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. Heart rate\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, there's the good old \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcoros-just-made-the-most-comfortable-heart-rate-monitor-ive-ever-tested\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eheart rate monitor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I always select a dial for my watch that includes my heart rate because I'm always checking it. When my heart rate goes above 80, I'm either exercising or stressed. If I'm not exercising and the rate climbs, I know I need to change whatever it is I'm doing, otherwise I could risk a negative impact on my health. By keeping a check on your heart rate, you can start to see patterns and even take action to prevent your heart rate from rising when it shouldn't.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-use-pixel-watch-to-track-your-heart-rate-with-your-peloton-workout-equipment-now\u002F\"\u003EYou can use Pixel Watch to track your heart rate with your Peloton \u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese five apps will go a long way to help you get control of your health and well-being. They might not \u003Cem\u003Esolve\u003C\u002Fem\u003E your problems but they'll at least get you on the right track. Start using one or more of these features and see if you don't find an improvement in your quality of life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cb907444-ef19-4647-a337-d2ac13b1f766\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcb907444-ef19-4647-a337-d2ac13b1f766\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-02-13 21:19:18",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"I use these health and wellness features on my Pixel Watch 2 every day. Try them for yourself and watch your quality of life improve.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"ab016d3b-3280-4466-b928-12d47c628b19",image:{id:"d43a5393-ce50-4868-8614-afc7ed25a3f4",filename:"google-pixel-watch-2-on-wrist.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-10-10 21:09:24",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Google Pixel Watch 2",credits:"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F10\u002Fd43a5393-ce50-4868-8614-afc7ed25a3f4\u002Fgoogle-pixel-watch-2-on-wrist.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Smart Watches",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"5-essential-pixel-watch-2-features-for-better-health-and-fitness",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"5 essential Pixel Watch 2 features for better health and fitness",topic:{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:b,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"eeead003-6f76-4b0d-b1b4-9e55878d3059\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E&nbsp; Ada Lopez, Senior Manager, Lenovo Product Diversity Office\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lenovo\" data-image-alt-text=\"lenovo-ada-screenshot-2024-02-07-114559\" data-image-filename=\"lenovo-ada-screenshot-2024-02-07-114559.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F02\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"566\" data-image-height=\"369\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's what you may already know about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lenovo.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fabout\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELenovo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: The multinational technology giant \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gartner.com\u002Fen\u002Fnewsroom\u002Fpress-releases\u002F01-10-2024-gartner-says-worldwide-pc-shipments-increased-zero-point-three-percent-in-fourth-quarter-of-2023-but-declined-fourteen-point-eight-percent-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eships more PCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E than any other company. Also, Lenovo's diverse business investments span tablets, monitors, accessories, smartphones, smart home and collaboration solutions, high-performance computing, augmented and virtual reality, commercial Internet of Things, software, services, and smart infrastructure data center solutions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-safety-and-bias-untangling-the-complex-chain-of-ai-training\u002F\"\u003EAI safety and bias: Untangling the complex chain of AI training\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut here's what you may not know about Lenovo: The company is also heavily invested in AI and has made another kind of diversity -- human diversity -- a top priority. I had the opportunity to interview \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fadalopez\u002F\"\u003EAda Lopez\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Lenovo senior manager of the company's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.lenovo.com\u002Fwhen-passion-meets-profession-product-diversity-office-spotlight-with-ada-lopez\u002F\"\u003EProduct Diversity Office\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. She shared her time and the result is this fascinating, wide-ranging conversation on the company's efforts to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-safety-and-bias-untangling-the-complex-chain-of-ai-training\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edismantle AI bias\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and promote inclusion.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's dig right in.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: Please introduce yourself and give us a little background on how you came to be running Lenovo's Product Diversity Office.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAda Lopez:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E My name is Ada Lopez and I am the Senior Manager of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.lenovo.com\u002Fdiversity-by-design-embedding-inclusivity-in-products-and-solutions\u002F\"\u003EProduct Diversity Office at Lenovo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I have over 18 years of experience as a teacher, and as both a product and project manager. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a child born in Cuba who immigrated to the US at age 5, I had to confront and solve issues of cultural, linguistic, and familial exclusion. Issues related to diversity and inclusiveness have been essential to my survival -- and I mean that literally -- for as long as I can remember. In my role at Lenovo, now I can apply my efforts to removing technological barriers or biases that might exclude any of our customers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI want to make sure that Lenovo's products are as accessible to users of all abilities and other underserved populations as they are to everyone else. Because we are constantly breaking new ground, my job is very exciting. We're working in a long-neglected area where there are no set answers. It also means that I need to be a bit disruptive since -- at the company level -- I'm asking technology specialists to expand their view of what constitutes a successful product. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: Can you discuss the long-term societal effects of unchecked AI bias?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAL: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAI is changing the business landscape, and Lenovo recognizes the importance that AI be implemented safely and responsibly. To meet this need, Lenovo established the Responsible AI Committee, a group of 20 employees representing diverse backgrounds across gender, ethnicity, and disability. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-can-harness-the-power-of-generative-ai-ethically\u002F\"\u003EThe ethics of generative AI: How we can harness this powerful technology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETogether, they review internal products and external partnerships across the principles of diversity and inclusion, privacy and security, accountability and reliability, explainability, transparency, and environmental and social impact. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: What are common misconceptions about AI bias in the tech industry?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pullquote\" data-alignment=\"right\" data-quote=\"'We can begin mitigating AI bias risk today by ensuring that we have talent with various backgrounds or lived experiences.'  \"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAL: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThere's a misconception that there's nothing we can do to stop bias from infiltrating AI systems. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe can begin mitigating AI bias risk today by ensuring that we have talent with various backgrounds or lived experiences. Establishing internal protocols that promote the inclusion of diverse perspectives of programmers or designers is the first step to addressing a significant number of biases within the data set AI leverages to generate outputs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is something businesses can begin today! \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: Can you provide an example of AI bias in automated systems and its societal impact?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAL: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EGiven that the information for AI programs is being pulled from preexisting internet sources, it is possible that these systems cannot filter out biased opinions and perspectives. Ultimately, this can lead to an imbalanced future -- one in which AI may never reach its full potential as a tool for the greater good. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA common example we are experiencing is gender bias. With much of the data online skewing toward men, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Far5iv.labs.arxiv.org\u002Fhtml\u002F1607.06520\"\u003Eresearch conducted by Boston University in collaboration with Microsoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E found that systems being trained with Google News associate men with titles such as \"captain\" and \"financer.\" In contrast, women are associated with \"receptionist\" and \"homemaker.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-should-be-more-inclusive-as-it-evolves\u002F\"\u003EGenerative AI should be more inclusive as it evolves, according to OpenAI's CEO\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany AI systems trained on biased data -- often created by largely male teams -- have created significant problems for women. These prejudices are reflected in credit card companies offering men better options and tools more favorably screening for COVID and liver disease, areas where wrong decisions can damage people's financial or physical health. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've also seen \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fd41586-019-03228-6\"\u003Eracial discrimination in US healthcare\u003C\u002Fa\u003E systems that use AI, according to Prolific. The AI system was designed to predict which patients needed extra medical care, analyzing their healthcare cost history. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe system assumes that cost indicates a person's healthcare needs, but it doesn't account for the different forms of payment between Black and white patients. Because of this discrepancy, Black patients received lower risk scores -- assumed to be on par in terms of cost with healthier white people -- and didn't qualify for the same extra care as white patients with the same issues. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: Can you describe a challenge Lenovo faced regarding AI bias and how it was resolved?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pullquote\" data-alignment=\"right\" data-quote=\"'We must apply real rigor to our own solutions as well as the work of our partners... diversity, equity, and inclusion needs to be a proven priority.'\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAL: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWe once unveiled a hyper-realistic AI-powered avatar during an employee event to demonstrate powerful generative AI technology. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe didn't expect the negative feedback it received from employees, but it provided a learning opportunity, which would impact the creation of avatars in the future. Detailed surveying of employees gave us an insight into user perceptions to help us address concerns about inadvertent bias in future iterations. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Falgorithms-soon-will-run-your-life-and-ruin-it-if-trained-incorrectly\u002F\"\u003EAlgorithms soon will run your life - and ruin it, if trained incorrectly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe must apply real rigor to our own solutions as well as the work of our partners, where diversity, equity, and inclusion needs to be a proven priority. We use dedicated tools to evaluate bias in data and identify sub-populations that might be under-represented or somehow segmented. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also use open-source software called AI Fairness 360 to evaluate different algorithms and training data and mitigate bias. This goes deeper than protected classes, too, for example checking for bias against socioeconomic groups selected against variables like income level or credit score. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: How does Lenovo's Product Diversity Office work to identify and correct potential biases in AI?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pullquote\" data-alignment=\"right\" data-quote=\"'When companies collect, process, or use data, there is a risk that any findings could be shaped by bias.'  \"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAL: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWhile AI bias can rarely be eliminated entirely, we strive to manage and mitigate it as much as possible by including a diverse background of people in the training dataset. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt Lenovo, we established a Responsible AI Committee bringing together 20 people of diverse backgrounds to decide the principles that AI must support in the organization. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: How does the diversity of a development team influence the mitigation of AI bias?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAL: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EPromoting and encouraging diversity within the workplace is crucial, and it will ensure that we are bringing in talent with various backgrounds or lived experiences. As I mentioned above, establishing internal protocols that promote the inclusion of diverse perspectives of programmers or designers mitigates the risk of incorporating a significant number of biases within the data set AI leverages to generate outputs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-ways-business-leaders-are-exploring-generative-ai-at-work\u002F\"\u003E6 ways business leaders are exploring generative AI at work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBusiness leaders play a large role in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-ways-business-leaders-are-exploring-generative-ai-at-work\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econtrolling what AI looks like\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and can unlock. It is imperative that organizations thoroughly plan for what responsible AI usage means and remain committed to upholding that ideal. Engaging with stakeholders to determine potential problems and establishing best practices will require constant attention from leadership and respective teams, but doing so is essential. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: What role do data sources play in perpetuating AI bias, and how can this be addressed?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAL: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ELenovo's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.lenovo.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F12\u002FLenovo_Data-for-humanity.pdf\"\u003EData for Humanity report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E found that 88% of business leaders say that AI technology will be an important factor in helping their organization unlock the value of its data over the next five years. So, when these companies collect, process, or use data, there is a risk that any findings could be shaped by bias. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: How can AI bias impact decision-making in various sectors, like healthcare or finance?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAL: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThere are abundant examples of bias in healthcare with or without AI. With AI, the challenge is partly that an algorithm might recognize patterns in the data and draw the wrong conclusion. Even though that data set supports the conclusion, there may be key variables missing. Or, as is often the case, the pattern may be the product of historical misdiagnosis or neglect within a specific group. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwill-an-ai-powered-robocop-keep-new-yorks-busiest-subway-station-safe\u002F\"\u003EWill an AI-powered robocop keep New York's busiest subway station safe?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPolicing data is a common example of data reinforcing bias. If certain communities are policed more, then the arrests are higher. For the AI, arrests equate to crime, so the conclusion might be that crime is greater. The data enshrines the biases and patterns. Context is everything here. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: What advancements in AI technology are being made to detect and correct bias?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAL: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EExplainability is advancing quickly, so we have a better understanding of how an AI generated something. Linear regression algorithms are extremely explainable, but neural network processes will always have hidden elements. Still, there are new ways to demystify and better explain the AI, and it's important for companies like Lenovo to take advantage of those advancements. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also see greater transparency in the source data and the model used in AI, so we can better identify and correct gaps and deficiencies. Without transparency, it's impossible to interrogate and improve the training data and algorithms. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: In what ways can consumer feedback be used to identify and correct AI bias?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAL: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIn most instances, customer feedback should be a last resort. During development, teams need to very deliberately consult and represent diverse groups to mitigate bias -- this needs to happen at the foundation of any AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-trusted-generative-ai-can-improve-the-connected-customer-experience\u002F\"\u003EHow trusted generative AI can improve the connected customer experience\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, customer feedback can become valuable with smaller sub-populations or when addressing intersections of multiple dimensions; for example, sexuality, race, or gender identity. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: How can interdisciplinary approaches enhance the understanding and reduction of AI bias?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pullquote\" data-alignment=\"right\" data-quote=\"'There'll always be some level of bias within the various levels of programming, but we can remain diligent in ensuring people understand and recognize their biases.'  \"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAL: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ELenovo's Responsible AI Committee consists of people with very different backgrounds and areas of expertise, including security, sales, privacy, law, and diversity and inclusion. We benefit greatly from that diversity of opinions and very rigorous review of technology. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd we complement that with peer-reviewed studies and research conducted with different goals and scopes. AI is not new, but the current scale and speed of deployment is unprecedented, so we need to be extremely thoughtful and vigilant. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: What advice would you give to other tech companies in tackling the issue of AI bias?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAL: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAs humans, no matter how hard we try, we inherently have biases – both conscious and unconscious. There will always be some level of bias within the various levels of programming, but we can remain diligent in ensuring people understand and recognize their biases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdo-companies-have-ethical-guidelines-for-ai-use-56-of-professionals-are-unsure-survey-says\u002F\"\u003EDo companies have ethical guidelines for AI use? 56% of professionals are unsure\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is also why it's necessary to build teams with different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: Any other thoughts you want to share with ZDNET's global audience?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAL: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAI has the potential to completely shift how our world operates. As with any technology, we must understand its capabilities, as well as the drawbacks of its use. Leaving AI with little supervision can be problematic, especially as this technology becomes smarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, we need to question and challenge the outputs and examine those controlling the inputs. We should explore AI and use it as an assistant, but it has not reached the point where we can fully rely on it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Final thoughts \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET's editors and I would like to share a huge shoutout to Ada for taking the time to engage in this in-depth interview. There's a lot of food for thought here. Thank you, Ada!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-lenovo-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best Lenovo laptops: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat do you think? Did Ada's recommendations give you any ideas about how to improve problems of bias and diversity in your organization? Let us know in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. 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15:49:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2013\u002F11\u002F25\u002Ffb35bdd8-1174-11e4-9732-00505685119a\u002Frajiv-rao-author.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Rajiv is a journalist and filmmaker who is interested in how new technologies, innovation, and disruptive business forces are shaking things up in India.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e7887dbb-b6c8-4461-9423-2ee0974b48aa\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EJeremy Bailenson is the founding director of Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Caltech\" data-image-alt-text=\"Jeremy Bailenson\" data-image-filename=\"jeremy-profile.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F07\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite high-octane events in the augmented reality (AR) and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-vr-headset\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Evirtual reality\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (VR) landscape, such as the launch of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-could-apples-vr-headset-possibly-do-to-justify-its-3000-price-tag\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple's new $3,000 headse\u003C\u002Fa\u003Et, the day-to-day reality is that the sector is still quite niche. Headsets are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Five-been-thinking-about-apples-ar-vr-headset-and-i-just-dont-believe-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epricey and clunky\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, wearing one for more than 30 minutes often produces motion sickness, and there are few games to offer truly memorable experiences. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe big question is whether VR is destined to remain a fringe technology, or are there better, more appropriate uses for it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwill-apples-reality-pro-signal-the-beginning-of-the-immersive-internet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWill Apple's headset signal the beginning of the immersive internet?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET spoke with Jeremy Bailenson, founding director of Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab and a pioneer in the field of AR\u002FVR. Bailenson's career started off in cognitive psychology before he moved on to study how virtual experiences lead to changes in perceptions of the self and others. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis lab builds and studies systems that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fvideo-meetings-dont-work-so-can-the-metaverse-do-better-heres-what-i-found\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eallow people to meet in virtual space\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and explores changes in the nature of social interaction. He also has a company, Strivr, whose Immersive Learning Platform has trained Fortune 500 companies -- such as JetBlue and Walmart, as well as municipal governments and nonprofits -- in an effort to transform training, education, environmental conservation, empathy, and health. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-vision-pro-first-take-3-reasons-this-changes-everything\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApple Vision Pro first take: 3 reasons this changes everything\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, Bailenson discusses why VR companies might be chasing a flawed strategy of positioning AR\u002FVR for entertainment and communication versus \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fselling-an-emotion-and-a-feeling-how-these-companies-see-vr-as-the-future-of-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuilding unique experiences\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that tackle society's intractable problems. Six of his VR documentary experiences have been official selections at the Tribeca Film Festival. His lab has also exhibited VR in hundreds of venues, ranging from the Smithsonian to the Super Bowl.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: Tell us a little bit about yourself.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJB: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EMy PhD is in cognitive science. I defended my dissertation on building mathematical models of how the mind works. This involved running experiments on humans and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-or-no-code-development-converging-but-with-caveats\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuilding a low-level AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to try to study how one can represent thoughts, decision-making, and reasoning. I just decided at that point, I just don't want to be a cognitive scientist. The content wasn't grabbing me as much as it should have.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the time, I was reading a novel called \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5d7290e3-62e9-47e3-a983-0080129b7217\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FNeuromancer-William-Gibson\u002Fdp\u002F0441569595\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Neuromancer\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, a science fiction novel that really just kind of blew my mind about how you can think about building these experiences that may not be intelligent, but are certainly perceptually persuasive. It redefined what it means to be a human in an age of technology. And so, in part, because of reading that book, I decided to try a different route. So, I got a postdoc at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I was there for four years learning how to build the hardware, and eventually made my way to Stanford and the department.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: What were some of the things that were said about AR\u002FVR in terms of it being a new world with new possibilities?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJB: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe narrative was very different back then. We weren't thinking about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fces-2023-was-huge-for-ar-and-vr-heres-everything-important-that-was-announced\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econsumer-grade VR\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, we were thinking about VR as a tool to study. First of all, I was in a psychology department. So, my postdoc involved using VR to study realistic simulations and see what one would do in a social situation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-vr-headset\u002F\"\u003EBest VR headsets right now: For gaming and the metaverse\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was very much about using it as a tool. Back then, VR was more like an MRI machine -- it filled up a whole room, cost seven figures, and needed a dedicated engineer to run it. It was less about engagement, entertainment, communication, and education as we think about it now, and more about \"this is a very special thing that we're going to study in and of itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: But everybody else has jumped on the entertainment bandwagon now, haven't they?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJB: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYes. It's pretty striking. In 2022, there were 10 million headsets sold and 90% of them were sold by social media companies like Meta and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbytedance-could-be-entering-the-e-book-market-should-amazon-be-worried\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EByte Dance\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Their model is engagement and entertainment, and some communication. But having the hardware driven by content platforms -- it's a bit of a change for the medium, historically.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: What do you make of the new Apple VR headset?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJB: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EI love that they built a crushingly good piece of hardware with really low latency on the video pass-through and eye tracking. This allows it to do calibration really quickly and easily, and the images are crisp. But the challenge of VR has never been about tech. It has always been about the use case and the experience you want someone to have in VR.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: So, how is VR being used today? \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJB: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ECurrently, if you go to a Best Buy, you can find many headsets for $300. There are millions of Americans who have played a video game in VR this week. However, I like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-vr-headset\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVR for solving hard problems\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, fixing things that are broken. And one thing that's not broken in the US are video games.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-pc-gaming-headset\u002F\"\u003EThe best PC gaming headsets\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EArguably, the thing that we do better than most countries is making video games that are really good, so much so that they don't need VR. The question is, when do you need VR? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: So, is this a business strategy that is flawed?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJB: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIt's not for me to say that their business strategy is flawed, because I'm not qualified to understand macro trends, and, of course, return on investment for big companies. However, I've spent a lot of time working for big tech companies. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-the-metaverse-and-who-will-build-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhat is the metaverse, and who will build it?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was with Samsung for five years, and worked directly with the president of Samsung and so I am familiar with companies that think about their big-picture strategy. And I've always said that the challenge for ROI for the big tech companies is that one can't make money based on minutes used of this device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not gonna work because it's an intense medium. And even if you can chip away at the small things that can cause \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fare-vr-headsets-safe-for-kids-and-teenagers-heres-what-the-experts-say\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esimulator sickness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, things like latency, or how many stereoscopic layers you're going to be able to render on a physical headset, or how many focal points are on it -- those are going to help a little bit. But the notion that people want to wear something on their head for a long time is just not something I've seen hunger for in my time using the medium. And you know, we think about ROI with VR in very different ways. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: Can you explain what you mean by that?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJB: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYou're familiar with my DICE acronym for VR? Things that are Dangerous, Impossible, Counterproductive, or Expensive? Let me illustrate further using my Walmart active shooter training module.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI co-founded a company called Stryvr through which we do VR training, and one of the most incredible and brutal things I've ever done was an active shooter drill we did for Walmart, one of our big clients. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fare-vr-headsets-safe-for-kids-and-teenagers-heres-what-the-experts-say\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAre VR headsets safe for kids and teenagers? Here's what the experts say\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen an active shooter comes into your store, there are a lot of things that you're trained to do. How do you position your body? How do you talk to your fellow employees and customers to keep them safe? Where do you look? Previously, there was no great way to train people. We were using PowerPoints. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"aea31680-0c67-4c8b-821a-7edc0f1fd6e4\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EBailenson guides a researcher at the Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Stanford University\" data-image-alt-text=\"jeremy-in-vr-lab\" data-image-filename=\"jeremy-in-vr-lab.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F07\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, you put on the headset. It's one of the scariest moments of your life. This guy walks in with a gun and starts shooting. So, the training is about 20 to 30 minutes. And you know, at every point we have you stop and make a decision. Then we give you feedback on the decision.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor instance, at some point, we'll stop you eight minutes in and say, you know, we told you before you started that you shouldn't look the shooter in the eye. And they say, \"No, no, I didn't do that.\" So, we play back the heat map of their gaze in the scene and are able to point out that the employee spent 40% of the time looking the shooter in the eye.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: How was that received?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJB: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWhen the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002F2019_El_Paso_shooting\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehorrible event occurred in El Paso\u003C\u002Fa\u003E where the shooter came in and killed a bunch of people, a number of associates who were on the floor that day had been trained using our system.  And the CEO of Walmart \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.businessinsider.com\u002Fwalmart-ceo-doug-mcmillon-el-paso-shooting-2019-8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esays very clearly that lives were saved\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that day because of that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fvirtual-reality-has-found-a-new-role-teaching-doctors-to-deal-with-patients\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etraining using our VR\u003C\u002Fa\u003E simulation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: Tell me about one of your most well-known projects, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stanfordvr.com\u002F1000cut\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E'1,000 Cut Journey'\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJB: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWe spent the last eight years building this 15-minute piece with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcogburnresearchgroup.socialwork.columbia.edu\u002Fresearch-projects\u002F1000-cut-journey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECourtney Cogburn\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, an associate professor at Columbia University and an authority on cultural racism in the media, and its acute physiological, psychological, and behavioral stress responses in affected populations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-could-apples-vr-headset-possibly-do-to-justify-its-3000-price-tag\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat could Apple's VR headset possibly do to justify its $3000 price tag?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's an experiential piece where you become a black male, Michael Sterling, and experience firsthand what it is like to walk in his shoes today. You first experience a racial bias as an elementary school kid in class through disciplinary action, then as an adolescent encountering the police, and as a young adult experiencing workplace discrimination. It premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival and now anyone who owns a Meta Quest headset can download '1000 Cut Journey' for free and experience this educational piece about systemic racism.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET: Tell me about your project about the homeless population in San Francisco.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJB: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIt is a piece that puts you in the position of an individual who cannot get housing for whatever reason and who has become homeless. The project was sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. They gave $400,000 to fund a team to work on the project and helped us work with homelessness organizations. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I first started the project, I was trying to figure out what we could do to help the homeless most, and the answer, which was not obvious to me then, was that we need to build more affordable housing. That project has had a lot of impact when we brought it to various government or nonprofit events. I'm proud of that piece, it's been used by lots of different scholars who wanted to understand when VR works for empathy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"63dd5668-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F63dd5668-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2023-08-28 17:43:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"We should think of VR as more tool than toy, according to VR pioneer Jeremy Bailenson. 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Korea\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Chung-Ang University\" data-image-alt-text=\"exosuit\" data-image-filename=\"exosuit.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1601\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe hit Marvel character \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FIron_Man\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIron Man\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was first dreamed up in 1961 but the popular film franchise starring Robert Downey Jr as ace inventor Tony Stark is so contemporary and fresh in our minds that the character's impregnable superhero suits still seem the stuff of science fiction.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffrom-automated-to-autonomous-will-the-real-robots-please-stand-up\u002F\"\u003EFrom automated to autonomous, will the real robots please stand up?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt turns out that they're not. In fact, the world of 'exoskeletons' of the kind that Iron Man wears is already here. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETake a stroll into many a factory's loading bay, freight operations, and other areas that require the shunting around of heavy objects, and you may be shocked to see people in suits that don't look that far off from those worn by the likes of Iron Man.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, these aren't exactly geared to zoom about in mid-air launching projectile explosives at bad guys. However, what they can do --or rather, what the humans operating these from inside can do -- is pretty superhuman.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorkers wearing these suits are able to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.imnovation-hub.com\u002Fconstruction\u002Frobotic-exoskeleton-allows-lift-pounds-effortlessly\u002F?_adin=02021864894\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elift\u003C\u002Fa\u003E far heavier objects and work much longer shifts at levels that only machines are capable of.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPowered by batteries, hydraulics, wires, elastic bands, springs or whatever material seems to be best for the task at hand, work becomes play. All of a sudden, we as a species are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-horses-can-inform-the-future-of-robot-human-interaction\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esuddenly on par with robots\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat this means for most companies -- anxious to eke out an edge over competitors -- is a major boost in efficiency thanks to these exoskeletons.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fa-backyard-factory-how-robots-empower-you-to-create-your-own-products\u002F\"\u003EA backyard factory: How robots empower you to create your own products\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to one \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41598-020-72531-4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estudy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, even a minimalist \"exosuit\" was able to reduce fatigue rates of the back muscles by as much as 86%. This translates to far \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=lWmFEoDjUc4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efewer injuries\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on the job, greater productivity, and lower insurance costs\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome exoskeletons can even assist a specific limb. A glove dubbed the Iron Hand can boost hand strength by as much as 20% while gripping or hoisting heavy objects, through sensors and motors embedded in each finger.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETotally hip movement\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe problem is, there's not much being made in the way of an everyday suit, something you can wear out to lug groceries or for a hike and then deposit on a coat hook right next to your jacket.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUntil now, that is. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProf Giuk Lee from the mechanical engineering department at South Korea's Chung-Ang University is probably one of the busiest people in the exoskeleton world. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe has two studies out at the same time that introduce two slightly different types of exoskeleton suits which promise to revolutionize mobility as we know it, and especially for people who have deteriorating or weak muscles, are amputees, or are otherwise medically compromised.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-in-2023-a-year-of-breakthroughs-that-left-no-human-thing-unchanged\u002F\"\u003EAI in 2023: A year of breakthroughs that left no human thing unchanged\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.science.org\u002Fdoi\u002F10.1126\u002Fscirobotics.ade0876\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOne\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of these suits, made up of decidedly non-Iron Man components such as a light fabric vest, belt, and svelte thigh wraps, and connected by wires and powered by a battery along with a small motor, weighs in at an impressively light 11 pounds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the main attribute that may enshrine it as a pioneering prototype is the way the suit is constructed to help in movement.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Our recent paper was primarily inspired by the recognition that most wearable robots for gait assistance have focused solely on movements in the sagittal plane,\" \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftechxplore.com\u002Fnews\u002F2023-11-wearable-robot-people.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esays\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Lee in TechXplore. (The sagittal plane is longitudinal, from head to toe, dividing the body into two equal left and right halves).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"However, walking is inherently a three-dimensional activity, and movements in other planes are just as crucial,\" he adds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETherefore, Lee and his team -- colleague Myunghee Kim is co-author of the paper -- decided to focus on the frontal plane, which separates the front half (anterior) of your body from the back (posterior), and provides lateral stability while walking.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F10-ways-apple-plans-to-revolutionize-health-tracking-according-to-a-report\u002F\"\u003E10 ways Apple plans to revolutionize health tracking\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheir theory was that using natural hip abduction movement -- that is, movement of the leg in a fore-aft fashion and away from the body's midline – would reduce the effort undertaken by the body.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"As we walk forward, our body's center of mass naturally shifts side to side to maintain balance -- a process known as recovery. During this recovery phase, the hip abduction muscles are engaged. Our device assists these muscles, making it easier for the wearer to recover their center of mass with less effort,\" said Lee. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter testing the efficacy of the suit, the results were emphatic: The exoskeleton reduced the metabolic cost of walking by 11.6% compared to normal, unassisted walking and will no doubt improve further.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther studies have reached similar milestones. Stanford University documented one case where students were able to walk at a pace that was 40 percent faster, on average, while expending 2 percent \u003Cem\u003Eless\u003C\u002Fem\u003E energy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best fitness rings to kickstart your wellness goals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those who suffer from mobility issues due to muscular atrophy, surgeries, amputations above the knee, suffer from Parkinson's and other medical conditions, or who are simply aging, these suits could prove to be miracle workers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERun like a Bolt\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, Lee and his team is simultaneously obsessed with another, more challenging problem -- could one use an exoskeleton suit to assist in sprinting?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey came up with a similar but slightly more heavy-duty suit, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.science.org\u002Fdoi\u002F10.1126\u002Fscirobotics.adf5611\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echronicled\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in Science Robotics, with a few more electrical motors attached to steel cables that in turn were affixed to the runner's thighs. When the motors start working they allow the cables to expand and contract much like work muscles do while running.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, a greater challenge confronted the researchers: Running and walking employ different gaits and exoskeletons until now have found it difficult to differentiate between the two.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-app\u002F\"\u003EThe best fitness apps with live and on-demand workout classes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo solve this problem, the research team developed an algorithm to detect the kind of movement employed mid-stride so it could relay this to the apparatus, which would then adjust accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was able to spot the correct gait more than 99.98% of the time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, the research team outfitted nine male runners -- amateurs, not professionals -- and had them each sprint 200 meters each, both with and without the suit. Again, the results were unequivocal: On average, the runners were 0.97 seconds faster with the suit versus without, as the MIT Technological Review \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.technologyreview.com\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F27\u002F1080360\u002Fthis-robotic-exoskeleton-can-help-runners-sprint-faster\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereports\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere is a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?time_continue=40&v=rh96WHlu4ZI&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Ftechxplore.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eglimpse\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of their efforts on YouTube.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimilarly, another Stanford study found that students could run about 15 percent more efficiently than normal on a treadmill thanks to a motorized frame attached to their shins and ankles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sports-watch\u002F\"\u003EThe best sports watches you can buy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, no one is going to allow sprinters with exosuits to compete in the Olympics and upstage the likes of Usain Bolt -- and that's not the point.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese experiments do demonstrate that many out there -- like Prof Lee -- are obsessed with increasing mobility by focusing on pushing the boundaries of exosuits until they reach commercialization.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe are now very close to an era where we may soon see exosuits hanging in sports shops or on our coat pegs while unlocking new possibilities in the fields of work, play and better living in general. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese pioneering experiments will be the ones to help us get there.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"27b1c99c-306c-4079-bbdd-e15f4018cf06\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F27b1c99c-306c-4079-bbdd-e15f4018cf06\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-01-05 19:39:31",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Lightweight exoskeletons - aka, exosuits - could take the load off your muscles during hikes or running errands. For our elderly and disabled, the benefits could be life-changing.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"cb1822b1-a733-4a4c-879b-24bf35ac05f4",image:{id:"74115fcd-b766-4450-8c6f-2490bf4fd4ff",filename:"exosuit.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-01-04 20:51:50",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"exosuit",credits:"Chung-Ang University",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EAn exosuit developed for running and walking at Chung-Ang University, S. Korea\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F04\u002F74115fcd-b766-4450-8c6f-2490bf4fd4ff\u002Fexosuit.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1601,height:900,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Health",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"these-iron-man-like-exosuits-can-morph-us-into-mobility-marvels",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"These Iron Man-like 'exosuits' can morph us into mobility marvels",topic:{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"d0775c77-ff43-4543-948e-f913b989cef2",slug:"robotics",name:"Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:b,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"deb5be6d-588c-4165-8a7c-af18662a4bec\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"glasses\" data-image-filename=\"glasses.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"4000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo wearers of eyeglasses in the real world need to wear those corrective lenses when exploring the virtual world with their Meta Quest 3 headset? And if so, what are their options?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's what's baffled me about how manufacturers have presented their recent crop of AR\u002FVR\u002FXR (and, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Finside-visionos-18-things-developers-need-to-know-about-coding-for-apple-vision-pro\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyes Apple, spacial computing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) headsets. Most vendors leave the details of what it's like to use these headsets with glasses somewhere in the fine print -- even though something like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-50-meta-quest-3-accessory-that-i-cant-live-without-and-how-to-get-it-for-free\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E166 million Americans wear prescription lenses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhos-afraid-of-vr-i-am-it-made-me-queasy-until-i-tried-meta-quest-3\u002F\"\u003EWho's afraid of VR? I was - until I tried Meta Quest 3\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this article, I'll provide a clear answer to that ambiguity for Meta Quest 3 users, and also provide a bit of general information I turned up in various YouTube videos. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, let's answer my big question: Yes, if you need glasses to see at a distance (i.e., you have myopia, or nearsightedness), you will need some sort of corrective lens to properly consume content inside your headset. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't need glasses to read my phone's screen. In fact, I have to take them off to do so. But I do need glasses to read my computer's screen (usually about 18-24 inches away), to watch TV, and to drive. I was unable to see anything clearly in the Quest 3 without using corrective lenses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo understand what's going on, I strongly recommend you watch \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=R3kr8FM2-HY\"\u003Ethis YouTube video\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsummiteyeexperience.com\u002Fabout-us\u002Fidaho-falls-optometrist-pocatello-optometrist-neal-guymon.html\"\u003EDr. Neal Guymon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a practicing optometrist at Summit EyeCare in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He says that even though the screens are right in front of your eyes, the focal distance for the screens is usually about four feet away from your eyes. Therefore, if you need glasses to see something clearly at four feet, you probably need corrective lenses inside the Quest 3. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fthis-is-why-it-pros-over-50-should-switch-their-glasses-to-technology-lenses\u002F\"\u003EThis is why IT pros over 50 should switch their glasses to technology lenses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the Quest 3, you have two main choices for corrective lenses: your glasses, and custom prescription lenses. Let's talk about both.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Using your glasses \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is definitely possible to use your glasses inside the Quest 3. In fact, the headset makes special accommodations for you to do just that. Notice the gap shown in the following image: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6953c5ea-a097-48a0-8adf-140c092f4b17\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"gap\" data-image-filename=\"gap.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"4000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is an added space to allow for your glasses to fit inside the headset. Without glasses, that gap goes away, but you can adjust the inner frame of the headset to allow for the added depth required by your frames. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe adjustment is controlled by a set of tabs on each side of the headset. To create more space inside the headset, press the pill-shaped button and pull the padded section of the headset towards you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"98c48bdc-1183-437d-bae9-fa8b72f2e371\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"tabs\" data-image-filename=\"tabs.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"4000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFour small indicators show the four gap options Meta provided with the Quest 3. As you can see in the image above, I have the widest gap possible. You can tell that because the little white dot is at the outermost location. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy glasses did fit fine inside the headset, and I was able to see the VR content once I made the adjustments described. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe big problem occurred while putting on and taking off the headset. The arms on my glasses interfered with the headset straps and I found that I was stressing the glasses. I wasn't sure whether I'd break the glasses first, or smack them into the pancake lenses inside the Quest 3. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-vr-headset\u002F\"\u003EThe best VR headsets right now (and they're not just from Meta)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn any case, after just two or three attempts, mostly just to prove I could actually use the Quest 3 at all, I decided to rush order a set of custom Quest 3 lenses and keep my glasses far away from the headset. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet me be clear: You don't have to do this. If you're confident you can maneuver your glasses and the headset without causing damage, glasses do work fine inside of the headset. Because your face is a centimeter or so farther away from the lenses, your field of view is reduced by a bit, but your existing glasses will work just fine. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Custom lens choices \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET's Kerry Wan did a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-50-meta-quest-3-accessory-that-i-cant-live-without-and-how-to-get-it-for-free\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egreat review\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"edb921d9-02ab-457c-9e28-99f3d35e29e2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zennioptical.com\u002Fp\u002Fvr-inserts-meta-quest-3\u002FVR70003\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Zenni prescription lenses\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. They're the brand recommended by Meta, so I bought those. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther lenses might have offered some more flexibility, but I had an article deadline for my Quest 3 coverage and I didn't want to put my eyeglasses at any more risk. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-50-meta-quest-3-accessory-that-i-cant-live-without-and-how-to-get-it-for-free\u002F\"\u003EThe $50 Meta Quest 3 accessory that I can't live without (and how to get it for free)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's a bit of info about the other brands of lenses out there. Some vendors, like VR Wave, offer a magnetic fastener, so you can more easily pop the add-on lenses out of the Quest 3 to share the device with friends or family. If we get a pair for my wife, she wants these. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOthers, like Reloptix, have a little tab for easy removal. I have not yet looked at all the vendors, but I'm sure ZDNET will have a product shootout at some point. In the meantime, here's a list of links for all the Quest 3 lens makers I've found so far: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fb8b0742-5e6e-403f-9174-ee726dafe98f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zennioptical.com\u002Fvr-prescription-lenses-meta-quest-3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Zenni Optical\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2b9e4150-6f2c-480a-a69b-7bf472a13a1f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fvr-lens-lab.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"VR Lens Lab\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d749364d-0040-4396-a4ec-c304c2efd921\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fvroptician.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"VR Optician\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5af7dfe8-06af-4ee3-adf3-50df455e29aa\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vr-wave.store\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"VR Wave\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"84fadad8-7247-48c1-bbc5-499098432ba6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Freloptix.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Reloptix\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f17562d2-0e96-464b-9da3-62f012007dfa\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vr-rock.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"VR-Rock\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e45ae932-d746-4896-a135-35e433ec5211\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhonsvr.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HonsVR\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E My Zenni lens experience \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrdering was as easy as filling out a form on the web. I already had my glasses prescription, so I fed those numbers into the Zenni order form, gave them my credit card number, and clicked Buy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI paid $50 plus $19 for rush shipping, and I got my lenses within three days. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6f3cc5c1-b33d-4bd5-b10a-301601f6af66\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"box\" data-image-filename=\"box.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"4000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe lenses ship inside a cardboard box, in little glossy finish paper envelopes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c1382367-35db-48df-9872-9ae19914bd57\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"envelopes\" data-image-filename=\"envelopes.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2000\" data-image-height=\"2666\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe lenses themselves are just about the same size as the lens cavity inside the Quest 3. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cafd2211-36a7-40d6-929c-e933861bc734\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"lens\" data-image-filename=\"lens.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"4000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey install fairly easily inside the Quest 3. Here you can see the lens sitting on the lens cavity: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ad98e042-30d7-42f2-8036-92c9ce632396\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"sitting-lens\" data-image-filename=\"sitting-lens.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"4000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, you can see the lens fully popped in: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"890fd0b5-72bc-4daf-9455-c47887ff8a97\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"popped-in\" data-image-filename=\"popped-in.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"4000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll it takes to install them into the Quest 3 is a little even pressure until you hear a slight popping sound that confirms they're fully seated. I was able to use the headset immediately without my glasses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmeta-quest-3-hands-on-review\u002F\"\u003EI tried Meta's Quest 3 VR headset and the mixed reality experience was next level\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also remove the lenses with fairly little effort by grasping the rubber border and pulling away from the headset. Zenni provides a nice storage case, so should you decide to remove them to share the headset with a family member or friend, you'll have a safe place to keep them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5b8629db-a1fd-4453-b673-304336078e20\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"cases\" data-image-filename=\"cases.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2000\" data-image-height=\"3999\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI found that the slight additional thickness of the prescription lenses meant that I couldn't push the Quest 3 frame all the way closed. So I kept it at one notch away from closed, which probably lost me just a tiny bit of field of view compared to fully closed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"576b7ad1-b00d-4036-9fa4-d039c44f9661\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"notch\" data-image-filename=\"notch.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"4000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Overall conclusion \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you wear glasses, you can absolutely use the Quest 3 without paying for custom lenses. Glasses do work, but I found the fiddly factor too annoying. The add-in lenses were an easy and fairly inexpensive option that, now that they're installed, just fade into the background. They just work. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmeta-quest-2-vs-meta-quest-3\u002F\"\u003EMeta Quest 2 vs Quest 3: How to decide which one is right for you\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf it's in your budget, my overall recommendation is to get a pair of lenses custom to the Quest 3 rather than use your own glasses. But as I've shown, either approach is workable. My bottom line: The issue of whether or not glasses wearers can use the Quest 3 is pretty much a non-issue. You can do it, either way. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you have a Quest 3? A Quest 2? What has your experience been? Are you considering getting a headset? Have you ordered custom lenses? Or are you considering ordering them? Let me know in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to subscribe to my weekly update newsletter \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadvancedgeekery.substack.com\u002F\"\u003Eon Substack\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"63dd5668-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F63dd5668-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-01-12 19:11:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Confused about how glasses work with Meta's headset? Our own myopic David Gewirtz writes his prescription for how you can achieve optimal VR compatibility (with lots of photos).",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"e0133f7a-2dde-464d-8d0f-0285bdb7ce08",image:{id:"deb5be6d-588c-4165-8a7c-af18662a4bec",filename:"glasses.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-01-11 07:41:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"glasses",credits:"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F11\u002Fdeb5be6d-588c-4165-8a7c-af18662a4bec\u002Fglasses.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:6000,height:4000,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^AR + VR",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"i-bought-custom-lenses-for-my-meta-quest-3-but-not-every-eyeglass-wearer-needs-them-do-you",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"I bought custom lenses for my Meta Quest 3, but not every eyeglass wearer needs them. Do you?",topic:{id:"28bb8dfb-269b-4402-9a05-1be280a992fc",slug:"ar-vr",name:"AR + VR",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"28bb8dfb-269b-4402-9a05-1be280a992fc",slug:"ar-vr",name:"AR + VR",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"5a02ba38-da7f-494b-8c6e-25263e165606",slug:"metaverse",name:"Metaverse",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2c87ef21-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"jperlow",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Jason",lastName:"Perlow",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"8ee616a1-94ee-439e-9574-58f014ae5ef0",filename:"jason-perlow.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:08:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F8ee616a1-94ee-439e-9574-58f014ae5ef0\u002Fjason-perlow.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Jason Perlow is a technologist with over two decades of experience integrating large heterogeneous multi-vendor computing environments in Fortune 500 companies. His expressed views do not necessarily represent those of his employer, The Linux Foundation.",profile:b,title:"Senior Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0dc1b7e7-d40e-45e0-be2c-d9c1f6c0525d\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"peshkov\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"glasses on a laptop\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-520886368.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe right eyewear can be a game-changer for IT professionals who spend their \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Feverything-you-need-to-work-remote\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eworking life in front of screens\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This realization hit me, a seasoned tech journalist and editor, during a recent visit to Anthony Czajkowski, a licensed optician and an eyewear industry veteran for more than 30 years with his optometry practice at the Omega Eye Center in Coral Springs, Florida.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-glasses\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best smart glasses: Does anything beat Ray-Ban Stories?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike many tech professionals over 50, I struggled with clarity of vision when looking at my high-end, 27-inch monitors, even with a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-online-glasses-store\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew pair of progressive lenses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. When I asked Czajkowski to diagnose my issues with the new glasses, he introduced me to technology lenses and computer glasses optimized for reading distance from our screens. The experience was akin to upgrading a TV set from standard definition to 4K -- a huge improvement in clarity and detail.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIt starts with progressive lens tech\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProgressive lenses -- the basis for technology lenses -- have a rich history. In 1959, multifocal technology was revolutionized when French engineer Bernard Maitenaz invented the first progressive lens, the Varilux, and it was the first no-line bifocal of its kind. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-ces-2024-tech-you-can-buy-right-now\u002F\"\u003EThe best CES 2024 tech you can buy right now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut as Czajkowski notes, progressive lens tech \"didn't become mainstream until probably at the end of the 80s.\" The initial lens quality of the Varilux was not that great. However, over the years, the lenses have evolved significantly. \"The progressives today are much easier to use, you have far less distortion on your peripheral, and they're much better, \" says Czajkowski. This improvement in design and functionality has made progressives a preferred choice for many people because the lenses offer a seamless and more natural visual experience than their predecessors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the primary reasons individuals turn to progressive lenses is due to natural changes in vision associated with aging. Czajkowski explains: \"Usually, it's an age-related phenomenon... you get to around the age of 40, and you start to need a little more help up close because that (eye) lens gets tighter and doesn't pull.\" This condition, known as presbyopia, affects almost everyone as they age, necessitating lenses that can accommodate weakening near vision while still providing clarity for distance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fbuying-a-new-keyboard-why-the-right-key-switch-matters-for-your-health-and-productivity\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBuying a new keyboard? Why the right key switch matters\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProgressive lenses offer a multifaceted solution to vision changes. Czajkowski elaborates on their versatility: \"With progressive lenses, you can do the same thing; you can specialize... it gives you the vision up close, intermediate, and distance.\" This adaptability makes them an invaluable tool, especially for professionals in fields like IT, whose visual demands vary significantly -- from looking at a computer screen to viewing something at a distance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESo why a technology lens?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe transition to progressive-based technology lenses was a revelation during my extensive hours before the computer. As with my general-purpose glasses, these lenses are progressive, but with a vital distinction that Czajkowski notes: \"Unlike traditional progressives designed for general use, technology lenses are tailored for about 14 inches, the typical screen distance.\" This means the focusing power starts earlier in the progression, a crucial aspect for those of us constantly at our screens.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis optimization is key. Regular bifocals and reading glasses just don't cut it for computer work, as Czajkowski explains: \"If you want to give your eyes a real treat and take off some of the strain, you get computer glasses or a technology lens.\" This advice resonated with me; the conventional options often led to uncomfortable, strained postures, resulting in neck and shoulder discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-the-new-bing-and-how-its-different-from-chatgpt\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to use Copilot (formerly called Bing Chat)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnology lenses, however, address this discomfort head-on. They are crafted to alleviate strain by providing the right correction for the distance we most frequently use. Czajkowski underscores their ease of use: \"With a technology lens, your head movements aren't going to be as extreme as they are in regular progressive.\" For someone like me, engaged in detailed tech work, this adjustment is not just about visual comfort, it's also about maintaining peak performance in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fthe-future-of-work-is-more-human-than-youd-think-say-these-business-experts\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ean increasingly digital workspace\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ccohs.ca\u002Foshanswers\u002Fergonomics\u002Foffice\u002Fcomputer_glasses.html\"\u003EThe Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety\u003C\u002Fa\u003E confirms this perspective, noting that these kinds of glasses are specifically designed for computer work. They focus at a screen distance, which is farther than normal reading material, offering clarity where it matters most. As a tech professional, particularly over 50, this is a matter of comfort and a necessity for sustained efficiency and effectiveness in my digital environment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-demoed-xreals-ar-glasses-for-spatial-computing-and-theyre-better-than-i-expected\u002F\"\u003EI demoed Xreal's AR glasses for spatial computing and they're better than I expected\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite their significant benefits, many people are unaware of technology lenses. The common misconception that general progressive lenses or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-spent-130-on-these-reading-glasses-and-can-never-go-back-to-cheap-readers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eover-the-counter reading glasses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are sufficient for all tasks leads to this oversight. As Czajkowski notes, \"There's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all pair of glasses,\" emphasizing the need for specialized solutions for specific tasks, such as prolonged screen use. This fact is especially true for IT professionals, whose visual demands can differ significantly from the average person's.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChoosing and acquiring the right pair\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen choosing technology lenses, the focus should extend beyond the lens to include the frame. For extended screen time, comfort is paramount. The design should prioritize functionality and fit, not just style. As Czajkowski advises, \"You don't want to go too small on these type of lenses.\" The right size and fit are essential to ensure maximum comfort and effectiveness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelecting the ideal pair of technology lenses requires expert guidance. \"You absolutely want to go to a licensed optician,\" Czajkowski emphasizes. This professional input is crucial, as licensed opticians offer tailored solutions, unlike commercial chain stores that might prioritize sales over individual needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmechanical-keyboards-guide\u002F\"\u003EMechanical keyboards: A comprehensive guide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe cost of technology lenses typically ranges between $400 and $600, varying with the necessary prescription strength and chosen frames. While this may seem steep for a secondary pair of glasses, the investment becomes justifiable considering the extensive hours spent in front of a computer -- anywhere from 30 to 60 hours a week. This expense is a small price to pay for the significant difference these lenses can make in your digital life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA personal revelation\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy personal journey to discovering technology lenses was a revelation. These lenses are more than just a visual aid; they are an essential tool for anyone who spends significant time in front of a computer. In the digital age, taking care of our eyes with the right eyewear is paramount. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECzajkowski's parting wisdom resonates deeply with me: \"The main optics piece of equipment you have is your eyes, not the screen.\" Technology lenses are not just an option, but a necessity for those of us immersed in the digital world.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-01-12 19:01:55",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Progressive-based technology lenses can help aging eyes maintain clarity and comfort in the digital world.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"36af0292-2c04-49a1-a9ad-39095f737a9e",image:{id:"0dc1b7e7-d40e-45e0-be2c-d9c1f6c0525d",filename:"gettyimages-520886368.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-01-12 18:58:39",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"glasses on a laptop",credits:"peshkov\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F12\u002F0dc1b7e7-d40e-45e0-be2c-d9c1f6c0525d\u002Fgettyimages-520886368.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"this-is-why-it-pros-over-50-should-switch-their-glasses-to-technology-lenses",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"This is why IT pros over 50 should switch their glasses to technology lenses",topic:{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"44ae38fb-10d8-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Rajiv Rao",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Rajiv",lastName:"Rao",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"fb35bdd8-1174-11e4-9732-00505685119a",filename:"rajiv-rao-author.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2013-11-25 15:49:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2013\u002F11\u002F25\u002Ffb35bdd8-1174-11e4-9732-00505685119a\u002Frajiv-rao-author.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Rajiv is a journalist and filmmaker who is interested in how new technologies, innovation, and disruptive business forces are shaking things up in India.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e6d6c889-18db-4cf2-bcee-52c3249db2bb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Alan Thornton\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"people-on-rollercoaster-ride-gettyimages-bc8483-001\" data-image-filename=\"people-on-rollercoaster-ride-gettyimages-bc8483-001.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"2012\" data-image-height=\"1490\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt may sound like something out of a surrealist's handbook or a propaganda campaign by Enya fans – play joyful or calming music along with your VR experience to eliminate motion sickness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet, a recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pure.ed.ac.uk\u002Fws\u002Fportalfiles\u002Fportal\u002F323860147\u002FKourtesis_et_al_2023_Cybersickness_Cognition_Motor_Skills_The_Effects_of_Music_Gender_and_Gaming_Experience.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estudy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E conducted by the University of Edinburgh in alliance with the Inria Centre at the University of Rennes in France indicates that this practice could be the most powerful antidote yet to enjoying a VR experience sans the accompanying collection of debilitating effects that VR headset users complain of.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-i-returned-my-apple-vision-pro-and-meta-quest-3-for-these-xr-glasses\u002F\"\u003EWhy I returned my Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 for these XR glasses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is no incidental malady. A deluge of VR users are now regularly reporting migraines, nausea, and anxiety -- called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.space.com\u002Fmotion-sickness-in-vr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecybersickness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E when clubbed together -- after just a week-long immersion in the metaverse.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExperts say that this happens because users tend to focus on objects that seem to be placed in the far distance but are in reality just a few centimeters away, something known as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FVergence-accommodation_conflict\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Evergence-accommodation \u003C\u002Fa\u003Econflict.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat may be a mouthful to pronounce but the phenomenon's effects were severe enough for a noticeable number of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-return-the-apple-vision-pro\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereturns\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of Apple's Vision Pro in the first few weeks following its debut.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMotion sickness, or nausea -- one of the allergic responses to VR -- is also \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fprecisioneyemd.com\u002F2023\u002F12\u002F14\u002Fvr-headsets-on-eye-health\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elinked\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to a fundamental disconnect between the inner ear and the eyes of a user. The eyes see motion taking place but the ears don't feel the sensation of it happening, thereby producing profound disorientation that leads to this adverse symptom. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-vision-pro-review\u002F\"\u003EApple Vision Pro review: Fascinating, flawed, and needs to fix 5 things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere were 10 million VR headsets sold globally last year but these unwelcome sensations are proving to be a major \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flink.springer.com\u002Farticle\u002F10.1007\u002Fs10055-022-00638-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eimpediment\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to the industry's growth.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoreover, a wide array of industries -- from education and manufacturing to health -- that are banking on VR to propel them to new heights are increasingly imperiled by this widespread problem.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMusic to their ears\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsequently, everyone in this ecosystem will be delighted to hear that a solution, even if it appears to be unusual and bordering on quixotic, exists.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearchers from Scotland and France hit upon the idea of accompanying virtual roller coaster rides with music to see if it could reduce the nausea-inducing effects that VR brings with it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-expert-says-vrs-biggest-problem-is-how-were-using-it\u002F\"\u003EThis expert says VR's biggest problem is how we're using it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first task was to determine what that music should be. In a prior online experiment, they subjected a group of participants to a variety of tracks that spanned the categories of \"joyful\" and \"calming.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, one woman's Beatles is another man's Bach -- at least in terms of what musical notes are effective in soothing the soul. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this case, however, the track chosen by those participants as \"joyful\" was the instrumental version of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=Er9xGRolrT4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGood Times by Chic\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Similarly, the best \"calming\" track chosen by the same participants was \u003Cem\u003EMellow Sky\u003C\u002Fem\u003E by Ray Amir. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the main experiment, the researchers selected 39 men and women between ages 22 and 36. The researchers first tested for memory skills, reading speed, and reaction times before the participants were let loose in the equivalent of a virtual Six Flags theme park.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-blood-pressure-watch\u002F\"\u003EThe best blood pressure watches you can buy, according to medical research\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll participants went on three VR rollercoaster rides, each aimed at inducing cybersickness. Two of the three rides had either joyful or calming music playing while the third ride had no music at all. The order of the rides was randomly selected. Riders were evaluated across all relevant metrics after each ride.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe results were indisputable -- and startling. The researchers found that either calming or joyful music significantly lowered the intensity of nausea-related symptoms. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, it was the joyful music track -- Chic's \u003Cem\u003EGood Times \u003C\u002Fem\u003E-- that succeeded in reducing overall the intensity of cybersickness (while potentially proving to the world why disco will never die).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECybersickness can be gauged by verbal working memory test scores, pupil sizes, reaction times, and reading speed -- all of which were noticeably reduced when \u003Cem\u003EGood Times \u003C\u002Fem\u003Ewas not accompanying the ride.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmarvels-what-if-brings-immersive-vr-to-apple-vision-pro-for-free\u002F\"\u003EIf you have an Apple Vision Pro, Marvel's 'What…If?' is a must download - and it's free\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne unusual gender-related finding: Men tended to get less cybersick, but only because a larger number of them had more gaming experience. Women and men who spent equivalent amounts of time playing video games had, by and large, the same intensity of cybersickness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the absence of any technological breakthrough to alleviate the debilitating effects of prolonged VR use, experimentation with music that produces joy may turn out to be the cost-effective, stop-gap solution that the industry has been waiting for.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"63dd5668-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F63dd5668-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-06-08 11:00:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Does motion sickness lurk behind the high return rates for headsets like Apple's Vison Pro? One experiment suggests a simple and cost-effective solution.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"743e0142-5bf3-41e5-97fc-86d0baa7c66d",image:{id:"e6d6c889-18db-4cf2-bcee-52c3249db2bb",filename:"people-on-rollercoaster-ride-gettyimages-bc8483-001.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-06-06 19:59:51",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"people-on-rollercoaster-ride-gettyimages-bc8483-001",credits:"Alan Thornton\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F06\u002Fe6d6c889-18db-4cf2-bcee-52c3249db2bb\u002Fpeople-on-rollercoaster-ride-gettyimages-bc8483-001.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2012,height:1490,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^AR + VR",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"headset-making-you-sick-heres-an-unlikely-cure-for-vr-induced-nausea",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Headset making you sick? Here's an unlikely cure for VR-induced nausea",topic:{id:"28bb8dfb-269b-4402-9a05-1be280a992fc",slug:"ar-vr",name:"AR + VR",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"28bb8dfb-269b-4402-9a05-1be280a992fc",slug:"ar-vr",name:"AR + VR",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"98d6f538-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"palmsolo (aka Matthew Miller)",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Miller",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"ee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc",filename:"matthew-miller.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:28:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc\u002Fmatthew-miller.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes the latest and greatest foldables, wearables, and more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"50b9da3c-0ba8-409e-b34f-86b220dd6248\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Garmin\" data-image-alt-text=\"garmin-fenix-8-series\" data-image-filename=\"garmin-fenix-8-series.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F26\" data-image-crop=\"1349x758+0+101\" data-image-width=\"1349\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGarmin's Fenix watches have been the brand's flagship series for years, with the Epix offering an option for those looking for a brilliant AMOLED display. With the new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"445e844f-c99c-4f4a-9c24-880eae4bb2fb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F1228171\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fenix 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, Garmin offers buyers both options: an AMOLED display or a Memory in Pixel (MIP) display with solar charging. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, an internal speaker and microphone are present, so you can now use your Fenix 8 for phone calls with a paired smartphone and even carry out specific voice commands without a phone connection.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-garmin-watch\u002F\"\u003EThe best Garmin watches you can buy: Strong tracking tech for fitness, sleep, and more\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI know many people prefer the vibrant AMOLED display, but I keep going back to the always-on MIP with longer battery life in the Enduro 2. In addition to the new Fenix 8 series, Garmin launched the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"64d338ae-6991-4798-870f-4a110517b145\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F851039\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Enduro 3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E to serve as the battery leader for its GPS sports watches. The Enduro 3 looks similar to the Enduro 2 with enhancements that include longer battery life for ultra athletes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFenix lovers now get to choose which display type they prefer, and the new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5f98aa6b-17d5-472a-be45-69f78ec3c503\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F1228171\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fenix 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E also means the phasing out of the Epix line that was essentially a Fenix with an AMOLED display. Battery life does take a hit with the AMOLED, however. On the 51mm model, Garmin estimates 29 days of battery life for AMOLED and 48 days for MIP.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthese-400-xr-glasses-gave-me-a-200-inch-screen-to-game-and-watch-movies-on\u002F\"\u003EThese $400 XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to game and watch movies on\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe LED flashlight is a primary reason I always wear a Garmin watch, and that hardware feature is present on both the Fenix 8 and Enduro 3. No other GPS sports watch has yet adopted this capability, and until someone else does, I will always wear a Garmin on one wrist.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2a8b8d13-0e16-483a-ae6b-954f9be42612\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Garmin\" data-image-alt-text=\"garmin-fenix-enduro-lineup.png\" data-image-filename=\"garmin-fenix-enduro-lineup.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"521\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe have seen a speaker and mic before on \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"40201db6-02e0-4c12-9e08-f56c34461ae0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F873008\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin's Venu\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E watch and these hardware elements help move the Fenix closer to competing directly with smartwatches. While working out, it is convenient to continue biking or running while answering a call instead of pulling out your phone and pausing your workout. With the mic and speaker, you can also say things like \"save waypoint\" or \"set a timer for 5 minutes\" and have your watch perform these actions with no phone connection.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foffline-google-maps-comes-to-wearos-how-to-check-if-your-watch-has-it\u002F\"\u003EOffline Google Maps comes to WearOS - how to check if your watch has it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are also some hardware design improvements on the Fenix 8, including an improved solar charging display that provides 50% more solar power than the Fenix 7. A new sensor guard is present with leakproof buttons that support a 40-meter dive rating for scuba and freediving. In terms of software, the graphics have been refreshed, and a new map interface supports customizable map layers and dynamic round-trip routing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e91452c4-1fde-4e75-867a-f32ac62f2ab0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F1228171\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Fenix 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E AMOLED is available in three sizes: 43mm, 47mm, and 51 mm. The solar-charging MIP model is also available in 47mm and 51mm. Retail pricing starts at $999.99 for the smallest AMOLED model and $1,199.99 for the 47mm solar model. The AMOLED model's advertised battery life is 10 days to 29 days, while the MIP models run for anywhere between 29 days and 48 days.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"796bbc23-278b-44b5-ae2b-359f6cd91a1b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Garmin\" data-image-alt-text=\"garmin-enduro-3-press1\" data-image-filename=\"garmin-enduro-3-press1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F26\" data-image-crop=\"1350x758+0+100\" data-image-width=\"1350\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Enduro 2 has been my faithful companion for two years and continues to motivate me to stay healthy. Even though I don't compete in ultra-long runs, the Enduro 2's extended battery life means I've rarely had to charge it, and the new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"836a2960-d0cd-4126-ab1f-17b620af6b1b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F851039\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Enduro 3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E takes that even further with an improved solar lens. I cannot express how satisfying it is to wear a watch daily but only worry about charging it once or twice a month. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-my-garmin-enduro-2s-led-flashlight-is-my-favorite-feature\u002F\"\u003EWhy my Garmin Enduro 2's LED flashlight is my favorite feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5997db24-8a9e-40d7-a0df-4e8e348af3d9\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Garmin\" data-image-alt-text=\"garmin-enduro-3-press2\" data-image-filename=\"garmin-enduro-3-press2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"900\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Enduro 3 is available only as a 51mm watch, perfect for my large wrists, with Garmin advertising a battery life in GPS mode of up to 320 hours. That lovely and comfortable UltraFit nylon band is included with the watch and I cannot say enough good things about it. Even with a big watch and wide band, I barely notice I'm wearing a watch. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe same software improvements found in the new Fenix 8 series are present here, and the LED flashlight is also shining brightly. Trail run VO2 Max insights, grade-adjusted pace, and NextFork capability will help you achieve your goals. Targeted 4-6 week strength training plans are also available, and athletes can choose workouts for ultrarunners, cyclists, hikers, and runners.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmy-favorite-hybrid-smartwatch-has-an-incredible-battery-life-and-gorgeous-look\u002F\"\u003EMy favorite hybrid smartwatch has incredible battery life and a gorgeous look\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 51mm \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"bcba6673-4cbf-41e7-9fd5-9e06b3612e53\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F851039\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Enduro 3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is available for a price of $899.99. It has the same black casing with cool lime green highlights around the face and top right button.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-08-28 14:41:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"The Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 are sure to please serious athletes with flagship features that set the bar for Garmin sports watches.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"b713b6a8-8329-47f1-aa08-ef71aab5de5b",image:{id:"50b9da3c-0ba8-409e-b34f-86b220dd6248",filename:"garmin-fenix-8-series.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-08-26 04:10:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"garmin-fenix-8-series",credits:"Image: Garmin",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F26\u002F50b9da3c-0ba8-409e-b34f-86b220dd6248\u002Fgarmin-fenix-8-series.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1349,height:900,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"forget-apple-watch-ultra-my-favorite-garmin-of-all-time-just-got-exciting-new-features",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Forget Apple Watch Ultra: My favorite Garmin of all time just got exciting new features",topic:{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:b,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"33535ad4-100b-4a04-98bf-2e03caff5216\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"The Washington Post\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"echospot3gettyimages-1240972943\" data-image-filename=\"echospot3gettyimages-1240972943.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"684\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nHow many alarms do you set to make sure you get up in the morning? I always set two for normal work days. If I have an important client meeting or other mission-critical appointment, I've been known to set as many as five alarms.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nI'm a night person who gets up at 5:30 a.m. every morning. When I lived in Florida and worked with ZDNET's mostly East Coast editorial team, getting up at 8:30 a.m. wasn't ideal for a night person, but it was doable.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-alexa-devices\u002F\"\u003EThe best Alexa devices: Expert tested and recommended\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nThe one thing I didn't consider until I arrived in Oregon -- after permanently \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Froad-tech-how-i-left-florida-to-escape-irma-and-never-went-back\u002F\"\u003Eevacuating for Hurricane Irma back in 2017\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- was the time difference. The Pacific Coast time zone is three hours later, which meant I had to start getting up three hours earlier.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nBefore I move on with the main topic of this article, I'd like to give a shoutout of support and best wishes to those (including \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fim-a-tech-pro-but-when-a-hurricane-hit-my-mountain-home-the-disconnection-shocked-me\u002F\"\u003Esome of our own team\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) dealing with the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton. Hang in there, folks.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nAnyhow, now I get up at 5:30 a.m. Fortunately, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhats-inside-gewirtzs-home-office-20-years-of-refinement-and-evolution\u002F\"\u003EI work from home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, so my commute is pretty short. But that wake-up time? I need all the help I can get.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\r\nSetting Alexa's alarms\r\n\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nI use Alexa for my alarms. She's programmed to go off at 5:30 a.m. and then again at 6:00 a.m. I have her volume set to 8, so she's quite loud when it's time to get up.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nYou can set your Alexa's volume simply by saying \"Alexa, set volume to 8.\" Her volume control setting responds to any number on the scale of 1 to 10, as well as \"Alexa, louder\" and \"Alexa, softer.\"\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nSetting alarms is quite simple, as well. \"Alexa, set alarm for 5:30 a.m.\" and \"Alexa, set alarm for 6 a.m.\" work just fine. You can have her go off at the same time every day by adding \"every day, \" as in \"Alexa, set alarm for 5:30 a.m. every day.\"\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\r\nSleeping through, but why?\r\n\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nThis morning, I slept right through the 5:30 a.m. alarm. I have absolutely no memory of it going off. When I woke up to the 6 a.m. alarm, I was confused. I thought it was 5:30 a.m., but when I asked Alexa, she told me it was in fact 6 a.m.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstudy-oura-surpasses-apple-watch-and-fitbit-in-sleep-tracking-accuracy\u002F\"\u003EOura surpasses Apple Watch and Fitbit in sleep tracking accuracy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nThis doesn't happen often, but it has been known to happen. That's why I have multiple alarms set. What I didn't know was the cause of the missed alarm: Did Alexa simply fail to go off? Did I sleep right through the alarm? Or did I somehow tell her to shut up while I was still asleep enough to forget the whole thing ever happened?\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nAs it turns out, the Alexa app keeps track of this information. Here's how you find it.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nOn the Home page of the Alexa app, look down to the bottom of the screen and tap the More button.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6c8af3d9-a4e4-4f9e-b8f3-32b8dbe07408\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"home\" data-image-filename=\"home.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"589\" data-image-height=\"159\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nOn the More page, tap Activity History.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"20baf5c1-b24e-4d3e-b987-bc68fe432f3e\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"history\" data-image-filename=\"history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"589\" data-image-height=\"789\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nNext, on the Activity History page, press Voice.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"48695540-8297-4352-b240-072e67b508f5\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"voice\" data-image-filename=\"voice.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"589\" data-image-height=\"248\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nHere's where things get interesting. We can look at the forensic evidence of what happened this morning.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0e549340-cc7d-49c3-a080-dc4ebec71943\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"evidence\" data-image-filename=\"evidence.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"589\" data-image-height=\"590\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nAt 5:30 a.m., I told Alexa to stop -- as shown at (1) above. There are two key things to notice. To the right of the (1) is a drop-down indicator. You can toggle this to unfurl details of each activity entry, as I did here. To the left of the (1) is a play button. You can tap that to hear what Alexa heard.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nIn my case, it was me -- a very lucid-sounding me -- telling Alexa to stop. I have no memory of giving that command, but at least my vocal intonation was strong.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-alexa-devices\u002F\"\u003EThe best Alexa devices: Expert tested and recommended\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nThe story doesn't end there. At 6:00 a.m., I again told Alexa to stop -- shown at (2). What tells me that I really had no idea I skipped the 5:30 a.m. alarm is the item shown at (3). That's where I asked Alexa for the time.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nSo, by going back through the voice activity history of the Alexa app, I reconstructed exactly how I interacted with the machine. I also confirmed the general wisdom of my two-alarm practice.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nOh, and for the record, this article was brought to you by my third cup of \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"607d359a-355c-4685-9c2a-d8136d594465\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPeets-Coffee-Dickasons-Complex-Layered\u002Fdp\u002FB01N2KFHRS\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Peet's Major Dickason's Blend\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- because the second thing I do right after getting up from my alarm is brew a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftheroasterie.com\u002Fblogs\u002Fnews\u002Fwhere-did-the-term-cup-of-joe-come-from\"\u003Ecup of Joe\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\r\nBut wait. Alexa keeps recordings?\r\n\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nYes, the Alexa app does store recordings of your interactions with your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-alexa-devices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Echo device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Fortunately, you have some degree of control over how long Amazon stores your Alexa interactions. I detailed all of that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002F5-amazon-alexa-privacy-settings-you-should-change-right-away\u002F\"\u003Ein this article\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002F5-amazon-alexa-privacy-settings-you-should-change-right-away\u002F\"\u003E5 Amazon Alexa privacy settings you should change right away\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nUnfortunately, Alexa doesn't let you completely dispose of recordings right away. But read through the article and you'll learn how you can limit -- somewhat -- the amount of data Amazon keeps in your profile.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nHow many alarms do you set? Do you talk to Alexa in your sleep? Do you sleep through your alarms? Did you know about the voice activity history feature? Have you set any of the security controls I recommended? Let us know in the comments below.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Chr id=\"horizontalrule\"\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to subscribe to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadvancedgeekery.substack.com\u002F\"\u003Emy weekly update newsletter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and follow me on Twitter\u002FX at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-10-11 14:30:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Learn how Alexa's voice activity history reveals whether you are oversleeping your alarms and find the hidden data Alexa keeps on your morning habits.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"e8d2231a-7358-496d-a455-5ab5d54d3957",image:{id:"33535ad4-100b-4a04-98bf-2e03caff5216",filename:"echospot3gettyimages-1240972943.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-10-11 00:39:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"echospot3gettyimages-1240972943",credits:"The Washington Post\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F11\u002F33535ad4-100b-4a04-98bf-2e03caff5216\u002Fechospot3gettyimages-1240972943.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1024,height:684,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home^Smart Assistants",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"do-you-talk-to-alexa-in-your-sleep-heres-how-to-check",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Do you talk to Alexa in your sleep? Here's how to check",topic:{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"c482c6cf-c68b-4103-9887-e3cd4c655240",username:"rrajkumar",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Radhika",lastName:"Rajkumar",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"7d1d3479-c416-4440-82db-901b45ff031a",filename:"008a2316.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-04-04 14:46:43",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F04\u002F7d1d3479-c416-4440-82db-901b45ff031a\u002F008a2316.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Radhika Rajkumar is an editor for ZDNET based in New York City. She specializes in synthetic media, generative AI, and the impact of tech on journalism. Radhika holds a Masters in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism from The New School.",profile:b,title:"Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ee3a5e40-56d7-4cf9-8057-75f2dc36f491\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"White Apple Watch on a red background with a yellow life line running through.\" data-image-filename=\"apple-watch-saved-lives.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F12\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"3600\" data-image-height=\"2025\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWearables are becoming an increasingly popular way to monitor your health. Smart rings like Oura can detect changes in vital signs that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-the-oura-ring-predict-when-youre-about-to-get-sick\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emight indicate sickness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and smartwatches, including the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-watch-gets-fda-approval-for-new-sleep-apnea-detection\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Watch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-watch-gets-first-ever-fda-clearance-for-sleep-apnea-detection\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESamsung Galaxy Watch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, can identify sleep apnea. AirPods can now \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-airpods-pro-2-as-hearing-aids-and-protect-your-hearing-with-them-too\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etest your hearing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E; even irregular menstruation data collected by fitness bands can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnew-wearable-data-could-lead-to-early-diagnosis-of-fertility-issues-without-needles\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereveal early signs of bigger health issues\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut in some cases, wearables go beyond routine health monitoring to save users' lives. A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs43856-023-00392-9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2023 study\u003C\u002Fa\u003E found that smartwatches are highly accurate when it comes to detecting arrhythmias. Through heart rate, emergency, and fall detection features, the Apple Watch helped several people in dire situations in 2024.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-apple-watch\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Apple Watches\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are eight instances where the Apple Watch detected critical information in the nick of time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Unlikely heart failure \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMemphis-based Kamron Jones' Apple Watch \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fox13memphis.com\u002Fhealth\u002Ffox13-investigates-how-the-watch-on-your-wrist-could-save-your-life\u002Farticle_a68f1abc-f1d4-11ee-9a6a-63b05af09e19.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efrequently sent him alerts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E indicating his heart rate was abnormally high, which eventually prompted him to visit the hospital. At the time, he had assumed he was feeling low-energy due to a recent case of pneumonia. But after several tests, doctors determined he was experiencing heart failure.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt only 22, Jones didn't expect the diagnosis and wouldn't have considered it possible without his Apple Watch. Jones told Fox 13 that he would have ignored his mild symptoms if not for the watch's notifications -- at which point it may have been too late to get the help he needed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Surprise heart issue\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrank Haggerty's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapples-most-affordable-watch-se-model-may-be-getting-a-revamp-soon-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Watch SE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbsnews.com\u002Fphiladelphia\u002Fnews\u002Fapple-watch-saves-mans-life-frank-haggerty-lawrenceville-new-jersey\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esounded an alarm when he was asleep\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, warning him that his heart rate was around 30 beats per minute -- much lower than the normal range of 60 to 100 (when sleeping, heart rate usually \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sleepfoundation.org\u002Fphysical-health\u002Fsleeping-heart-rate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edoesn't drop below 40 or 50\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite feeling fine, he was rushed to the emergency room, where a doctor found he had a \"complete heart block,\" or an electrical system malfunction of the heart, according to cardiologist Dr. Keith Wolfson. Haggerty didn't know he had a heart issue and wasn't experiencing any symptoms at the hospital, which shocked his doctors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smartwatch\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best smartwatches\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Quite frankly, had I not had the watch on, I wouldn't be sitting here today,\" he \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbsnews.com\u002Fphiladelphia\u002Fnews\u002Fapple-watch-saves-mans-life-frank-haggerty-lawrenceville-new-jersey\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etold CBS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"It's my best friend, I say that in front of my wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Carbon monoxide poisoning \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut Apple Watches don't just catch heart issues -- they can also provide emergency care. Natalie Nasatka, a Delaware student, \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcbsnews.com\u002Fphiladelphia\u002Fnews\u002Fdelaware-students-apple-watch-saves-her-life-carbon-monoxide-poisoning\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eexperienced a carbon monoxide leak\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in her apartment that rendered her unconscious. The gas is especially dangerous as it is odorless, colorless, and flavorless, making it almost impossible to identify without a carbon monoxide detector.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENasatka told CBS that as she was fading, she hit the SOS button on her Apple Watch, which dialed 911. She woke up to firefighters entering her apartment, who were able to confirm the leak with their own detectors. Had she not been able to quickly contact emergency help, she may not have survived.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELearn more about the warning signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and ensure you have a proper detector in place by reviewing the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cdc.gov\u002Fcarbon-monoxide\u002Fabout\u002Findex.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECDC guidelines\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Stuck at sea\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAustralian surfer Rick Shearman was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abc.net.au\u002Fnews\u002F2024-07-14\u002Fsmart-watch-helps-save-swimmers-life-in-rough-seas-off-byron-bay\u002F104096260\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecaught up in rough seas\u003C\u002Fa\u003E off the coast of Byron Bay, treading water more than half a mile from shore. Unable to see his partner on the beach, he used the SOS emergency call on his \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-watch-ultra-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Watch Ultra\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Through his watch, he was able to speak to emergency services via 000, Australia's 911 equivalent, and direct a rescue helicopter to his location as he was getting pulled further out to sea.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"If it wasn't for being able to access that service in my watch, I'd probably be bobbing out somewhere in international waters by now,\" he told ABC North Coast.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. Mid-flight alarm \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGary Smith's Apple Watch acted up on a flight home to Nashville. As \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.independent.co.uk\u002Ftech\u002Fapple-watch-heart-health-life-b2504936.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehe told the Independent\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Smith hadn't been feeling well recently and was often fatigued and out of breath, but doctors had only told him to keep an eye on his symptoms -- not that he was in any immediate danger. As he tried to rest on the flight, his Apple Watch warned him that his heart rate was fluctuating.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmith had been skeptical of the accuracy of the watch's heart-monitoring features, thinking of them as more of a \"gimmick.\" He assumed the watch was malfunctioning.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-watch-series-9-review\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApple Watch Series 9 review\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut once he got home, he ended up in emergency treatment and was told he needed an angiogram to diagnose his heart's activity. After that, his symptoms worsened; he was going cold and losing his vision in spurts. His watch continued to identify an irregular rhythm, which an electrocardiogram (ECG) had also confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, Smith got a pacemaker -- which also conveniently syncs with his Apple devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E6. Irregular heartbeat\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn his way to the airport, Peter Moore felt lightheaded. The Apple Watch wearer's phone pinged with a \"low heart rate\" warning, saying his heart rate had dropped to 32.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It was insistent in its notifications that something wasn't right,\" Moore \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fktla.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalifornia\u002Fthis-man-says-an-apple-watch-saved-his-life\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etold KTLA\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. When he got to the hospital, his doctors were alarmed and immediately told him he needed a pacemaker.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"His watch had a big role in saving his life,\" Moore's cardiac electrophysiologist, Omid Yousefian, told KTLA. Like many other physicians, he advised that wearables are ideal for tracking signs like heart rate, but that they aren't equipped to detect larger events like heart attacks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E7. Not exactly a panic attack\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn another case of atrial fibrillation (AFib), Delhi-based Sneha Saha \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftimesofindia.indiatimes.com\u002Flife-style\u002Fhealth-fitness\u002Fhealth-news\u002Fdelhi-woman-thanks-her-apple-watch-for-saving-her-life-tim-cook-responds\u002Farticleshow\u002F109840318.cms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efelt her heart rate accelerate\u003C\u002Fa\u003E one evening, thinking she was having a panic attack. But when slowing her breathing didn't help, she put on her \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-tough-is-the-apple-watch-7\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Watch 7\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to see if it could offer any insights.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe wearable immediately advised her to see a doctor, which she initially ignored, but followed through when her heart rate continued to drop later in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-finally-found-an-apple-watch-band-that-fits-my-small-wrist-and-its-only-10\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI finally found an Apple Watch band that fits my small wrist - and it's only $10\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I would not have gone to the hospital and would have lost my life if the Apple Watch had not alerted me of the serious condition around midnight,\" Saha told Times of India. \"Everything I had to tell the doctors was based on Apple Watch readings.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E8. A freak bike accident\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERiding a Citi Bike home in the rain in New York City, Eric Zollinger hit what he \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnypost.com\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F17\u002Ftech\u002Fbicyclists-life-saved-by-smartwatch-that-called-911-after-crash\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etold the New York Post\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was an \"8 inch deep\" pothole full of water. He flew off his bike and onto the sidewalk. Though he made it home okay, he then experienced a serious nosebleed as a result of the crash that left him dizzy and caused him to faint in his bathroom, where he hit the side of the tub as he collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat triggered his Apple Watch's automatic fall detection feature. When he woke up, he heard a 911 operator speaking to him from his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I don't know how things would have gone for me if the watch hadn't alerted me,\" Zollinger said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-12-31 13:44:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Wearables continued to rise in popularity this year, with Apple's devices proving to be lifesaving in these harrowing true stories.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"07fc99ca-2a3b-49c8-a26a-51a80513574f",image:{id:"ee3a5e40-56d7-4cf9-8057-75f2dc36f491",filename:"apple-watch-saved-lives.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-12-31 13:45:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Apple Watch Ultra 2 with metal band",credits:"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F12\u002F31\u002Fee3a5e40-56d7-4cf9-8057-75f2dc36f491\u002Fapple-watch-saved-lives.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:3600,height:2025,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"8-times-the-apple-watch-predicted-danger-and-saved-lives-in-2024",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"8 times the Apple Watch predicted danger and saved lives in 2024",topic:{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"35e7efdb-10d7-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Mark Samuels",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Mark",lastName:"Samuels",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"a31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",filename:"marksamuels.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2014-11-18 11:27:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2014\u002F11\u002F18\u002Fa31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57\u002Fmarksamuels.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Mark Samuels is a business journalist specialising in IT leadership issues. Formerly editor at CIO Connect and features editor of Computing, he has written for various organisations, including the Economist Intelligence Unit, The Guardian, The Times, The Sunday Times and Times Higher Education.",profile:b,title:"Senior Contributor",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c1a124b6-8f9b-4f04-a664-7e427465f2cd\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"10'000 Hours\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"tiredman5gettyimages-878980416\" data-image-filename=\"tiredman5gettyimages-878980416.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F12\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"2119\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe holiday season is an opportunity to unwind and relax with family and friends. Everyone should step away from the daily grind and forget about work sometimes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-ai-can-rescue-it-pros-from-job-burnout-and-alert-fatigue\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emental fatigue remains a big issue\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- especially at this time of year. What's more, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fscitechdaily.com\u002Fbrain-burnout-how-mental-exhaustion-lowers-self-control-and-fuels-conflict\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eresearch suggests it has a measurable effect on behavior\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, leaving people exhausted, unproductive, and more likely to be aggressive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-ways-to-tell-people-what-to-do-at-work\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E5 ways to tell people what to do at work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, how can you effectively deal with mental fatigue? Six business leaders tell us how they combat workplace pressures.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Listen to your body\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJames Fleming, CIO at the Francis Crick Institute, said professionals must recognize when they are mentally tired. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Don't just say, 'I'll work a few more hours and try and cram more,'\" he said. \"Respect that you do fall off in terms of performance, and you will not do your best work when you're exhausted.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFleming told ZDNET how this sense of self-respect has made him a better manager. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The more I'm disciplined, the more I'm disciplined upwards,\" he said. \"You can email me over the weekend. However, it doesn't matter how high you are in the organization -- unless the office is on fire, it's waiting until Monday morning.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFleming said establishing those boundaries means you remove the perpetual fear that any time that you're awake is work time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You respect those boundaries, they're respected downstream as well, and among your team, and you create a better culture because of it -- and hopefully you all succeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Know your responsibilities\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeith Woolley, chief digital and information officer at the University of Bristol, said a good team around you will share the load and help reduce the strain.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"As a senior IT professional, you constantly have to reassess your operating environment, and you can't take it all on,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You'll have to be able to prioritize the things you need to focus on right now. Have the right team around you, where you can delegate correctly.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-things-successful-managers-do-to-earn-respect-and-build-trust\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E5 things successful managers do to earn respect and build trust\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWoolley told ZDNET that his team members have clearly defined authorities to ensure people know their responsibilities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe manages a team of 300 people, including six direct reports. Mental strength comes from great teamwork.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Look after each other. Be part of that whole process. Make sure that you've got the human factor,\" he said. \"Be very clear around expectations. We're all human at the end of the day; there's only so much you can do.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Develop coping strategies\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWendy Redshaw, chief digital information officer at NatWest Retail Bank, said she uses micro strategies to overcome mental fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"One of the things I do is to look for things to be grateful for all the time,\" she said. \"I find that approach is so calming. I'm looking out my window now, and I can see the sky. It's beautiful. It's blue, and just being grateful calms me down.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-ways-to-inspire-people-and-create-a-more-engaged-productive-team\u002F\"\u003E5 ways to inspire people and create a more engaged, productive team\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERedshaw told ZDNET she also turns challenging meetings or situations into learning opportunities. Rather than seeing people as difficult, she assumes they want to enlighten her.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Then, you suddenly step into being curious. You're like, 'Oh, that's interesting. I wonder, wonder why that's happening?'\" she said. \"That approach completely disarms whatever was giving you stress, turns it into a game, and makes it something you can learn from.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Stay curious\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENiall Robinson, head of product innovation at the Met Office, said embracing change is the best way to deal with mental fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I think that's about taking nourishment from the curiosity side of things, constantly learning new things, and ensuring every day is a school day,\" he said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"What keeps me going is thinking about where we could go next. The world's changing very fast. Our context is changing very fast. And I find that exciting.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-to-be-an-it-pro-here-are-4-ways-to-look-like-a-great-job-candidate\u002F\"\u003EWant to be an IT pro? Here are 4 ways to look like a great job candidate\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERobinson explained to ZDNET how the skills he learned in academia have helped him take a curious approach to change.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"There are more transferable skills than people might appreciate. Dealing with high levels of uncertainty is something every successful PhD student has to go through.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. Use the right tools\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDave Moyes, partner of information and digital systems at SimpsonHaugh Architects, said a good work\u002Flife balance is crucial -- and technology can play an enabling role.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoyes told ZDNET that his practice is spending £1.21 million on its technological platform, which includes Citrix Virtual Apps, Nvidia GPUs, and ControlUp's DEX platform. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"A lot of the things we've put in place around Citrix, remote working, and AI is to try and give people time,\" he said. \"It's the one commodity organizations undervalue so much. Our approach is about giving our employees space to breathe.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002F5-ways-to-climb-the-career-ladder-and-become-a-successful-cio\u002F\"\u003E5 ways to climb the career ladder and become a successful CIO\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoyes said he hopes this combination of technology and an effective remote-working strategy help lessen the risk of stress. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Anything we can do to try and reduce those loads, particularly around work, can only be a benefit,\" he said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The industry we're in is high pressure. It's a very competitive and aggressive marketplace. So, anything we can do to make people feel more creative and get the right tools to help them support their creativity can only be a win\u002Fwin.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E6. Find a supportive culture\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERaymond Boyle, vice president of data and analytics at Hyatt Hotels, said you must enjoy your job and the people you work with. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Work your way through the tougher conversations as a group and ensure you've got those issues on the table,\" he said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoyle told ZDNET that the right company fosters a working environment that is highly engaged and collaborative.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002F5-ways-to-ensure-you-spend-time-on-the-right-tasks-at-work\u002F\"\u003E5 ways to ensure you spend time on the right tasks at work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Hyatt has a culture of care. The way the company functions is open and with high trust,\" he said. \"I think you've got to have a lot of openness and high trust in a world where we're trying to work through the implications of AI and the opportunities with data.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoyle said you can manage mental fatigue if you're part of a workplace culture that encourages you to work through issues. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"People talk about having a sense of security in the work they do. I think that's important psychologically.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-12-19 10:00:14",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Burnout, especially at this time of year, can leave people exhausted, unproductive, and more likely to be aggressive. Here's how to stay fresh and alert when the pressure is mounting.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"66011e3f-3c08-44ca-9be0-f223593a0068",image:{id:"c1a124b6-8f9b-4f04-a664-7e427465f2cd",filename:"tiredman5gettyimages-878980416.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-12-18 19:14:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"tiredman5gettyimages-878980416",credits:"10'000 Hours\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F12\u002F18\u002Fc1a124b6-8f9b-4f04-a664-7e427465f2cd\u002Ftiredman5gettyimages-878980416.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2119,height:1414,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Health^Mental Health",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"6-ways-to-deal-with-mental-fatigue-at-work",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"6 ways to deal with mental fatigue at work",topic:{id:"5dfa9e05-f84f-440c-a76d-9123762d3304",slug:"mental-health",name:"Mental Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"5dfa9e05-f84f-440c-a76d-9123762d3304",slug:"mental-health",name:"Mental Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6505e7f5-fbe1-4bd9-bccb-a33c685ef3d9",slug:"business-management",name:"Business & Management",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"3edc0faa-226b-4980-9b4a-f614df49135d",username:"tiernan1",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Tiernan",lastName:"Ray",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"c2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89",filename:"tiernan-ray.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 17:33:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fc2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89\u002Ftiernan-ray.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Tiernan Ray has been covering technology and business for 28 years. He was most recently technology editor for Barron's where he wrote daily market coverage for the Tech Trader blog and wrote the weekly print column of that name. He has also worked for Bloomberg and SmartMoney, and for the prestigious ComputerLetter newsletter covering venture capital investments in tech. His work has been published in the New York Times, Fortune magazine, and CNN Money. He is a graduate of Princeton University and a native of New York City.",profile:b,title:"Senior Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c71427c9-0e17-4182-ad21-054ba13fd0bd\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"deliormanli\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"A pipette drops liquid into a test tube, surrounded by more test tubes.\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1418738559.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2190\" data-image-height=\"1369\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor many years, the industry has streamlined the maintenance of technology products, such as jet engines, by creating a simulated version of the object on the computer, known as a digital twin. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy running simulated actions on the digital twin, engineers can achieve feats that would not be possible in the real world, such as testing what conditions might make an engine fail, and how long it might take for failure to occur. The idea is to predict these conditions and avert them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2cdfd216-10af-4727-8d6b-27c1a6832f51\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2cdfd216-10af-4727-8d6b-27c1a6832f51\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEfforts have been underway for years to bring the same idea of digital twins to life sciences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA digital twin can simulate on the computer the structure of an organ, such as a lung, heart, or brain; the areas of a cell where drugs can bind to treat disease; or the entire state of health of a patient in a clinical trial. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe development of those simulated objects can be tracked over time to anticipate organ failure, drug viability, or patient outcomes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhooking-up-generative-ai-to-medical-data-improved-usefulness-for-doctors\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHooking up generative AI to medical data improved usefulness for doctors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPart of a broader phenomenon known as \"digital twins for health,\" the use of digital twins to advance drug development is one of the most promising uses of the technology. While still early, data from startups and drug companies suggest digital twin simulation can speed up drug development and shave costs, thus providing a clear life-saving and economic incentive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"51c8908c-a8b5-41ff-859c-7d55f8242df9\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUnlearn AI, a hopeful in the race to build digital twins for drug development, argues that the ultimate achievement will be personalized medicine, drugs tailored to the biology of every individual.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Unlearn AI\" data-image-alt-text=\"unlearn-ai-digital-twin-timeline\" data-image-filename=\"unlearn-ai-digital-twin-timeline.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1510\" data-image-height=\"936\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Digital twins are the future of medicine,\" Charles Fisher, founder and CEO of seven-year-old AI startup \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unlearn.ai\u002F#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unlearn.ai%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22Unlearn%20AI%22%7D\"\u003EUnlearn AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E said in an interview with ZDNET. \"They basically replace our entire medical system; you basically turn medicine into a predictive science, you run experiments, and you optimize patients' treatments.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESean McClain, founder and CEO of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.absci.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAbsci\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is finding novel therapies using digital twins combined with generative AI, is similarly bullish about decreasing the approval time for new drugs, increasing success rates, and lowering costs. \"You do all that, and you start to enable personalized medicine.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4ab0f616-99aa-43da-b61f-35cb1c6091d2\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe scope of applications of digital twins in health.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"US Department of Veterans Affairs's Informatics and Computing Infrastructure initiative\" data-image-alt-text=\"katsoulakis-applications-of-digital-twins-for-health\" data-image-filename=\"katsoulakis-applications-of-digital-twins-for-health.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1370\" data-image-height=\"1192\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA new era in drug development\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy any measure, drug development needs an overhaul. Creating new drugs, or even repurposing old ones comes with an enormous cost. A new drug takes, on average, 10 years to develop, from fundamental chemistry through clinical trials to regulatory approval. It can cost almost $3 billion, and the failure rate of most new drug candidates is 96%. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the need is great, the digital twin efforts are gaining steam from the increasing opportunity afforded by artificial intelligence, especially generative AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-genai-got-much-better-at-medical-questions-thanks-to-rag\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow GenAI got much better at medical questions - thanks to RAG\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDigital twins have massive data requirements for their highly detailed simulations. Generative AI's proven ability to consume and model such mountains of information has provided a new tool in the quest to build ever more sophisticated simulations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBeyond product development\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe concept of digital twins was outlined almost 20 years ago in the realm of product development, or, more specifically, \"product lifecycle management.\" The impetus was making better products. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOriginally, it was just a digital replica of the asset in question, a simulation on the computer akin to an avatar. Over the years, the digital twin has evolved from something static to something dynamic, being updated and improved with new data in a kind of feedback loop. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"81759a7e-65a5-445a-a122-134dee346bad\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EDigital twins for health involve a feedback loop of connections between things in the real world, left, and things simulated on the computer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"US Department of Veterans Affairs's Informatics and Computing Infrastructure initiative\" data-image-alt-text=\"katsoulakis-outline-of-digital-twins-for-health\" data-image-filename=\"katsoulakis-outline-of-digital-twins-for-health.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1710\" data-image-height=\"1010\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuch a replica can be applied in numerous ways to health. There is no single digital twin, but there are different forms a twin can take based on what is being replicated or modeled. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA digital twin, for example, can simulate hospital processes to predict resource utilization. In 2020, scientists at Oregon Health & Science University explored such an application to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjournals.lww.com\u002Fccejournal\u002Ffulltext\u002F2020\u002F06000\u002Fstatewide_real_time_tracking_of_beds_and.13.aspx\"\u003Epredict the usage of ventilators\u003C\u002Fa\u003E during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"eb9e1860-e69a-4174-b997-1744941cf671\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EResearcher Frank Emmert-Streib of Tampere University in Finland offers a rigorous, theory-based definition of digital twins.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Tampere University in Finland\" data-image-alt-text=\"emmert-streib-digital-twin-definition\" data-image-filename=\"emmert-streib-digital-twin-definition.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1702\" data-image-height=\"896\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDigital twins can also simulate individual organs of the body to predict organ failure or disease progression, as is the case with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ficahn.mssm.edu\u002Fresearch\u002Ffriedman\u002Fliving-brain\"\u003EThe Living Brain\u003C\u002Fa\u003E project at the Icahn School of Medicine at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, it is in the exploration of new drugs that the digital twin has shown the most promise in recent years. The market for tools to speed up drug discovery and development via digital twins is estimated by market research firm Visiongain at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.globenewswire.com\u002Fnews-release\u002F2024\u002F07\u002F31\u002F2921611\u002F0\u002Fen\u002FDigital-Twin-Technology-in-Pharmaceutical-Manufacturing-market-is-projected-to-grow-at-a-CAGR-of-31-3-by-2034-Visiongain.html\"\u003Ea little over $300 million this year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and is expected to increase by 31.3% annually, compounded, over the next decade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDigital twins are being amplified by the use of artificial intelligence, which can aid the construction of simulations. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fda.gov\u002Fnews-events\u002Ffda-voices\u002Ffda-releases-two-discussion-papers-spur-conversation-about-artificial-intelligence-and-machine\"\u003EA white paper\u003C\u002Fa\u003E released last year by the US Food and Drug Administration framed digital twins as an application of AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Digital or computerized 'twins' of patients can be used to model a medical intervention and provide biofeedback before patients receive the intervention,\" Patrizia Cavazzoni, director of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research wrote in the paper.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe application of AI to digital twins, said Cavazzoni, \"can help bring safe, effective, and high-quality treatments to patients faster.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe new wet lab\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMcClain's Absci is trying to revamp the front end of drug development, where the discovery of drugs happens. The company's AI-driven software tools, combined with its own wet lab, are a virtual reinvention of laboratory procedures.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dd64666a-21df-4ae2-9188-d4b941a4ed61\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E"We're going to be able to decrease the amount of time it takes to get approval for new drugs, to increase success rates, and ultimately decrease costs," says CEO Sean McClain of Absci, which is finding novel therapies with digital twins and gen AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Absci\" data-image-alt-text=\"absci-2024-sean-mcclain-headshot\" data-image-filename=\"absci-2024-sean-mcclain-headshot.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F12\" data-image-crop=\"533x609+0+101\" data-image-width=\"533\" data-image-height=\"800\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe digital twin, in this case, involves \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fabsci-and-deep-learnings-quest-for-the-perfect-protein\u002F\"\u003Esimulating the structure of a protein\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to test whatC happens if one selectively changes the amino-acid bases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a sense, Absci is making specific digital twins of real-world molecules. However, the vision is much broader: personalized medicine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You could take a patient sample, have an AI be able to predict what target you should be going after for that particular patient, that particular disease, and then be able to design an antibody to treat it,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, the company uses generative AI \"to predict antibodies from scratch that can bind to a target of interest,\" he explained. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn March, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-could-lower-drug-prices-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EAbsci reported\u003C\u002Fa\u003E the development of novel antibodies against what's called \"human epidermal growth factor receptor 2,\" or HER2, a human oncogene that has been linked to some forms of breast cancer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe AI model had been fed no data on existing, successful antibodies against HER2, and no explicit information about how to successfully attach to -- or \"bind\" to -- HER2. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-could-lower-drug-prices-heres-how\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGenerative AI could lower drug prices. Here's how\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMcClain called it a breakthrough. Traditionally, scientists in a wet lab would use an animal's immune system to generate an antibody. With generative AI, the antibody can be created as a computer model. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We've gone from this paradigm of searching for a needle in a haystack to now being able to create the needle,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbsci's lead drug candidate in its pipeline, ABS-101, is a treatment for irritable bowel disease. The novel antibody, developed using generative AI, binds to the TL1A protein in immune cells whose over-expression has been linked to a variety of inflammatory autoimmune diseases. The antibody was developed from scratch in just 14 months and at a cost of less than $5 million.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You are starting to see these AI-generated antibodies and small molecules make it into the clinic,\" said McClain.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing another metaphor, if the antibody being designed is the key to a lock, the lock itself -- the part on the antigen where the antibody should attach itself -- remains something of a mystery.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"289184a0-9373-43be-afb0-0c09e1b067ca\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAbsci's process of simulating antibodies subjects a gen AI neural net to real-world data, transforms that into a novel antibody design, and then submits the design to wet-lab testing. The process can continue iteratively in a dialogue between the real world and the simulation.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Absci\" data-image-alt-text=\"absci-zero-shot-gen-ai-drug-design\" data-image-filename=\"absci-zero-shot-gen-ai-drug-design.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1890\" data-image-height=\"788\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the next three to five years, said McClain, the goal is to \"actually start to predict where an antibody should bind to a target to give us the biological response that we want -- to start to predict the biology.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat will require more biological data and require feeding that data into the digital twin to revise and improve the picture of both lock and key.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStreamlining clinical trials\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn contrast to the front end of the process with Absci, digital twins are supplementing the clinical trial process by simulating human participants.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the FDA white paper frames the matter, \"AI\u002FML can be utilized to build \u003Cem\u003Ein silico \u003C\u002Fem\u003Erepresentations or replicas of an individual that can dynamically reflect molecular and physiological status over time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"In comparison to a participant in a clinical trial that received an investigational treatment, the digital twin could potentially provide a comprehensive, longitudinal, and computationally generated clinical record that describes what may have happened to that specific participant if they had received a placebo.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToward that end, drug giant Bayer has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bayer.com\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002Fuse-case-bayers-use-of-digital-twins-in-clinical-trials.pdf#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22used%20simulations%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bayer.com\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002Fuse-case-bayers-use-of-digital-twins-in-clinical-trials.pdf%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003Eused simulations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E  to \"predict the level of blood glucose that successfully informed insulin dosing.\" Bayer has developed digital twins to simulate control groups, or those taking a placebo, which it says can replace the use of humans as controls.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"601d0d99-ac39-45cc-8a32-20b866f9f44d\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E"If we could predict how a patient could respond, you would be able to run clinical trials without control groups at all," says Charles Fisher, founder and CEO of seven-year-old AI startup Unlearn AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Unlearn AI\" data-image-alt-text=\"unlearn-ai-2024-charles-fisher-headshot-square\" data-image-filename=\"unlearn-ai-2024-charles-fisher-headshot-square.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"3179\" data-image-height=\"3179\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese fledgling efforts are leading to new tools for trials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBayer released an open-source software project to advance those kinds of simulations, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002FOpen-Systems-Pharmacology\u002FRoadmap\"\u003Ecalled Open Systems Pharmacology.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E The company has also \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fiercebiotech.com\u002Fcro\u002Faltis-leads-push-digital-twins-use-trials-includes-astrazeneca-and-bayer\"\u003Epartnered with\u003C\u002Fa\u003E venture-backed startup \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.altislabs.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAltis Labs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of Toronto, Canada, which develops software specifically tailored to employ AI trial simulations. Such creations are limited, Bayer noted, but a lack of \"robust\" data on which to base the formation of the digital twins. Another limitation is the lack of a standard by which regulators can accept the results from such simulations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarutp Unlearn AI uses forms of deep learning AI to extrapolate from patient data to predict outcomes that will happen over time, and how they may change with interventions. It's a simulation of the drug trial, in other words.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41598-019-49656-2\"\u003EA 2019 study by Unlearn AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E into Alzheimer's disease modeled likely outcomes for 1,909 patients for whom cognitive data were gathered for 18 months from an existing database called the Coalition Against Major Diseases database. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlearn AI's neural network, trained on the data, was able to \"forecast a patient's future state,\" in the sense that it can take part of the 18-month data and predict how multiple factors, such as changes in a patient's ability to recall words, will shift.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002F39039704\u002F\"\u003Ea position paper published this month\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the journal Clinical Translational Science, Unlearn researchers said that \"AI-generated DTs [digital twins] can help to ameliorate many of the troubles that plague clinical trials, such as their exorbitant cost, lengthy process of experimentation, and high failure rate.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne approach is to use past clinical trial data to \"create a probabilistic forecast\" of how a participant in a new trial may respond to treatment. That, in turn, \"can be used in a variety of ways to optimize clinical trial design.\" A digital twin may, for example, convince regulators to allow for a smaller control group in a trial, which reduces the time and cost needed to gather participants.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company has received $130 million in venture capital backing to take such models of patients into clinical settings. Unlearn is currently involved in clinical trials with parties Fisher could not name. There are no results yet to report from those trials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"If we could predict how a patient could respond, you would be able to run CT without control groups at all,\" he said. Having zero human controls, thereby reducing the number of people that need to be recruited, would  \"save an enormous amount of time and money, and dramatically speed up medical innovation.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt would also benefit patients because they would all receive the therapy being tested, rather than some being given a placebo. \"That's why patients participate in the first place: to get access,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFisher foresees clinical trials having progressively fewer control participants over time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Today, we have the ability to decrease from 25% to 50%\" of a control group's normal size,\" which can shave four to six months off of the typical enrollment time for a trial. A lot depends on the particular indication and therapy being tested in trials, he said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe models Unlearn creates give the company mathematical certainty, said Fisher, that it can predict what sort of control a trial needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimilarly, for rare diseases or pediatric cases, digital twins can help when it's hard to gather enough participants. Unlearn AI wants to use historical control data to augment the sample size of smaller trials. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company is working on ways to develop more sophisticated digital twins using generative AI. In May, it described \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Farxiv.org\u002Fabs\u002F2405.01488\"\u003Ein a pre-print research report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E what it calls Digital Twin Generators, a kind of factory for making digital twins of trial participants. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe AI model is trained on data for 13 different disease indications from three distinct therapeutic areas, including neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's, immunological afflictions such as rheumatoid arthritis, and general medical issues such as hypertension. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe model can ingest and learn from a vast set of data, including completed clinical trials, observational studies, and registries gathered from 156 clinical trials and 33 observational studies, totaling 400,000 patients and more than 3.8 million patient visits.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8ce20ec6-c27e-44f6-bf31-34682b11f741\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUnlearn AI's digital twin generator can produce AI models that predict patient outcomes, which then is used to refine the design of real-world clinical trials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Unlearn AI\" data-image-alt-text=\"unlearn-ai-digital-twin-inference\" data-image-filename=\"unlearn-ai-digital-twin-inference.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1626\" data-image-height=\"978\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs with Absci, the ultimate goal is to use more fine-grained patient data to arrive at personalized medicine. That would, as Fisher put it, turn medicine into a mostly mathematical optimization problem.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"A lot of our focus in the long term is on the R&D aspects for unlocking the ability to go from clinical trials into these other larger areas,\" said Fisher. \"That requires us to move to more general models of disease, a more general digital twin.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \"more general\" digital twin will depend upon broad \"foundation models\" for health, he said, that can handle many diseases, not just one. And that, in turn, will require future advances in AI that he predicted will go beyond the limitations of today's transformer-based generative AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlearn AI's patient model is part of a bigger trend in using AI to predict clinical trial outcomes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStartup \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Finsilico.com\u002F\"\u003EInsilico Medicine\u003C\u002Fa\u003E offers a software program called InClinico, which uses generative AI to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fascpt.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\u002Fdoi\u002Ffull\u002F10.1002\u002Fcpt.3008\"\u003Epredict outcomes of Phase II clinical trials\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is the part where initial efficacy is determined. The company says the technology can predict with 79% accuracy how a Phase II trial will play out.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4785a523-d4b7-448c-8bc5-465c4c5eb9b3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EStartup Insilico Medicine's software program InClinico can predict with 79% accuracy how a Phase II clinical trial will play out.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Insilico Medicine\" data-image-alt-text=\"insilico-medicine-inclinico-simulation-design\" data-image-filename=\"insilico-medicine-inclinico-simulation-design.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1588\" data-image-height=\"548\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuch efforts have nascent support from regulators. The US Food and Drug Administration \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fda.gov\u002Fdrugs\u002Fspotlight-cder-science\u002Fusing-machine-learning-identify-suitable-patient-population-anakinra-treatment-covid-19-under\"\u003Ein 2022 granted an emergency use authorization\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for a drug called anakinra, known by its commercial name of Kineret, to treat COVID-19-induced pneumonia and prevent severe respiratory failure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause the clinical trial that was originally used to develop anakinra was not available in the US, the FDA based its approval in part on neural network predictions of how US patients would be likely to respond if they had been given the test.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET independently reached out to the FDA for further comment on how digital twin technology in drugs can more broadly impact consumers and did not receive a response at the time of publish. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe work ahead\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe intriguing mash-up of AI and simulations still has to prove it can work. A recent New Yorker \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.newyorker.com\u002Fmagazine\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F09\u002Fhow-machines-learned-to-discover-drugs\"\u003Efeature article\u003C\u002Fa\u003E makes clear that many unexpected factors can flummox the process both at the initial stage of basic chemistry and in the complexities of human trials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe quest for digital twins that can design antibodies or simulate clinical trials is a decade-plus endeavor, said Absci's McClain. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the Kineret example at the FDA shows, events such as COVID-19 can inject a measure of urgency that can speed the use of new technology. Even so, there's a limit to how fast data can be gathered and digital twin simulations can be put through the learning loop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust as generative AI models like OpenAI's GPT-4 require massive data gathering, the biological data and clinical trials data will take years to gather, process, and feed into models.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Unlearn AI pointed out in its position paper, \"Electronic health records (EHRs) contain an abundance of information acquired at the point of care, but are collected in a wide variety of formats and often include poorly labeled diseases and conditions.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat means that \"existing AI models are constrained by both the availability of these data and by the algorithm's ability to learn from these records due to the inherent heterogeneity of disease processes.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EData gathering of such scale will raise ethical and regulatory issues concerning patient privacy that have yet to be articulated much less addressed. On top of all the ways that people have fretted for decades about how medical records should be managed, patient biological data will likely be an even thornier issue, both because of the scale of the data, and because of the more complex ways it may now be used to train AI models. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf using Wikipedia was controversial to book authors, how would humans feel about being digital twins' \"ground truth?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdana-farber-cancer-institute-finds-main-gpt-4-concerns-include-falsehoods-high-costs\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDana-Farber Cancer Institute finds main GPT-4 concerns include falsehoods, high costs\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlockchain technologies are one possible answer to patient autonomy and privacy. The blockchain could conceivably offer managed, authenticated access to all the medical data being gathered in a Pap smear, X-ray, or sonogram. Such implementations have yet to be designed, however. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerative AI in life sciences also requires greater scrutiny, not just in the data but in the design.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat fact is obvious in the initial work by medical professionals testing generative AI. Researchers at the renowned \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dana-farber.org\u002F\"\u003EDana-Farber Cancer Institute\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in Boston \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdana-farber-cancer-institute-finds-main-gpt-4-concerns-include-falsehoods-high-costs\u002F\"\u003Edescribed in April\u003C\u002Fa\u003E how several months of implementing OpenAI's GPT-4 for operations produced inaccurate responses from the chatbot. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe many obstacles including data gathering, learning from the output of digital twin simulations, and refining the AI itself, mean that it's going to take an entire ecosystem to make digital twins reach that goal of personalized medicine, said Absci's McClain. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"At the end of the day, it's a team sport,\" he said. \"Not one company is going to solve this, it's going to be all of us as a collective.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051358\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Innovation Weekly\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2024-09-04 17:15:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Digital twins are giving a shot in the arm to the costly, failure-prone drug-making process. But enormous data needs and ethical issues mean it'll take time to achieve the dream of personalized medicine.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"de27cc19-d1f1-477f-aeda-55eec8b029d2",image:{id:"c71427c9-0e17-4182-ad21-054ba13fd0bd",filename:"gettyimages-1418738559.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-08-17 21:38:21",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"A scientist wearing gloves holds a several vials in a laboratory.",credits:"RossHelen\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EDigital Twins could change drug development. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F17\u002Fc71427c9-0e17-4182-ad21-054ba13fd0bd\u002Fgettyimages-1418738559.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2190,height:1369,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Health",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"how-digital-twins-could-save-time-money-and-lives-in-developing-prescription-drugs",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"How digital twins could save time, money, and lives in developing prescription drugs",topic:{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d}],componentLabel:"Explore a fresh perspective",description:b,filters:b,paging:b,slug:"dynamic-topic-3-story-carousel-analysis",title:"Analysis & Opinion",label:b,viewMoreText:b,viewMoreUrl:b,relatedItems:b},{id:"ddc9226f-14b1-4a1c-9cfa-46a60a305f1f",meta:{componentName:"ddc9226f-14b1-4a1c-9cfa-46a60a305f1f",componentDisplayName:"Latest",componentType:"ContentList"},metadata:{},links:{self:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002Fddc9226f-14b1-4a1c-9cfa-46a60a305f1f\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=health&componentType=ContentList&componentName=ddc9226f-14b1-4a1c-9cfa-46a60a305f1f"}},items:[{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ac1e2573-e270-41df-b15b-f1932ea1979f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Withings\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Withings BPM Vision\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2025-04-01-at-1-49-34pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F04\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"1074\" data-image-height=\"638\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHealth tech provider Withings launched its FDA-cleared BPM Vision on Wednesday. The device, which costs \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5aefc0a8-54d7-4d1b-b4e8-fa3a7ea16c05\" data-raw-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$150 on Withings' website\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, measures blood pressure at home easily and accurately, aiming to make hypertension monitoring more accessible for regular use. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBPM Vision offers clinical-grade results and intuitive instructions that guide users through a blood pressure reading. The device takes three measurements (per doctors' recommendations) for an accurate reading. The device includes a high-resolution display for easy reading and color-coded results. These readings auto-sync with the Withings app, where users can track their health data over time and bring it to their doctor for consultation. BPM Vision can track and store up to eight users' blood pressure data in the app and on the device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-is-the-first-smartwatch-with-built-in-blood-pressure-monitoring-and-i-hope-apples-next\u002F\"\u003EThis is the first smartwatch with built-in blood pressure monitoring - and I hope Apple's next\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe setup comes with step-by-step measurement tutorials to help users measure their blood pressure correctly and with the proper technique for an accurate and reliable read. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA serious condition, high blood pressure can contribute to heart disease and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control, it was a primary or contributing cause of more than 680,000 deaths in the US in 2022. Half of all US adults have high blood pressure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, Americans aren't equipped with enough knowledge on the subject. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdoi.org\u002F10.1177\u002F0272989X221148196\"\u003EOne 2023 study\u003C\u002Fa\u003E found that 64% of study participants were confident in their understanding of blood pressure ranges. However, that confidence contradicted their reported understanding of what healthy blood pressure is and looks like, with only 39% of participants knowing what a normal and healthy blood pressure range is. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"By guiding users through proper measurement techniques and providing instant, easy-to-read results, BPM Vision encourages more consistent tracking -- leading to better insights and improved heart health over time,\" Eric Carreel, founder and president of Withings, said in a press release.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-blood-pressure-watch\u002F\"\u003EThe best blood pressure watches: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe launch of BPM Vision reflects a growing trend by tech brands to develop medical-grade devices that people can use outside of the doctor's office. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBPM Vision is available on Wednesday through \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"32690423-b386-431c-b509-847e306454df\" data-raw-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Withings's website\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. In May, the blood pressure monitor will be available at Amazon and other retailers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGet the morning's top stories in your inbox each day with our \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fnewsletters\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETech Today newsletter\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-04-02 13:00:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Offering intuitive instructions and instant, easy-to-read results, BPM Vision from Withings is available today.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"a7cda59f-8872-43d4-ad1c-980bd26c7aa8",image:{id:"ac1e2573-e270-41df-b15b-f1932ea1979f",filename:"screenshot-2025-04-01-at-1-49-34pm.png",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2025-04-01 17:49:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Withings BPM Vision",credits:"Withings\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F04\u002F01\u002Fac1e2573-e270-41df-b15b-f1932ea1979f\u002Fscreenshot-2025-04-01-at-1-49-34pm.png",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1074,height:638,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"new-fda-cleared-blood-pressure-monitor-delivers-medical-grade-results-at-home",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"New FDA-cleared blood pressure monitor delivers medical grade results at home",topic:{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"b741e065-cb33-406d-81d4-d831bde1ab39",slug:"fitness-bands",name:"Fitness Bands",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"98d6f538-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"palmsolo (aka Matthew Miller)",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Miller",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"ee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc",filename:"matthew-miller.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:28:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc\u002Fmatthew-miller.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes the latest and greatest foldables, wearables, and more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"4d7bcd51-8602-48c0-83c6-df0bfc4c97db\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\" \" data-description=\"~The Withings Scanwatch Nova is available now, starting at $599.~ It's an elegant smartwatch with a one-month battery, water resistance up to 10ATM, and various health-tracking metrics.~ A $10\u002Fmonth subscription is required for some advanced metrics, and the watch is only available in one 42mm diameter.\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"09\" data-editorsyear=\"2024\" data-editorsdate=\""2024-09-01T21:16:19.013Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"09\" data-innovationyear=\"2024\" data-innovationdate=\""2024-09-01T21:16:19.013Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"d87090ba-ac4e-4b08-bdf2-44b1aa1f1fb4","filename":"withings-scanwatch-nova4.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20\u002Fd87090ba-ac4e-4b08-bdf2-44b1aa1f1fb4\u002Fwithings-scanwatch-nova4.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2025-02-20 22:25:04","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d87090ba-ac4e-4b08-bdf2-44b1aa1f1fb4","imageFilename":"withings-scanwatch-nova4.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F02\u002F20"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"46ccd4fd-e813-48fc-89df-e6429b6ed8f1","slug":"withings-scanwatch-nova-heart-health-hybrid-smart-watch-for-men-women-spo2-temperature-monitoring-sleep-respiratory","name":"Withings Scanwatch Nova - Heart Health Hybrid Smart Watch for Men & Women - SPO2, Temperature Monitoring, Sleep, Respiratory Health, Cycle Monitoring, 30-Day Battery Life, Apple iOS\u002FAndroid","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1743541061197,"displayDate":"Tue Apr 01 2025 16:57:41 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHealthy heart monitoring starts with gathering your metrics, but making sense of all the numbers is a whole different challenge. For the past few weeks, I've been eyeing the latest hybrid smartwatch from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWithings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"546ab4b2-2718-4271-bb42-6e271a7c6b5b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Scanwatch Nova\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and it's gone a long way toward helping me make actionable choices based on these health insights. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-compared-the-two-best-android-smartwatches-right-now-and-its-almost-too-close-to-call\u002F\"\u003EI compared the two best Android smartwatches right now - and it's almost too close to call\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe brand is known for its health-focused wearables that resemble classic luxury timepieces more than typical sporty smartwatches. I don't really wear jewelry, but I do like nice watches and the Scanwatch Nova looks like a premium timepiece while integrating advanced health technology, so I still get the benefit of an attractive, professional analog watch but with all the useful wellness metrics. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1fe4e93c-24bc-4b8b-908f-19ac782aa901\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWithings excels at providing feature-packed wearables that looking great. The Scanwatch Nova is no exception.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Withings Scanwatch Nova\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Manufacturer or Full Name\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"30fe225b-304b-48bf-85c5-43b1db887dfe","title":"ScanWatch Nova retail package","filename":"withings-scanwatch-nova3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20\u002F30fe225b-304b-48bf-85c5-43b1db887dfe\u002Fwithings-scanwatch-nova3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":380994,"width":1350,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2025-02-20 22:27:00","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2025-02-20 22:27:16","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"withings-scanwatch-nova3","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"30fe225b-304b-48bf-85c5-43b1db887dfe","imageAltText":"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Manufacturer or Full Name\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"withings-scanwatch-nova3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F02\u002F20","imageWidth":1350,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Manufacturer or Full Name\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"46ccd4fd-e813-48fc-89df-e6429b6ed8f1","slug":"withings-scanwatch-nova-heart-health-hybrid-smart-watch-for-men-women-spo2-temperature-monitoring-sleep-respiratory","name":"Withings Scanwatch Nova - Heart Health Hybrid Smart Watch for Men & Women - SPO2, Temperature Monitoring, Sleep, Respiratory Health, Cycle Monitoring, 30-Day Battery Life, Apple iOS\u002FAndroid","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1740152260508,"displayDate":"Fri Feb 21 2025 10:37:40 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Scanwatch Nova is essentially a more premium version of Withings' most popular smartwatch, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6ab98f3d-38d5-45d6-b418-938558ab768c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch-2\u002F42b\u002Fshop\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Scanwatch 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Although the internal specifications of these two watches are similar, the Nova comes with both stainless steel and silicone watch bands. Along with that, Withings provides spare links, the tools, and the jig you need to adjust the length of the band. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 42-mm-diameter watch case is also stainless steel. The watch is available in Black, Blue, Green, or White colorways, and the color is visible on the ceramic bezel face. I tested the watch in Black, and the contrast between the ceramic and stainless steel looks fantastic.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5e301998-87ee-4bc6-9860-3556c08c92dd\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"withings-scanwatch-nova2\" data-image-filename=\"withings-scanwatch-nova2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F20\" data-image-crop=\"1246x700+0+183\" data-image-width=\"1350\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Scanwatch Nova can be used to perform an ECG assessment, measure blood oxygen levels, track heart rate throughout the day, obtain skin temperature throughout the day and night, measure sleep quality, and track activity. The watch does not have GPS, but it supports connected GPS through your smartphone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmy-new-favorite-garmin-watch-offers-flagship-features-at-a-more-affordable-price-point\u002F\"\u003EMy new favorite Garmin watch offers flagship features at a more affordable price point\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere have been some software improvements since I last tested the Scanwatch 2, so with the Scanwatch Nova, you get sleep details, including how long you spend in each sleep category: deep, light, and REM. HRV is not supported by the ScanWatch Nova, so it is more focused on typical health features and not as much on fitness levels.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1d786a83-cce2-443c-b665-74b1ccba1d7e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"withings-scanwatch-nova1\" data-image-filename=\"withings-scanwatch-nova1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1350\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 42mm Scanwatch Nova weighs in at 63 grams even without the band attached, so it is a rather hefty watch. However, it is very comfortable and feels good on my wrist for work. When I need to perform a focused activity I switch to the included silicone band. This is the same band as the Scanwatch 2, and one of the best silicone bands I have ever worn.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA domed sapphire glass and a small OLED display cover the analog watch hands. The OLED display appears when needed at the top of the center, with a secondary small circle at the bottom that you can set to various measurements in the settings. The rotating crown button is the only moving mechanism on the watch, allowing you to scroll through menus and select items with a simple press.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthree-reasons-why-apple-watchs-popularity-is-dropping-and-whats-taking-its-place\u002F\"\u003E3 reasons why Apple Watch's popularity is dropping and what's taking its place\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe watch is built with a 10 ATM level of water resistance, which is higher than the Scanwatch 2. It charges up to two hours and may last up to 30 days. However, when you use it for an activity, especially with connected GPS, the battery life will be significantly reduced. It is a perfect watch for travel since you can leave the large charging accessory at home and trust that it will last for weeks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9265119c-9cd5-417f-9c3e-35af44026e36\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"withings-scanwatch-nova-ss1\" data-image-filename=\"withings-scanwatch-nova-ss1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1199\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdvanced sensors in the Scanwatch Nova include a skin temperature module, a high dynamic range accelerometer, a multi-wavelength heart rate sensor with 16 channels, and an altimeter. Compared to other smartwatches, the Nova provides accurate sleep, step, and heart rate results.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"59f2c269-ddb2-4a55-8345-ec13228b8e13\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"withings-scanwatch-nova-ss2\" data-image-filename=\"withings-scanwatch-nova-ss2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1199\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Withings smartphone app (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fwithings\u002Fid542701020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u002F\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.withings.wiscale2&hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndroid\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) is powerful and supports integration with Apple Health, Google Health Connect, and Google Fit. The watch can store up to seven days of data, so I recommend syncing it at least once a week.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegarding the brand's subscription service, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fwithings-plus?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWithings Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is designed to offer additional insights for users who are looking for more insight into their fitness metrics, similar to Fitbit Premium. It's $9.95 per month and includes exclusive content, medical reviews, and AI-powered insights. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"acea8e8d-26e2-4d8b-a964-9b6a7e3a0711\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Scanwatch Nova\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E merges elegance and fitness tracking in one attractive device. I like being able to capture key health and wellness data while also satisfying my desire for a gorgeous analog device. At $600, it's a rather expensive piece, so I'd recommend this watch to consumers who are really committed to the look. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking for a more accessible watch (that uses the same app and offers most of the same health-tracking features), the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"faedbadc-034f-41af-8c6b-cc029823a04a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch-2\u002F42b\u002Fshop\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Scanwatch 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is less expensive and also smaller, starting at $349. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-04-02 11:00:14",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"If you favor a classic timepiece over the modern, tech-centric design of most smartwatches, the Withings ScanWatch Nova combines traditional aesthetics with powerful features.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"6b524a2a-7b27-4d7e-9063-77fd73ef97c2",image:{id:"1d786a83-cce2-443c-b665-74b1ccba1d7e",filename:"withings-scanwatch-nova1.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2025-02-20 22:32:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"withings-scanwatch-nova2",credits:"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20\u002F1d786a83-cce2-443c-b665-74b1ccba1d7e\u002Fwithings-scanwatch-nova1.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:"1118x628+0+187",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1350,height:900,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Smart Watches",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"this-timeless-analog-wearable-i-tested-is-the-closest-thing-to-an-apple-watch-made-by-rolex",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"This timeless analog wearable I tested is the closest thing to an Apple Watch made by Rolex",topic:{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"3113209b-55e7-4154-a904-ad2b446d0535\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\" \" data-description=\"~ The RingConn Gen 2 Air is a $200 smart ring, one of the first subscription-free and affordable smart rings I've tested.~ The battery life can survive up to eight or nine days of use, and the sleep data collection rivals Oura.~ The AI health partner feature is lackluster, and it's essential to view the brand's privacy policy, given the affordable nature of a health wearable.\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"03\" data-editorsyear=\"2025\" data-editorsdate=\""2025-03-21T13:34:44.150Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"03\" data-innovationyear=\"2025\" data-innovationdate=\""2025-03-21T13:34:44.150Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"2ff8d1a4-232a-46fa-a70e-77cf90fcd035","filename":"img-5143.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F20\u002F2ff8d1a4-232a-46fa-a70e-77cf90fcd035\u002Fimg-5143.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2025-03-20 12:40:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"2ff8d1a4-232a-46fa-a70e-77cf90fcd035","imageFilename":"img-5143.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F03\u002F20"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1739782\u002F20222?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"RingConn","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1739782\u002F20222?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmart rings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are rising in popularity, but the big names -- the Ouras, Samsungs, and Ultrahumans -- can run $300 to $400. That's not counting the subscription fee, which some customers pay for full access to all the data that the smart ring aggregates. With all these murmurs of an impending recession causing pennies to be pinched and wallets to be watched, who has the money for a $400 smart ring right now? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smart-rings\u002F\"\u003EHow we test smart rings at ZDNET in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI hadn't yet tested a high-quality and affordable smart ring from a notable brand, but the newest smart ring from RingConn, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"073504aa-9416-431b-92dd-bdd0293c4505\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"RingConn Gen 2 Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, could change that. It's the first ring I've tested that retails for a price as low as $200, without any sale or special deal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've worn RingConn's newest smart ring over the past few weeks to see how the brand's budget ring fares as a sleep and activity tracker. Keep reading to learn how it compares to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-replaced-my-oura-with-a-subscription-less-smart-ring-and-it-did-some-things-better\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERingConn Gen 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which costs $100 more, and the Oura Ring 4, which costs double. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3e690494-33bc-44b2-9684-45c3a8ad896c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe RingConn Gen 2 Air is a $200, subscription-free smart ring with a long battery life and data collection that competes.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"RingConn Gen 2 Air\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"89dce249-3be8-487b-9ea5-f30b8d8b2e7e","title":"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand","filename":"img-5136.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F20\u002F89dce249-3be8-487b-9ea5-f30b8d8b2e7e\u002Fimg-5136.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":346602,"width":3942,"height":2992,"dateCreated":{"date":"2025-03-20 12:46:43","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2025-03-20 12:46:58","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"89dce249-3be8-487b-9ea5-f30b8d8b2e7e","imageAltText":"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"img-5136.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F03\u002F20","imageWidth":3942,"imageHeight":2992,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"RingConn","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe smart ring looks and feels almost exactly the same as the RingConn Gen 2, with the main difference being the charging case and battery size. The Gen 2's charging case has enough power to boost the smart ring for over 150 days, and the ring has a battery life of up to 12 days. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Gen 2 Air, on the other hand, does not come with a charging case equipped with extra juice, and it advertises a 10-day battery life (though, in my testing, I got around eight days). Even though the Gen 2 Air's battery is lower than the Gen 2, both RingConn rings match or outcompete the battery life of the Oura Ring, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-a-subscription-free-smart-ring-that-rivals-oura-and-its-on-sale-for-the-holidays\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUltrahuman Ring Air\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-ring-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESamsung Galaxy Ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-replaced-my-oura-with-a-subscription-less-smart-ring-and-it-did-some-things-better\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI replaced my Oura with this subscription-free smart ring -- and it did some things better\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Gen 2 Air is made of stainless steel, a more affordable material compared to the Gen 2's aerospace-grade titanium. Regardless of the material, the Gen 2 Air is comfortable to wear and feels unnoticeable around my finger. It comes in a silver and gold finish, and available sizes range from six to 14.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth rings are connected to the same app experience, so whether you're using the $300 ring or the $200 ring, you'll get your data and insights presented to you in exactly the same manner. Much like the Gen 2, the Gen 2 Air tracks sleep, stress, vitals, and activity. It takes all those factors and daily scores to deliver a Wellness Balance score. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4930834\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Wellness Balance is displayed like a petal on a four-petal flower, and each biometric is ranked out of 100. At the start of the day, the activity petal is nonexistent, but the activity score increases as I exercise or walk. At the end of the day, I can view my aggregate Wellness Balance, and this score provides a holistic picture of my health. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I said in my spotlight of the RingConn Gen 2, the downside to this Wellness Balance is the absence of a readiness or recovery score that other wearables have calculated and provided to users at the start of their day to understand how their body bounced back from activity and how much activity or rest they should take on for the day. This recovery score provides insights into a user's overall health and resilience, and it's helpful for those who are following a training regime to know how to treat their bodies each day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fouras-ceo-wants-its-smart-ring-to-be-the-doctor-in-your-pocket\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOura's CEO wants its smart ring to be the doctor in your pocket\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI tested the RingConn Gen 2 Air hand in hand with my Oura Ring 4, and both devices gathered fairly similar health metrics. One night, Oura gave me an 87 Sleep Score, and RingConn gave me an 86. Oura said my resting heart rate overnight was 48 beats per minute, while RingConn said 49 beats per minute. Oura said my average heart rate was 55 beats per minute, and RingConn said it was 52. While not identical, these numbers are close. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EActivity data is a different story. One day, Oura said I walked 7,454 steps, while RingConn said I walked 5,706. This was on a moderately active day when I took a 25-minute walk. On an intensely active day, when I went to the gym for two hours and was out and about, Oura calculated that I walked 16,291 steps, and RingConn calculated that I walked 15,454 steps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"89dce249-3be8-487b-9ea5-f30b8d8b2e7e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand\" data-image-filename=\"img-5136.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F03\u002F20\" data-image-crop=\"3942x2214+0+275\" data-image-width=\"3942\" data-image-height=\"2992\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERingConn advertises an \"AI health partner\" as a function of its app experience. Every day, the AI partner tells you information, like how you slept or whether you hit your step count, and then asks questions based on your behaviors. These summaries aren't available on the main page where sleep, activity, and stress data are displayed -- they're only available on the AI tab. But unlike other AI assistants, you can't type out a personalized answer to these questions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, you pick from the choices of responses. It didn't feel like AI to me because it wasn't as personalized, and the responses you could choose were simple; rather, it felt like a multiple-choice health summary. This is a classic case of a brand slapping AI onto a feature that isn't actually AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat I like about RingConn smart rings is they will tell you exactly when the ring will die and notify the user to charge it ahead of time. This is a helpful feature I hope other smart ring brands adopt. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-3-vs-oura-ring-4\u002F\"\u003EOura Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 4: Opt for the older, discounted smart ring or the newest?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne concern about a smart ring this affordable is whether the brand is keeping the user's data safe and protected. Health data is valuable, and in the wrong hands, it can be sent to advertisers or health insurance agencies. Smart ring brands pay a lot of money to keep such data safe, which is why they cost as much as they do. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA RingConn representative did not immediately answer my questions about why the smart ring can be so cheap, if user data is secure and protected, or if it is being compromised for the sake of a lower-cost smart ring. I did, however, review RingConn's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fprivacy-policy\"\u003Eprivacy policy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E which relays what user data is collected, used, and stored. I recommend looking over a health wearables privacy policy before purchasing a ring, so you understand how a company keeps your information safe and secure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, should you buy this $200 smart ring? If you're looking for an alternative to some of the big names that won't cost you as much but will collect nearly the same level of health data, I'd suggest the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"92cf3dfb-35b7-4f72-b10d-940db032ec10\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"RingConn Gen 2 Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart rings: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith competitive battery life, data display that matches its $300 sibling, and data collection that gets close to the Oura Ring 4, the RingConn Gen 2 Air is one of the first $200 smart rings I've tested that I can confidently recommend for the budget-friendly and smart ring-curious shopper. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELooking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fnewsletters\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZDNET Recommends\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-04-01 19:40:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"The budget-friendly RingConn Gen 2 Air delivers impressive health-tracking features that compete with top-tier rivals.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"88a401de-edbf-4c1a-9e17-beb03d5d4df9",image:{id:"e907420c-f0f5-4428-a76f-7d78cdd0a76e",filename:"img-4655.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2025-02-11 16:28:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"RingConn Gen 2 Air in charger case and Oura Ring 4 in the background",credits:"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F11\u002Fe907420c-f0f5-4428-a76f-7d78cdd0a76e\u002Fimg-4655.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:4032,height:3024,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Smart rings",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"this-smart-ring-is-half-the-price-of-oura-ring-4-and-has-no-subscriptions-heres-how-it-fares",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"This smart ring is half the price of Oura Ring 4 and has no subscriptions - here's how it fares",topic:{id:"fa084b31-2f85-46cc-93d8-9c308555039c",slug:"smart-rings",name:"Smart rings",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"fa084b31-2f85-46cc-93d8-9c308555039c",slug:"smart-rings",name:"Smart rings",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bd6edb8a-456e-4d94-89bd-e24e9e79798c",slug:"sleep",name:"Sleep",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"fe8079ac-7c56-4dcc-aa2c-1e072cee9a27\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Soundcore Sleep A20\" data-description=\"~ The Sleep A20 are Soundcore's earbuds designed for sleep, retailing for $150 (but are discounted to $120 right now) on Amazon. ~ The specially designed sleep earbuds are comfortable enough to wear the whole night through and are perfect for listening to ambient noise before falling asleep. ~ The noise masking isn't strong for dampening environmental sounds, so I wouldn't recommend these for people looking to silence bedroom noise.\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"03\" data-editorsyear=\"2025\" data-editorsdate=\""2025-03-24T16:39:07.265Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"03\" data-innovationyear=\"2025\" data-innovationdate=\""2025-03-24T16:39:07.265Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Soundcore sleep earbuds A20 against rug","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"7a77ea3e-2756-4986-8d6c-29b824588919","filename":"dsc01731-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F08\u002F7a77ea3e-2756-4986-8d6c-29b824588919\u002Fdsc01731-2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-05-08 20:43:05","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"7a77ea3e-2756-4986-8d6c-29b824588919","imageFilename":"dsc01731-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F05\u002F08"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5","url":""}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0ec0c3b4-fad1-4e3f-9d42-43868e23a4e3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Soundcore Sleep A20\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E earbuds have been discounted to $120 as part of Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-spring-sale-tech-deals-3-28-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpring Sale\u003C\u002Fa\u003E event.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrouble sleeping? Some people get themselves to bed by listening to audiobooks, podcasts, or ambient noise to fall asleep. In fact, one of my best friends told me he couldn't go to bed without listening to an audiobook on his AirPods. But AirPods are deeply uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time and useless if you're a side sleeper. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's where sleep earbuds come in. With their discreet and lightweight design, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"98e3365e-c60d-40c4-aa8d-a8d99c4081f1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fus.soundcore.com\u002Fpages\u002Fsleep-a20-sleeping-earbuds\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sleep A20\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E earbuds are made to not only stay in your ears all night but be comfortable enough to sleep soundly with. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-spring-sale-tech-deals-3-28-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Amazon Spring Sale tech deals live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen my colleague reviewed \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoundcore-sleep-a10-earbuds-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESoundcore's Sleep A10 earbuds\u003C\u002Fa\u003E last year, she wrote that they had some pitfalls but were ultimately a refreshing addition to the emerging market of sleep wearables. A year later, with the release of the Sleep A20, I was pleased to see that Soundcore took the feedback to heart in designing the new earbuds, correcting the issues mentioned by reviewers while introducing a host of new and improved features.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"338c3de0-5136-4de7-8548-431dc1ad1d39\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESoundcore's new-and-improved sleep earbuds improve on comfort as well as some useful features and extended battery life.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Soundcore by Anker Sleep A20 earbuds\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Soundcore sleep earbuds A20 against rug","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"a8cb85b4-f763-4250-8cc4-05b912ea9892","title":"Soundcore A20 sleep earbuds","filename":"dsc01730.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F09\u002Fa8cb85b4-f763-4250-8cc4-05b912ea9892\u002Fdsc01730.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1828370,"width":4714,"height":2652,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-05-09 15:42:27","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-05-09 15:42:45","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"Soundcore sleep earbuds A20 against rug","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"a8cb85b4-f763-4250-8cc4-05b912ea9892","imageAltText":"Soundcore sleep earbuds A20 against rug","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc01730.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F05\u002F09","imageWidth":4714,"imageHeight":2652,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fus.soundcore.com\u002Fpages\u002Fsleep-a20-sleeping-earbuds","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fus.soundcore.com\u002Fpages\u002Fsleep-a20-sleeping-earbuds"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe earbuds come in a sleek, matte sandstone case, and their flat, smooth design exudes a subdued and relaxing form factor. This is important, as there are two essential traits sleep earbuds need to get right for me to approve them: comfort and sound-dampening. If a brand can nail these two things, they're 80% there. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's start with comfort. As someone who has used \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-headphones-for-sleeping\u002F#link={%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-headphones-for-sleeping\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22sleep mask headphones and earplugs%22}\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esleep mask headphones and earplugs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that jut out while laying on my side, the best sleep wearables, in my opinion, lie flush to my ear. These earbuds are smaller than your thumb and feature a flat bud design with two silicon covers: one on the earbud tip and one on the wing. As a regular side sleeper, I can say that I experienced no discomfort, pressure, or obtrusion while wearing these buds. The A20 buds nail comfort, first and foremost, and get close to being altogether unnoticeable because of their thoughtful, flat design. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other respects, however, the earbuds fell short of masking environmental noises. My bedroom overlooks a busy two-way street in Brooklyn that sees its fair share of nighttime traffic, so it's a great testing ground for all things noise-cancellation. Even with the earbuds on medium volume (high volume kept me awake) and a soundscape playing, I could hear the sirens outside my apartment. Soundcore made some pretty bold claims about these earbuds' ability to block out \"a partner sawing wood, chopping logs, or grinding gravel.\" I don't think they can.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-headphones-for-sleeping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best sleep headphones of 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile I wouldn't recommend these to people who need a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-noise-canceling-earbuds\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enoise-canceling earbud\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to ease them into sleep or dim down their loud environment, I'd recommend these to people who already have quieter bedroom environments and need to listen to something, like the sounds of running water, audiobooks, or brown noise, to fall asleep. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"83d824ab-fd87-4929-a099-c973acc3355e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Hand holding a Soundcore Sleep A20 earbud\" data-image-filename=\"dsc01717.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther supplemental features make up for what the earbuds lack in noise cancellation. There are more ambient soundscapes in the Soundcore app than you could hope for, including ambient sounds that replicate a spaceship taking off or click-clacking keys on a keyboard. There are snore-masking, storm, and campfire sounds -- and even more obscure selections like microfire sounds (whatever that is). There are also some calming piano sounds, and a singing bowls option for those who like to meditate before bed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also layer certain sounds, like the piano music with white noise and snore-masking, for a personalized soundscape. Even if you don't use these for sleep, the A20 earbuds could be delightful for taking quick naps or short meditation sessions during a stressful workday. After you find a sound to help you hit the hay, add it to your library, and it'll play through the earbuds for the night. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-noise-canceling-earbuds\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best noise-canceling earbuds\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the app experience isn't perfect. After choosing a sound to fall asleep to, I would close the app, and the sound would stop completely. I realized that I had to enable \"Sleep\" mode instead of \"Bluetooth\" mode for the sound to keep playing if my phone turned off or I swapped to a different app, which was frustrating and counterintuitive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe sleep tracking feature is a nice touch for people who can keep the buds in their ears all night, but it's useless if you're anything like me and lose track of your earbuds while you're dozing. Speaking of losing track of your earbuds, one feature that Soundcore implemented into the A20 buds is the \"Find my earbuds\" feature. If your sheets end up swallowing your earbuds during the night, you can play a chime on the app to find them -- it's handy and an excellent example of the brand taking feedback from its first iteration and applying it to the next generation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELooking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fnewsletters\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZDNET Recommends\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"603918ef-ccc1-4fd5-b3e4-b2cc3d388f1c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fus.soundcore.com\u002Fpages\u002Fsleep-a20-sleeping-earbuds\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E are great for people who snooze in a quiet room and are looking for sweet sounds to help them fall asleep. The form factor is comfortable and flush to the ear, making them far more suitable for side sleepers than almost any other wireless earbuds you'd use during the day. The A20 sleep buds nail comfort and tack on a few special touches that keep this new edition fresh and innovative. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDue to their middling noise-masking properties, however, the A20 earbuds may not be ideal for people actively trying to silence their sleep environment. If you want sleep earbuds that have strong noise-canceling capabilities, try the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b9fd4600-1f78-42d2-944c-137a13087f0c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fquieton.com\u002Fshop\u002Fquieton-3-sleep-earbuds\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"QuietOn 3.1 earbuds\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. If you aren't fond of objects stuck in your ears while you sleep but still want a level of passive noise-canceling, an eye and ear sleep mask like the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"054d0f7e-b056-4517-94b8-f27694b9ddf8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB07T6FNLQV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LC-Dolida sleep headphones\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E might be a better fit.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6f6762ba-133d-4d7c-9680-2ad0c3cf9afb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell out or expire anytime, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003E ZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-03-29 02:02:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Soundcore's Sleep A20 earbuds offer a comfortable design that is perfect for side sleepers. 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These sleep earbuds helped me doze off and they're $30 off",topic:{id:"3b16a457-b28f-42dd-a892-4af4e7697d90",slug:"headphones",name:"Headphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3b16a457-b28f-42dd-a892-4af4e7697d90",slug:"headphones",name:"Headphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bd6edb8a-456e-4d94-89bd-e24e9e79798c",slug:"sleep",name:"Sleep",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. 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Right now, you can take an additional $43 off select sizes and finishes of the smart ring when you buy it at Walmart.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-spring-sale-tech-deals-3-27-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Amazon Spring Sale deals you can shop right now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs one of the hottest smart rings on the market, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9f4cb32c-0539-4288-8ec7-3b9e864648ee\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FUltrahuman-Ring-AIR-World-s-Lightest-Sleep-Tracking-Wearable-Natural-Titanium\u002F5175939580\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqvc.uikc.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565130\u002F9368?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%2526-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%2526-fitness.product.E324330.html%3F&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E offers features and data collection that goes a step beyond \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-generation-3-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOura\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for individuals looking to optimize their health. I tested one alongside the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-oura-smart-rings-brilliant-new-features-outshine-even-its-titanium-finish\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOura Horizon ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for a month, wearing both around the clock and logging everything from my morning coffee to my late-night cocktails. Suffice it to say, the Ultrahuman ring will excite people dialed into their health and fitness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-3-vs-oura-ring-4\u002F\"\u003EOura Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 4: Should you buy the discounted smart ring still on sale or the brand's newest?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Oura seemingly appeals to just about anyone looking to invest in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmart ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Ultrahuman's offering, while more niche, is arguably better. If the Oura Ring is the girl next door, the Ultrahuman Ring Air is the Silicon Valley-based, Bitcoin-mining neighbor who drinks Soylent. But while it will set hardcore fitness enthusiasts on the right path, this ring will also help anyone, even recreational exercisers, optimize their body to a tee.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e75c8ec3-a244-41d0-bdd4-b54d1b0da5bc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Ultrahuman Ring Air supports data aggregation that rivals Oura and scientific insights that help you hack your body's data.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Ultrahuman Ring Air against skyline","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"db628326-3c84-4f7d-ba04-ac9131775421","title":"Ultrahuman Ring Air","filename":"dsc01614-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F21\u002Fdb628326-3c84-4f7d-ba04-ac9131775421\u002Fdsc01614-2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":3010914,"width":6000,"height":3376,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-03-21 14:41:22","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-03-21 14:41:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"Ultrahuman Ring Air against skyline","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"db628326-3c84-4f7d-ba04-ac9131775421","imageAltText":"Ultrahuman Ring Air against skyline","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc01614-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F03\u002F21","imageWidth":6000,"imageHeight":3376,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FULTRAHUMAhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.qvc.com\u002Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%26-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%26-fitness.product.E324330.htmlN-Ring-AIR-Subscription-Workouts\u002Fdp\u002FB0CJV5GJRX?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Walmart","offerPrice":"350","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FUltrahuman-Ring-AIR-World-s-Lightest-Sleep-Tracking-Wearable-Natural-Titanium\u002F5175939580","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FULTRAHUMAhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.qvc.com\u002Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%26-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%26-fitness.product.E324330.htmlN-Ring-AIR-Subscription-Workouts\u002Fdp\u002FB0CJV5GJRX?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike the Oura Ring, which requires a $6 monthly subscription, the Ultrahuman Ring Air is subscription-free. The Ultrahuman comes in matte gray, matte black, silver, and gold. Out of all the smart rings I have tested, it is by far the thinnest, most discreet, and unassuming. Plus, the matte gray finish hasn't scratched or tarnished after a month of use, something I can't say about the other smart rings with shiny metal finishes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fweve-entered-the-era-of-the-smart-ring-heres-why-it-will-shake-up-the-wearables-market\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe've entered the era of the smart ring. Here's why it will shake up the wearables market\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the moment you wake up to the minute you fall asleep, Ultrahuman is sending you notifications on how to make the most of your available energy and body clock. With all these scientific insights into my body, I couldn't help but feel like I was hacking my health -- or playing God. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithin an hour of waking, Ultrahuman pings me about my \"residual adenosine levels.\" My what? I had to look it up as well. Adenosine is a naturally occurring chemical associated with wakefulness. It tells me to delay consuming stimulants like caffeine until around two hours after I've been awake to flush adenosine out of my system and boost the impact of caffeine on my energy levels. It also reminds me to expose myself to bright light or exercise during this window if I want an earlier bedtime and wake-up time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the day, I get pings like this. Ultrahuman tells me when my stimulant permissible window, the window where I can consume caffeine without it disrupting my sleep, is coming to a close. Not only that: Ultrahuman also tells me how much caffeine is in certain stimulants, how long they will stay in my system, and whether they exceed the caffeine intake of my window.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the day goes on, Ultrahuman pings me to stretch my legs and when the ideal bedtime for a sufficient night of sleep would be. All this is calculated based on my wake-up times, sleep, and recovery data. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart rings of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Ultrahuman Ring Air measures heart rate, skin temperature, heart rate variability (HRV), and resting heart rate to glean data for sleep, recovery, and movement. It also measures VO2 Max, or how the body utilizes oxygen during workouts. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltrahuman presents all this data in an easy-to-understand format through an app, with scores (and explanations) for the big three: sleep, movement, and recovery. For example, when I got a 95 sleep score, it told me I fell asleep faster and stayed asleep for most of my rest duration. In tandem with my high sleep score, I got a 90 recovery score, and the blurb told me that my scores were in great shape, so I \"might want to push a little more towards your cognitive and physical fitness goals.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn a day when my sleep score was 49 and my recovery score 64, the app instructed me to go on a long walk and try a \"non-sleep deep rest session\" during the day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"11d92bb8-6989-4340-ad3e-71669ac07c83\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air against skyline\" data-image-filename=\"ring-hero.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1251\" data-image-height=\"727\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther health data, like HRV, VO2 Max, and resting heart rate, are tracked and the day-by-day data is aggregated and shown through graphs with daily, weekly, and monthly trends -- depicted with green and red indicators.  All these data points come with explanations of what each indicator means about one's overall health, elucidating the complexity of them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother health feature the Ultrahuman ring offers is food logging, which leverages \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E-powered AI food insights. I log the food I eat throughout the day, and its Food Optimization AI provides what it calls cyborg insights -- no, really -- about how to avoid glucose spikes when I consume certain foods. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I logged a bag of potato chips, it told me to pair the chips with cheese or other protein, like a hard-boiled egg, to slow down the absorption of glucose. It also told me to drink water before and after eating the chips and take a brisk walk after eating them to lower my glycemic response. While I rarely took this advice, this is a helpful feature for fitness and people who want to optimize their diet and health data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-oura-smart-rings-brilliant-new-features-outshine-even-its-titanium-finish\u002F\"\u003EThe Oura smart ring's brilliant new features outshine even its titanium finish\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, you also can log workouts, something I did often while training for my half marathon. The ring doesn't automatically detect that you're exercising, however, if it goes unlogged. I hope Ultrahuman improves this in future updates. I liked that I could see the map of where I ran, my average heart rate, my max heart rate, the calories I burned, and my average pace. Plus, it showed my workout zones, too, something essential for tracking long runs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe last feature that makes this ring ideal for exercise junkies is the Discover tab, which offers video classes for everything from Pilates and weight training to HIIT and yoga. There are also podcasts available for meditation and soundscapes for falling asleep. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"86974860-f606-4979-95eb-f1bf323ee466\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air being held in a hand\" data-image-filename=\"dsc01619-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can wear the ring for about five days before the battery dies. I tested its battery life compared to Oura's by charging both to 100% on a Tuesday afternoon and waiting to see how long each would last through regular wear and activity. By Sunday morning, the Oura ring was at 7%, and the Ultrahuman Ring Air was at 6%. I will note, however, that the Ultrahuman ring gets hot to the touch after charging.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-users-can-now-sync-data-with-strava-heres-how-to-turn-it-on\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOura Ring users can now sync data with Strava -- here's how to turn it on\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the next update of the Ultrahuman Ring Air, I'd like to see the app's user interface improve. It could take some notes from Oura's app, which offers sleep, readiness, resilience, and activity on top of a home tab that aggregates this data on the bottom. Ultrahuman's bottom tabs include home, metabolism, zones, Discover, and a bare-bones profile section. I'd also like to see a more accessible logging feature wherein you don't have to scroll all the way down the app to use for food, exercise tracking, weight, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWho should buy this ring? I can imagine that anybody who's dialed into fitness and health metrics will get full use of the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d6564ce3-a127-47b2-8a6e-d70fe7e61c67\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FUltrahuman-Ring-AIR-World-s-Lightest-Sleep-Tracking-Wearable-Natural-Titanium\u002F5175939580\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqvc.uikc.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565130\u002F9368?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%2526-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%2526-fitness.product.E324330.html&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. And given how often my sleep duration and sleep and recovery scores from the Ultrahuman mimicked that of Oura's, I wouldn't be afraid to call this a subscription-free Oura dupe with rivaling data and battery life.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, the Ultrahuman Ring Air impressed me. It's exciting to see such a new product step up to be a competitive fitness smart ring, being just niche enough to carve out an audience of devout fitness freaks but with data presentation, health metrics, and AI suggestions that could cater to the average Joe just as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen will this deal expire? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F\"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-03-28 19:19:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Select sizes of the Ultrahuman Ring Air are on sale at Walmart. 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She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ac1e2573-e270-41df-b15b-f1932ea1979f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Withings\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Withings BPM Vision\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2025-04-01-at-1-49-34pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F04\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"1074\" data-image-height=\"638\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHealth tech provider Withings launched its FDA-cleared BPM Vision on Wednesday. The device, which costs \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5aefc0a8-54d7-4d1b-b4e8-fa3a7ea16c05\" data-raw-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$150 on Withings' website\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, measures blood pressure at home easily and accurately, aiming to make hypertension monitoring more accessible for regular use. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBPM Vision offers clinical-grade results and intuitive instructions that guide users through a blood pressure reading. The device takes three measurements (per doctors' recommendations) for an accurate reading. The device includes a high-resolution display for easy reading and color-coded results. These readings auto-sync with the Withings app, where users can track their health data over time and bring it to their doctor for consultation. BPM Vision can track and store up to eight users' blood pressure data in the app and on the device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-is-the-first-smartwatch-with-built-in-blood-pressure-monitoring-and-i-hope-apples-next\u002F\"\u003EThis is the first smartwatch with built-in blood pressure monitoring - and I hope Apple's next\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe setup comes with step-by-step measurement tutorials to help users measure their blood pressure correctly and with the proper technique for an accurate and reliable read. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA serious condition, high blood pressure can contribute to heart disease and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control, it was a primary or contributing cause of more than 680,000 deaths in the US in 2022. Half of all US adults have high blood pressure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, Americans aren't equipped with enough knowledge on the subject. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdoi.org\u002F10.1177\u002F0272989X221148196\"\u003EOne 2023 study\u003C\u002Fa\u003E found that 64% of study participants were confident in their understanding of blood pressure ranges. However, that confidence contradicted their reported understanding of what healthy blood pressure is and looks like, with only 39% of participants knowing what a normal and healthy blood pressure range is. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"By guiding users through proper measurement techniques and providing instant, easy-to-read results, BPM Vision encourages more consistent tracking -- leading to better insights and improved heart health over time,\" Eric Carreel, founder and president of Withings, said in a press release.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-blood-pressure-watch\u002F\"\u003EThe best blood pressure watches: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe launch of BPM Vision reflects a growing trend by tech brands to develop medical-grade devices that people can use outside of the doctor's office. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBPM Vision is available on Wednesday through \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"32690423-b386-431c-b509-847e306454df\" data-raw-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Withings's website\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. In May, the blood pressure monitor will be available at Amazon and other retailers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGet the morning's top stories in your inbox each day with our \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fnewsletters\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETech Today newsletter\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-04-02 13:00:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Offering intuitive instructions and instant, easy-to-read results, BPM Vision from Withings is available today.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"a7cda59f-8872-43d4-ad1c-980bd26c7aa8",image:{id:"ac1e2573-e270-41df-b15b-f1932ea1979f",filename:"screenshot-2025-04-01-at-1-49-34pm.png",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2025-04-01 17:49:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Withings BPM Vision",credits:"Withings\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F04\u002F01\u002Fac1e2573-e270-41df-b15b-f1932ea1979f\u002Fscreenshot-2025-04-01-at-1-49-34pm.png",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1074,height:638,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"new-fda-cleared-blood-pressure-monitor-delivers-medical-grade-results-at-home",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"New FDA-cleared blood pressure monitor delivers medical grade results at home",topic:{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"b741e065-cb33-406d-81d4-d831bde1ab39",slug:"fitness-bands",name:"Fitness Bands",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"98d6f538-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"palmsolo (aka Matthew Miller)",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Miller",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"ee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc",filename:"matthew-miller.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:28:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc\u002Fmatthew-miller.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes the latest and greatest foldables, wearables, and more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"4d7bcd51-8602-48c0-83c6-df0bfc4c97db\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\" \" data-description=\"~The Withings Scanwatch Nova is available now, starting at $599.~ It's an elegant smartwatch with a one-month battery, water resistance up to 10ATM, and various health-tracking metrics.~ A $10\u002Fmonth subscription is required for some advanced metrics, and the watch is only available in one 42mm diameter.\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"09\" data-editorsyear=\"2024\" data-editorsdate=\""2024-09-01T21:16:19.013Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"09\" data-innovationyear=\"2024\" data-innovationdate=\""2024-09-01T21:16:19.013Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"d87090ba-ac4e-4b08-bdf2-44b1aa1f1fb4","filename":"withings-scanwatch-nova4.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20\u002Fd87090ba-ac4e-4b08-bdf2-44b1aa1f1fb4\u002Fwithings-scanwatch-nova4.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2025-02-20 22:25:04","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d87090ba-ac4e-4b08-bdf2-44b1aa1f1fb4","imageFilename":"withings-scanwatch-nova4.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F02\u002F20"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"46ccd4fd-e813-48fc-89df-e6429b6ed8f1","slug":"withings-scanwatch-nova-heart-health-hybrid-smart-watch-for-men-women-spo2-temperature-monitoring-sleep-respiratory","name":"Withings Scanwatch Nova - Heart Health Hybrid Smart Watch for Men & Women - SPO2, Temperature Monitoring, Sleep, Respiratory Health, Cycle Monitoring, 30-Day Battery Life, Apple iOS\u002FAndroid","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1743541061197,"displayDate":"Tue Apr 01 2025 16:57:41 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHealthy heart monitoring starts with gathering your metrics, but making sense of all the numbers is a whole different challenge. For the past few weeks, I've been eyeing the latest hybrid smartwatch from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWithings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"546ab4b2-2718-4271-bb42-6e271a7c6b5b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Scanwatch Nova\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and it's gone a long way toward helping me make actionable choices based on these health insights. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-compared-the-two-best-android-smartwatches-right-now-and-its-almost-too-close-to-call\u002F\"\u003EI compared the two best Android smartwatches right now - and it's almost too close to call\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe brand is known for its health-focused wearables that resemble classic luxury timepieces more than typical sporty smartwatches. I don't really wear jewelry, but I do like nice watches and the Scanwatch Nova looks like a premium timepiece while integrating advanced health technology, so I still get the benefit of an attractive, professional analog watch but with all the useful wellness metrics. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1fe4e93c-24bc-4b8b-908f-19ac782aa901\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWithings excels at providing feature-packed wearables that looking great. The Scanwatch Nova is no exception.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Withings Scanwatch Nova\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Manufacturer or Full Name\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"30fe225b-304b-48bf-85c5-43b1db887dfe","title":"ScanWatch Nova retail package","filename":"withings-scanwatch-nova3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20\u002F30fe225b-304b-48bf-85c5-43b1db887dfe\u002Fwithings-scanwatch-nova3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":380994,"width":1350,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2025-02-20 22:27:00","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2025-02-20 22:27:16","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"withings-scanwatch-nova3","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"30fe225b-304b-48bf-85c5-43b1db887dfe","imageAltText":"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Manufacturer or Full Name\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"withings-scanwatch-nova3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F02\u002F20","imageWidth":1350,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Manufacturer or Full Name\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"46ccd4fd-e813-48fc-89df-e6429b6ed8f1","slug":"withings-scanwatch-nova-heart-health-hybrid-smart-watch-for-men-women-spo2-temperature-monitoring-sleep-respiratory","name":"Withings Scanwatch Nova - Heart Health Hybrid Smart Watch for Men & Women - SPO2, Temperature Monitoring, Sleep, Respiratory Health, Cycle Monitoring, 30-Day Battery Life, Apple iOS\u002FAndroid","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1740152260508,"displayDate":"Fri Feb 21 2025 10:37:40 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Scanwatch Nova is essentially a more premium version of Withings' most popular smartwatch, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6ab98f3d-38d5-45d6-b418-938558ab768c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch-2\u002F42b\u002Fshop\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Scanwatch 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Although the internal specifications of these two watches are similar, the Nova comes with both stainless steel and silicone watch bands. Along with that, Withings provides spare links, the tools, and the jig you need to adjust the length of the band. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 42-mm-diameter watch case is also stainless steel. The watch is available in Black, Blue, Green, or White colorways, and the color is visible on the ceramic bezel face. I tested the watch in Black, and the contrast between the ceramic and stainless steel looks fantastic.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5e301998-87ee-4bc6-9860-3556c08c92dd\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"withings-scanwatch-nova2\" data-image-filename=\"withings-scanwatch-nova2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F20\" data-image-crop=\"1246x700+0+183\" data-image-width=\"1350\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Scanwatch Nova can be used to perform an ECG assessment, measure blood oxygen levels, track heart rate throughout the day, obtain skin temperature throughout the day and night, measure sleep quality, and track activity. The watch does not have GPS, but it supports connected GPS through your smartphone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmy-new-favorite-garmin-watch-offers-flagship-features-at-a-more-affordable-price-point\u002F\"\u003EMy new favorite Garmin watch offers flagship features at a more affordable price point\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere have been some software improvements since I last tested the Scanwatch 2, so with the Scanwatch Nova, you get sleep details, including how long you spend in each sleep category: deep, light, and REM. HRV is not supported by the ScanWatch Nova, so it is more focused on typical health features and not as much on fitness levels.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1d786a83-cce2-443c-b665-74b1ccba1d7e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"withings-scanwatch-nova1\" data-image-filename=\"withings-scanwatch-nova1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1350\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 42mm Scanwatch Nova weighs in at 63 grams even without the band attached, so it is a rather hefty watch. However, it is very comfortable and feels good on my wrist for work. When I need to perform a focused activity I switch to the included silicone band. This is the same band as the Scanwatch 2, and one of the best silicone bands I have ever worn.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA domed sapphire glass and a small OLED display cover the analog watch hands. The OLED display appears when needed at the top of the center, with a secondary small circle at the bottom that you can set to various measurements in the settings. The rotating crown button is the only moving mechanism on the watch, allowing you to scroll through menus and select items with a simple press.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthree-reasons-why-apple-watchs-popularity-is-dropping-and-whats-taking-its-place\u002F\"\u003E3 reasons why Apple Watch's popularity is dropping and what's taking its place\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe watch is built with a 10 ATM level of water resistance, which is higher than the Scanwatch 2. It charges up to two hours and may last up to 30 days. However, when you use it for an activity, especially with connected GPS, the battery life will be significantly reduced. It is a perfect watch for travel since you can leave the large charging accessory at home and trust that it will last for weeks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9265119c-9cd5-417f-9c3e-35af44026e36\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"withings-scanwatch-nova-ss1\" data-image-filename=\"withings-scanwatch-nova-ss1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1199\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdvanced sensors in the Scanwatch Nova include a skin temperature module, a high dynamic range accelerometer, a multi-wavelength heart rate sensor with 16 channels, and an altimeter. Compared to other smartwatches, the Nova provides accurate sleep, step, and heart rate results.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"59f2c269-ddb2-4a55-8345-ec13228b8e13\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"withings-scanwatch-nova-ss2\" data-image-filename=\"withings-scanwatch-nova-ss2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1199\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Withings smartphone app (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fwithings\u002Fid542701020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u002F\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.withings.wiscale2&hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndroid\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) is powerful and supports integration with Apple Health, Google Health Connect, and Google Fit. The watch can store up to seven days of data, so I recommend syncing it at least once a week.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegarding the brand's subscription service, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fwithings-plus?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWithings Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is designed to offer additional insights for users who are looking for more insight into their fitness metrics, similar to Fitbit Premium. It's $9.95 per month and includes exclusive content, medical reviews, and AI-powered insights. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"acea8e8d-26e2-4d8b-a964-9b6a7e3a0711\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Scanwatch Nova\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E merges elegance and fitness tracking in one attractive device. I like being able to capture key health and wellness data while also satisfying my desire for a gorgeous analog device. At $600, it's a rather expensive piece, so I'd recommend this watch to consumers who are really committed to the look. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking for a more accessible watch (that uses the same app and offers most of the same health-tracking features), the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"faedbadc-034f-41af-8c6b-cc029823a04a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch-2\u002F42b\u002Fshop\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Scanwatch 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is less expensive and also smaller, starting at $349. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-04-02 11:00:14",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"If you favor a classic timepiece over the modern, tech-centric design of most smartwatches, the Withings ScanWatch Nova combines traditional aesthetics with powerful features.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"6b524a2a-7b27-4d7e-9063-77fd73ef97c2",image:{id:"1d786a83-cce2-443c-b665-74b1ccba1d7e",filename:"withings-scanwatch-nova1.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2025-02-20 22:32:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"withings-scanwatch-nova2",credits:"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20\u002F1d786a83-cce2-443c-b665-74b1ccba1d7e\u002Fwithings-scanwatch-nova1.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:"1118x628+0+187",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1350,height:900,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Smart Watches",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"this-timeless-analog-wearable-i-tested-is-the-closest-thing-to-an-apple-watch-made-by-rolex",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"This timeless analog wearable I tested is the closest thing to an Apple Watch made by Rolex",topic:{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"3113209b-55e7-4154-a904-ad2b446d0535\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\" \" data-description=\"~ The RingConn Gen 2 Air is a $200 smart ring, one of the first subscription-free and affordable smart rings I've tested.~ The battery life can survive up to eight or nine days of use, and the sleep data collection rivals Oura.~ The AI health partner feature is lackluster, and it's essential to view the brand's privacy policy, given the affordable nature of a health wearable.\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"03\" data-editorsyear=\"2025\" data-editorsdate=\""2025-03-21T13:34:44.150Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"03\" data-innovationyear=\"2025\" data-innovationdate=\""2025-03-21T13:34:44.150Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"2ff8d1a4-232a-46fa-a70e-77cf90fcd035","filename":"img-5143.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F20\u002F2ff8d1a4-232a-46fa-a70e-77cf90fcd035\u002Fimg-5143.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2025-03-20 12:40:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"2ff8d1a4-232a-46fa-a70e-77cf90fcd035","imageFilename":"img-5143.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F03\u002F20"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1739782\u002F20222?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"RingConn","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1739782\u002F20222?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmart rings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are rising in popularity, but the big names -- the Ouras, Samsungs, and Ultrahumans -- can run $300 to $400. That's not counting the subscription fee, which some customers pay for full access to all the data that the smart ring aggregates. With all these murmurs of an impending recession causing pennies to be pinched and wallets to be watched, who has the money for a $400 smart ring right now? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smart-rings\u002F\"\u003EHow we test smart rings at ZDNET in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI hadn't yet tested a high-quality and affordable smart ring from a notable brand, but the newest smart ring from RingConn, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"073504aa-9416-431b-92dd-bdd0293c4505\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"RingConn Gen 2 Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, could change that. It's the first ring I've tested that retails for a price as low as $200, without any sale or special deal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've worn RingConn's newest smart ring over the past few weeks to see how the brand's budget ring fares as a sleep and activity tracker. Keep reading to learn how it compares to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-replaced-my-oura-with-a-subscription-less-smart-ring-and-it-did-some-things-better\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERingConn Gen 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which costs $100 more, and the Oura Ring 4, which costs double. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3e690494-33bc-44b2-9684-45c3a8ad896c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe RingConn Gen 2 Air is a $200, subscription-free smart ring with a long battery life and data collection that competes.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"RingConn Gen 2 Air\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"89dce249-3be8-487b-9ea5-f30b8d8b2e7e","title":"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand","filename":"img-5136.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F20\u002F89dce249-3be8-487b-9ea5-f30b8d8b2e7e\u002Fimg-5136.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":346602,"width":3942,"height":2992,"dateCreated":{"date":"2025-03-20 12:46:43","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2025-03-20 12:46:58","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"89dce249-3be8-487b-9ea5-f30b8d8b2e7e","imageAltText":"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"img-5136.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F03\u002F20","imageWidth":3942,"imageHeight":2992,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"RingConn","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe smart ring looks and feels almost exactly the same as the RingConn Gen 2, with the main difference being the charging case and battery size. The Gen 2's charging case has enough power to boost the smart ring for over 150 days, and the ring has a battery life of up to 12 days. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Gen 2 Air, on the other hand, does not come with a charging case equipped with extra juice, and it advertises a 10-day battery life (though, in my testing, I got around eight days). Even though the Gen 2 Air's battery is lower than the Gen 2, both RingConn rings match or outcompete the battery life of the Oura Ring, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-a-subscription-free-smart-ring-that-rivals-oura-and-its-on-sale-for-the-holidays\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUltrahuman Ring Air\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-ring-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESamsung Galaxy Ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-replaced-my-oura-with-a-subscription-less-smart-ring-and-it-did-some-things-better\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI replaced my Oura with this subscription-free smart ring -- and it did some things better\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Gen 2 Air is made of stainless steel, a more affordable material compared to the Gen 2's aerospace-grade titanium. Regardless of the material, the Gen 2 Air is comfortable to wear and feels unnoticeable around my finger. It comes in a silver and gold finish, and available sizes range from six to 14.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth rings are connected to the same app experience, so whether you're using the $300 ring or the $200 ring, you'll get your data and insights presented to you in exactly the same manner. Much like the Gen 2, the Gen 2 Air tracks sleep, stress, vitals, and activity. It takes all those factors and daily scores to deliver a Wellness Balance score. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4930834\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Wellness Balance is displayed like a petal on a four-petal flower, and each biometric is ranked out of 100. At the start of the day, the activity petal is nonexistent, but the activity score increases as I exercise or walk. At the end of the day, I can view my aggregate Wellness Balance, and this score provides a holistic picture of my health. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I said in my spotlight of the RingConn Gen 2, the downside to this Wellness Balance is the absence of a readiness or recovery score that other wearables have calculated and provided to users at the start of their day to understand how their body bounced back from activity and how much activity or rest they should take on for the day. This recovery score provides insights into a user's overall health and resilience, and it's helpful for those who are following a training regime to know how to treat their bodies each day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fouras-ceo-wants-its-smart-ring-to-be-the-doctor-in-your-pocket\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOura's CEO wants its smart ring to be the doctor in your pocket\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI tested the RingConn Gen 2 Air hand in hand with my Oura Ring 4, and both devices gathered fairly similar health metrics. One night, Oura gave me an 87 Sleep Score, and RingConn gave me an 86. Oura said my resting heart rate overnight was 48 beats per minute, while RingConn said 49 beats per minute. Oura said my average heart rate was 55 beats per minute, and RingConn said it was 52. While not identical, these numbers are close. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EActivity data is a different story. One day, Oura said I walked 7,454 steps, while RingConn said I walked 5,706. This was on a moderately active day when I took a 25-minute walk. On an intensely active day, when I went to the gym for two hours and was out and about, Oura calculated that I walked 16,291 steps, and RingConn calculated that I walked 15,454 steps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"89dce249-3be8-487b-9ea5-f30b8d8b2e7e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand\" data-image-filename=\"img-5136.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F03\u002F20\" data-image-crop=\"3942x2214+0+275\" data-image-width=\"3942\" data-image-height=\"2992\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERingConn advertises an \"AI health partner\" as a function of its app experience. Every day, the AI partner tells you information, like how you slept or whether you hit your step count, and then asks questions based on your behaviors. These summaries aren't available on the main page where sleep, activity, and stress data are displayed -- they're only available on the AI tab. But unlike other AI assistants, you can't type out a personalized answer to these questions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, you pick from the choices of responses. It didn't feel like AI to me because it wasn't as personalized, and the responses you could choose were simple; rather, it felt like a multiple-choice health summary. This is a classic case of a brand slapping AI onto a feature that isn't actually AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat I like about RingConn smart rings is they will tell you exactly when the ring will die and notify the user to charge it ahead of time. This is a helpful feature I hope other smart ring brands adopt. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-3-vs-oura-ring-4\u002F\"\u003EOura Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 4: Opt for the older, discounted smart ring or the newest?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne concern about a smart ring this affordable is whether the brand is keeping the user's data safe and protected. Health data is valuable, and in the wrong hands, it can be sent to advertisers or health insurance agencies. Smart ring brands pay a lot of money to keep such data safe, which is why they cost as much as they do. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA RingConn representative did not immediately answer my questions about why the smart ring can be so cheap, if user data is secure and protected, or if it is being compromised for the sake of a lower-cost smart ring. I did, however, review RingConn's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fprivacy-policy\"\u003Eprivacy policy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E which relays what user data is collected, used, and stored. I recommend looking over a health wearables privacy policy before purchasing a ring, so you understand how a company keeps your information safe and secure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, should you buy this $200 smart ring? If you're looking for an alternative to some of the big names that won't cost you as much but will collect nearly the same level of health data, I'd suggest the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"92cf3dfb-35b7-4f72-b10d-940db032ec10\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"RingConn Gen 2 Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart rings: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith competitive battery life, data display that matches its $300 sibling, and data collection that gets close to the Oura Ring 4, the RingConn Gen 2 Air is one of the first $200 smart rings I've tested that I can confidently recommend for the budget-friendly and smart ring-curious shopper. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELooking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fnewsletters\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZDNET Recommends\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-04-01 19:40:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"The budget-friendly RingConn Gen 2 Air delivers impressive health-tracking features that compete with top-tier rivals.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"88a401de-edbf-4c1a-9e17-beb03d5d4df9",image:{id:"e907420c-f0f5-4428-a76f-7d78cdd0a76e",filename:"img-4655.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2025-02-11 16:28:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"RingConn Gen 2 Air in charger case and Oura Ring 4 in the background",credits:"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F11\u002Fe907420c-f0f5-4428-a76f-7d78cdd0a76e\u002Fimg-4655.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:4032,height:3024,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Smart rings",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"this-smart-ring-is-half-the-price-of-oura-ring-4-and-has-no-subscriptions-heres-how-it-fares",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"This smart ring is half the price of Oura Ring 4 and has no subscriptions - here's how it fares",topic:{id:"fa084b31-2f85-46cc-93d8-9c308555039c",slug:"smart-rings",name:"Smart rings",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"fa084b31-2f85-46cc-93d8-9c308555039c",slug:"smart-rings",name:"Smart rings",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bd6edb8a-456e-4d94-89bd-e24e9e79798c",slug:"sleep",name:"Sleep",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"fe8079ac-7c56-4dcc-aa2c-1e072cee9a27\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Soundcore Sleep A20\" data-description=\"~ The Sleep A20 are Soundcore's earbuds designed for sleep, retailing for $150 (but are discounted to $120 right now) on Amazon. ~ The specially designed sleep earbuds are comfortable enough to wear the whole night through and are perfect for listening to ambient noise before falling asleep. ~ The noise masking isn't strong for dampening environmental sounds, so I wouldn't recommend these for people looking to silence bedroom noise.\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"03\" data-editorsyear=\"2025\" data-editorsdate=\""2025-03-24T16:39:07.265Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"03\" data-innovationyear=\"2025\" data-innovationdate=\""2025-03-24T16:39:07.265Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Soundcore sleep earbuds A20 against rug","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"7a77ea3e-2756-4986-8d6c-29b824588919","filename":"dsc01731-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F08\u002F7a77ea3e-2756-4986-8d6c-29b824588919\u002Fdsc01731-2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-05-08 20:43:05","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"7a77ea3e-2756-4986-8d6c-29b824588919","imageFilename":"dsc01731-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F05\u002F08"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5","url":""}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0ec0c3b4-fad1-4e3f-9d42-43868e23a4e3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Soundcore Sleep A20\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E earbuds have been discounted to $120 as part of Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-spring-sale-tech-deals-3-28-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpring Sale\u003C\u002Fa\u003E event.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrouble sleeping? Some people get themselves to bed by listening to audiobooks, podcasts, or ambient noise to fall asleep. In fact, one of my best friends told me he couldn't go to bed without listening to an audiobook on his AirPods. But AirPods are deeply uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time and useless if you're a side sleeper. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's where sleep earbuds come in. With their discreet and lightweight design, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"98e3365e-c60d-40c4-aa8d-a8d99c4081f1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fus.soundcore.com\u002Fpages\u002Fsleep-a20-sleeping-earbuds\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sleep A20\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E earbuds are made to not only stay in your ears all night but be comfortable enough to sleep soundly with. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-spring-sale-tech-deals-3-28-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Amazon Spring Sale tech deals live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen my colleague reviewed \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoundcore-sleep-a10-earbuds-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESoundcore's Sleep A10 earbuds\u003C\u002Fa\u003E last year, she wrote that they had some pitfalls but were ultimately a refreshing addition to the emerging market of sleep wearables. A year later, with the release of the Sleep A20, I was pleased to see that Soundcore took the feedback to heart in designing the new earbuds, correcting the issues mentioned by reviewers while introducing a host of new and improved features.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"338c3de0-5136-4de7-8548-431dc1ad1d39\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESoundcore's new-and-improved sleep earbuds improve on comfort as well as some useful features and extended battery life.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Soundcore by Anker Sleep A20 earbuds\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Soundcore sleep earbuds A20 against rug","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"a8cb85b4-f763-4250-8cc4-05b912ea9892","title":"Soundcore A20 sleep earbuds","filename":"dsc01730.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F09\u002Fa8cb85b4-f763-4250-8cc4-05b912ea9892\u002Fdsc01730.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1828370,"width":4714,"height":2652,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-05-09 15:42:27","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-05-09 15:42:45","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"Soundcore sleep earbuds A20 against rug","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"a8cb85b4-f763-4250-8cc4-05b912ea9892","imageAltText":"Soundcore sleep earbuds A20 against rug","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc01730.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F05\u002F09","imageWidth":4714,"imageHeight":2652,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fus.soundcore.com\u002Fpages\u002Fsleep-a20-sleeping-earbuds","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fus.soundcore.com\u002Fpages\u002Fsleep-a20-sleeping-earbuds"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe earbuds come in a sleek, matte sandstone case, and their flat, smooth design exudes a subdued and relaxing form factor. This is important, as there are two essential traits sleep earbuds need to get right for me to approve them: comfort and sound-dampening. If a brand can nail these two things, they're 80% there. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's start with comfort. As someone who has used \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-headphones-for-sleeping\u002F#link={%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-headphones-for-sleeping\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22sleep mask headphones and earplugs%22}\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esleep mask headphones and earplugs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that jut out while laying on my side, the best sleep wearables, in my opinion, lie flush to my ear. These earbuds are smaller than your thumb and feature a flat bud design with two silicon covers: one on the earbud tip and one on the wing. As a regular side sleeper, I can say that I experienced no discomfort, pressure, or obtrusion while wearing these buds. The A20 buds nail comfort, first and foremost, and get close to being altogether unnoticeable because of their thoughtful, flat design. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other respects, however, the earbuds fell short of masking environmental noises. My bedroom overlooks a busy two-way street in Brooklyn that sees its fair share of nighttime traffic, so it's a great testing ground for all things noise-cancellation. Even with the earbuds on medium volume (high volume kept me awake) and a soundscape playing, I could hear the sirens outside my apartment. Soundcore made some pretty bold claims about these earbuds' ability to block out \"a partner sawing wood, chopping logs, or grinding gravel.\" I don't think they can.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-headphones-for-sleeping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best sleep headphones of 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile I wouldn't recommend these to people who need a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-noise-canceling-earbuds\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enoise-canceling earbud\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to ease them into sleep or dim down their loud environment, I'd recommend these to people who already have quieter bedroom environments and need to listen to something, like the sounds of running water, audiobooks, or brown noise, to fall asleep. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"83d824ab-fd87-4929-a099-c973acc3355e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Hand holding a Soundcore Sleep A20 earbud\" data-image-filename=\"dsc01717.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther supplemental features make up for what the earbuds lack in noise cancellation. There are more ambient soundscapes in the Soundcore app than you could hope for, including ambient sounds that replicate a spaceship taking off or click-clacking keys on a keyboard. There are snore-masking, storm, and campfire sounds -- and even more obscure selections like microfire sounds (whatever that is). There are also some calming piano sounds, and a singing bowls option for those who like to meditate before bed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also layer certain sounds, like the piano music with white noise and snore-masking, for a personalized soundscape. Even if you don't use these for sleep, the A20 earbuds could be delightful for taking quick naps or short meditation sessions during a stressful workday. After you find a sound to help you hit the hay, add it to your library, and it'll play through the earbuds for the night. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-noise-canceling-earbuds\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best noise-canceling earbuds\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the app experience isn't perfect. After choosing a sound to fall asleep to, I would close the app, and the sound would stop completely. I realized that I had to enable \"Sleep\" mode instead of \"Bluetooth\" mode for the sound to keep playing if my phone turned off or I swapped to a different app, which was frustrating and counterintuitive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe sleep tracking feature is a nice touch for people who can keep the buds in their ears all night, but it's useless if you're anything like me and lose track of your earbuds while you're dozing. Speaking of losing track of your earbuds, one feature that Soundcore implemented into the A20 buds is the \"Find my earbuds\" feature. If your sheets end up swallowing your earbuds during the night, you can play a chime on the app to find them -- it's handy and an excellent example of the brand taking feedback from its first iteration and applying it to the next generation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELooking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fnewsletters\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZDNET Recommends\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"603918ef-ccc1-4fd5-b3e4-b2cc3d388f1c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fus.soundcore.com\u002Fpages\u002Fsleep-a20-sleeping-earbuds\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E are great for people who snooze in a quiet room and are looking for sweet sounds to help them fall asleep. The form factor is comfortable and flush to the ear, making them far more suitable for side sleepers than almost any other wireless earbuds you'd use during the day. The A20 sleep buds nail comfort and tack on a few special touches that keep this new edition fresh and innovative. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDue to their middling noise-masking properties, however, the A20 earbuds may not be ideal for people actively trying to silence their sleep environment. If you want sleep earbuds that have strong noise-canceling capabilities, try the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b9fd4600-1f78-42d2-944c-137a13087f0c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fquieton.com\u002Fshop\u002Fquieton-3-sleep-earbuds\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"QuietOn 3.1 earbuds\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. If you aren't fond of objects stuck in your ears while you sleep but still want a level of passive noise-canceling, an eye and ear sleep mask like the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"054d0f7e-b056-4517-94b8-f27694b9ddf8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB07T6FNLQV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LC-Dolida sleep headphones\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E might be a better fit.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6f6762ba-133d-4d7c-9680-2ad0c3cf9afb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell out or expire anytime, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003E ZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-03-29 02:02:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Soundcore's Sleep A20 earbuds offer a comfortable design that is perfect for side sleepers. 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In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"d30f056d-f0a7-47fc-8a1b-7ae3c71d754e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\" \" data-description=\"~ The Ultrahuman Ring Air is the brand's first foray into the smart ring space, and it's available for $349 (though select sizes and finishes are discounted right now at Walmart), no subscription required. ~ The ring is great for hardcore fitness enthusiasts and recreational exercisers looking to use their health data to optimize their wellness routines. ~ The app's user interface could be improved for easier access to daily logging functions.\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"03\" data-editorsyear=\"2025\" data-editorsdate=\""2025-03-27T14:42:18.543Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"03\" data-innovationyear=\"2025\" data-innovationdate=\""2025-03-27T14:42:18.543Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"3a19708c-4818-4099-b727-984f3ed0b495","filename":"dsc01610-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F21\u002F3a19708c-4818-4099-b727-984f3ed0b495\u002Fdsc01610-2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-03-21 14:11:13","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"3a19708c-4818-4099-b727-984f3ed0b495","imageFilename":"dsc01610-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F03\u002F21"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Walmart","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FUltrahuman-Ring-AIR-World-s-Lightest-Sleep-Tracking-Wearable-Natural-Titanium\u002F5175939580","url":""}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fbbea056-c682-4d2d-b625-3cfb98719079\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FUltrahuman-Ring-AIR-World-s-Lightest-Sleep-Tracking-Wearable-Natural-Titanium\u002F5175939580\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqvc.uikc.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565130\u002F9368?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%2526-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%2526-fitness.product.E324330.html%3F&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cem\u003E is a competitive smart ring that tracks your sleep and fitness. Right now, you can take an additional $43 off select sizes and finishes of the smart ring when you buy it at Walmart.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-spring-sale-tech-deals-3-27-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Amazon Spring Sale deals you can shop right now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs one of the hottest smart rings on the market, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9f4cb32c-0539-4288-8ec7-3b9e864648ee\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FUltrahuman-Ring-AIR-World-s-Lightest-Sleep-Tracking-Wearable-Natural-Titanium\u002F5175939580\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqvc.uikc.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565130\u002F9368?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%2526-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%2526-fitness.product.E324330.html%3F&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E offers features and data collection that goes a step beyond \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-generation-3-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOura\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for individuals looking to optimize their health. I tested one alongside the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-oura-smart-rings-brilliant-new-features-outshine-even-its-titanium-finish\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOura Horizon ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for a month, wearing both around the clock and logging everything from my morning coffee to my late-night cocktails. Suffice it to say, the Ultrahuman ring will excite people dialed into their health and fitness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-3-vs-oura-ring-4\u002F\"\u003EOura Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 4: Should you buy the discounted smart ring still on sale or the brand's newest?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Oura seemingly appeals to just about anyone looking to invest in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmart ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Ultrahuman's offering, while more niche, is arguably better. If the Oura Ring is the girl next door, the Ultrahuman Ring Air is the Silicon Valley-based, Bitcoin-mining neighbor who drinks Soylent. But while it will set hardcore fitness enthusiasts on the right path, this ring will also help anyone, even recreational exercisers, optimize their body to a tee.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e75c8ec3-a244-41d0-bdd4-b54d1b0da5bc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Ultrahuman Ring Air supports data aggregation that rivals Oura and scientific insights that help you hack your body's data.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Ultrahuman Ring Air against skyline","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"db628326-3c84-4f7d-ba04-ac9131775421","title":"Ultrahuman Ring Air","filename":"dsc01614-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F21\u002Fdb628326-3c84-4f7d-ba04-ac9131775421\u002Fdsc01614-2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":3010914,"width":6000,"height":3376,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-03-21 14:41:22","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-03-21 14:41:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"Ultrahuman Ring Air against skyline","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"db628326-3c84-4f7d-ba04-ac9131775421","imageAltText":"Ultrahuman Ring Air against skyline","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc01614-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F03\u002F21","imageWidth":6000,"imageHeight":3376,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FULTRAHUMAhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.qvc.com\u002Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%26-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%26-fitness.product.E324330.htmlN-Ring-AIR-Subscription-Workouts\u002Fdp\u002FB0CJV5GJRX?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Walmart","offerPrice":"350","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FUltrahuman-Ring-AIR-World-s-Lightest-Sleep-Tracking-Wearable-Natural-Titanium\u002F5175939580","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FULTRAHUMAhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.qvc.com\u002Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%26-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%26-fitness.product.E324330.htmlN-Ring-AIR-Subscription-Workouts\u002Fdp\u002FB0CJV5GJRX?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike the Oura Ring, which requires a $6 monthly subscription, the Ultrahuman Ring Air is subscription-free. The Ultrahuman comes in matte gray, matte black, silver, and gold. Out of all the smart rings I have tested, it is by far the thinnest, most discreet, and unassuming. Plus, the matte gray finish hasn't scratched or tarnished after a month of use, something I can't say about the other smart rings with shiny metal finishes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fweve-entered-the-era-of-the-smart-ring-heres-why-it-will-shake-up-the-wearables-market\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe've entered the era of the smart ring. Here's why it will shake up the wearables market\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the moment you wake up to the minute you fall asleep, Ultrahuman is sending you notifications on how to make the most of your available energy and body clock. With all these scientific insights into my body, I couldn't help but feel like I was hacking my health -- or playing God. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithin an hour of waking, Ultrahuman pings me about my \"residual adenosine levels.\" My what? I had to look it up as well. Adenosine is a naturally occurring chemical associated with wakefulness. It tells me to delay consuming stimulants like caffeine until around two hours after I've been awake to flush adenosine out of my system and boost the impact of caffeine on my energy levels. It also reminds me to expose myself to bright light or exercise during this window if I want an earlier bedtime and wake-up time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the day, I get pings like this. Ultrahuman tells me when my stimulant permissible window, the window where I can consume caffeine without it disrupting my sleep, is coming to a close. Not only that: Ultrahuman also tells me how much caffeine is in certain stimulants, how long they will stay in my system, and whether they exceed the caffeine intake of my window.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the day goes on, Ultrahuman pings me to stretch my legs and when the ideal bedtime for a sufficient night of sleep would be. All this is calculated based on my wake-up times, sleep, and recovery data. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart rings of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Ultrahuman Ring Air measures heart rate, skin temperature, heart rate variability (HRV), and resting heart rate to glean data for sleep, recovery, and movement. It also measures VO2 Max, or how the body utilizes oxygen during workouts. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltrahuman presents all this data in an easy-to-understand format through an app, with scores (and explanations) for the big three: sleep, movement, and recovery. For example, when I got a 95 sleep score, it told me I fell asleep faster and stayed asleep for most of my rest duration. In tandem with my high sleep score, I got a 90 recovery score, and the blurb told me that my scores were in great shape, so I \"might want to push a little more towards your cognitive and physical fitness goals.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn a day when my sleep score was 49 and my recovery score 64, the app instructed me to go on a long walk and try a \"non-sleep deep rest session\" during the day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"11d92bb8-6989-4340-ad3e-71669ac07c83\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air against skyline\" data-image-filename=\"ring-hero.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1251\" data-image-height=\"727\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther health data, like HRV, VO2 Max, and resting heart rate, are tracked and the day-by-day data is aggregated and shown through graphs with daily, weekly, and monthly trends -- depicted with green and red indicators.  All these data points come with explanations of what each indicator means about one's overall health, elucidating the complexity of them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother health feature the Ultrahuman ring offers is food logging, which leverages \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E-powered AI food insights. I log the food I eat throughout the day, and its Food Optimization AI provides what it calls cyborg insights -- no, really -- about how to avoid glucose spikes when I consume certain foods. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I logged a bag of potato chips, it told me to pair the chips with cheese or other protein, like a hard-boiled egg, to slow down the absorption of glucose. It also told me to drink water before and after eating the chips and take a brisk walk after eating them to lower my glycemic response. While I rarely took this advice, this is a helpful feature for fitness and people who want to optimize their diet and health data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-oura-smart-rings-brilliant-new-features-outshine-even-its-titanium-finish\u002F\"\u003EThe Oura smart ring's brilliant new features outshine even its titanium finish\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, you also can log workouts, something I did often while training for my half marathon. The ring doesn't automatically detect that you're exercising, however, if it goes unlogged. I hope Ultrahuman improves this in future updates. I liked that I could see the map of where I ran, my average heart rate, my max heart rate, the calories I burned, and my average pace. Plus, it showed my workout zones, too, something essential for tracking long runs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe last feature that makes this ring ideal for exercise junkies is the Discover tab, which offers video classes for everything from Pilates and weight training to HIIT and yoga. There are also podcasts available for meditation and soundscapes for falling asleep. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"86974860-f606-4979-95eb-f1bf323ee466\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air being held in a hand\" data-image-filename=\"dsc01619-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can wear the ring for about five days before the battery dies. I tested its battery life compared to Oura's by charging both to 100% on a Tuesday afternoon and waiting to see how long each would last through regular wear and activity. By Sunday morning, the Oura ring was at 7%, and the Ultrahuman Ring Air was at 6%. I will note, however, that the Ultrahuman ring gets hot to the touch after charging.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-users-can-now-sync-data-with-strava-heres-how-to-turn-it-on\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOura Ring users can now sync data with Strava -- here's how to turn it on\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the next update of the Ultrahuman Ring Air, I'd like to see the app's user interface improve. It could take some notes from Oura's app, which offers sleep, readiness, resilience, and activity on top of a home tab that aggregates this data on the bottom. Ultrahuman's bottom tabs include home, metabolism, zones, Discover, and a bare-bones profile section. I'd also like to see a more accessible logging feature wherein you don't have to scroll all the way down the app to use for food, exercise tracking, weight, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWho should buy this ring? I can imagine that anybody who's dialed into fitness and health metrics will get full use of the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d6564ce3-a127-47b2-8a6e-d70fe7e61c67\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FUltrahuman-Ring-AIR-World-s-Lightest-Sleep-Tracking-Wearable-Natural-Titanium\u002F5175939580\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqvc.uikc.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565130\u002F9368?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%2526-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%2526-fitness.product.E324330.html&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. And given how often my sleep duration and sleep and recovery scores from the Ultrahuman mimicked that of Oura's, I wouldn't be afraid to call this a subscription-free Oura dupe with rivaling data and battery life.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, the Ultrahuman Ring Air impressed me. It's exciting to see such a new product step up to be a competitive fitness smart ring, being just niche enough to carve out an audience of devout fitness freaks but with data presentation, health metrics, and AI suggestions that could cater to the average Joe just as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen will this deal expire? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. 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Shokz just released the OpenRun Pro 2, its latest update to the OpenRun Pro lineup, and they purportedly offer significant upgrades from the first-gen \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fshokz-openrun-pro-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenRun Pro\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, like reduced vibrations, longer battery life, and AI-powered noise-canceling and wind-resistance microphones.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgrab-a-pair-of-beats-studio-pro-headphones-for-170-off-on-amazon-right-now\u002F\"\u003EGrab a pair of Beats Studio Pro headphones for $170 off on Amazon right now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI tried the OpenRun Pro 2 on runs and in the office, and I'm happy to recommend these to any athlete who loves exercising outdoors with good sound and full environmental awareness. Keep reading to find out why.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you haven't tried bone conduction headphones, they're a little different from your run-of-the-mill \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-over-ear-headphones\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eover-ear headphones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or in-ear \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-earbuds\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eearbuds\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Runners and cyclists use them to stay aware of their surroundings as they exercise outdoors because they balance the sounds of your music or podcasts with the external sounds of your environment, whether that's beeping cars on a busy street or chirping birds on an empty trail. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5c3a5b6b-ce4c-459e-b645-d0d2a1df9eb6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe second-generation OpenRun Pro deliver aware sound, a longer battery life, and supreme comfort.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones against white backdrop","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"d2d68a9b-1241-4ec2-97a2-473fc36432c4","title":"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones","filename":"dsc02213.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F27\u002Fd2d68a9b-1241-4ec2-97a2-473fc36432c4\u002Fdsc02213.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":2168459,"width":6000,"height":3376,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-08-27 18:25:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-08-27 18:25:40","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones against white backdrop","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"d2d68a9b-1241-4ec2-97a2-473fc36432c4","imageAltText":"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones against white backdrop","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc02213.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F08\u002F27","imageWidth":6000,"imageHeight":3376,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Faw\u002Fd\u002FB0D2HKCMBP","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBone conduction headphones' form factor means that sound, a crucial factor in a pair of headphones, is a lower priority. Bone conduction headphones are meant to fit well, be durable, supply good enough sound that you can hear and enjoy while also staying on your head, and boast a long enough battery to last a whole marathon or triathlon. So, unlike my other reviews, where sound comes first, this review will be more about the other aforementioned factors. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, let's begin with comfort. I could wear the OpenRun Pro 2 all day without any issues. They're light and flexible, with a tactile exterior that makes them stick to your head. Wearing them in the office is a breeze, and they don't hug my head or build up excessive pressure around my ears.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, you could do lots of things, like grocery shopping, cooking in the kitchen, talking to coworkers, and moving freely without even noticing them. One friend even told me she uses her pair of waterproof bone-conduction headphones to listen to music in the shower without disrupting her roommates. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-bone-conduction-headphones\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best bone conduction headphones you can buy right now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile running, the OpenRun Pro 2 are delightful. The headphones do what you need them to do, staying secure on your head as you move without sacrificing comfort. I could see why marathoners who are sweating and running for four to six hours rely on these lightweight headphones to get them across the finish line.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShokz improves upon the discomforting vibrations near the ear and jaw that most bone-conduction headphones wearers experience. I felt no vibrations whatsoever, so that was a win. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4a615623-2fe4-4740-ba0d-4708d4d966f8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones against white backdrop\" data-image-filename=\"dsc02215.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of listening for long periods, Shokz upgraded this pair's battery life from 10 to 12 hours, so you get two more hours before recharging. Not bad. The purported battery life was in line with my testing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOk, so now let's talk sound. The sound is balanced and nearly clear. It's still a little tinny, but that's due to the build and philosophy of bone-conduction headphones at large. My only wish for these headphones is for the sound to be a few notches louder. While running on a busy street, the sounds of whooshing cars overpowered that of my music.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-workout-headphones\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best workout headphones you can buy \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis disappointed me a little as someone motivated most by a booming, loud song as I run. Then again, nobody buys bone-conduction headphones for immersive sound. Still, I'd certainly like to see louder volumes on the next model of these headphones. You'll hear the music loudly and clearly if you're running or cycling in an environment like an empty forest path, but you might be disappointed in busier environments, like a noisy gym or a trafficked street.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese headphones are supposed to have improved microphones for clear calls, but while sending voice memos to myself, the audio felt warbly and muddy. I could still hear myself fine, but it wasn't lucid. Another thing I'd like to see is better notifications indicating that the OpenRun Pro 2 have connected to your device and are powered on. It's the same with powering off: the headphones don't seem to blink or flash to indicate they've turned off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice  \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHardcore marathoners and cyclists will love the longer battery life, the comfortable build, and durability of the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c7d403db-ba22-4ab6-95ce-d80914daf20a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Faw\u002Fd\u002FB0D2HKCMBP\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. I enjoyed wearing these headphones while exercising because they are light and unobtrusive, perfect for workouts in the park and workdays in the office.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlus, the OpenRun Pro 2 is the same price as the OpenRun Pro, but has more battery life. 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Many smart rings claim to last a week's worth of battery but only make it to five or six days before dying on my. Part of the appeal of smart rings, compared to smartwatches, is their longer battery life, so what gives? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-now-buy-oura-rings-at-costco-and-get-an-extra-charger-upon-purchase\u002F\"\u003EYou can now buy Oura Rings at Costco – and get an extra charger upon purchase\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've got one for you if you want a smart ring with a truly competitive battery life. I've been testing the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"807865a2-5eac-4dd9-aa1d-b38722a0337d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRingConn-Monitoring-Subscription-Battery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0DG2QKMFX\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1739782\u002F20222?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fringconn.com%2Fproducts%2Fringconn-gen-2&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"RingConn Gen 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E smart ring that boasts a marathon battery life of 10 to 12 days. The smart ring comes with other perks – and a few drawbacks – that I'll get to below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1fe4e93c-24bc-4b8b-908f-19ac782aa901\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe RingConn Gen 2 offers the longest battery life I've tested. It lasted longer than my Oura Ring 4.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"RingConn Gen 2\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"04e3ab1d-1ebd-4641-9c14-ef4907b88077","title":"RingConn Gen 2","filename":"img-4661.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F11\u002F04e3ab1d-1ebd-4641-9c14-ef4907b88077\u002Fimg-4661.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":270759,"width":4032,"height":3024,"dateCreated":{"date":"2025-02-11 16:33:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2025-02-11 16:33:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"Hand holding RingConn Gen 2 in case","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"04e3ab1d-1ebd-4641-9c14-ef4907b88077","imageAltText":"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"img-4661.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F02\u002F11","imageWidth":4032,"imageHeight":3024,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"6e5c583e-1233-4465-aae2-6018b63b04e4","slug":"ringconn-gen-2-worlds-first-smart-ring-with-sleep-apnea-monitoring-no-app-subscription-12-day-battery-life-stress-heart","name":"RingConn Gen 2, World’s First Smart Ring with Sleep Apnea Monitoring, No APP Subscription, 12-Day Battery Life, Stress\u002FHeart Rate\u002FWomen's Health Tracker, Android & iOS Compatible (Silver, Size 10)","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"AUTOPID","mod":1739300214862,"displayDate":"Tue Feb 11 2025 13:56:54 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRingConn-Monitoring-Subscription-Battery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0DG2QKMFX?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRingConn-Monitoring-Subscription-Battery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0DG2QKMFX","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRingConn-Monitoring-Subscription-Battery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0DG2QKMFX?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERight off the bat, the RingConn 2 has some green flags. Unlike competing smart ring brands with products that start at $350 and go all the way up to $400 or $450, this smart ring costs $300 – and does not require a subscription to gain full access to your health data. Sizing starts at size six and goes through size 14, and you can get the ring in three colors: silver, black, and gold. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe build of the ring is more square than circular, but I found myself unbothered by this unique shape. It fits comfortably around my finger with no problems. Despite healthy and frequent wear, the ring doesn't tarnish easily either. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart rings of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe RingConn Gen 2 comes with a case that extends its already impressively long battery life, powering the smart ring's empty battery for over 150+ days. As someone who is constantly charging several wearable devices at a time, this long-lasting charging case that I could use without hooking the smart ring up to an outlet made me partial to RingConn. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost smart rings offer up daily scores for two to three important health metrics: sleep, activity, and readiness. Readiness is calculated based on yesterday's activity, how you slept, and other biometric data, like how late your heart rate dropped as you slept. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe RingConn Gen 2 measures your vitals, sleep, activity, and stress but doesn't measure readiness. Instead of readiness, it provides a Wellness Balance feature. It takes all of the aforementioned data and displays it in a flower-like graph, with longer petals for the biometrics that are meeting or excelling the recommended benchmarks and shorter petals for those that aren't. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen all your petals are the same length it indicates that your wellness is at equilibrium. I liked that I could see all the important data displayed in such a digestible and visual manner right as I opened the app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5775d5f5-7144-4c64-9c59-560ca278144e\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ERingConn's Wellness Balance compiles your activity, sleep, vitals, and stress scores into a holistic illustration of your health.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-4588.png\" data-image-filename=\"img-4588.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1206\" data-image-height=\"2622\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHardcore trainers use the readiness or energy feature on their smart ring apps to gauge how intense their exercise regimen should be for the day. If that's you, you might be displeased with the Wellness Balance functionality, and I'd recommend the Oura Ring, Ultrahuman Ring, or Galaxy Ring instead. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe app delivers your scores alongside context that helps inform the reasoning behind your sleep or vitals score. I was ill one day while testing the ring and spent the entire day sleeping. Because of the large amount of time I spent in bed, it told me that too much sleep can slow down my metabolism or lead to weight gain. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-oura-ring-3-is-up-to-100-off-heres-how-it-compares-to-the-oura-ring-4\u002F\"\u003EThe Oura Ring 3 is up to $100 off. Here's how it compares to the Oura Ring 4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERingConn says that the battery on its second-generation ring lasts up to 10 to 12 days, but in my testing, I found that it only lasted seven. Still, that's far longer than the battery lives of other smart rings I've tried, which last four to five days on a single charge. I can say without a doubt that this smart ring has the most impressive battery life out of every brand I've tried. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"04e3ab1d-1ebd-4641-9c14-ef4907b88077\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Hand holding RingConn Gen 2 in case\" data-image-filename=\"img-4661.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F11\" data-image-crop=\"3426x1925+494+718\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to its website, the RingConn Gen 2 also boasts a sleep apnea detection feature with 90.7% accuracy. If you're a chronic snorer looking to learn more about how your breathing impacts you throughout the night, the sleep apnea feature could help monitor your conditions and answer some of your questions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt tells you when there are significant or minor outliers in your sleep throughout the night, not only providing a graph that details this but also a timeline that shows when your SpO2 fluctuated during the night. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wore the Oura Ring 4 in tandem with the RingConn Gen 2 and found that the latter seems to underestimate both the time spent asleep and the steps I've taken throughout the day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-3-vs-oura-ring-4\u002F\"\u003EOura Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 4: Should you buy the discounted smart ring or the brand's newest?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe RingConn and Oura both ranked my sleep efficiency in the 87th and 88th percentile. Oura said I got 11 hours and eight minutes of sleep, while RingConn said I spent 10 hours and 50 minutes asleep. RingConn reported 11,091 steps, while Oura reported 15,259 steps. I've seen in various Reddit threads that the Oura Ring tends to overestimate step count, which could account for the great disparity in steps between rings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn a healthy night of sleep, Oura recorded eight hours and two minutes, a sleep efficiency of 94%, and a sleep score of 90. RingConn recorded an 84 sleep score, seven hours and 45 minutes asleep, and a sleep efficiency of 91%. In both cases, RingConn is subtracting around 15 minutes from my night's sleep. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI enjoyed most aspects of wearing this \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"899c5a4a-28dc-4f30-873a-66bdac06b557\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRingConn-Monitoring-Subscription-Battery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0DG2QKMFX\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"subscription-free smart ring\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and at $300 ($50 less than competitors), it's a smart ring I'd recommend to those looking for an alternative to Oura's subscription-based services. especially if you want a smart ring with a battery life that will actually last you a week before recharging. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe one area where I noticed RingConn's smart ring lacking was in its user interface. The app feels underdeveloped, and some of the messages lacked personal context that proved they were being generated off of my own data. On one good sleep score day, all that it said when I clicked into the sleep tab was: \"Good sleep makes you happy.\" That's my only true gripe, and I hope the recommendations can become more tailored and informative in future software updates. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOtherwise, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ee095d61-3aae-4b42-8415-1d07bd28af50\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRingConn-Monitoring-Subscription-Battery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0DG2QKMFX\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"RingConn Gen 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is an impressive smart ring with comprehensive health metric monitoring that's on the cheaper end of the smart ring spectrum. It accurately tracks sleep with features like sleep apnea monitoring that could help you uncover your snoring patterns, it's got a marathon battery life (plus a charging case with 150 days' worth of juice in it), and a build you can wear comfortably. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-03-25 21:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"The RingConn Gen 2 offers a robust set of health-tracking features and a full week of battery life. 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Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes the latest and greatest foldables, wearables, and more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWhile \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smartwatch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmartwatches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E often include GPS and can provide casual athletes all they need, dedicated GPS sports watches track more data and provide extensive customization of the information displayed on the watch while working out. Most provide some basic smartphone notifications, but the emphasis is on focused sports and outdoor activity tracking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompanies are also taking a broader look at your daily life so that sleep, typical activity, and more are incorporated into calculating adequate recovery time for optimal training periods. Exercises and other activities to help you improve your fitness may be presented, while stress measurements, breathing exercises, blood oxygen monitoring, ECG measurements, and more are designed to help you improve your overall health and wellness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-garmin-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Garmin watches: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome people don't like to wear a watch to bed to track their sleep, and if you have an Amazfit watch, then you can pair it with an Amazfit Helio smart ring and leave your watch on the charger while sleeping with your ring. Samsung also recently launched its smart ring so we are clearly seeing companies figure out optimal ways to track your health and wellness data seamlessly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is the best sports watch right now?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etesting and living with\u003C\u002Fa\u003E more than a dozen sports watches over the past year, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"907d210a-2d76-4022-bfc6-f0a8a969c193\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FGarmin-EnduroTM-Ultraperformance-Long-Lasting-Preloaded\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZZ7Y8WZ\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Enduro 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E kept knocking those other watches out. Thus, when Garmin announced the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7e8976ad-9d4b-451e-aa84-0749eab7372d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F851039\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Enduro 3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E last August, I immediately placed my order and published my review in October. Like its predecessor, the Garmin Enduro 3 is a reliable and dependable companion that serves dutifully for long periods of time, and its large size, extended battery life, attractive color, and continued software updates make it my pick for the best sports watch overall. That superb LED flashlight also makes this watch one that is not going to easily be replaced.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe best sports watches of 2025\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"395a52f4-a893-487d-b89f-d9a45588dfb8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Enduro 3 is the ultimate GPS multi-sport watch from Garmin, made with premium products and advanced sports tracking features. It is now crowned the battery champ for Garmin with up to 320 hours in GPS mode with solar charging.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to extremely long battery life and a superb LED flashlight, the Enduro 3 sports the latest Garmin user interface, which offers improvements over an already refined and optimized experience for athletes. The same black titanium with sapphire glass and amp yellow highlights is present, along with an ultra-comfortable UltraFit nylon band.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmy-favorite-garmin-sports-watch-ever-just-got-a-new-version-and-its-200-cheaper\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMy favorite Garmin \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Esports watch ever just got a new version, and it's $200 cheaper\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompared to the Enduro 2, the Enduro 3 has a longer battery life, twice the solar energy harvesting capability, the new Garmin Elevate fifth-generation heart rate sensor, new activity and mapping functions, and a redesigned user interface. Some of these software-related improvements could come to the Enduro 2, but the extended battery life and improved heart rate sensor are alone worth the upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Enduro 3 connects seamlessly to Android and iOS smartphones too, in addition to golf club sensors, bike sensors, and more. Just about every sport is covered, now including pickleball, with an updated smartphone experience so you can customize the watch settings on your phone and sync them over to the watch. Outdoor adventures are well supported with trail run VO2 max calculations, ultrarun activity, and adventure racing supported on the Enduro 3.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGarmin Enduro 3 tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.4-inch 280x280 pixels MIP | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery Life (GPS tracking mode):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 320 hours with solar charging, 120 hours without | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 51x51x15.7 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 63 grams (with Ultrafit nylon band) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater\u002FDust Resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 10 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003EBand Size:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 26mm&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Garmin Enduro 3\" data-superlative=\"Best sports watch overall\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"garmin-enduro-2-3","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"cf91b8ba-a090-4b42-8ae9-5dfc11b4fc18","title":"Garmin Enduro 3 watch face","filename":"garmin-enduro-35.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F29\u002Fcf91b8ba-a090-4b42-8ae9-5dfc11b4fc18\u002Fgarmin-enduro-35.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":282854,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-09-29 18:54:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-09-29 18:54:31","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"garmin-enduro-35","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"cf91b8ba-a090-4b42-8ae9-5dfc11b4fc18","imageAltText":"garmin-enduro-2-3","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"garmin-enduro-35.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F09\u002F29","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-offer=\"{"id":"b320ef8a-96c0-4df4-84e0-0d6cf7c1349f","slug":"garmin-enduro-3-solar-gps-smartwatch-51mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-carbon-gray-dlc-titanium-0100275100","label":"Garmin - 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The Amazfit T-Rex 3 far exceeded my expectations, and if I didn't review watches for a career, I could probably be perfectly satisfied with the $235 T-Rex 3 that provides an experience very similar to watches priced two or three times as much. Several other wearable technology reviewers agree it is a fantastic watch the punches far beyond its low price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe large 1.5-inch 480x480 pixels resolution AMOLED Gorilla Glass display is brilliant with up to 2,000 nits of brightness, making watch faces with lots of complications easy to view and interact with. I love that Amazfit added the ability to enable night mode, which changes everything on the display to one color, and with this watch, you get the choice of three colors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-rugged-smartwatches-ive-tested-is-also-one-of-the-longest-lasting\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOne of the best rugged smartwatches I've tested is also one of the longest lasting\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe watch has a very large 700 mAh capacity battery that can provide up to 180 hours of continuous GPS tracking. Expect to go two to three weeks between charging as you enjoy tracking your activities, sleep, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike some other modern smartwatches, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 connects to external Bluetooth sensors and action cameras. All of the advanced metrics found in flagship sports watches are present with an integrated AI coach and a natural language voice assistant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazfit provides the Zepp smartphone application that provides an exhaustive experience to track every detail of the data captured by the various sensors. Amazfit recently updated the smartphone application and the new user interface is much easier to navigate and understand. Amazfit still provides an incredible amount of data, but the company has been listening to users and improving the experience\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazfit T-Rex 3 tech\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Especs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.5-inch, 480 x 480 pixels AMOLED | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 27 days | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 48.5 x 48.5 x 13.75 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 68.3 grams (w\u002Fo strap) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 10 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003ELTE Cellular option:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E No\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Amazfit T-Rex 3\" data-superlative=\"Best budget sports watch\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"amazfit-t-rex-3-green","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"adecb34f-7ff1-4034-8a39-65dac0e00844","title":"T-Rex 3 with green night mode","filename":"amazfit-t-rex-3-green.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F05\u002Fadecb34f-7ff1-4034-8a39-65dac0e00844\u002Famazfit-t-rex-3-green.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":286516,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-09-05 04:06:52","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-09-05 04:07:17","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"amazfit-t-rex-3-green","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"adecb34f-7ff1-4034-8a39-65dac0e00844","imageAltText":"amazfit-t-rex-3-green","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"amazfit-t-rex-3-green.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F09\u002F05","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazfit-Military-Battery-Privacy-Water-Resistant\u002Fdp\u002FB0DCZ9PRCP\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazfit-Military-Battery-Privacy-Water-Resistant\u002Fdp\u002FB0DCZ9PRCP\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazfit-Military-Battery-Privacy-Water-Resistant\u002Fdp\u002FB0DCZ9PRCP\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Gorgeous AMOLED display ~ Vibrant display ~ Rugged durability ~ Long battery life ~ Low price ~ Extensive health and wellness support ~ AI coach\" data-dislike=\"~ No speaker for calls or headset-free audio ~ Overwhelming Zepp smartphone app experience\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"68bb91d0-484d-4d0f-b6f1-d813d1b2175e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fcoros-vertix\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Etesting out the Coros Vertix\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for myself a couple of years ago, I purchased the cool Ice Breaker model. Coros released the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fcoros-vertix-2\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EVertix 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in August 2021 with an improved larger display, longer battery life, onboard music support, dual-frequency GNSS, and Insta360\u002FGoPro camera control. The new Vertix 2S looks about the same as the Vertix 2 with three new colorways to choose from, and the latest optical heart rate sensor with new GPS chipset.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven with these new internals and the current economic environment, Coros was able to launch the Vertix 2S at the same $699 price as the Vertix 2. One of the best features of the Vertix 2S is the battery life, which lasts for weeks at a time, including up to 118 hours in GPS mode. There is something to be said for a watch that you can just wear and enjoy for weeks without fussing with a charger every day or two.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcoros-vertix-2s-may-be-the-most-accurate-longest-lasting-sports-watch-ive-seen-yet\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoros' Vertix 2S may be the most accurate, longest-lasting sports watch I've seen yet\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECoros also has a powerful smartphone app and Training Hub website with \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.coros.com\u002Fhc\u002Fen-us\u002Fcategories\u002F360006329672-EvoLab-COROS-Sports-Science"\u003EEvoLab\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;metrics and widgets, customizable workout programs, training plans, muscle heatmaps, and more. The power of the Coros ecosystem is found in the potential of the software that you have full control over developing for your particular needs.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike the watch itself, Coros regularly updates the smartphone application and the latest software lets you mirror your watch display on a smartphone. Thus, you can use your Coros Vertix 2S and paired smartphone as your bike computer. There are also many features for climbers, cyclists, swimmers, and runners.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoros Vertix 2S tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.4-inch 280x280 pixels | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery Life (GPS tracking mode):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 118 hours | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 50.3x50.3x16 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 70 grams (with nylon band) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater\u002FDust Resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 10 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003EBand Size:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 26mm&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Coros Vertix 2S\" data-superlative=\"Best sports watch for endurance athletes\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"coros-vertix-2s3","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"6ac3f46d-1eb8-456a-83fa-730fbf13ebad","title":"Coros Vertix 2S in Space Black","filename":"coros-vertix-2s3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F24\u002F6ac3f46d-1eb8-456a-83fa-730fbf13ebad\u002Fcoros-vertix-2s3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":410746,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-04-24 02:30:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-04-24 02:31:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"coros-vertix-2s3","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"6ac3f46d-1eb8-456a-83fa-730fbf13ebad","imageAltText":"coros-vertix-2s3","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"coros-vertix-2s3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F04\u002F24","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-offer=\"{"id":"03c904d8-8237-4aa0-8dea-587add010465","slug":"coros-vertix-2","label":"COROS Vertix 2","edition":["US","ES"],"imageId":null,"imgWidth":null,"imgHeight":null,"objectType":"content_product_series","typeLabel":"Series","imgUrl":null,"icon":""}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCOROS-VERTIX-Adventure-GPS-Watch\u002Fdp\u002FB0D128CFVY\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCOROS-VERTIX-Adventure-GPS-Watch\u002Fdp\u002FB0D128CFVY\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCOROS-VERTIX-Adventure-GPS-Watch\u002Fdp\u002FB0D128CFVY\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Built to withstand all environments ~ Premium materials ~ Extremely long battery life ~ Powerful smartphone app\" data-dislike=\"~ No support for subscription music services ~ Limited sleep tracking\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"41a9b98b-ea4b-486d-934f-d193eed72842\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe original Coros Pace was the first GPS sports watch I tested from Coros. Since then, the company has released a few new watches while continuing to provide software updates, leading all others in this level of support. The Coros Pace Pro is the company's first with a modern AMOLED display, and it also brings in nearly every flagship software feature for just $349.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Pace Pro has a 1.3-inch 416x416 AMOLED color touchscreen display with a rotating dial that helps you easily navigate the watch interface. The watch incorporates a 22mm quick-release band system so you can swap it out with your preferred band. It weighs 37 grams with the nylon band and 49 grams with the silicone band.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-training-watch-ive-ever-tried-is-the-first-coros-with-a-modern-display\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best training watch I've ever tried is the first Coros with a modern display\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis watch provides 38 hours of battery life with GPS tracking, as Coros continues to set the bar for battery life. Track running, strength training, and even running power from the watch are supported.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe AMOLED display makes mapping enjoyable and functional, with back-to-start, checkpoints, turn-by-turn, and location-saving navigational features. A new charging system is incorporated, which extends to a standard USB-C cable.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoros Pace Pro tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.3-inch 416x416 pixels | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery Life (GPS tracking mode):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 38 hours | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 46x46x12.25 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 49 grams | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater\u002FDust Resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 5 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003EBand Size:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 22mm\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Coros Pace Pro\" data-superlative=\"Best value sports watch\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"coros-pace-pro2","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"c9491ce7-9729-4f45-bad8-6fc201237761","title":"Coros Pace Pro ready to run","filename":"coros-pace-pro2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F29\u002Fc9491ce7-9729-4f45-bad8-6fc201237761\u002Fcoros-pace-pro2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":285674,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-10-29 01:24:16","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-10-29 01:24:34","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"coros-pace-pro2","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"c9491ce7-9729-4f45-bad8-6fc201237761","imageAltText":"coros-pace-pro2","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"coros-pace-pro2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F10\u002F29","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Coros","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fcoros.com\u002Fpacepro","url":""},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCOROS-PACE-Pro-Touchscreen-Navigation\u002Fdp\u002FB0DK31TB7G?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCOROS-PACE-Pro-Touchscreen-Navigation\u002Fdp\u002FB0DK31TB7G","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCOROS-PACE-Pro-Touchscreen-Navigation\u002Fdp\u002FB0DK31TB7G?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display ~ Lightweight ~ Long battery life ~ Custom workout screens ~ Running power from the wrist ~ Affordable\" data-dislike=\"~ Limited smartwatch functionality ~ Less expensive plastic hardware\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b197baec-debb-49cd-ab35-b6ee29098007\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGarmin's Forerunner series is optimized for runners and tri-athletes, with long battery life, advanced running dynamics, standalone music playback support, Garmin Pay, and more. 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This Garmin is a near-perfect sports watch\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETouch screen capability is available, while the traditional Garmin five-button interface is also present to give you access to all options for navigating the watch. No solar options are available since the AMOLED display consumes too much battery power for solar to make much impact at this time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED connects seamlessly to Android and iOS smartphones too, in addition to golf club sensors, bike sensors, and more. 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It is the latest sports watch available from the company with a focus on multiple new sensors and features. If you are looking for the most exhaustive smartphone application and website for analyzing your data and running reports, then a Polar watch is the way to access that data. The custom training plans are fantastic, even for off-season training.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe watch has multi-band GPS, and tracking has proven to match other flagship sports watches. The GPS antenna design is a bit different than the Vantage V3 to accommodate the case design changes. The Grit X2 Pro provides blood oxygen, wrist-based ECG, nightly skin temperature, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-walked-over-10000-steps-with-3-sports-watches-this-one-was-the-most-accurate-by-far\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI walked over 10,000 steps with 3 sports watches - this one was the most accurate by far\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPolar continues to use an AMOLED display under curved Gorilla Glass 3 material. Offline maps are also provided for phone-free navigation and a new update just added points-of-interest. More than 150 sports profiles are included, so you can be certain that the Grit X2 Pro will track every activity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Grit X2 Pro is built for outdoor adventurists with the first ever Polar MIL-STD-810H certification that also has a 100-meter water-resistant rating, compared to 50 m for the Vantage V3. You need to decide if this form factor is worth the $150 premium over the Vantage V3.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPolar Grit X2 Pro tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.39-inch 454x454 pixels | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery Life (GPS tracking mode):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 43 hours | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 48.6 x 48.6 x 13.4 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 57 grams (without strap) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater\u002FDust Resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 100m | \u003Cstrong\u003EBand Size:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 22mm&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Polar Grit X2 Pro\" data-superlative=\"Best sports watch for extensive analytics\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"polar-grit-x2-pro3","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"d65a35f3-cb21-43e7-8e14-34f8a31a8efa","title":"Polar Grit X2 Pro watch face","filename":"polar-grit-x2-pro3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F25\u002Fd65a35f3-cb21-43e7-8e14-34f8a31a8efa\u002Fpolar-grit-x2-pro3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":260498,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-05-25 22:48:30","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-05-25 22:48:55","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"polar-grit-x2-pro3","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"d65a35f3-cb21-43e7-8e14-34f8a31a8efa","imageAltText":"polar-grit-x2-pro3","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"polar-grit-x2-pro3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F05\u002F25","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-offer=\"{"id":"3dd790ee-32ae-4d63-8e9f-b3fa11f70db5","slug":"polar-grit-x2-pro-premium-gps-smart-sports-watch-ultimate-outdoor-adventure-watch-with-rugged-design-advanced","label":"Polar Grit X2 Pro Premium GPS Smart Sports Watch – Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Watch with Rugged Design, Advanced Navigation, Sports Tracking, and Heart Rate Technology for Peak Performance","edition":["US","ES"],"imageId":null,"imgWidth":null,"imgHeight":null,"objectType":"content_product_series","typeLabel":"Series","imgUrl":null,"icon":""}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPolar-Premium-Smart-Sports-Watch\u002Fdp\u002FB0CXJ4QWR5\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPolar-Premium-Smart-Sports-Watch\u002Fdp\u002FB0CXJ4QWR5\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPolar-Premium-Smart-Sports-Watch\u002Fdp\u002FB0CXJ4QWR5\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~Bright display~Rugged design accounts for variety of terrain and temperatures~Action button allows quick access to exercise apps~Cellular support\" data-dislike=\"~Expensive~Just two days of battery life\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f4b1355b-d27d-4499-8535-9ee7aa133486\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen the Apple Watch Ultra first debuted in 2022, many comparisons were made between it and sports watches from Garmin, Coros, and Polar. 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One feature revealed at WWDC was the introduction of APIs designed for exercise developers to send custom workouts directly into the Apple Watch Workout app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-spent-a-week-with-the-apple-watch-ultra-2-and-heres-what-stood-out-the-most\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI spent a week with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and here's what stood out the most\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the custom training plan integration into the Apple Workout app, deep integration into Apple Health, and extensive sensors in the watch, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will have athletes questioning the need for a dedicated GPS sports watch. The Watch Ultra 2 comes with advanced metrics for stride length, ground contact time, and running power. 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Features like this prove that smartwatch makers need to provide more practical guidance to compete with GPS watch brands.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHeart rate tracking results showed higher heart rate readings than I've ever seen, including an obviously inaccurate reading of nearly 190 bpm, where other watches showed 30 bpm lower. We have seen heart rate issues with other watches in the past and it is possible that a software update can resolve the anomalies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuunto Race tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.43-inch 466 x 466 pixels AMOLED | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery Life (GPS tracking mode):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 65 hours | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 49 x 49 x 13.3 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 83 grams (with silicone band) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater\u002FDust Resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 10 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003EBand Size:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 22mm&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Suunto Race\" data-superlative=\"Best value flagship sports watch\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"suunto-race12","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"b91af2c1-7856-4915-9608-e1810da28dda","title":"High heart rate is not accurate","filename":"suunto-race12.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F13\u002Fb91af2c1-7856-4915-9608-e1810da28dda\u002Fsuunto-race12.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":620810,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-05-13 17:01:37","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-05-13 17:01:53","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"suunto-race12","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b91af2c1-7856-4915-9608-e1810da28dda","imageAltText":"suunto-race12","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"suunto-race12.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F05\u002F13","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSUUNTO-Dual-Band-Touchscreen-Training-Insights\u002Fdp\u002FB0CTMBH4B2?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSUUNTO-Dual-Band-Touchscreen-Training-Insights\u002Fdp\u002FB0CTMBH4B2","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSUUNTO-Dual-Band-Touchscreen-Training-Insights\u002Fdp\u002FB0CTMBH4B2?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Affordable $549 price for titanium model ~ Perfect GPS tracking ~ Outstanding battery life ~ Useful AI coaching\" data-dislike=\"~ Substandard heart rate results Compass needs regular recalibration\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3d5315db-c378-4778-939d-1d3212373374\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWe chose the Garmin Enduro 3 for its long battery life, support for just about every activity\u002Fsport you can participate in, and LED flashlight. However, with an abundance of exceptional options available, this table can help you compare the best models based on pricing and special features. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESports watch\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpecial feature\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Es\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGarmin Enduro 3\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$900\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EExtremely long battery life with solar, LED flashlight, every sport included\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAmazfit T-Rex 3\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$280\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EPersonalized training plans, long battery life, rugged design and durability, affordable price\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ECoros Vertix 2S\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$699\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EBuilt to withstand all environments, powerful smartphone app\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ECoros Pace Pro\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$349\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EVibrant AMOLED, lightweight, extensive features, long battery life\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGarmin Forerunner 965\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$600\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EBrilliant AMOLED, extensive recovery and training metrics, lightweight\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGarmin Fenix 8 AMOLED\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$1,200\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGorgeous AMOLED touchscreen display, vast performance metrics\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EPolar Grit X2 Pro\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$750\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EA vast amount of data captured, lovely display, accurate GPS tracking, rugged design\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EApple Watch Ultra 2\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$749\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E36 hours of battery life, action button for quick access to exercise apps\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ESuunto Race Titanium\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$549\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAI coaching, custom training plans, and accurate GPS tracking\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best sports watch?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e45216df-e811-48a3-8245-8f0752055080\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt depends on your purpose for using it and how much money you want to spend. If budget isn't a concern, then options like the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED or Apple Watch Ultra 2 provide you with beautiful displays and advanced performance metrics. Meanwhile, the Coros PACE 3 is an excellent starter watch, as it contains custom workout screens, and the price is very reasonable. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuy this sports watch…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want or are..\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGarmin Enduro 3\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAn athlete that participates in an extensive variety of sports, wants custom workout data screens, and uses your watch for everything\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAmazfit T-Rex 3\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAn ultra-rugged watch for less than $300 and want one that also pairs well with the Helio Ring so you don't have to wear a watch for sleep tracking\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ECoros Vertix 2S\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EA rugged watch to withstand all environments and a generous battery life with extensive online Training Hub\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ECoros Pace Pro\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAn affordable option that supports flagship features and a modern AMOLED touchscreen display\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGarmin Forerunner 965\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EThe best sports watch for runners and triathletes looking for a watch with a lovely AMOLED display\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGarmin Fenix 8 AMOLED\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EThe best Garmin with a modern display, LED flashlight, and extensive support for a variety of activities\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EPolar Grit X2 Pro\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EEasy custom training plan creation that incorporates running with strength, stretching, and other workouts. Vast access to data for detailed reports\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EApple Watch Ultra 2\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EThe best watch for Apple users with rugged design, 36 hours of battery life, and action button for quick access to exercise apps\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ESuunto Race\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAn affordable flagship sports watch with titanium casing, long battery life, brilliant display, and accurate GPS tracking\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which sports watch is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"feb26846-2d34-4017-97cd-30bba0f482fb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESports watches are designed to accurately capture data from training and race events to help us improve. They are also important for helping people evaluate their health and wellness, even if they are casual athletes who are not training for a specific event. Several factors will help you quickly narrow down available candidates, so let's take a closer look and help you select the best sports watch for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Expect your smartwatch to last a full day and night, so you can track your sleep, and then charge it while you get ready for work. A few new smartwatches are now easily lasting 48 hours between charging, with some pushing that another day or two, so we are seeing improvements in battery life. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmartphone app and website:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAll sports watches include an associated smartphone application, and the overall experience with the watch can be dependent on the usability of the smartphone app. Some brands also have incredible websites to access your data for deep analysis and more. Polar provides one of the most extensive website experiences with its Polar Flow service. Coros and Garmin also provide useful website experiences, so you don't have to spend too much time looking at a small display to track your performance.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EMost sports watches are priced in the $500 to $800 range, but there are also some affordable models for casual athletes. Serious athletes are looking for a watch that captures accurate data so price is not as important as accuracy. The Amazfit T-Rex 3 bucks this trend with a low price and support for capturing an extensive amount of data and helping you understand and use that data to improve your performance.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAccuracy:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E I've been using sports watches for a long time, and some of my worst experiences happened when I went out on a training session and then came back to find that the watch either never captured the data or it was lost when the session ended. It takes a considerable amount of time to complete a number of activities to test the accuracy and reliability of the watch. GPS accuracy is usually good with most watches today using dual frequency and multi-band GNSS, so when a watch isn't accurate, it is fairly obvious. Heart rate accuracy is also important, but a reliable armband or chest strap is a more reliable method to capture the best heart rate data.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Factors to consider when buying a sports watch\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"67b52b32-828e-4c61-8749-4b195860f89d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EExercise is a part of my life, and just about every watch in this list has been mounted on my wrist for extensive testing, primarily while running, indoor rowing, trail running, and biking. I've been an athlete my entire life and love \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Espending many hours with each of these sports watches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. When we test sports watches, we typically follow the same routine for each one to see which performs best.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDaily wear\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: I wear the sports watch as my primary watch with data fields, applications, and other elements being tested as if it was my only watch.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorkouts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Sports watches are first and foremost designed and sold to help track your activities and help you improve your health, wellness, and performance. I take my sports watch out for running with GPS, rowing on the Hydrow, biking on trails, and walking with the family. I track GPS and heart rate data, and then I evaluate the accuracy against proven GPS sports watches, typically a Garmin watch.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETraining plans\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: One of the reasons I started wearing a sports watch many years ago was to train for a half marathon. The ability to either use the watchmaker's software to create a training plan or to import a plan from another service that syncs to the watch is essential for a sports watch. The watch can then guide you through your training plan and the ability for the watch to perform that function is key to our evaluation.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESleep and activity tracking: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ESleep tracking has improved with watches over time and we evaluate them as compared to smart rings and other watches. Most sports watches today use sleep data, and other data captured while you sleep, to calculate your recovery metrics to help inform you of your preparedness for activities you plan to take part in that day.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck out our \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Efull smartwatch testing methodology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for more information on our testing process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How we test sports watches\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs on sports watches\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3de48569-a021-478c-9165-85f6753579f5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis is a tough one to answer, and in many cases, you will find that people are pretty tied into one brand and then continue buying new models when they are released. Many of these sports watch brands have other products to offer that sync data between the watch and other products. For example, I ride bikes with a Garmin bike computer and also own a Garmin scale so purchasing \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-garmin-watch\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGarmin watches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E makes a lot of sense for me.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPolar has heart rate monitors and a scale too while Coros just launched its first bike computer. Thankfully, many of these products appear as standard sensors so you can use a Polar chest strap with a Garmin watch and vice versa.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can adapt to any watch over time so the major differentiator comes down to the smartphone, and possibly website, experience. Are you able to easily view your workout trends, develop and implement training plans, and improve your performance using the brands tools that are provided to analyze and understand all of the data that is collected by the watch?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"These all seem good, how can I even begin to narrow down the best options?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a2dd59c2-1446-4849-ae67-516e040d35df\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI've spent decades using GPS sports watches to track running, biking, hiking, and more. While these capture an extensive amount of detailed data, battery life has risen to the top of my priorities. However, when Garmin released watches with an LED flashlight, those models became my preferred wearable and I use the flashlight daily.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThus, a Garmin Enduro 3 is usually found on one wrist. It could be replaced by a Coros Vertix 2S if there was a flashlight since I don't use that many of Garmin's lifestyle features.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on my other wrist and as Apple continues to include better support for training plans and advanced metrics then one day I may only wear one watch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What sports watch do you use daily and why?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f3542739-28cb-4bad-af67-aae0b8284b69\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOne aspect we have seen over the past few years that can be used to differentiate between these GPS watches is the update process. When you spend hundreds of dollars on a GPS sports watch and want to use it for years to track your progress, improve your performance, and run reports, it is important to stick with one company. Hopefully, that also means using a watch for years as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGarmin used to let me down with a lack of updates, but now supports an easily accessible public beta program and provides updates on a quarterly basis. The company has proven to update older models for a couple of years, so it is easier to recommend its watches today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECoros set the bar over the past couple of years with limited hardware releases and major software updates that have added an extensive number of features. The company even released an update for the Vertix that added touch-screen capability. When you buy a Coros watch, you can likely count on it having the latest and greatest software for three years and having a battery life that will last you at least a week with sports tracking for several events.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPolar has also demonstrated an ability to provide software support and major feature updates for years, along with a longer period of time between hardware releases.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple is the leader in the smartwatch market and brings its excellent iPhone update process over to the Apple Watch. WatchOS 11 brought exciting new features to the Apple Watch and we are certain to see even more in 2025.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How's the track record for updates?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"afabd87a-b943-44b9-a6bc-9bb2e90d5315\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile smartwatches all have touchscreen displays, GPS sports watches tend to have either hardware button navigation or touchscreen navigation. Most watches also offer a combination of the two so you can decide when to use your preferred method.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt often comes down to what activities you engage in and the environment in which you perform them. For example, I run in the rain and the dark in the fall and winter, so touchscreens have been finicky for me in the past.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI can always rely on hardware buttons and even use them without having to look at the watch face. Touchscreen displays are often disengaged while working out, which is the best of both worlds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is a touchscreen or button navigation better?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAlternative sports watches worth considering\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"33294b6f-fad4-478a-83d5-8a9663c96d19\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you consider yourself primarily a runner, then you can save money by picking up the Garmin Forerunner 55 that provides up to 20 hours of GPS battery life, key metrics, and all of the great Garmin smartwatch functions for less than $200.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Garmin Forerunner 55\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Garmin Forerunner 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Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes the latest and greatest foldables, wearables, and more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EIn my early days of writing about mobile technology, I thought my MSN Direct SPOT watch was the future of wearables. Twenty years later, we now have incredible smartwatches from brands like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-apple-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Samsung, and Google that make the clock the least impressive feature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Android smartwatches today typically include detailed 24\u002F7 health and wellness tracking, many have other advanced features, like a companion Android app, touchscreen display, call and text messaging support, installable applications, customizable watch faces, and voice assistants.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smartwatch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest smartwatches: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E What is the best Android smartwatch right now? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt ZDNET, we have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etested every popular Android smartwatch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E powered by Google's Wear OS on the market, evaluating battery life, display, durability, and health tracking features. Our pick for the best Android smartwatch overall is the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"21cacc79-58d7-4025-a22c-fc029ec82778\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.samsung.com\u002Fus\u002Fwatches\u002Fgalaxy-watch-ultra\u002Fbuy\u002Fgalaxy-watch-ultra-47mm-titanium-gray-sm-l705udaaxaa\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSAMSUNG-Smartwatch-Wellness-Tracking-Manufacturer\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1YL96ND\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, thanks to its unique design, advanced safety features, running dynamics, and much more. The new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ab9e35d3-0275-4957-b361-3475828eab97\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.oneplus.com\u002Fus\u002Foneplus-watch-3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"OnePlus Watch 3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is the clear battery champ and may soon challenge others for the best overall watch for Android smartphone users. Here's how the rest stack up against each other and on your wrist. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe best Android smartwatches of 2025\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e05cfcb8-46dc-471b-bc74-f85980eecdb2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EApple took a shot across the bow of serious GPS sports watch brands with the Apple Watch Ultra series, and now Samsung joins the party with the large Galaxy Watch Ultra. Samsung branded it the same way as Apple, along with a familiar orange button and waterproof silicone band. A few other advanced features found in Apple's model are present in the Samsung model, which is a great thing for Android phone owners, especially Samsung Galaxy phone owners.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has a unique square design with a round watch face, an interesting magnetic lug system, three buttons on one side, gesture support, advanced running dynamics, and more. Samsung's Galaxy AI is present in the form of wellness insights that combine into a daily score to help guide you to optimal performance, including healthy sleep levels.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFirst look: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-galaxy-watch-ultra-convinced-me-to-replace-my-apple-watch-in-less-than-a-week-heres-why\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Galaxy Watch Ultra convinced me to replace my Apple Watch in less than a week. Here's why\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Watch Ultra runs the Samsung-powered Google Wear OS 5.0 with One UI Watch 6.0, meaning it still looks like a Samsung smartwatch but also supports Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Wallet, Google Play Store, and more Google apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt has an operating system optimized for the round watch design with a virtual rotating bezel. Fall detection, messaging, phone calls, and more are available on the watch, with advanced fitness data such as VO2 Max and advanced running dynamics data also supported. The lack of support for external sensors is the only reason I do not wear it daily on one of my wrists.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt $649, it is the most expensive Samsung Galaxy watch, but it is still $150 less than Apple's competing Apple Watch Ultra 2. Make sure to check out the Samsung website since there are major sales and generous trade-in offers that may make the Galaxy Watch Ultra an easy purchase decision.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGalaxy Watch Ultra tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.5 inch, 480 x 480 pixels Super AMOLED | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Two to three days | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 47.4 x 47.1 x 12.1mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 60.5 grams | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 10 ATM+IP68 | \u003Cstrong\u003ELTE cellular option:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Yes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra\" data-superlative=\"Best Android smartwatch overall\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"6aab7232-102c-4c0a-b4b9-7ef702513dd5","title":"Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra","filename":"dsc01202.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F07\u002F08\u002F6aab7232-102c-4c0a-b4b9-7ef702513dd5\u002Fdsc01202.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1275890,"width":2048,"height":1152,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-07-08 17:13:18","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-07-08 17:14:50","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","alt":"Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"6aab7232-102c-4c0a-b4b9-7ef702513dd5","imageAltText":"Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc01202.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F07\u002F08","imageWidth":2048,"imageHeight":1152,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-offer=\"{"id":"ad770f55-449e-4cb9-88f0-b05c95f0770d","slug":"samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-titanium-smartwatch-47mm-lte-titanium-gray","label":"Samsung - 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The Amazfit Balance offers an elegantly designed smartwatch with Amazon Alexa support and the ability to answer calls via a Bluetooth connection to your watch, just like all other non-cellular smartwatches. It runs the latest Zepp OS 3.0 operating system, built for a lean and mean experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's tough to beat the low $220 price, and I continue to push the watch to see the flaws that could justify such a low price, but they don't exist. The Amazfit Balance has a brilliant AMOLED display, integrated mic and speaker, GPS, various advanced health\u002Fwellness sensors, and a battery life that lasts up to two weeks between charges. The battery life alone is something modern smartwatches cannot match, and if you want to charge your watch just twice a month rather than every other day, then you might want to consider this watch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-i-wear-this-220-smartwatch-even-after-testing-garmin-and-apple-watches\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazfit Balance: Why I wear this $220 smartwatch even after testing Garmin and Apple watches\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazfit provides the Zepp smartphone application that provides an exhaustive experience to track every detail of the data captured by the various sensors. The one flaw is that the application may be overwhelming for some users. Thankfully, Amazfit continues to refine and simplify the application to make it more useful for Amazfit Balance owners. Amazfit recently updated its smartphone application to be easier for people to use while still providing an incredible amount of data and guidance on what to do with the data collected by the watch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPhone calls sound good, and it is convenient to make and accept calls from your wrist when your phone is secured in a pocket or backpack. There is support for more than 150 sports, and the available watch faces look awesome.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazfit Balance tech\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Especs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.5-inch, 480 x 480 pixels AMOLED | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 14 days | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 46 x 46 x 10.6 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 35 grams (w\u002Fo strap) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 5 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003ELTE Cellular option:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E No\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Amazfit Balance\" data-superlative=\"Best budget Android smartwatch\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"amazfit-balance","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matt Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"3454fe44-1503-4d60-939f-eda10a48e3a2","title":"amazfit-balance","filename":"amazfit-balance.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F28\u002F3454fe44-1503-4d60-939f-eda10a48e3a2\u002Famazfit-balance.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":191578,"width":1362,"height":764,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-06-28 18:09:50","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-06-28 18:09:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matt Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"amazfit-balance","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"3454fe44-1503-4d60-939f-eda10a48e3a2","imageAltText":"amazfit-balance","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matt Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"amazfit-balance.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F06\u002F28","imageWidth":1362,"imageHeight":764,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matt Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazfit-Balance-Fitness-Composition-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFY6C4VQ?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazfit-Balance-Fitness-Composition-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFY6C4VQ","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazfit-Balance-Fitness-Composition-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFY6C4VQ?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~Sleek and stylish slim design ~Brilliant AMOLED display ~Accurate GPS ~Advanced health tracking features\" data-dislike=\"~Overwhelming smartphone app ~Some features require a subscription\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5957b384-7604-4bc9-af6d-2ba082b2c635\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you have small wrists or are a bit hesitant about jumping into the smartwatch market, the Galaxy Watch FE LTE is a great option with a low price and the backing of the Samsung Health ecosystem. The 40mm form factor is sure to please, and while it may be a slightly older processor, it is the same that powered the very capable Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Watch FE LTE is only 25.9 grams, compared to the Galaxy Watch Ultra, which weighs 61.5 grams. The Watch Ultra has a 47mm main dimension, while the Watch FE is only 40.4mm. This means the Watch FE LTE feels tiny on my wrist, but I find the silicone band very comfortable, and the size makes it very easy to use for sleep tracking.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-cheapest-android-smartwatches-ive-tested-isnt-made-by-google-or-oneplus\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOne of the cheapest Android smartwatches I've tested isn't made by Google or OnePlus\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Galaxy Watch FE LTE is affordable at $250 and cellular plans from your carrier give you the ability to use your watch as a communication companion. Make sure to check out the Samsung website during holiday sales, as the price is currently as low as $200.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe watch is great for tracking steps, indoor activities, and other workouts that don't require precise positioning. 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The Cardio and Target load features may even trump some of the best sports watches.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the best functions of the Pixel Watch 3 that even beats out the Apple Watch is the focus on safety. While the Apple Watch can appear in your Find My application, and you can share your location with family and friends, that's a passive setting that requires people to physically check the app to find you. The Pixel 3's Safety Check feature allows you to set a check-in timer whenever you're moving from point A to B and want your emergency contacts to be notified if anything goes wrong -- the most reliable feature I've seen on any wearable I've tested. It also supports immediate emergency alerts\u002FSOS and fall detection alerts, similar to the latest Apple Watches.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-overlooked-pixel-watch-3-feature-could-save-your-life\u002F"\u003ELoss of Pulse Detection feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was recently approved by the FDA and will soon be available for US owners. 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The Watch 3 also supports fast charging so just 10 minutes of charging give you enough power for a day of use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmy-new-favorite-android-smartwatch-outperforms-google-and-samsung-in-a-crucial-way\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMy new favorite Android smartwatch outperforms Google and Samsung in a crucial way\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe OnePlus Watch 3 is also built to last with a stainless steel body, sapphire crystal watch face, 50m water resistance, IP68 water and dust resistance, and MIL-STD-810H certification. The large, textured crown button rotates for easy navigation and presses in for selections.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGPS location tracking and heart rate readings are very accurate, even though the watch cannot connect to external sensors. Advanced running dynamics and other specialized sports metrics are measured by the Watch 3, including racket swing dynamics for sports like badminton and slope angle for downhill skiing. Take the OnePlus Watch 3 with you on your next adventure and enjoy the interesting metrics after the activity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOnePlus Watch 3 specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E1.5 inches, 466 x 466 pixels AMOLED | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Up to 5 days | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 46.6 x 47.6 x 11mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 81 g (with strap) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 5 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003ELTE cellular option:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E No&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"OnePlus Watch 3\" data-superlative=\"Best Android smartwatch for battery life\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"oneplus-watch35","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"23f96e10-041b-4600-af26-ea45700cc775","title":"OnePlus Watch 3","filename":"oneplus-watch35.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F16\u002F23f96e10-041b-4600-af26-ea45700cc775\u002Foneplus-watch35.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":194112,"width":1350,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2025-02-16 20:55:48","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2025-02-16 20:56:03","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"oneplus-watch35","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"23f96e10-041b-4600-af26-ea45700cc775","imageAltText":"oneplus-watch35","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"oneplus-watch35.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F02\u002F16","imageWidth":1350,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fonepluscom.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F916678\u002F12532?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oneplus.com%2Fus%2Foneplus-watch-3&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"OnePlus","offerPrice":"300","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.oneplus.com\u002Fus\u002Foneplus-watch-3","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fonepluscom.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F916678\u002F12532?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oneplus.com%2Fus%2Foneplus-watch-3&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\" data-like=\"~Lovely hardware design with a rotating digital crown~High level of durability, fit, and finish~Five days of battery in typical smart mode~Affordable price\" data-dislike=\"~No LTE version~Only one size~OHealth smartphone companion app needs some work\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9574afc4-aec8-49f7-b76d-4f5c0925e1b6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter spending weeks running, rowing, biking, and sleeping with the new TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro smartwatch, I found that its marathon battery life solves my biggest issue with Wear OS smartwatches.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro's massive 628mAh battery has a unique dual display design for low-power standby use. That equates to an advertised 90 hours -- nearly four days -- of battery life in smart mode, and up to 45 days in Essential Mode. Even better yet, just 30 minutes of fast charging provides up to two days of battery life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-android-watches-ive-tested-is-not-made-by-google-or-samsung\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is one of the best Android watches I've tested\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 Wearable Platform contributes to the impressive battery life, and the watch was updated to Wear OS 4 in September. The Wear OS 4 update includes advanced TicMotion accuracy, streamlined phone transfer, and enhanced workout data tracking. 25 new activities were added, including pickleball, padel, hiking, and more. One other improvement that I was very happy to see is the integration of TicHealth, TicPulse, TicOxygen, TicZen, and TicSleep into a unified TicHealth app. This streamlines the user experience and provides a better holistic view of your key health data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond battery life, the dual-display technology with interactive and customizable ultra-low power display options is exceedingly useful. You can choose from 18 background colors to highlight the always-on display, and that display on the top layer of the watch will show you key metrics such as number of steps taken, heart rate, battery life, time, and date. 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Samsung leads the way in developing smartwatches that rival the Apple Watch, but you sometimes pay a premium for powerful smartwatches.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis table compares the top models based on price, screen size, and battery life, which can all dramatically impact your experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Android smartwatch\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStarting price\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScreen size\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELTE suppor\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Et\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ESamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$650\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.5 inches\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E2 days\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E10 ATM\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAmazfit Balance\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$220\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.5 inches\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E14 days\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E5 ATM\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ENo\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ESamsung Galaxy Watch FE LTE\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$250\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.2 inches\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E40 hours\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E5 ATM\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGoogle Pixel Watch 3\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$350\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.2 inches (41mm) and 1.45 inches (45mm)\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E24 hours\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E5 ATM\u002FIP68\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EOnePlus Watch 3\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$330\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.5 inches\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E5 days (120 hours)\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E5 ATM\u002FIP68\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ENo\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EMobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$350\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.43 inches\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E4 days\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E5 ATM\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ENo\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ETag Heuer Calibre E4\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$2,500\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.39 inches\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E24 hours\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E50m\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ENo\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best Android smartwatch?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1b4c421c-aa07-4f5c-a914-e17b82eb7320\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEvery Android smartwatch in this list includes different features, designs, and best-use cases. That being said, there's a smartwatch for everyone. If you want the best overall Android smartwatch, go with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. But if you want a powerful smartwatch on a budget, the Fitbit Versa 4 could make the perfect choice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you purchase the newest accessory for your wrist, consider our recommendations based on priorities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this Android smartwatch…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung's newest Galaxy watch that takes on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with similar design elements. It's the most powerful Android smartwatch available today and gives Android users a watch they can be proud of.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazfit Balance\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn affordable smartwatch that punches far above its price. Its powerful smartphone application provides access to a wealth of health\u002Ffitness data while supporting calls and Amazon Alexa.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Watch FE LTE\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the smallest and lightest smartwatches available for Android phone users. It supports Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Wallet, Google Play Store, and more Google apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle Pixel Watch 3\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the smaller smartwatches on the market that integrates both Google and Fitbit's comprehensive ecosystems. With a beautiful display encased in a Corning Gorilla Glass screen, the watch is both aesthetic and durable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnePlus Watch 3\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA smartwatch with the latest WearOS features, an elegant design, and battery endurance to match. Thanks to a dual processor architecture and OnePlus battery magic, the Watch 3 can easily last up to five days per charge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELong battery life, useful fitness features, and high quality at a good price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETag Heuer Calibre E4\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA luxury smartwatch focused on helping you improve your golf game. It's a lovely wearable, but is now running an older version of Google's Wear OS.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which is the right Android smartwatch for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0bfe5d9b-6165-4b96-9447-108adf3d7e13\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're interested in buying an Android smartwatch, you should consider the following factors:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDisplay:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E While all of our picks have comprehensive app compatibility, most smartwatch interaction happens directly on the watch interface. We factored in each watch's screen size, resolution, and display type so that you're assured to have a navigable smartwatch experience.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EDon't get left behind on telling time or tracking your activities. Longer battery life is essential for a reliable smartwatch.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDurability:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E As most smartwatches are activity and health trackers, you'll probably want something that can withstand the outdoors, water, or inevitable drops and dings.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHealth suite\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Smartwatches track more than just time, but can monitor your activity and overall health. We selected watches that encompass effective health-tracking sensors and can serve as a health-monitoring tool.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Factors to consider when choosing an Android smartwatch\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b8ff1051-e5de-4852-a2e7-f25623af7c4b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAll of the Android smartwatches included in this list were chosen based on how they performed when tested in the real world by the ZDNET team. When we \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Etest smartwatches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, we typically follow the same routine for each one to see which performs best. We test for:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDaily wear\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: We wear the smartwatch as our primary watch with communications, applications, and other elements being tested as if it was our only smartwatch.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApplication selection and performance\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: One aspect that makes smartwatches different than standard watches is the support for applications. We load up the watch with apps and then test the performance and functionality of those applications. Google's Play Store continues to increase the number of applications and quality of those applications so it can serve as a faithful companion to your Android smartphone.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorkouts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Smartwatch makers have embraced health and fitness so we take our smartwatch out for running with GPS, rowing on the Hydrow, biking on trails, and walking with the family. GPS and heart rate data is tracked and then we evaluate the accuracy against proven GPS sports watches.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESleep and activity tracking\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Sleep tracking has improved with Android smartwatches over time and we evaluate them as compared to smart rings and other watches.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor a deeper look at our testing process, check out our comprehensive \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Esmartwatch testing methodology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How we test Android smartwatches\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs on Android smartwatches\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c0184c94-3b2b-4b7f-9df3-0329b2266119\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can use a Samsung Galaxy watch with a non-Galaxy Android smartphone. You will need to install a couple of Samsung companion applications on your smartphone, including Galaxy Wearable and Watch plug-in. The Galaxy Wearable app is used to manage the connection, settings, and apps on the watch. Samsung Health also provides you with richer health data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, Samsung Galaxy watches are optimized for \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-samsung-phone\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ESamsung phones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including support for Samsung Pay and the Samsung ecosystem.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can you use a Samsung smartwatch with a non-Samsung phone?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"35ebeea8-b4de-42e2-bd5c-93562c8a530b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESamsung and Google do. An additional service plan is required for cellular connectivity directly on the watch. Unlike the Apple Watch, your Android phone is not required to be on for the service to work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the watch can act as a standalone mobile device, a phone is required to set up the watch for cellular connectivity. A world where your entire watch lives on your phone is not yet an option, but technology is advancing -- we'll get there someday.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Do any of these watches have cellular support to function without a phone?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"40a20f65-7dd2-4fcb-99c9-f89d7c463777\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe most innovations in the last couple of years have been in health and fitness tracking. While smartwatches are not medical devices, they have sensors, algorithms, and applications to help you track trends in your heart rate, stress level, blood oxygen levels, and more. You can use it as a basic ECG to check if further investigation is needed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of these smartwatches can also serve as capable GPS sports watches to track the details of your outdoor activities. Exercise guidance is provided on the watch with connected health applications on your smartphone so you can keep track of your progress, too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung integrates AI in its Energy Score metric, Amazfit integrates an AI coach in its Zepp companion smartphone application, and Google uses AI to screen calls, translate voice recordings, and customize your run coaching based on your performance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the hot new features in the latest smartwatches?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"59343f82-042d-44f0-afd8-771f41e6b44a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEach person has a unique reason as to why they want to purchase a smartwatch. Most people are interested in the health-tracking features that a smartwatch can offer. 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She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. 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As of Wednesday, the world's largest membership-based retailer is selling the device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Oura Ring is available on Costco.com. Upon purchasing the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmart ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, online shoppers will receive an additional ring charger at no charge. This offer is limited to the fourth-generation Oura Ring. Customers can buy a Gold, Silver, or Black ring in sizes 4 to 15. 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The device can track your activity, sleep, and stress, and provides data about your daily, monthly, and long-term health. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The Oura Ring 4 stands out as a beacon of seamless integration between advanced health tracking technology and everyday wellness,\" ZDNET's Kerry Wan wrote about the product. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe smart rings aren't available in Costco stores. An Oura representative did not say when they would be available in-store. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the company continues to expand its retail footprint. In March 2024, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-oura-ring-3-is-up-to-100-off-heres-how-it-compares-to-the-oura-ring-4\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOura launched on Amazon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. 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She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ac1e2573-e270-41df-b15b-f1932ea1979f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Withings\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Withings BPM Vision\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2025-04-01-at-1-49-34pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F04\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"1074\" data-image-height=\"638\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHealth tech provider Withings launched its FDA-cleared BPM Vision on Wednesday. The device, which costs \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5aefc0a8-54d7-4d1b-b4e8-fa3a7ea16c05\" data-raw-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$150 on Withings' website\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, measures blood pressure at home easily and accurately, aiming to make hypertension monitoring more accessible for regular use. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBPM Vision offers clinical-grade results and intuitive instructions that guide users through a blood pressure reading. The device takes three measurements (per doctors' recommendations) for an accurate reading. The device includes a high-resolution display for easy reading and color-coded results. These readings auto-sync with the Withings app, where users can track their health data over time and bring it to their doctor for consultation. BPM Vision can track and store up to eight users' blood pressure data in the app and on the device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-is-the-first-smartwatch-with-built-in-blood-pressure-monitoring-and-i-hope-apples-next\u002F\"\u003EThis is the first smartwatch with built-in blood pressure monitoring - and I hope Apple's next\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe setup comes with step-by-step measurement tutorials to help users measure their blood pressure correctly and with the proper technique for an accurate and reliable read. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA serious condition, high blood pressure can contribute to heart disease and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control, it was a primary or contributing cause of more than 680,000 deaths in the US in 2022. Half of all US adults have high blood pressure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, Americans aren't equipped with enough knowledge on the subject. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdoi.org\u002F10.1177\u002F0272989X221148196\"\u003EOne 2023 study\u003C\u002Fa\u003E found that 64% of study participants were confident in their understanding of blood pressure ranges. However, that confidence contradicted their reported understanding of what healthy blood pressure is and looks like, with only 39% of participants knowing what a normal and healthy blood pressure range is. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"By guiding users through proper measurement techniques and providing instant, easy-to-read results, BPM Vision encourages more consistent tracking -- leading to better insights and improved heart health over time,\" Eric Carreel, founder and president of Withings, said in a press release.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-blood-pressure-watch\u002F\"\u003EThe best blood pressure watches: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe launch of BPM Vision reflects a growing trend by tech brands to develop medical-grade devices that people can use outside of the doctor's office. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBPM Vision is available on Wednesday through \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"32690423-b386-431c-b509-847e306454df\" data-raw-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Withings's website\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. In May, the blood pressure monitor will be available at Amazon and other retailers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGet the morning's top stories in your inbox each day with our \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fnewsletters\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETech Today newsletter\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-04-02 13:00:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Offering intuitive instructions and instant, easy-to-read results, BPM Vision from Withings is available today.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"a7cda59f-8872-43d4-ad1c-980bd26c7aa8",image:{id:"ac1e2573-e270-41df-b15b-f1932ea1979f",filename:"screenshot-2025-04-01-at-1-49-34pm.png",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2025-04-01 17:49:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Withings BPM Vision",credits:"Withings\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F04\u002F01\u002Fac1e2573-e270-41df-b15b-f1932ea1979f\u002Fscreenshot-2025-04-01-at-1-49-34pm.png",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1074,height:638,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"new-fda-cleared-blood-pressure-monitor-delivers-medical-grade-results-at-home",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"New FDA-cleared blood pressure monitor delivers medical grade results at home",topic:{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"b741e065-cb33-406d-81d4-d831bde1ab39",slug:"fitness-bands",name:"Fitness Bands",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"98d6f538-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"palmsolo (aka Matthew Miller)",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Miller",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"ee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc",filename:"matthew-miller.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:28:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc\u002Fmatthew-miller.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. 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For the past few weeks, I've been eyeing the latest hybrid smartwatch from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWithings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"546ab4b2-2718-4271-bb42-6e271a7c6b5b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Scanwatch Nova\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and it's gone a long way toward helping me make actionable choices based on these health insights. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-compared-the-two-best-android-smartwatches-right-now-and-its-almost-too-close-to-call\u002F\"\u003EI compared the two best Android smartwatches right now - and it's almost too close to call\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe brand is known for its health-focused wearables that resemble classic luxury timepieces more than typical sporty smartwatches. 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Although the internal specifications of these two watches are similar, the Nova comes with both stainless steel and silicone watch bands. Along with that, Withings provides spare links, the tools, and the jig you need to adjust the length of the band. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 42-mm-diameter watch case is also stainless steel. The watch is available in Black, Blue, Green, or White colorways, and the color is visible on the ceramic bezel face. I tested the watch in Black, and the contrast between the ceramic and stainless steel looks fantastic.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5e301998-87ee-4bc6-9860-3556c08c92dd\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"withings-scanwatch-nova2\" data-image-filename=\"withings-scanwatch-nova2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F20\" data-image-crop=\"1246x700+0+183\" data-image-width=\"1350\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Scanwatch Nova can be used to perform an ECG assessment, measure blood oxygen levels, track heart rate throughout the day, obtain skin temperature throughout the day and night, measure sleep quality, and track activity. The watch does not have GPS, but it supports connected GPS through your smartphone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmy-new-favorite-garmin-watch-offers-flagship-features-at-a-more-affordable-price-point\u002F\"\u003EMy new favorite Garmin watch offers flagship features at a more affordable price point\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere have been some software improvements since I last tested the Scanwatch 2, so with the Scanwatch Nova, you get sleep details, including how long you spend in each sleep category: deep, light, and REM. HRV is not supported by the ScanWatch Nova, so it is more focused on typical health features and not as much on fitness levels.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1d786a83-cce2-443c-b665-74b1ccba1d7e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"withings-scanwatch-nova1\" data-image-filename=\"withings-scanwatch-nova1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1350\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 42mm Scanwatch Nova weighs in at 63 grams even without the band attached, so it is a rather hefty watch. However, it is very comfortable and feels good on my wrist for work. When I need to perform a focused activity I switch to the included silicone band. This is the same band as the Scanwatch 2, and one of the best silicone bands I have ever worn.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA domed sapphire glass and a small OLED display cover the analog watch hands. The OLED display appears when needed at the top of the center, with a secondary small circle at the bottom that you can set to various measurements in the settings. The rotating crown button is the only moving mechanism on the watch, allowing you to scroll through menus and select items with a simple press.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthree-reasons-why-apple-watchs-popularity-is-dropping-and-whats-taking-its-place\u002F\"\u003E3 reasons why Apple Watch's popularity is dropping and what's taking its place\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe watch is built with a 10 ATM level of water resistance, which is higher than the Scanwatch 2. It charges up to two hours and may last up to 30 days. However, when you use it for an activity, especially with connected GPS, the battery life will be significantly reduced. It is a perfect watch for travel since you can leave the large charging accessory at home and trust that it will last for weeks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9265119c-9cd5-417f-9c3e-35af44026e36\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"withings-scanwatch-nova-ss1\" data-image-filename=\"withings-scanwatch-nova-ss1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1199\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdvanced sensors in the Scanwatch Nova include a skin temperature module, a high dynamic range accelerometer, a multi-wavelength heart rate sensor with 16 channels, and an altimeter. Compared to other smartwatches, the Nova provides accurate sleep, step, and heart rate results.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"59f2c269-ddb2-4a55-8345-ec13228b8e13\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"withings-scanwatch-nova-ss2\" data-image-filename=\"withings-scanwatch-nova-ss2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1199\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Withings smartphone app (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fwithings\u002Fid542701020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u002F\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.withings.wiscale2&hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndroid\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) is powerful and supports integration with Apple Health, Google Health Connect, and Google Fit. The watch can store up to seven days of data, so I recommend syncing it at least once a week.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegarding the brand's subscription service, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fwithings-plus?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWithings Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is designed to offer additional insights for users who are looking for more insight into their fitness metrics, similar to Fitbit Premium. It's $9.95 per month and includes exclusive content, medical reviews, and AI-powered insights. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"acea8e8d-26e2-4d8b-a964-9b6a7e3a0711\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CP25RMM4\u002Fref=twister_B0DTKLSZ28?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Scanwatch Nova\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E merges elegance and fitness tracking in one attractive device. I like being able to capture key health and wellness data while also satisfying my desire for a gorgeous analog device. At $600, it's a rather expensive piece, so I'd recommend this watch to consumers who are really committed to the look. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking for a more accessible watch (that uses the same app and offers most of the same health-tracking features), the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"faedbadc-034f-41af-8c6b-cc029823a04a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch-2\u002F42b\u002Fshop\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Scanwatch 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is less expensive and also smaller, starting at $349. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-04-02 11:00:14",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"If you favor a classic timepiece over the modern, tech-centric design of most smartwatches, the Withings ScanWatch Nova combines traditional aesthetics with powerful features.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"6b524a2a-7b27-4d7e-9063-77fd73ef97c2",image:{id:"1d786a83-cce2-443c-b665-74b1ccba1d7e",filename:"withings-scanwatch-nova1.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2025-02-20 22:32:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"withings-scanwatch-nova2",credits:"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20\u002F1d786a83-cce2-443c-b665-74b1ccba1d7e\u002Fwithings-scanwatch-nova1.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:"1118x628+0+187",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:1350,height:900,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Smart Watches",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"this-timeless-analog-wearable-i-tested-is-the-closest-thing-to-an-apple-watch-made-by-rolex",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"This timeless analog wearable I tested is the closest thing to an Apple Watch made by Rolex",topic:{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9410d183-f8e2-403f-a95a-9dc1d402ff29",slug:"smart-watches",name:"Smart Watches",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"3113209b-55e7-4154-a904-ad2b446d0535\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\" \" data-description=\"~ The RingConn Gen 2 Air is a $200 smart ring, one of the first subscription-free and affordable smart rings I've tested.~ The battery life can survive up to eight or nine days of use, and the sleep data collection rivals Oura.~ The AI health partner feature is lackluster, and it's essential to view the brand's privacy policy, given the affordable nature of a health wearable.\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"03\" data-editorsyear=\"2025\" data-editorsdate=\""2025-03-21T13:34:44.150Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"03\" data-innovationyear=\"2025\" data-innovationdate=\""2025-03-21T13:34:44.150Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"2ff8d1a4-232a-46fa-a70e-77cf90fcd035","filename":"img-5143.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F20\u002F2ff8d1a4-232a-46fa-a70e-77cf90fcd035\u002Fimg-5143.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2025-03-20 12:40:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"2ff8d1a4-232a-46fa-a70e-77cf90fcd035","imageFilename":"img-5143.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F03\u002F20"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1739782\u002F20222?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"RingConn","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1739782\u002F20222?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmart rings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are rising in popularity, but the big names -- the Ouras, Samsungs, and Ultrahumans -- can run $300 to $400. That's not counting the subscription fee, which some customers pay for full access to all the data that the smart ring aggregates. With all these murmurs of an impending recession causing pennies to be pinched and wallets to be watched, who has the money for a $400 smart ring right now? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smart-rings\u002F\"\u003EHow we test smart rings at ZDNET in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI hadn't yet tested a high-quality and affordable smart ring from a notable brand, but the newest smart ring from RingConn, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"073504aa-9416-431b-92dd-bdd0293c4505\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"RingConn Gen 2 Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, could change that. It's the first ring I've tested that retails for a price as low as $200, without any sale or special deal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've worn RingConn's newest smart ring over the past few weeks to see how the brand's budget ring fares as a sleep and activity tracker. Keep reading to learn how it compares to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-replaced-my-oura-with-a-subscription-less-smart-ring-and-it-did-some-things-better\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERingConn Gen 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which costs $100 more, and the Oura Ring 4, which costs double. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3e690494-33bc-44b2-9684-45c3a8ad896c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe RingConn Gen 2 Air is a $200, subscription-free smart ring with a long battery life and data collection that competes.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"RingConn Gen 2 Air\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"89dce249-3be8-487b-9ea5-f30b8d8b2e7e","title":"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand","filename":"img-5136.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F20\u002F89dce249-3be8-487b-9ea5-f30b8d8b2e7e\u002Fimg-5136.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":346602,"width":3942,"height":2992,"dateCreated":{"date":"2025-03-20 12:46:43","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2025-03-20 12:46:58","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"89dce249-3be8-487b-9ea5-f30b8d8b2e7e","imageAltText":"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"img-5136.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F03\u002F20","imageWidth":3942,"imageHeight":2992,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"RingConn","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe smart ring looks and feels almost exactly the same as the RingConn Gen 2, with the main difference being the charging case and battery size. The Gen 2's charging case has enough power to boost the smart ring for over 150 days, and the ring has a battery life of up to 12 days. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Gen 2 Air, on the other hand, does not come with a charging case equipped with extra juice, and it advertises a 10-day battery life (though, in my testing, I got around eight days). Even though the Gen 2 Air's battery is lower than the Gen 2, both RingConn rings match or outcompete the battery life of the Oura Ring, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-a-subscription-free-smart-ring-that-rivals-oura-and-its-on-sale-for-the-holidays\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUltrahuman Ring Air\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-ring-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESamsung Galaxy Ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-replaced-my-oura-with-a-subscription-less-smart-ring-and-it-did-some-things-better\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI replaced my Oura with this subscription-free smart ring -- and it did some things better\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Gen 2 Air is made of stainless steel, a more affordable material compared to the Gen 2's aerospace-grade titanium. Regardless of the material, the Gen 2 Air is comfortable to wear and feels unnoticeable around my finger. It comes in a silver and gold finish, and available sizes range from six to 14.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth rings are connected to the same app experience, so whether you're using the $300 ring or the $200 ring, you'll get your data and insights presented to you in exactly the same manner. Much like the Gen 2, the Gen 2 Air tracks sleep, stress, vitals, and activity. It takes all those factors and daily scores to deliver a Wellness Balance score. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4930834\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Wellness Balance is displayed like a petal on a four-petal flower, and each biometric is ranked out of 100. At the start of the day, the activity petal is nonexistent, but the activity score increases as I exercise or walk. At the end of the day, I can view my aggregate Wellness Balance, and this score provides a holistic picture of my health. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I said in my spotlight of the RingConn Gen 2, the downside to this Wellness Balance is the absence of a readiness or recovery score that other wearables have calculated and provided to users at the start of their day to understand how their body bounced back from activity and how much activity or rest they should take on for the day. This recovery score provides insights into a user's overall health and resilience, and it's helpful for those who are following a training regime to know how to treat their bodies each day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fouras-ceo-wants-its-smart-ring-to-be-the-doctor-in-your-pocket\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOura's CEO wants its smart ring to be the doctor in your pocket\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI tested the RingConn Gen 2 Air hand in hand with my Oura Ring 4, and both devices gathered fairly similar health metrics. One night, Oura gave me an 87 Sleep Score, and RingConn gave me an 86. Oura said my resting heart rate overnight was 48 beats per minute, while RingConn said 49 beats per minute. Oura said my average heart rate was 55 beats per minute, and RingConn said it was 52. While not identical, these numbers are close. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EActivity data is a different story. One day, Oura said I walked 7,454 steps, while RingConn said I walked 5,706. This was on a moderately active day when I took a 25-minute walk. On an intensely active day, when I went to the gym for two hours and was out and about, Oura calculated that I walked 16,291 steps, and RingConn calculated that I walked 15,454 steps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"89dce249-3be8-487b-9ea5-f30b8d8b2e7e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"RingConn Gen 2 Air on hand\" data-image-filename=\"img-5136.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F03\u002F20\" data-image-crop=\"3942x2214+0+275\" data-image-width=\"3942\" data-image-height=\"2992\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERingConn advertises an \"AI health partner\" as a function of its app experience. Every day, the AI partner tells you information, like how you slept or whether you hit your step count, and then asks questions based on your behaviors. These summaries aren't available on the main page where sleep, activity, and stress data are displayed -- they're only available on the AI tab. But unlike other AI assistants, you can't type out a personalized answer to these questions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, you pick from the choices of responses. It didn't feel like AI to me because it wasn't as personalized, and the responses you could choose were simple; rather, it felt like a multiple-choice health summary. This is a classic case of a brand slapping AI onto a feature that isn't actually AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat I like about RingConn smart rings is they will tell you exactly when the ring will die and notify the user to charge it ahead of time. This is a helpful feature I hope other smart ring brands adopt. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-3-vs-oura-ring-4\u002F\"\u003EOura Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 4: Opt for the older, discounted smart ring or the newest?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne concern about a smart ring this affordable is whether the brand is keeping the user's data safe and protected. Health data is valuable, and in the wrong hands, it can be sent to advertisers or health insurance agencies. Smart ring brands pay a lot of money to keep such data safe, which is why they cost as much as they do. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA RingConn representative did not immediately answer my questions about why the smart ring can be so cheap, if user data is secure and protected, or if it is being compromised for the sake of a lower-cost smart ring. I did, however, review RingConn's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fprivacy-policy\"\u003Eprivacy policy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E which relays what user data is collected, used, and stored. I recommend looking over a health wearables privacy policy before purchasing a ring, so you understand how a company keeps your information safe and secure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, should you buy this $200 smart ring? If you're looking for an alternative to some of the big names that won't cost you as much but will collect nearly the same level of health data, I'd suggest the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"92cf3dfb-35b7-4f72-b10d-940db032ec10\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fpages\u002Fgen-2-air-pre-order\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"RingConn Gen 2 Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart rings: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith competitive battery life, data display that matches its $300 sibling, and data collection that gets close to the Oura Ring 4, the RingConn Gen 2 Air is one of the first $200 smart rings I've tested that I can confidently recommend for the budget-friendly and smart ring-curious shopper. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELooking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fnewsletters\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZDNET Recommends\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-04-01 19:40:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"The budget-friendly RingConn Gen 2 Air delivers impressive health-tracking features that compete with top-tier rivals.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"88a401de-edbf-4c1a-9e17-beb03d5d4df9",image:{id:"e907420c-f0f5-4428-a76f-7d78cdd0a76e",filename:"img-4655.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2025-02-11 16:28:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"RingConn Gen 2 Air in charger case and Oura Ring 4 in the background",credits:"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F11\u002Fe907420c-f0f5-4428-a76f-7d78cdd0a76e\u002Fimg-4655.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:4032,height:3024,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Smart rings",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"this-smart-ring-is-half-the-price-of-oura-ring-4-and-has-no-subscriptions-heres-how-it-fares",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"This smart ring is half the price of Oura Ring 4 and has no subscriptions - here's how it fares",topic:{id:"fa084b31-2f85-46cc-93d8-9c308555039c",slug:"smart-rings",name:"Smart rings",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"fa084b31-2f85-46cc-93d8-9c308555039c",slug:"smart-rings",name:"Smart rings",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bd6edb8a-456e-4d94-89bd-e24e9e79798c",slug:"sleep",name:"Sleep",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"fe8079ac-7c56-4dcc-aa2c-1e072cee9a27\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Soundcore Sleep A20\" data-description=\"~ The Sleep A20 are Soundcore's earbuds designed for sleep, retailing for $150 (but are discounted to $120 right now) on Amazon. ~ The specially designed sleep earbuds are comfortable enough to wear the whole night through and are perfect for listening to ambient noise before falling asleep. ~ The noise masking isn't strong for dampening environmental sounds, so I wouldn't recommend these for people looking to silence bedroom noise.\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"03\" data-editorsyear=\"2025\" data-editorsdate=\""2025-03-24T16:39:07.265Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"03\" data-innovationyear=\"2025\" data-innovationdate=\""2025-03-24T16:39:07.265Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Soundcore sleep earbuds A20 against rug","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"7a77ea3e-2756-4986-8d6c-29b824588919","filename":"dsc01731-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F08\u002F7a77ea3e-2756-4986-8d6c-29b824588919\u002Fdsc01731-2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-05-08 20:43:05","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"7a77ea3e-2756-4986-8d6c-29b824588919","imageFilename":"dsc01731-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F05\u002F08"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5","url":""}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0ec0c3b4-fad1-4e3f-9d42-43868e23a4e3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Soundcore Sleep A20\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E earbuds have been discounted to $120 as part of Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-spring-sale-tech-deals-3-28-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpring Sale\u003C\u002Fa\u003E event.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrouble sleeping? Some people get themselves to bed by listening to audiobooks, podcasts, or ambient noise to fall asleep. In fact, one of my best friends told me he couldn't go to bed without listening to an audiobook on his AirPods. But AirPods are deeply uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time and useless if you're a side sleeper. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's where sleep earbuds come in. With their discreet and lightweight design, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"98e3365e-c60d-40c4-aa8d-a8d99c4081f1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fus.soundcore.com\u002Fpages\u002Fsleep-a20-sleeping-earbuds\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sleep A20\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E earbuds are made to not only stay in your ears all night but be comfortable enough to sleep soundly with. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-spring-sale-tech-deals-3-28-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Amazon Spring Sale tech deals live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen my colleague reviewed \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoundcore-sleep-a10-earbuds-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESoundcore's Sleep A10 earbuds\u003C\u002Fa\u003E last year, she wrote that they had some pitfalls but were ultimately a refreshing addition to the emerging market of sleep wearables. A year later, with the release of the Sleep A20, I was pleased to see that Soundcore took the feedback to heart in designing the new earbuds, correcting the issues mentioned by reviewers while introducing a host of new and improved features.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"338c3de0-5136-4de7-8548-431dc1ad1d39\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESoundcore's new-and-improved sleep earbuds improve on comfort as well as some useful features and extended battery life.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Soundcore by Anker Sleep A20 earbuds\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Soundcore sleep earbuds A20 against rug","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"a8cb85b4-f763-4250-8cc4-05b912ea9892","title":"Soundcore A20 sleep earbuds","filename":"dsc01730.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F09\u002Fa8cb85b4-f763-4250-8cc4-05b912ea9892\u002Fdsc01730.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1828370,"width":4714,"height":2652,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-05-09 15:42:27","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-05-09 15:42:45","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"Soundcore sleep earbuds A20 against rug","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"a8cb85b4-f763-4250-8cc4-05b912ea9892","imageAltText":"Soundcore sleep earbuds A20 against rug","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc01730.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F05\u002F09","imageWidth":4714,"imageHeight":2652,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fus.soundcore.com\u002Fpages\u002Fsleep-a20-sleeping-earbuds","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fus.soundcore.com\u002Fpages\u002Fsleep-a20-sleeping-earbuds"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe earbuds come in a sleek, matte sandstone case, and their flat, smooth design exudes a subdued and relaxing form factor. This is important, as there are two essential traits sleep earbuds need to get right for me to approve them: comfort and sound-dampening. If a brand can nail these two things, they're 80% there. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's start with comfort. As someone who has used \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-headphones-for-sleeping\u002F#link={%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-headphones-for-sleeping\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22sleep mask headphones and earplugs%22}\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esleep mask headphones and earplugs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that jut out while laying on my side, the best sleep wearables, in my opinion, lie flush to my ear. These earbuds are smaller than your thumb and feature a flat bud design with two silicon covers: one on the earbud tip and one on the wing. As a regular side sleeper, I can say that I experienced no discomfort, pressure, or obtrusion while wearing these buds. The A20 buds nail comfort, first and foremost, and get close to being altogether unnoticeable because of their thoughtful, flat design. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other respects, however, the earbuds fell short of masking environmental noises. My bedroom overlooks a busy two-way street in Brooklyn that sees its fair share of nighttime traffic, so it's a great testing ground for all things noise-cancellation. Even with the earbuds on medium volume (high volume kept me awake) and a soundscape playing, I could hear the sirens outside my apartment. Soundcore made some pretty bold claims about these earbuds' ability to block out \"a partner sawing wood, chopping logs, or grinding gravel.\" I don't think they can.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-headphones-for-sleeping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best sleep headphones of 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile I wouldn't recommend these to people who need a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-noise-canceling-earbuds\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enoise-canceling earbud\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to ease them into sleep or dim down their loud environment, I'd recommend these to people who already have quieter bedroom environments and need to listen to something, like the sounds of running water, audiobooks, or brown noise, to fall asleep. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"83d824ab-fd87-4929-a099-c973acc3355e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Hand holding a Soundcore Sleep A20 earbud\" data-image-filename=\"dsc01717.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther supplemental features make up for what the earbuds lack in noise cancellation. There are more ambient soundscapes in the Soundcore app than you could hope for, including ambient sounds that replicate a spaceship taking off or click-clacking keys on a keyboard. There are snore-masking, storm, and campfire sounds -- and even more obscure selections like microfire sounds (whatever that is). There are also some calming piano sounds, and a singing bowls option for those who like to meditate before bed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also layer certain sounds, like the piano music with white noise and snore-masking, for a personalized soundscape. Even if you don't use these for sleep, the A20 earbuds could be delightful for taking quick naps or short meditation sessions during a stressful workday. After you find a sound to help you hit the hay, add it to your library, and it'll play through the earbuds for the night. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-noise-canceling-earbuds\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best noise-canceling earbuds\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the app experience isn't perfect. After choosing a sound to fall asleep to, I would close the app, and the sound would stop completely. I realized that I had to enable \"Sleep\" mode instead of \"Bluetooth\" mode for the sound to keep playing if my phone turned off or I swapped to a different app, which was frustrating and counterintuitive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe sleep tracking feature is a nice touch for people who can keep the buds in their ears all night, but it's useless if you're anything like me and lose track of your earbuds while you're dozing. Speaking of losing track of your earbuds, one feature that Soundcore implemented into the A20 buds is the \"Find my earbuds\" feature. If your sheets end up swallowing your earbuds during the night, you can play a chime on the app to find them -- it's handy and an excellent example of the brand taking feedback from its first iteration and applying it to the next generation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELooking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fnewsletters\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZDNET Recommends\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"603918ef-ccc1-4fd5-b3e4-b2cc3d388f1c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSoundcore-Blocking-Headphones-Sleepers-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CRGR2TS5\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fus.soundcore.com\u002Fpages\u002Fsleep-a20-sleeping-earbuds\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E are great for people who snooze in a quiet room and are looking for sweet sounds to help them fall asleep. The form factor is comfortable and flush to the ear, making them far more suitable for side sleepers than almost any other wireless earbuds you'd use during the day. The A20 sleep buds nail comfort and tack on a few special touches that keep this new edition fresh and innovative. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDue to their middling noise-masking properties, however, the A20 earbuds may not be ideal for people actively trying to silence their sleep environment. If you want sleep earbuds that have strong noise-canceling capabilities, try the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b9fd4600-1f78-42d2-944c-137a13087f0c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fquieton.com\u002Fshop\u002Fquieton-3-sleep-earbuds\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"QuietOn 3.1 earbuds\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. If you aren't fond of objects stuck in your ears while you sleep but still want a level of passive noise-canceling, an eye and ear sleep mask like the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"054d0f7e-b056-4517-94b8-f27694b9ddf8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB07T6FNLQV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LC-Dolida sleep headphones\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E might be a better fit.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6f6762ba-133d-4d7c-9680-2ad0c3cf9afb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell out or expire anytime, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003E ZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-03-29 02:02:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Soundcore's Sleep A20 earbuds offer a comfortable design that is perfect for side sleepers. 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In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"d30f056d-f0a7-47fc-8a1b-7ae3c71d754e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\" \" data-description=\"~ The Ultrahuman Ring Air is the brand's first foray into the smart ring space, and it's available for $349 (though select sizes and finishes are discounted right now at Walmart), no subscription required. ~ The ring is great for hardcore fitness enthusiasts and recreational exercisers looking to use their health data to optimize their wellness routines. ~ The app's user interface could be improved for easier access to daily logging functions.\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"03\" data-editorsyear=\"2025\" data-editorsdate=\""2025-03-27T14:42:18.543Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"03\" data-innovationyear=\"2025\" data-innovationdate=\""2025-03-27T14:42:18.543Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"3a19708c-4818-4099-b727-984f3ed0b495","filename":"dsc01610-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F21\u002F3a19708c-4818-4099-b727-984f3ed0b495\u002Fdsc01610-2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-03-21 14:11:13","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"3a19708c-4818-4099-b727-984f3ed0b495","imageFilename":"dsc01610-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F03\u002F21"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Walmart","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FUltrahuman-Ring-AIR-World-s-Lightest-Sleep-Tracking-Wearable-Natural-Titanium\u002F5175939580","url":""}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fbbea056-c682-4d2d-b625-3cfb98719079\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FUltrahuman-Ring-AIR-World-s-Lightest-Sleep-Tracking-Wearable-Natural-Titanium\u002F5175939580\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqvc.uikc.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565130\u002F9368?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%2526-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%2526-fitness.product.E324330.html%3F&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cem\u003E is a competitive smart ring that tracks your sleep and fitness. Right now, you can take an additional $43 off select sizes and finishes of the smart ring when you buy it at Walmart.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-spring-sale-tech-deals-3-27-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Amazon Spring Sale deals you can shop right now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs one of the hottest smart rings on the market, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9f4cb32c-0539-4288-8ec7-3b9e864648ee\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FUltrahuman-Ring-AIR-World-s-Lightest-Sleep-Tracking-Wearable-Natural-Titanium\u002F5175939580\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqvc.uikc.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565130\u002F9368?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%2526-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%2526-fitness.product.E324330.html%3F&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E offers features and data collection that goes a step beyond \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-generation-3-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOura\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for individuals looking to optimize their health. I tested one alongside the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-oura-smart-rings-brilliant-new-features-outshine-even-its-titanium-finish\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOura Horizon ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for a month, wearing both around the clock and logging everything from my morning coffee to my late-night cocktails. Suffice it to say, the Ultrahuman ring will excite people dialed into their health and fitness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-3-vs-oura-ring-4\u002F\"\u003EOura Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 4: Should you buy the discounted smart ring still on sale or the brand's newest?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Oura seemingly appeals to just about anyone looking to invest in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmart ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Ultrahuman's offering, while more niche, is arguably better. If the Oura Ring is the girl next door, the Ultrahuman Ring Air is the Silicon Valley-based, Bitcoin-mining neighbor who drinks Soylent. But while it will set hardcore fitness enthusiasts on the right path, this ring will also help anyone, even recreational exercisers, optimize their body to a tee.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e75c8ec3-a244-41d0-bdd4-b54d1b0da5bc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Ultrahuman Ring Air supports data aggregation that rivals Oura and scientific insights that help you hack your body's data.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Ultrahuman Ring Air against skyline","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"db628326-3c84-4f7d-ba04-ac9131775421","title":"Ultrahuman Ring Air","filename":"dsc01614-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F21\u002Fdb628326-3c84-4f7d-ba04-ac9131775421\u002Fdsc01614-2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":3010914,"width":6000,"height":3376,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-03-21 14:41:22","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-03-21 14:41:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"Ultrahuman Ring Air against skyline","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"db628326-3c84-4f7d-ba04-ac9131775421","imageAltText":"Ultrahuman Ring Air against skyline","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc01614-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F03\u002F21","imageWidth":6000,"imageHeight":3376,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FULTRAHUMAhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.qvc.com\u002Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%26-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%26-fitness.product.E324330.htmlN-Ring-AIR-Subscription-Workouts\u002Fdp\u002FB0CJV5GJRX?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Walmart","offerPrice":"350","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FUltrahuman-Ring-AIR-World-s-Lightest-Sleep-Tracking-Wearable-Natural-Titanium\u002F5175939580","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FULTRAHUMAhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.qvc.com\u002Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%26-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%26-fitness.product.E324330.htmlN-Ring-AIR-Subscription-Workouts\u002Fdp\u002FB0CJV5GJRX?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike the Oura Ring, which requires a $6 monthly subscription, the Ultrahuman Ring Air is subscription-free. The Ultrahuman comes in matte gray, matte black, silver, and gold. Out of all the smart rings I have tested, it is by far the thinnest, most discreet, and unassuming. Plus, the matte gray finish hasn't scratched or tarnished after a month of use, something I can't say about the other smart rings with shiny metal finishes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fweve-entered-the-era-of-the-smart-ring-heres-why-it-will-shake-up-the-wearables-market\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe've entered the era of the smart ring. Here's why it will shake up the wearables market\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the moment you wake up to the minute you fall asleep, Ultrahuman is sending you notifications on how to make the most of your available energy and body clock. With all these scientific insights into my body, I couldn't help but feel like I was hacking my health -- or playing God. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithin an hour of waking, Ultrahuman pings me about my \"residual adenosine levels.\" My what? I had to look it up as well. Adenosine is a naturally occurring chemical associated with wakefulness. It tells me to delay consuming stimulants like caffeine until around two hours after I've been awake to flush adenosine out of my system and boost the impact of caffeine on my energy levels. It also reminds me to expose myself to bright light or exercise during this window if I want an earlier bedtime and wake-up time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the day, I get pings like this. Ultrahuman tells me when my stimulant permissible window, the window where I can consume caffeine without it disrupting my sleep, is coming to a close. Not only that: Ultrahuman also tells me how much caffeine is in certain stimulants, how long they will stay in my system, and whether they exceed the caffeine intake of my window.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the day goes on, Ultrahuman pings me to stretch my legs and when the ideal bedtime for a sufficient night of sleep would be. All this is calculated based on my wake-up times, sleep, and recovery data. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart rings of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Ultrahuman Ring Air measures heart rate, skin temperature, heart rate variability (HRV), and resting heart rate to glean data for sleep, recovery, and movement. It also measures VO2 Max, or how the body utilizes oxygen during workouts. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltrahuman presents all this data in an easy-to-understand format through an app, with scores (and explanations) for the big three: sleep, movement, and recovery. For example, when I got a 95 sleep score, it told me I fell asleep faster and stayed asleep for most of my rest duration. In tandem with my high sleep score, I got a 90 recovery score, and the blurb told me that my scores were in great shape, so I \"might want to push a little more towards your cognitive and physical fitness goals.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn a day when my sleep score was 49 and my recovery score 64, the app instructed me to go on a long walk and try a \"non-sleep deep rest session\" during the day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"11d92bb8-6989-4340-ad3e-71669ac07c83\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air against skyline\" data-image-filename=\"ring-hero.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1251\" data-image-height=\"727\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther health data, like HRV, VO2 Max, and resting heart rate, are tracked and the day-by-day data is aggregated and shown through graphs with daily, weekly, and monthly trends -- depicted with green and red indicators.  All these data points come with explanations of what each indicator means about one's overall health, elucidating the complexity of them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother health feature the Ultrahuman ring offers is food logging, which leverages \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E-powered AI food insights. I log the food I eat throughout the day, and its Food Optimization AI provides what it calls cyborg insights -- no, really -- about how to avoid glucose spikes when I consume certain foods. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I logged a bag of potato chips, it told me to pair the chips with cheese or other protein, like a hard-boiled egg, to slow down the absorption of glucose. It also told me to drink water before and after eating the chips and take a brisk walk after eating them to lower my glycemic response. While I rarely took this advice, this is a helpful feature for fitness and people who want to optimize their diet and health data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-oura-smart-rings-brilliant-new-features-outshine-even-its-titanium-finish\u002F\"\u003EThe Oura smart ring's brilliant new features outshine even its titanium finish\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, you also can log workouts, something I did often while training for my half marathon. The ring doesn't automatically detect that you're exercising, however, if it goes unlogged. I hope Ultrahuman improves this in future updates. I liked that I could see the map of where I ran, my average heart rate, my max heart rate, the calories I burned, and my average pace. Plus, it showed my workout zones, too, something essential for tracking long runs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe last feature that makes this ring ideal for exercise junkies is the Discover tab, which offers video classes for everything from Pilates and weight training to HIIT and yoga. There are also podcasts available for meditation and soundscapes for falling asleep. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"86974860-f606-4979-95eb-f1bf323ee466\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air being held in a hand\" data-image-filename=\"dsc01619-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can wear the ring for about five days before the battery dies. I tested its battery life compared to Oura's by charging both to 100% on a Tuesday afternoon and waiting to see how long each would last through regular wear and activity. By Sunday morning, the Oura ring was at 7%, and the Ultrahuman Ring Air was at 6%. I will note, however, that the Ultrahuman ring gets hot to the touch after charging.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-users-can-now-sync-data-with-strava-heres-how-to-turn-it-on\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOura Ring users can now sync data with Strava -- here's how to turn it on\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the next update of the Ultrahuman Ring Air, I'd like to see the app's user interface improve. It could take some notes from Oura's app, which offers sleep, readiness, resilience, and activity on top of a home tab that aggregates this data on the bottom. Ultrahuman's bottom tabs include home, metabolism, zones, Discover, and a bare-bones profile section. I'd also like to see a more accessible logging feature wherein you don't have to scroll all the way down the app to use for food, exercise tracking, weight, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWho should buy this ring? I can imagine that anybody who's dialed into fitness and health metrics will get full use of the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d6564ce3-a127-47b2-8a6e-d70fe7e61c67\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FUltrahuman-Ring-AIR-World-s-Lightest-Sleep-Tracking-Wearable-Natural-Titanium\u002F5175939580\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqvc.uikc.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565130\u002F9368?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fultrahuman-ring-air-titanium-%2526-waterproof-smart-ring-for-sleep-%2526-fitness.product.E324330.html&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ultrahuman Ring Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. And given how often my sleep duration and sleep and recovery scores from the Ultrahuman mimicked that of Oura's, I wouldn't be afraid to call this a subscription-free Oura dupe with rivaling data and battery life.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, the Ultrahuman Ring Air impressed me. It's exciting to see such a new product step up to be a competitive fitness smart ring, being just niche enough to carve out an audience of devout fitness freaks but with data presentation, health metrics, and AI suggestions that could cater to the average Joe just as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen will this deal expire? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F\"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-03-28 19:19:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Select sizes of the Ultrahuman Ring Air are on sale at Walmart. 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She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"9ffbffe2-659b-42ed-a8f2-3589457f9f76\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\" \" data-description=\"The new Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are the follow-up to the widely popular bone conduction headphones used by dedicated athletes, like marathoners and triathletes. They're now available for $180.~ The OpenRun Pro 2 are as comfortable as ever, with a longer battery life than their predecessor.~ The volume of the headphones could be louder, and the microphone produces a warbled sound. \" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"03\" data-editorsyear=\"2025\" data-editorsdate=\""2025-03-25T23:46:06.797Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"03\" data-innovationyear=\"2025\" data-innovationdate=\""2025-03-25T23:46:06.797Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones on head","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"8e3835ce-6ac2-4afd-ba58-aa16088a21ea","filename":"dsc02219.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F27\u002F8e3835ce-6ac2-4afd-ba58-aa16088a21ea\u002Fdsc02219.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-08-27 18:16:32","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"8e3835ce-6ac2-4afd-ba58-aa16088a21ea","imageFilename":"dsc02219.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F08\u002F27"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Faw\u002Fd\u002FB0D2HKCMBP?th=1","url":""}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAmazon currently has the latest Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 on sale for $30 off, discounting the headphones to just $150.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm not running a marathon this fall, but if I were, I'd want the latest \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"37bf1fa0-5a46-4d2a-9cf8-efababfa7496\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Faw\u002Fd\u002FB0D2HKCMBP\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E around my head. Shokz just released the OpenRun Pro 2, its latest update to the OpenRun Pro lineup, and they purportedly offer significant upgrades from the first-gen \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fshokz-openrun-pro-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenRun Pro\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, like reduced vibrations, longer battery life, and AI-powered noise-canceling and wind-resistance microphones.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgrab-a-pair-of-beats-studio-pro-headphones-for-170-off-on-amazon-right-now\u002F\"\u003EGrab a pair of Beats Studio Pro headphones for $170 off on Amazon right now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI tried the OpenRun Pro 2 on runs and in the office, and I'm happy to recommend these to any athlete who loves exercising outdoors with good sound and full environmental awareness. Keep reading to find out why.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you haven't tried bone conduction headphones, they're a little different from your run-of-the-mill \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-over-ear-headphones\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eover-ear headphones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or in-ear \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-earbuds\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eearbuds\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Runners and cyclists use them to stay aware of their surroundings as they exercise outdoors because they balance the sounds of your music or podcasts with the external sounds of your environment, whether that's beeping cars on a busy street or chirping birds on an empty trail. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5c3a5b6b-ce4c-459e-b645-d0d2a1df9eb6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe second-generation OpenRun Pro deliver aware sound, a longer battery life, and supreme comfort.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones against white backdrop","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"d2d68a9b-1241-4ec2-97a2-473fc36432c4","title":"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones","filename":"dsc02213.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F27\u002Fd2d68a9b-1241-4ec2-97a2-473fc36432c4\u002Fdsc02213.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":2168459,"width":6000,"height":3376,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-08-27 18:25:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-08-27 18:25:40","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones against white backdrop","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"d2d68a9b-1241-4ec2-97a2-473fc36432c4","imageAltText":"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones against white backdrop","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc02213.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F08\u002F27","imageWidth":6000,"imageHeight":3376,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Faw\u002Fd\u002FB0D2HKCMBP","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBone conduction headphones' form factor means that sound, a crucial factor in a pair of headphones, is a lower priority. Bone conduction headphones are meant to fit well, be durable, supply good enough sound that you can hear and enjoy while also staying on your head, and boast a long enough battery to last a whole marathon or triathlon. So, unlike my other reviews, where sound comes first, this review will be more about the other aforementioned factors. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, let's begin with comfort. I could wear the OpenRun Pro 2 all day without any issues. They're light and flexible, with a tactile exterior that makes them stick to your head. Wearing them in the office is a breeze, and they don't hug my head or build up excessive pressure around my ears.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, you could do lots of things, like grocery shopping, cooking in the kitchen, talking to coworkers, and moving freely without even noticing them. One friend even told me she uses her pair of waterproof bone-conduction headphones to listen to music in the shower without disrupting her roommates. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-bone-conduction-headphones\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best bone conduction headphones you can buy right now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile running, the OpenRun Pro 2 are delightful. The headphones do what you need them to do, staying secure on your head as you move without sacrificing comfort. I could see why marathoners who are sweating and running for four to six hours rely on these lightweight headphones to get them across the finish line.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShokz improves upon the discomforting vibrations near the ear and jaw that most bone-conduction headphones wearers experience. I felt no vibrations whatsoever, so that was a win. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4a615623-2fe4-4740-ba0d-4708d4d966f8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones against white backdrop\" data-image-filename=\"dsc02215.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of listening for long periods, Shokz upgraded this pair's battery life from 10 to 12 hours, so you get two more hours before recharging. Not bad. The purported battery life was in line with my testing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOk, so now let's talk sound. The sound is balanced and nearly clear. It's still a little tinny, but that's due to the build and philosophy of bone-conduction headphones at large. My only wish for these headphones is for the sound to be a few notches louder. While running on a busy street, the sounds of whooshing cars overpowered that of my music.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-workout-headphones\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best workout headphones you can buy \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis disappointed me a little as someone motivated most by a booming, loud song as I run. Then again, nobody buys bone-conduction headphones for immersive sound. Still, I'd certainly like to see louder volumes on the next model of these headphones. You'll hear the music loudly and clearly if you're running or cycling in an environment like an empty forest path, but you might be disappointed in busier environments, like a noisy gym or a trafficked street.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese headphones are supposed to have improved microphones for clear calls, but while sending voice memos to myself, the audio felt warbly and muddy. I could still hear myself fine, but it wasn't lucid. Another thing I'd like to see is better notifications indicating that the OpenRun Pro 2 have connected to your device and are powered on. It's the same with powering off: the headphones don't seem to blink or flash to indicate they've turned off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice  \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHardcore marathoners and cyclists will love the longer battery life, the comfortable build, and durability of the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c7d403db-ba22-4ab6-95ce-d80914daf20a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Faw\u002Fd\u002FB0D2HKCMBP\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. I enjoyed wearing these headphones while exercising because they are light and unobtrusive, perfect for workouts in the park and workdays in the office.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlus, the OpenRun Pro 2 is the same price as the OpenRun Pro, but has more battery life. It's a no-brainer to go for the updated pair if you want headphones that will last a few more hours while biking up a hilly trail or finishing your first marathon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen will this deal expire?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's Big Spring Sale event goes from Tuesday, March 25 to March 31, but at this price, we can't say for sure that this device will be available for the entirety of the event. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell out or expire anytime, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F\"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-03-25 23:48:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Shokz's new OpenRun Pro 2 headphones deliver dependable ambient sound - just in time for marathon season.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"573cec75-fe77-4551-8488-cd1d0bc0a016",image:{id:"4a615623-2fe4-4740-ba0d-4708d4d966f8",filename:"dsc02215.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2024-08-27 18:29:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones on head",credits:"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F27\u002F4a615623-2fe4-4740-ba0d-4708d4d966f8\u002Fdsc02215.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:6000,height:3376,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Headphones",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"my-favorite-bone-conduction-headphones-have-a-12-hour-battery-life-and-are-30-off",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"My favorite bone-conduction headphones have a 12-hour battery life and are $30 off",topic:{id:"3b16a457-b28f-42dd-a892-4af4e7697d90",slug:"headphones",name:"Headphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3b16a457-b28f-42dd-a892-4af4e7697d90",slug:"headphones",name:"Headphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. 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In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"4d7bcd51-8602-48c0-83c6-df0bfc4c97db\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\" \" data-description=\"The RingConn Gen 2 is a subscription-free smart ring that retails for $300.~ It monitors your sleep, activity, stress, and vitals, and it's got a marathon battery life.~ The only downside is the user interface feels underdeveloped.\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"09\" data-editorsyear=\"2024\" data-editorsdate=\""2024-09-19T13:57:01.976Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"09\" data-innovationyear=\"2024\" data-innovationdate=\""2024-09-19T13:57:01.976Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"e907420c-f0f5-4428-a76f-7d78cdd0a76e","filename":"img-4655.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F11\u002Fe907420c-f0f5-4428-a76f-7d78cdd0a76e\u002Fimg-4655.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2025-02-11 16:28:30","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"e907420c-f0f5-4428-a76f-7d78cdd0a76e","imageFilename":"img-4655.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F02\u002F11"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRingConn-Monitoring-Subscription-Battery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0DG2QKMFX?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRingConn-Monitoring-Subscription-Battery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0DG2QKMFX","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRingConn-Monitoring-Subscription-Battery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0DG2QKMFX?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Ringconn","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fringconn-gen-2","url":""}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"6e5c583e-1233-4465-aae2-6018b63b04e4","slug":"ringconn-gen-2-worlds-first-smart-ring-with-sleep-apnea-monitoring-no-app-subscription-12-day-battery-life-stress-heart","name":"RingConn Gen 2, World’s First Smart Ring with Sleep Apnea Monitoring, No APP Subscription, 12-Day Battery Life, Stress\u002FHeart Rate\u002FWomen's Health Tracker, Android & iOS Compatible (Silver, Size 10)","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1742391754967,"displayDate":"Wed Mar 19 2025 09:42:34 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAmazon is discounting the \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"def43b8b-e450-4a3c-bea1-3eeae8fd2967\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRingConn-Monitoring-Subscription-Battery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0DG2RLQFX\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"RingConn Gen 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cem\u003E by $45, taking down the price of the smart ring from $300 to $255 on the first day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale event that runs through March 31.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-spring-sale-tech-deals-3-25-2025\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Amazon Spring Sale deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost smart rings these days claim to offer marathon battery lives but often fall short of their promise. Many smart rings claim to last a week's worth of battery but only make it to five or six days before dying on my. Part of the appeal of smart rings, compared to smartwatches, is their longer battery life, so what gives? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-now-buy-oura-rings-at-costco-and-get-an-extra-charger-upon-purchase\u002F\"\u003EYou can now buy Oura Rings at Costco – and get an extra charger upon purchase\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've got one for you if you want a smart ring with a truly competitive battery life. I've been testing the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"807865a2-5eac-4dd9-aa1d-b38722a0337d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRingConn-Monitoring-Subscription-Battery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0DG2QKMFX\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fringconn.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1739782\u002F20222?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fringconn.com%2Fproducts%2Fringconn-gen-2&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"RingConn Gen 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E smart ring that boasts a marathon battery life of 10 to 12 days. The smart ring comes with other perks – and a few drawbacks – that I'll get to below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1fe4e93c-24bc-4b8b-908f-19ac782aa901\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe RingConn Gen 2 offers the longest battery life I've tested. 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Unlike competing smart ring brands with products that start at $350 and go all the way up to $400 or $450, this smart ring costs $300 – and does not require a subscription to gain full access to your health data. Sizing starts at size six and goes through size 14, and you can get the ring in three colors: silver, black, and gold. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe build of the ring is more square than circular, but I found myself unbothered by this unique shape. It fits comfortably around my finger with no problems. Despite healthy and frequent wear, the ring doesn't tarnish easily either. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart rings of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe RingConn Gen 2 comes with a case that extends its already impressively long battery life, powering the smart ring's empty battery for over 150+ days. As someone who is constantly charging several wearable devices at a time, this long-lasting charging case that I could use without hooking the smart ring up to an outlet made me partial to RingConn. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost smart rings offer up daily scores for two to three important health metrics: sleep, activity, and readiness. Readiness is calculated based on yesterday's activity, how you slept, and other biometric data, like how late your heart rate dropped as you slept. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe RingConn Gen 2 measures your vitals, sleep, activity, and stress but doesn't measure readiness. Instead of readiness, it provides a Wellness Balance feature. It takes all of the aforementioned data and displays it in a flower-like graph, with longer petals for the biometrics that are meeting or excelling the recommended benchmarks and shorter petals for those that aren't. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen all your petals are the same length it indicates that your wellness is at equilibrium. I liked that I could see all the important data displayed in such a digestible and visual manner right as I opened the app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5775d5f5-7144-4c64-9c59-560ca278144e\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ERingConn's Wellness Balance compiles your activity, sleep, vitals, and stress scores into a holistic illustration of your health.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-4588.png\" data-image-filename=\"img-4588.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1206\" data-image-height=\"2622\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHardcore trainers use the readiness or energy feature on their smart ring apps to gauge how intense their exercise regimen should be for the day. If that's you, you might be displeased with the Wellness Balance functionality, and I'd recommend the Oura Ring, Ultrahuman Ring, or Galaxy Ring instead. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe app delivers your scores alongside context that helps inform the reasoning behind your sleep or vitals score. I was ill one day while testing the ring and spent the entire day sleeping. Because of the large amount of time I spent in bed, it told me that too much sleep can slow down my metabolism or lead to weight gain. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-oura-ring-3-is-up-to-100-off-heres-how-it-compares-to-the-oura-ring-4\u002F\"\u003EThe Oura Ring 3 is up to $100 off. Here's how it compares to the Oura Ring 4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERingConn says that the battery on its second-generation ring lasts up to 10 to 12 days, but in my testing, I found that it only lasted seven. Still, that's far longer than the battery lives of other smart rings I've tried, which last four to five days on a single charge. I can say without a doubt that this smart ring has the most impressive battery life out of every brand I've tried. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"04e3ab1d-1ebd-4641-9c14-ef4907b88077\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Hand holding RingConn Gen 2 in case\" data-image-filename=\"img-4661.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F11\" data-image-crop=\"3426x1925+494+718\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to its website, the RingConn Gen 2 also boasts a sleep apnea detection feature with 90.7% accuracy. If you're a chronic snorer looking to learn more about how your breathing impacts you throughout the night, the sleep apnea feature could help monitor your conditions and answer some of your questions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt tells you when there are significant or minor outliers in your sleep throughout the night, not only providing a graph that details this but also a timeline that shows when your SpO2 fluctuated during the night. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wore the Oura Ring 4 in tandem with the RingConn Gen 2 and found that the latter seems to underestimate both the time spent asleep and the steps I've taken throughout the day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-3-vs-oura-ring-4\u002F\"\u003EOura Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 4: Should you buy the discounted smart ring or the brand's newest?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe RingConn and Oura both ranked my sleep efficiency in the 87th and 88th percentile. Oura said I got 11 hours and eight minutes of sleep, while RingConn said I spent 10 hours and 50 minutes asleep. RingConn reported 11,091 steps, while Oura reported 15,259 steps. I've seen in various Reddit threads that the Oura Ring tends to overestimate step count, which could account for the great disparity in steps between rings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn a healthy night of sleep, Oura recorded eight hours and two minutes, a sleep efficiency of 94%, and a sleep score of 90. RingConn recorded an 84 sleep score, seven hours and 45 minutes asleep, and a sleep efficiency of 91%. In both cases, RingConn is subtracting around 15 minutes from my night's sleep. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI enjoyed most aspects of wearing this \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"899c5a4a-28dc-4f30-873a-66bdac06b557\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRingConn-Monitoring-Subscription-Battery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0DG2QKMFX\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"subscription-free smart ring\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and at $300 ($50 less than competitors), it's a smart ring I'd recommend to those looking for an alternative to Oura's subscription-based services. especially if you want a smart ring with a battery life that will actually last you a week before recharging. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe one area where I noticed RingConn's smart ring lacking was in its user interface. The app feels underdeveloped, and some of the messages lacked personal context that proved they were being generated off of my own data. On one good sleep score day, all that it said when I clicked into the sleep tab was: \"Good sleep makes you happy.\" That's my only true gripe, and I hope the recommendations can become more tailored and informative in future software updates. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOtherwise, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ee095d61-3aae-4b42-8415-1d07bd28af50\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRingConn-Monitoring-Subscription-Battery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0DG2QKMFX\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"RingConn Gen 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is an impressive smart ring with comprehensive health metric monitoring that's on the cheaper end of the smart ring spectrum. It accurately tracks sleep with features like sleep apnea monitoring that could help you uncover your snoring patterns, it's got a marathon battery life (plus a charging case with 150 days' worth of juice in it), and a build you can wear comfortably. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-03-25 21:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"The RingConn Gen 2 offers a robust set of health-tracking features and a full week of battery life. 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Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes the latest and greatest foldables, wearables, and more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWhile \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smartwatch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmartwatches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E often include GPS and can provide casual athletes all they need, dedicated GPS sports watches track more data and provide extensive customization of the information displayed on the watch while working out. Most provide some basic smartphone notifications, but the emphasis is on focused sports and outdoor activity tracking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompanies are also taking a broader look at your daily life so that sleep, typical activity, and more are incorporated into calculating adequate recovery time for optimal training periods. Exercises and other activities to help you improve your fitness may be presented, while stress measurements, breathing exercises, blood oxygen monitoring, ECG measurements, and more are designed to help you improve your overall health and wellness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-garmin-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Garmin watches: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome people don't like to wear a watch to bed to track their sleep, and if you have an Amazfit watch, then you can pair it with an Amazfit Helio smart ring and leave your watch on the charger while sleeping with your ring. Samsung also recently launched its smart ring so we are clearly seeing companies figure out optimal ways to track your health and wellness data seamlessly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is the best sports watch right now?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etesting and living with\u003C\u002Fa\u003E more than a dozen sports watches over the past year, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"907d210a-2d76-4022-bfc6-f0a8a969c193\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FGarmin-EnduroTM-Ultraperformance-Long-Lasting-Preloaded\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZZ7Y8WZ\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Enduro 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E kept knocking those other watches out. Thus, when Garmin announced the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7e8976ad-9d4b-451e-aa84-0749eab7372d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F851039\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Enduro 3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E last August, I immediately placed my order and published my review in October. Like its predecessor, the Garmin Enduro 3 is a reliable and dependable companion that serves dutifully for long periods of time, and its large size, extended battery life, attractive color, and continued software updates make it my pick for the best sports watch overall. That superb LED flashlight also makes this watch one that is not going to easily be replaced.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe best sports watches of 2025\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"395a52f4-a893-487d-b89f-d9a45588dfb8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Enduro 3 is the ultimate GPS multi-sport watch from Garmin, made with premium products and advanced sports tracking features. It is now crowned the battery champ for Garmin with up to 320 hours in GPS mode with solar charging.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to extremely long battery life and a superb LED flashlight, the Enduro 3 sports the latest Garmin user interface, which offers improvements over an already refined and optimized experience for athletes. The same black titanium with sapphire glass and amp yellow highlights is present, along with an ultra-comfortable UltraFit nylon band.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmy-favorite-garmin-sports-watch-ever-just-got-a-new-version-and-its-200-cheaper\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMy favorite Garmin \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Esports watch ever just got a new version, and it's $200 cheaper\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompared to the Enduro 2, the Enduro 3 has a longer battery life, twice the solar energy harvesting capability, the new Garmin Elevate fifth-generation heart rate sensor, new activity and mapping functions, and a redesigned user interface. Some of these software-related improvements could come to the Enduro 2, but the extended battery life and improved heart rate sensor are alone worth the upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Enduro 3 connects seamlessly to Android and iOS smartphones too, in addition to golf club sensors, bike sensors, and more. Just about every sport is covered, now including pickleball, with an updated smartphone experience so you can customize the watch settings on your phone and sync them over to the watch. Outdoor adventures are well supported with trail run VO2 max calculations, ultrarun activity, and adventure racing supported on the Enduro 3.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGarmin Enduro 3 tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.4-inch 280x280 pixels MIP | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery Life (GPS tracking mode):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 320 hours with solar charging, 120 hours without | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 51x51x15.7 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 63 grams (with Ultrafit nylon band) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater\u002FDust Resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 10 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003EBand Size:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 26mm&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Garmin Enduro 3\" data-superlative=\"Best sports watch overall\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"garmin-enduro-2-3","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"cf91b8ba-a090-4b42-8ae9-5dfc11b4fc18","title":"Garmin Enduro 3 watch face","filename":"garmin-enduro-35.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F29\u002Fcf91b8ba-a090-4b42-8ae9-5dfc11b4fc18\u002Fgarmin-enduro-35.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":282854,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-09-29 18:54:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-09-29 18:54:31","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"garmin-enduro-35","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"cf91b8ba-a090-4b42-8ae9-5dfc11b4fc18","imageAltText":"garmin-enduro-2-3","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"garmin-enduro-35.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F09\u002F29","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-offer=\"{"id":"b320ef8a-96c0-4df4-84e0-0d6cf7c1349f","slug":"garmin-enduro-3-solar-gps-smartwatch-51mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-carbon-gray-dlc-titanium-0100275100","label":"Garmin - 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The Amazfit T-Rex 3 far exceeded my expectations, and if I didn't review watches for a career, I could probably be perfectly satisfied with the $235 T-Rex 3 that provides an experience very similar to watches priced two or three times as much. Several other wearable technology reviewers agree it is a fantastic watch the punches far beyond its low price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe large 1.5-inch 480x480 pixels resolution AMOLED Gorilla Glass display is brilliant with up to 2,000 nits of brightness, making watch faces with lots of complications easy to view and interact with. I love that Amazfit added the ability to enable night mode, which changes everything on the display to one color, and with this watch, you get the choice of three colors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-rugged-smartwatches-ive-tested-is-also-one-of-the-longest-lasting\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOne of the best rugged smartwatches I've tested is also one of the longest lasting\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe watch has a very large 700 mAh capacity battery that can provide up to 180 hours of continuous GPS tracking. Expect to go two to three weeks between charging as you enjoy tracking your activities, sleep, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike some other modern smartwatches, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 connects to external Bluetooth sensors and action cameras. All of the advanced metrics found in flagship sports watches are present with an integrated AI coach and a natural language voice assistant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazfit provides the Zepp smartphone application that provides an exhaustive experience to track every detail of the data captured by the various sensors. Amazfit recently updated the smartphone application and the new user interface is much easier to navigate and understand. Amazfit still provides an incredible amount of data, but the company has been listening to users and improving the experience\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazfit T-Rex 3 tech\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Especs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.5-inch, 480 x 480 pixels AMOLED | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 27 days | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 48.5 x 48.5 x 13.75 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 68.3 grams (w\u002Fo strap) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 10 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003ELTE Cellular option:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E No\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Amazfit T-Rex 3\" data-superlative=\"Best budget sports watch\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"amazfit-t-rex-3-green","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"adecb34f-7ff1-4034-8a39-65dac0e00844","title":"T-Rex 3 with green night mode","filename":"amazfit-t-rex-3-green.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F05\u002Fadecb34f-7ff1-4034-8a39-65dac0e00844\u002Famazfit-t-rex-3-green.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":286516,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-09-05 04:06:52","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-09-05 04:07:17","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"amazfit-t-rex-3-green","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"adecb34f-7ff1-4034-8a39-65dac0e00844","imageAltText":"amazfit-t-rex-3-green","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"amazfit-t-rex-3-green.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F09\u002F05","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazfit-Military-Battery-Privacy-Water-Resistant\u002Fdp\u002FB0DCZ9PRCP\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazfit-Military-Battery-Privacy-Water-Resistant\u002Fdp\u002FB0DCZ9PRCP\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazfit-Military-Battery-Privacy-Water-Resistant\u002Fdp\u002FB0DCZ9PRCP\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Gorgeous AMOLED display ~ Vibrant display ~ Rugged durability ~ Long battery life ~ Low price ~ Extensive health and wellness support ~ AI coach\" data-dislike=\"~ No speaker for calls or headset-free audio ~ Overwhelming Zepp smartphone app experience\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"68bb91d0-484d-4d0f-b6f1-d813d1b2175e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fcoros-vertix\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Etesting out the Coros Vertix\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for myself a couple of years ago, I purchased the cool Ice Breaker model. Coros released the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fcoros-vertix-2\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EVertix 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in August 2021 with an improved larger display, longer battery life, onboard music support, dual-frequency GNSS, and Insta360\u002FGoPro camera control. The new Vertix 2S looks about the same as the Vertix 2 with three new colorways to choose from, and the latest optical heart rate sensor with new GPS chipset.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven with these new internals and the current economic environment, Coros was able to launch the Vertix 2S at the same $699 price as the Vertix 2. One of the best features of the Vertix 2S is the battery life, which lasts for weeks at a time, including up to 118 hours in GPS mode. There is something to be said for a watch that you can just wear and enjoy for weeks without fussing with a charger every day or two.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcoros-vertix-2s-may-be-the-most-accurate-longest-lasting-sports-watch-ive-seen-yet\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoros' Vertix 2S may be the most accurate, longest-lasting sports watch I've seen yet\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECoros also has a powerful smartphone app and Training Hub website with \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.coros.com\u002Fhc\u002Fen-us\u002Fcategories\u002F360006329672-EvoLab-COROS-Sports-Science"\u003EEvoLab\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;metrics and widgets, customizable workout programs, training plans, muscle heatmaps, and more. The power of the Coros ecosystem is found in the potential of the software that you have full control over developing for your particular needs.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike the watch itself, Coros regularly updates the smartphone application and the latest software lets you mirror your watch display on a smartphone. Thus, you can use your Coros Vertix 2S and paired smartphone as your bike computer. There are also many features for climbers, cyclists, swimmers, and runners.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoros Vertix 2S tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.4-inch 280x280 pixels | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery Life (GPS tracking mode):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 118 hours | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 50.3x50.3x16 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 70 grams (with nylon band) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater\u002FDust Resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 10 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003EBand Size:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 26mm&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Coros Vertix 2S\" data-superlative=\"Best sports watch for endurance athletes\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"coros-vertix-2s3","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"6ac3f46d-1eb8-456a-83fa-730fbf13ebad","title":"Coros Vertix 2S in Space Black","filename":"coros-vertix-2s3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F24\u002F6ac3f46d-1eb8-456a-83fa-730fbf13ebad\u002Fcoros-vertix-2s3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":410746,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-04-24 02:30:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-04-24 02:31:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"coros-vertix-2s3","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"6ac3f46d-1eb8-456a-83fa-730fbf13ebad","imageAltText":"coros-vertix-2s3","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"coros-vertix-2s3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F04\u002F24","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-offer=\"{"id":"03c904d8-8237-4aa0-8dea-587add010465","slug":"coros-vertix-2","label":"COROS Vertix 2","edition":["US","ES"],"imageId":null,"imgWidth":null,"imgHeight":null,"objectType":"content_product_series","typeLabel":"Series","imgUrl":null,"icon":""}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCOROS-VERTIX-Adventure-GPS-Watch\u002Fdp\u002FB0D128CFVY\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCOROS-VERTIX-Adventure-GPS-Watch\u002Fdp\u002FB0D128CFVY\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCOROS-VERTIX-Adventure-GPS-Watch\u002Fdp\u002FB0D128CFVY\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Built to withstand all environments ~ Premium materials ~ Extremely long battery life ~ Powerful smartphone app\" data-dislike=\"~ No support for subscription music services ~ Limited sleep tracking\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"41a9b98b-ea4b-486d-934f-d193eed72842\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe original Coros Pace was the first GPS sports watch I tested from Coros. Since then, the company has released a few new watches while continuing to provide software updates, leading all others in this level of support. The Coros Pace Pro is the company's first with a modern AMOLED display, and it also brings in nearly every flagship software feature for just $349.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Pace Pro has a 1.3-inch 416x416 AMOLED color touchscreen display with a rotating dial that helps you easily navigate the watch interface. The watch incorporates a 22mm quick-release band system so you can swap it out with your preferred band. It weighs 37 grams with the nylon band and 49 grams with the silicone band.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-training-watch-ive-ever-tried-is-the-first-coros-with-a-modern-display\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best training watch I've ever tried is the first Coros with a modern display\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis watch provides 38 hours of battery life with GPS tracking, as Coros continues to set the bar for battery life. Track running, strength training, and even running power from the watch are supported.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe AMOLED display makes mapping enjoyable and functional, with back-to-start, checkpoints, turn-by-turn, and location-saving navigational features. A new charging system is incorporated, which extends to a standard USB-C cable.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoros Pace Pro tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.3-inch 416x416 pixels | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery Life (GPS tracking mode):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 38 hours | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 46x46x12.25 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 49 grams | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater\u002FDust Resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 5 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003EBand Size:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 22mm\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Coros Pace Pro\" data-superlative=\"Best value sports watch\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"coros-pace-pro2","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"c9491ce7-9729-4f45-bad8-6fc201237761","title":"Coros Pace Pro ready to run","filename":"coros-pace-pro2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F29\u002Fc9491ce7-9729-4f45-bad8-6fc201237761\u002Fcoros-pace-pro2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":285674,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-10-29 01:24:16","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-10-29 01:24:34","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"coros-pace-pro2","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"c9491ce7-9729-4f45-bad8-6fc201237761","imageAltText":"coros-pace-pro2","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"coros-pace-pro2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F10\u002F29","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Coros","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fcoros.com\u002Fpacepro","url":""},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCOROS-PACE-Pro-Touchscreen-Navigation\u002Fdp\u002FB0DK31TB7G?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCOROS-PACE-Pro-Touchscreen-Navigation\u002Fdp\u002FB0DK31TB7G","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCOROS-PACE-Pro-Touchscreen-Navigation\u002Fdp\u002FB0DK31TB7G?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display ~ Lightweight ~ Long battery life ~ Custom workout screens ~ Running power from the wrist ~ Affordable\" data-dislike=\"~ Limited smartwatch functionality ~ Less expensive plastic hardware\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b197baec-debb-49cd-ab35-b6ee29098007\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGarmin's Forerunner series is optimized for runners and tri-athletes, with long battery life, advanced running dynamics, standalone music playback support, Garmin Pay, and more. 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In August, that changed, with the Fenix 8 now appearing with both AMOLED and solar MIP display options. Given that the Enduro 3 offers a solar MIP display and we are looking for the best GPS sports watch for mapping, the AMOLED models are best for this type of activity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA big AMOLED display is key to viewing maps. In addition, Garmin provides accurate and detailed maps with multiple satellite options defining your precise location. You can buy the watch in 43mm, 47mm, and 51mm sizes, and it comes with a variety of watch case and band color options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fserious-about-fitness-this-garmin-is-a-near-perfect-sports-watch\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESerious about fitness? This Garmin is a near-perfect sports watch\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETouch screen capability is available, while the traditional Garmin five-button interface is also present to give you access to all options for navigating the watch. No solar options are available since the AMOLED display consumes too much battery power for solar to make much impact at this time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED connects seamlessly to Android and iOS smartphones too, in addition to golf club sensors, bike sensors, and more. Just about every sport is covered, including pickleball, with an updated smartphone experience so you can customize the watch settings on your phone and sync them over to the watch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGarmin Fenix 8 AMOLED (51mm) tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.4-inch 454x454 pixels | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery Life (GPS tracking mode):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 84 hours | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 51x51x14.7 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 92 grams (with band) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater\u002FDust Resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 10 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003EBand Size:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 26mm&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED\" data-superlative=\"Best sports watch for mapping\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"garmin-epix-pro-1","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"50b9da3c-0ba8-409e-b34f-86b220dd6248","title":"Garmin Fenix 8 size options","filename":"garmin-fenix-8-series.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F26\u002F50b9da3c-0ba8-409e-b34f-86b220dd6248\u002Fgarmin-fenix-8-series.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":642035,"width":1349,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-08-26 04:10:37","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-08-26 04:10:53","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Image: Garmin","alt":"garmin-fenix-8-series","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"50b9da3c-0ba8-409e-b34f-86b220dd6248","imageAltText":"garmin-epix-pro-1","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"garmin-fenix-8-series.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F08\u002F26","imageWidth":1349,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-offer=\"{"id":"c7214713-b2de-4b8d-a354-90f8f0cc279f","slug":"garmin-fenix-8-amoled-sapphire-gps-smartwatch-51mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-carbon-gray-dlc-titanium","label":"Garmin - 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It is the latest sports watch available from the company with a focus on multiple new sensors and features. If you are looking for the most exhaustive smartphone application and website for analyzing your data and running reports, then a Polar watch is the way to access that data. The custom training plans are fantastic, even for off-season training.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe watch has multi-band GPS, and tracking has proven to match other flagship sports watches. The GPS antenna design is a bit different than the Vantage V3 to accommodate the case design changes. The Grit X2 Pro provides blood oxygen, wrist-based ECG, nightly skin temperature, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-walked-over-10000-steps-with-3-sports-watches-this-one-was-the-most-accurate-by-far\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI walked over 10,000 steps with 3 sports watches - this one was the most accurate by far\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPolar continues to use an AMOLED display under curved Gorilla Glass 3 material. Offline maps are also provided for phone-free navigation and a new update just added points-of-interest. More than 150 sports profiles are included, so you can be certain that the Grit X2 Pro will track every activity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Grit X2 Pro is built for outdoor adventurists with the first ever Polar MIL-STD-810H certification that also has a 100-meter water-resistant rating, compared to 50 m for the Vantage V3. You need to decide if this form factor is worth the $150 premium over the Vantage V3.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPolar Grit X2 Pro tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.39-inch 454x454 pixels | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery Life (GPS tracking mode):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 43 hours | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 48.6 x 48.6 x 13.4 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 57 grams (without strap) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater\u002FDust Resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 100m | \u003Cstrong\u003EBand Size:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 22mm&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Polar Grit X2 Pro\" data-superlative=\"Best sports watch for extensive analytics\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"polar-grit-x2-pro3","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"d65a35f3-cb21-43e7-8e14-34f8a31a8efa","title":"Polar Grit X2 Pro watch face","filename":"polar-grit-x2-pro3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F25\u002Fd65a35f3-cb21-43e7-8e14-34f8a31a8efa\u002Fpolar-grit-x2-pro3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":260498,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-05-25 22:48:30","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-05-25 22:48:55","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"polar-grit-x2-pro3","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"d65a35f3-cb21-43e7-8e14-34f8a31a8efa","imageAltText":"polar-grit-x2-pro3","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"polar-grit-x2-pro3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F05\u002F25","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-offer=\"{"id":"3dd790ee-32ae-4d63-8e9f-b3fa11f70db5","slug":"polar-grit-x2-pro-premium-gps-smart-sports-watch-ultimate-outdoor-adventure-watch-with-rugged-design-advanced","label":"Polar Grit X2 Pro Premium GPS Smart Sports Watch – Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Watch with Rugged Design, Advanced Navigation, Sports Tracking, and Heart Rate Technology for Peak Performance","edition":["US","ES"],"imageId":null,"imgWidth":null,"imgHeight":null,"objectType":"content_product_series","typeLabel":"Series","imgUrl":null,"icon":""}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPolar-Premium-Smart-Sports-Watch\u002Fdp\u002FB0CXJ4QWR5\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPolar-Premium-Smart-Sports-Watch\u002Fdp\u002FB0CXJ4QWR5\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPolar-Premium-Smart-Sports-Watch\u002Fdp\u002FB0CXJ4QWR5\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~Bright display~Rugged design accounts for variety of terrain and temperatures~Action button allows quick access to exercise apps~Cellular support\" data-dislike=\"~Expensive~Just two days of battery life\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f4b1355b-d27d-4499-8535-9ee7aa133486\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen the Apple Watch Ultra first debuted in 2022, many comparisons were made between it and sports watches from Garmin, Coros, and Polar. 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One feature revealed at WWDC was the introduction of APIs designed for exercise developers to send custom workouts directly into the Apple Watch Workout app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-spent-a-week-with-the-apple-watch-ultra-2-and-heres-what-stood-out-the-most\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI spent a week with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and here's what stood out the most\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the custom training plan integration into the Apple Workout app, deep integration into Apple Health, and extensive sensors in the watch, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will have athletes questioning the need for a dedicated GPS sports watch. The Watch Ultra 2 comes with advanced metrics for stride length, ground contact time, and running power. Support for mapping has also been integrated and the last major hurdle to compete with other GPS sports watches is extending the battery life for longer than two days.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Apple Watch Ultra 2 features a programmable action button, along with the right-side button and digital crown. 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It provides key weekly stats at a glance, while colorful, detailed results are just a tap away.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-most-gorgeous-sports-watches-ive-tested-also-has-week-long-battery-life\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOne of the most gorgeous sports watches I've tested also has week-long battery life\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe software Integrates TrainingPeaks metrics and guidance, and AI-based coaching helps you attack your progress and recovery goals. Features like this prove that smartwatch makers need to provide more practical guidance to compete with GPS watch brands.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHeart rate tracking results showed higher heart rate readings than I've ever seen, including an obviously inaccurate reading of nearly 190 bpm, where other watches showed 30 bpm lower. We have seen heart rate issues with other watches in the past and it is possible that a software update can resolve the anomalies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuunto Race tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.43-inch 466 x 466 pixels AMOLED | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery Life (GPS tracking mode):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 65 hours | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 49 x 49 x 13.3 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 83 grams (with silicone band) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater\u002FDust Resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 10 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003EBand Size:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 22mm&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Suunto Race\" data-superlative=\"Best value flagship sports watch\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"suunto-race12","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"b91af2c1-7856-4915-9608-e1810da28dda","title":"High heart rate is not accurate","filename":"suunto-race12.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F13\u002Fb91af2c1-7856-4915-9608-e1810da28dda\u002Fsuunto-race12.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":620810,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-05-13 17:01:37","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-05-13 17:01:53","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"suunto-race12","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b91af2c1-7856-4915-9608-e1810da28dda","imageAltText":"suunto-race12","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"suunto-race12.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F05\u002F13","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSUUNTO-Dual-Band-Touchscreen-Training-Insights\u002Fdp\u002FB0CTMBH4B2?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSUUNTO-Dual-Band-Touchscreen-Training-Insights\u002Fdp\u002FB0CTMBH4B2","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSUUNTO-Dual-Band-Touchscreen-Training-Insights\u002Fdp\u002FB0CTMBH4B2?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Affordable $549 price for titanium model ~ Perfect GPS tracking ~ Outstanding battery life ~ Useful AI coaching\" data-dislike=\"~ Substandard heart rate results Compass needs regular recalibration\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3d5315db-c378-4778-939d-1d3212373374\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWe chose the Garmin Enduro 3 for its long battery life, support for just about every activity\u002Fsport you can participate in, and LED flashlight. However, with an abundance of exceptional options available, this table can help you compare the best models based on pricing and special features. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESports watch\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpecial feature\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Es\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGarmin Enduro 3\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$900\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EExtremely long battery life with solar, LED flashlight, every sport included\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAmazfit T-Rex 3\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$280\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EPersonalized training plans, long battery life, rugged design and durability, affordable price\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ECoros Vertix 2S\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$699\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EBuilt to withstand all environments, powerful smartphone app\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ECoros Pace Pro\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$349\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EVibrant AMOLED, lightweight, extensive features, long battery life\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGarmin Forerunner 965\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$600\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EBrilliant AMOLED, extensive recovery and training metrics, lightweight\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGarmin Fenix 8 AMOLED\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$1,200\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGorgeous AMOLED touchscreen display, vast performance metrics\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EPolar Grit X2 Pro\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$750\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EA vast amount of data captured, lovely display, accurate GPS tracking, rugged design\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EApple Watch Ultra 2\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$749\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E36 hours of battery life, action button for quick access to exercise apps\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ESuunto Race Titanium\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$549\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAI coaching, custom training plans, and accurate GPS tracking\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best sports watch?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e45216df-e811-48a3-8245-8f0752055080\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt depends on your purpose for using it and how much money you want to spend. If budget isn't a concern, then options like the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED or Apple Watch Ultra 2 provide you with beautiful displays and advanced performance metrics. Meanwhile, the Coros PACE 3 is an excellent starter watch, as it contains custom workout screens, and the price is very reasonable. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuy this sports watch…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want or are..\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGarmin Enduro 3\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAn athlete that participates in an extensive variety of sports, wants custom workout data screens, and uses your watch for everything\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAmazfit T-Rex 3\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAn ultra-rugged watch for less than $300 and want one that also pairs well with the Helio Ring so you don't have to wear a watch for sleep tracking\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ECoros Vertix 2S\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EA rugged watch to withstand all environments and a generous battery life with extensive online Training Hub\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ECoros Pace Pro\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAn affordable option that supports flagship features and a modern AMOLED touchscreen display\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGarmin Forerunner 965\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EThe best sports watch for runners and triathletes looking for a watch with a lovely AMOLED display\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGarmin Fenix 8 AMOLED\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EThe best Garmin with a modern display, LED flashlight, and extensive support for a variety of activities\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EPolar Grit X2 Pro\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EEasy custom training plan creation that incorporates running with strength, stretching, and other workouts. Vast access to data for detailed reports\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EApple Watch Ultra 2\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EThe best watch for Apple users with rugged design, 36 hours of battery life, and action button for quick access to exercise apps\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ESuunto Race\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAn affordable flagship sports watch with titanium casing, long battery life, brilliant display, and accurate GPS tracking\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which sports watch is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"feb26846-2d34-4017-97cd-30bba0f482fb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESports watches are designed to accurately capture data from training and race events to help us improve. They are also important for helping people evaluate their health and wellness, even if they are casual athletes who are not training for a specific event. Several factors will help you quickly narrow down available candidates, so let's take a closer look and help you select the best sports watch for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Expect your smartwatch to last a full day and night, so you can track your sleep, and then charge it while you get ready for work. A few new smartwatches are now easily lasting 48 hours between charging, with some pushing that another day or two, so we are seeing improvements in battery life. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmartphone app and website:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAll sports watches include an associated smartphone application, and the overall experience with the watch can be dependent on the usability of the smartphone app. Some brands also have incredible websites to access your data for deep analysis and more. Polar provides one of the most extensive website experiences with its Polar Flow service. Coros and Garmin also provide useful website experiences, so you don't have to spend too much time looking at a small display to track your performance.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EMost sports watches are priced in the $500 to $800 range, but there are also some affordable models for casual athletes. Serious athletes are looking for a watch that captures accurate data so price is not as important as accuracy. The Amazfit T-Rex 3 bucks this trend with a low price and support for capturing an extensive amount of data and helping you understand and use that data to improve your performance.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAccuracy:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E I've been using sports watches for a long time, and some of my worst experiences happened when I went out on a training session and then came back to find that the watch either never captured the data or it was lost when the session ended. It takes a considerable amount of time to complete a number of activities to test the accuracy and reliability of the watch. GPS accuracy is usually good with most watches today using dual frequency and multi-band GNSS, so when a watch isn't accurate, it is fairly obvious. Heart rate accuracy is also important, but a reliable armband or chest strap is a more reliable method to capture the best heart rate data.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Factors to consider when buying a sports watch\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"67b52b32-828e-4c61-8749-4b195860f89d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EExercise is a part of my life, and just about every watch in this list has been mounted on my wrist for extensive testing, primarily while running, indoor rowing, trail running, and biking. I've been an athlete my entire life and love \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Espending many hours with each of these sports watches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. When we test sports watches, we typically follow the same routine for each one to see which performs best.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDaily wear\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: I wear the sports watch as my primary watch with data fields, applications, and other elements being tested as if it was my only watch.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorkouts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Sports watches are first and foremost designed and sold to help track your activities and help you improve your health, wellness, and performance. I take my sports watch out for running with GPS, rowing on the Hydrow, biking on trails, and walking with the family. I track GPS and heart rate data, and then I evaluate the accuracy against proven GPS sports watches, typically a Garmin watch.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETraining plans\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: One of the reasons I started wearing a sports watch many years ago was to train for a half marathon. The ability to either use the watchmaker's software to create a training plan or to import a plan from another service that syncs to the watch is essential for a sports watch. The watch can then guide you through your training plan and the ability for the watch to perform that function is key to our evaluation.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESleep and activity tracking: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ESleep tracking has improved with watches over time and we evaluate them as compared to smart rings and other watches. Most sports watches today use sleep data, and other data captured while you sleep, to calculate your recovery metrics to help inform you of your preparedness for activities you plan to take part in that day.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck out our \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Efull smartwatch testing methodology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for more information on our testing process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How we test sports watches\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs on sports watches\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3de48569-a021-478c-9165-85f6753579f5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis is a tough one to answer, and in many cases, you will find that people are pretty tied into one brand and then continue buying new models when they are released. Many of these sports watch brands have other products to offer that sync data between the watch and other products. For example, I ride bikes with a Garmin bike computer and also own a Garmin scale so purchasing \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-garmin-watch\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGarmin watches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E makes a lot of sense for me.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPolar has heart rate monitors and a scale too while Coros just launched its first bike computer. Thankfully, many of these products appear as standard sensors so you can use a Polar chest strap with a Garmin watch and vice versa.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can adapt to any watch over time so the major differentiator comes down to the smartphone, and possibly website, experience. Are you able to easily view your workout trends, develop and implement training plans, and improve your performance using the brands tools that are provided to analyze and understand all of the data that is collected by the watch?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"These all seem good, how can I even begin to narrow down the best options?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a2dd59c2-1446-4849-ae67-516e040d35df\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI've spent decades using GPS sports watches to track running, biking, hiking, and more. While these capture an extensive amount of detailed data, battery life has risen to the top of my priorities. However, when Garmin released watches with an LED flashlight, those models became my preferred wearable and I use the flashlight daily.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThus, a Garmin Enduro 3 is usually found on one wrist. It could be replaced by a Coros Vertix 2S if there was a flashlight since I don't use that many of Garmin's lifestyle features.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on my other wrist and as Apple continues to include better support for training plans and advanced metrics then one day I may only wear one watch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What sports watch do you use daily and why?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f3542739-28cb-4bad-af67-aae0b8284b69\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOne aspect we have seen over the past few years that can be used to differentiate between these GPS watches is the update process. When you spend hundreds of dollars on a GPS sports watch and want to use it for years to track your progress, improve your performance, and run reports, it is important to stick with one company. Hopefully, that also means using a watch for years as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGarmin used to let me down with a lack of updates, but now supports an easily accessible public beta program and provides updates on a quarterly basis. The company has proven to update older models for a couple of years, so it is easier to recommend its watches today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECoros set the bar over the past couple of years with limited hardware releases and major software updates that have added an extensive number of features. The company even released an update for the Vertix that added touch-screen capability. When you buy a Coros watch, you can likely count on it having the latest and greatest software for three years and having a battery life that will last you at least a week with sports tracking for several events.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPolar has also demonstrated an ability to provide software support and major feature updates for years, along with a longer period of time between hardware releases.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple is the leader in the smartwatch market and brings its excellent iPhone update process over to the Apple Watch. WatchOS 11 brought exciting new features to the Apple Watch and we are certain to see even more in 2025.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How's the track record for updates?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"afabd87a-b943-44b9-a6bc-9bb2e90d5315\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile smartwatches all have touchscreen displays, GPS sports watches tend to have either hardware button navigation or touchscreen navigation. Most watches also offer a combination of the two so you can decide when to use your preferred method.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt often comes down to what activities you engage in and the environment in which you perform them. For example, I run in the rain and the dark in the fall and winter, so touchscreens have been finicky for me in the past.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI can always rely on hardware buttons and even use them without having to look at the watch face. Touchscreen displays are often disengaged while working out, which is the best of both worlds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is a touchscreen or button navigation better?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAlternative sports watches worth considering\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"33294b6f-fad4-478a-83d5-8a9663c96d19\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you consider yourself primarily a runner, then you can save money by picking up the Garmin Forerunner 55 that provides up to 20 hours of GPS battery life, key metrics, and all of the great Garmin smartwatch functions for less than $200.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Garmin Forerunner 55\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Garmin Forerunner 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Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes the latest and greatest foldables, wearables, and more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EIn my early days of writing about mobile technology, I thought my MSN Direct SPOT watch was the future of wearables. Twenty years later, we now have incredible smartwatches from brands like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-apple-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Samsung, and Google that make the clock the least impressive feature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Android smartwatches today typically include detailed 24\u002F7 health and wellness tracking, many have other advanced features, like a companion Android app, touchscreen display, call and text messaging support, installable applications, customizable watch faces, and voice assistants.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smartwatch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest smartwatches: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E What is the best Android smartwatch right now? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt ZDNET, we have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etested every popular Android smartwatch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E powered by Google's Wear OS on the market, evaluating battery life, display, durability, and health tracking features. Our pick for the best Android smartwatch overall is the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"21cacc79-58d7-4025-a22c-fc029ec82778\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.samsung.com\u002Fus\u002Fwatches\u002Fgalaxy-watch-ultra\u002Fbuy\u002Fgalaxy-watch-ultra-47mm-titanium-gray-sm-l705udaaxaa\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSAMSUNG-Smartwatch-Wellness-Tracking-Manufacturer\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1YL96ND\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, thanks to its unique design, advanced safety features, running dynamics, and much more. The new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ab9e35d3-0275-4957-b361-3475828eab97\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.oneplus.com\u002Fus\u002Foneplus-watch-3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"OnePlus Watch 3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is the clear battery champ and may soon challenge others for the best overall watch for Android smartphone users. Here's how the rest stack up against each other and on your wrist. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe best Android smartwatches of 2025\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e05cfcb8-46dc-471b-bc74-f85980eecdb2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EApple took a shot across the bow of serious GPS sports watch brands with the Apple Watch Ultra series, and now Samsung joins the party with the large Galaxy Watch Ultra. Samsung branded it the same way as Apple, along with a familiar orange button and waterproof silicone band. A few other advanced features found in Apple's model are present in the Samsung model, which is a great thing for Android phone owners, especially Samsung Galaxy phone owners.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has a unique square design with a round watch face, an interesting magnetic lug system, three buttons on one side, gesture support, advanced running dynamics, and more. Samsung's Galaxy AI is present in the form of wellness insights that combine into a daily score to help guide you to optimal performance, including healthy sleep levels.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFirst look: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-galaxy-watch-ultra-convinced-me-to-replace-my-apple-watch-in-less-than-a-week-heres-why\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Galaxy Watch Ultra convinced me to replace my Apple Watch in less than a week. Here's why\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Watch Ultra runs the Samsung-powered Google Wear OS 5.0 with One UI Watch 6.0, meaning it still looks like a Samsung smartwatch but also supports Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Wallet, Google Play Store, and more Google apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt has an operating system optimized for the round watch design with a virtual rotating bezel. Fall detection, messaging, phone calls, and more are available on the watch, with advanced fitness data such as VO2 Max and advanced running dynamics data also supported. The lack of support for external sensors is the only reason I do not wear it daily on one of my wrists.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt $649, it is the most expensive Samsung Galaxy watch, but it is still $150 less than Apple's competing Apple Watch Ultra 2. 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The battery life alone is something modern smartwatches cannot match, and if you want to charge your watch just twice a month rather than every other day, then you might want to consider this watch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-i-wear-this-220-smartwatch-even-after-testing-garmin-and-apple-watches\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazfit Balance: Why I wear this $220 smartwatch even after testing Garmin and Apple watches\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazfit provides the Zepp smartphone application that provides an exhaustive experience to track every detail of the data captured by the various sensors. The one flaw is that the application may be overwhelming for some users. Thankfully, Amazfit continues to refine and simplify the application to make it more useful for Amazfit Balance owners. Amazfit recently updated its smartphone application to be easier for people to use while still providing an incredible amount of data and guidance on what to do with the data collected by the watch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPhone calls sound good, and it is convenient to make and accept calls from your wrist when your phone is secured in a pocket or backpack. There is support for more than 150 sports, and the available watch faces look awesome.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazfit Balance tech\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Especs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1.5-inch, 480 x 480 pixels AMOLED | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 14 days | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 46 x 46 x 10.6 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 35 grams (w\u002Fo strap) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 5 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003ELTE Cellular option:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E No\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Amazfit Balance\" data-superlative=\"Best budget Android smartwatch\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"amazfit-balance","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matt Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"3454fe44-1503-4d60-939f-eda10a48e3a2","title":"amazfit-balance","filename":"amazfit-balance.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F28\u002F3454fe44-1503-4d60-939f-eda10a48e3a2\u002Famazfit-balance.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":191578,"width":1362,"height":764,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-06-28 18:09:50","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-06-28 18:09:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matt Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"amazfit-balance","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"3454fe44-1503-4d60-939f-eda10a48e3a2","imageAltText":"amazfit-balance","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matt Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"amazfit-balance.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F06\u002F28","imageWidth":1362,"imageHeight":764,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matt Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazfit-Balance-Fitness-Composition-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFY6C4VQ?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazfit-Balance-Fitness-Composition-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFY6C4VQ","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazfit-Balance-Fitness-Composition-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFY6C4VQ?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~Sleek and stylish slim design ~Brilliant AMOLED display ~Accurate GPS ~Advanced health tracking features\" data-dislike=\"~Overwhelming smartphone app ~Some features require a subscription\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5957b384-7604-4bc9-af6d-2ba082b2c635\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you have small wrists or are a bit hesitant about jumping into the smartwatch market, the Galaxy Watch FE LTE is a great option with a low price and the backing of the Samsung Health ecosystem. The 40mm form factor is sure to please, and while it may be a slightly older processor, it is the same that powered the very capable Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Watch FE LTE is only 25.9 grams, compared to the Galaxy Watch Ultra, which weighs 61.5 grams. The Watch Ultra has a 47mm main dimension, while the Watch FE is only 40.4mm. This means the Watch FE LTE feels tiny on my wrist, but I find the silicone band very comfortable, and the size makes it very easy to use for sleep tracking.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-cheapest-android-smartwatches-ive-tested-isnt-made-by-google-or-oneplus\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOne of the cheapest Android smartwatches I've tested isn't made by Google or OnePlus\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Galaxy Watch FE LTE is affordable at $250 and cellular plans from your carrier give you the ability to use your watch as a communication companion. Make sure to check out the Samsung website during holiday sales, as the price is currently as low as $200.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe watch is great for tracking steps, indoor activities, and other workouts that don't require precise positioning. 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It also supports immediate emergency alerts\u002FSOS and fall detection alerts, similar to the latest Apple Watches.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-overlooked-pixel-watch-3-feature-could-save-your-life\u002F"\u003ELoss of Pulse Detection feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was recently approved by the FDA and will soon be available for US owners. 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Advanced running dynamics and other specialized sports metrics are measured by the Watch 3, including racket swing dynamics for sports like badminton and slope angle for downhill skiing. 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White numerals and green marks accent the black bezel.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftag-heuer-calibre-e4-golf-edition-review\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETag Heuer Calibre E4 Golf Edition review\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile golf is clearly the focus of having this watch on your wrist, it also can be used for tracking your running with GPS, rowing on a Hydrow, hiking in the mountains, sleeping, working, and more. The one concern with a luxury model is that the technology moves fast so the hardware is likely to last far longer than the operating system and sensors inside the watch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETag Heuer Calibre E4 Golf Edition\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;1.39 inches, 454 x 454 pixels AMOLED&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery Life:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;24 hours |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;45 x 45 x 15.3mm&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;96 g |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;50m |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELTE cellular option:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;No&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Tag Heuer Calibre E4 Golf Edition\" data-superlative=\"Best luxury Android smartwatch\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Tag Heuer Connected E4 Golf smartwatch","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EHitting the links with the golf edition\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet","imageData":{"id":"4adf3024-a655-49b5-b2be-ca9d2708102e","title":"Tag Heuer Connected E4 Golf","filename":"tag-heuer-e4-golf.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F26\u002F4adf3024-a655-49b5-b2be-ca9d2708102e\u002Ftag-heuer-e4-golf.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EHitting the links with the golf edition\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":295918,"width":1296,"height":729,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-08-26 01:56:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-08-30 20:57:25","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet","alt":"Tag Heuer Connected E4 Golf smartwatch","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"4adf3024-a655-49b5-b2be-ca9d2708102e","imageAltText":"Tag Heuer Connected E4 Golf smartwatch","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EHitting the links with the golf edition\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"tag-heuer-e4-golf.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F08\u002F26","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":729,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHitting the links with the golf edition\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNet\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Tag Heuer","offerPrice":"2500","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tagheuer.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fsmartwatches\u002Fcollections\u002Ftag-heuer-connected\u002F42-mm\u002FSBR8080.EB0284.html","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Titanium case materials ~ iOS and Android support ~ Smooth sapphire glass display ~ Ball markers included\" data-dislike=\"~ No speaker for hands-free calling ~ No SpO2 sensor ~ Powered by older version of Wear OS\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c86a480c-c511-4ae7-b2f4-8c5bd61c657e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to choosing which Android smartwatch is the best, you'll realize right away that the options are limited. Samsung leads the way in developing smartwatches that rival the Apple Watch, but you sometimes pay a premium for powerful smartwatches.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis table compares the top models based on price, screen size, and battery life, which can all dramatically impact your experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Android smartwatch\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStarting price\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScreen size\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELTE suppor\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Et\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ESamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$650\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.5 inches\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E2 days\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E10 ATM\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAmazfit Balance\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$220\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.5 inches\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E14 days\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E5 ATM\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ENo\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ESamsung Galaxy Watch FE LTE\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$250\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.2 inches\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E40 hours\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E5 ATM\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGoogle Pixel Watch 3\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$350\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.2 inches (41mm) and 1.45 inches (45mm)\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E24 hours\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E5 ATM\u002FIP68\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EOnePlus Watch 3\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$330\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.5 inches\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E5 days (120 hours)\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E5 ATM\u002FIP68\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ENo\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EMobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$350\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.43 inches\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E4 days\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E5 ATM\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ENo\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ETag Heuer Calibre E4\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$2,500\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1.39 inches\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E24 hours\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E50m\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ENo\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best Android smartwatch?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1b4c421c-aa07-4f5c-a914-e17b82eb7320\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEvery Android smartwatch in this list includes different features, designs, and best-use cases. That being said, there's a smartwatch for everyone. If you want the best overall Android smartwatch, go with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. But if you want a powerful smartwatch on a budget, the Fitbit Versa 4 could make the perfect choice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you purchase the newest accessory for your wrist, consider our recommendations based on priorities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this Android smartwatch…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung's newest Galaxy watch that takes on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with similar design elements. It's the most powerful Android smartwatch available today and gives Android users a watch they can be proud of.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazfit Balance\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn affordable smartwatch that punches far above its price. Its powerful smartphone application provides access to a wealth of health\u002Ffitness data while supporting calls and Amazon Alexa.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Watch FE LTE\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the smallest and lightest smartwatches available for Android phone users. It supports Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Wallet, Google Play Store, and more Google apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle Pixel Watch 3\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the smaller smartwatches on the market that integrates both Google and Fitbit's comprehensive ecosystems. With a beautiful display encased in a Corning Gorilla Glass screen, the watch is both aesthetic and durable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnePlus Watch 3\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA smartwatch with the latest WearOS features, an elegant design, and battery endurance to match. Thanks to a dual processor architecture and OnePlus battery magic, the Watch 3 can easily last up to five days per charge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELong battery life, useful fitness features, and high quality at a good price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETag Heuer Calibre E4\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA luxury smartwatch focused on helping you improve your golf game. It's a lovely wearable, but is now running an older version of Google's Wear OS.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which is the right Android smartwatch for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0bfe5d9b-6165-4b96-9447-108adf3d7e13\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're interested in buying an Android smartwatch, you should consider the following factors:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDisplay:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E While all of our picks have comprehensive app compatibility, most smartwatch interaction happens directly on the watch interface. We factored in each watch's screen size, resolution, and display type so that you're assured to have a navigable smartwatch experience.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EDon't get left behind on telling time or tracking your activities. Longer battery life is essential for a reliable smartwatch.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDurability:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E As most smartwatches are activity and health trackers, you'll probably want something that can withstand the outdoors, water, or inevitable drops and dings.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHealth suite\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Smartwatches track more than just time, but can monitor your activity and overall health. We selected watches that encompass effective health-tracking sensors and can serve as a health-monitoring tool.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Factors to consider when choosing an Android smartwatch\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b8ff1051-e5de-4852-a2e7-f25623af7c4b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAll of the Android smartwatches included in this list were chosen based on how they performed when tested in the real world by the ZDNET team. When we \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Etest smartwatches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, we typically follow the same routine for each one to see which performs best. We test for:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDaily wear\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: We wear the smartwatch as our primary watch with communications, applications, and other elements being tested as if it was our only smartwatch.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApplication selection and performance\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: One aspect that makes smartwatches different than standard watches is the support for applications. We load up the watch with apps and then test the performance and functionality of those applications. Google's Play Store continues to increase the number of applications and quality of those applications so it can serve as a faithful companion to your Android smartphone.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorkouts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Smartwatch makers have embraced health and fitness so we take our smartwatch out for running with GPS, rowing on the Hydrow, biking on trails, and walking with the family. GPS and heart rate data is tracked and then we evaluate the accuracy against proven GPS sports watches.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESleep and activity tracking\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Sleep tracking has improved with Android smartwatches over time and we evaluate them as compared to smart rings and other watches.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor a deeper look at our testing process, check out our comprehensive \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Esmartwatch testing methodology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How we test Android smartwatches\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs on Android smartwatches\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c0184c94-3b2b-4b7f-9df3-0329b2266119\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can use a Samsung Galaxy watch with a non-Galaxy Android smartphone. You will need to install a couple of Samsung companion applications on your smartphone, including Galaxy Wearable and Watch plug-in. The Galaxy Wearable app is used to manage the connection, settings, and apps on the watch. Samsung Health also provides you with richer health data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, Samsung Galaxy watches are optimized for \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-samsung-phone\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ESamsung phones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including support for Samsung Pay and the Samsung ecosystem.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can you use a Samsung smartwatch with a non-Samsung phone?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"35ebeea8-b4de-42e2-bd5c-93562c8a530b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESamsung and Google do. An additional service plan is required for cellular connectivity directly on the watch. Unlike the Apple Watch, your Android phone is not required to be on for the service to work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the watch can act as a standalone mobile device, a phone is required to set up the watch for cellular connectivity. A world where your entire watch lives on your phone is not yet an option, but technology is advancing -- we'll get there someday.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Do any of these watches have cellular support to function without a phone?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"40a20f65-7dd2-4fcb-99c9-f89d7c463777\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe most innovations in the last couple of years have been in health and fitness tracking. While smartwatches are not medical devices, they have sensors, algorithms, and applications to help you track trends in your heart rate, stress level, blood oxygen levels, and more. You can use it as a basic ECG to check if further investigation is needed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of these smartwatches can also serve as capable GPS sports watches to track the details of your outdoor activities. Exercise guidance is provided on the watch with connected health applications on your smartphone so you can keep track of your progress, too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung integrates AI in its Energy Score metric, Amazfit integrates an AI coach in its Zepp companion smartphone application, and Google uses AI to screen calls, translate voice recordings, and customize your run coaching based on your performance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the hot new features in the latest smartwatches?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"59343f82-042d-44f0-afd8-771f41e6b44a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEach person has a unique reason as to why they want to purchase a smartwatch. Most people are interested in the health-tracking features that a smartwatch can offer. 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She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c328d4ff-8aa1-42a8-8521-79ec16d27dda\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"oura\" data-image-filename=\"oura.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"3840\" data-image-height=\"2160\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECostco shoppers can now add an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foura-ring-3-vs-oura-ring-4\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOura Ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to their shopping carts. As of Wednesday, the world's largest membership-based retailer is selling the device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Oura Ring is available on Costco.com. Upon purchasing the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-ring\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmart ring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, online shoppers will receive an additional ring charger at no charge. This offer is limited to the fourth-generation Oura Ring. Customers can buy a Gold, Silver, or Black ring in sizes 4 to 15. The other finishes, including Brushed Silver, Stealth, and Rose Gold, are unavailable at Costco, but can be bought on Oura's website, Best Buy, or Amazon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-wore-a-49-otc-continuous-glucose-monitor-for-two-weeks-heres-what-surprised-me\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI wore a $49 OTC continuous glucose monitor for two weeks - Here's what surprised me\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Oura Ring 4 was rated \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-oura-ring-4-is-zdnets-product-of-the-year-besting-samsung-apple-and-others-in-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZDNET's product of the year for 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The device can track your activity, sleep, and stress, and provides data about your daily, monthly, and long-term health. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The Oura Ring 4 stands out as a beacon of seamless integration between advanced health tracking technology and everyday wellness,\" ZDNET's Kerry Wan wrote about the product. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe smart rings aren't available in Costco stores. An Oura representative did not say when they would be available in-store. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the company continues to expand its retail footprint. In March 2024, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-oura-ring-3-is-up-to-100-off-heres-how-it-compares-to-the-oura-ring-4\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOura launched on Amazon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Last April, Oura announced its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-now-buy-an-oura-ring-at-target-and-get-it-sized-right-in-store\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epartnership with Target\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, where people could try on ring sizes in stores and purchase a smart ring directly. Best Buy has had an international partnership with the brand since 2023. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fouras-ceo-wants-its-smart-ring-to-be-the-doctor-in-your-pocket\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOura's CEO wants its smart ring to be the doctor in your pocket\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOura's Chief Marketing Officer Doug Sweeny credited Costco's \"loyal\" customer base of families and fitness and tech enthusiasts as a reason for the partnership. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"This collaboration provides a powerful, global platform to help us reach more individuals and empower them to take control of their health using Oura's comprehensive data and insights,\" Sweeny said in a press release. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d148d75d-6c86-4b4a-8518-88450cf3d332\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd148d75d-6c86-4b4a-8518-88450cf3d332\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-03-19 13:00:14",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"The smart ring is coming to the big box retailer starting on Wednesday.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"5689935d-3f8d-4fa9-94ee-46130fe1246d",image:{id:"c328d4ff-8aa1-42a8-8521-79ec16d27dda",filename:"oura.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2025-02-28 15:21:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"oura",credits:"ZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F28\u002Fc328d4ff-8aa1-42a8-8521-79ec16d27dda\u002Foura.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:3840,height:2160,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Smart rings",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"you-can-now-buy-oura-rings-at-costco-and-get-an-extra-charger-upon-purchase",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"You can now buy Oura Rings at Costco – and get an extra charger upon purchase",topic:{id:"fa084b31-2f85-46cc-93d8-9c308555039c",slug:"smart-rings",name:"Smart rings",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"fa084b31-2f85-46cc-93d8-9c308555039c",slug:"smart-rings",name:"Smart rings",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bd6edb8a-456e-4d94-89bd-e24e9e79798c",slug:"sleep",name:"Sleep",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"98d6f538-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"palmsolo (aka Matthew Miller)",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Miller",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"ee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc",filename:"matthew-miller.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 15:28:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc\u002Fmatthew-miller.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes the latest and greatest foldables, wearables, and more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EToday's smartwatches are wearable computers capable of cellular connectivity and full application support without a tethered smartphone. With advanced features such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-google-assistant-on-samsung-galaxy-watch-4\u002F\"\u003Evoice assistants\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-announces-a-brand-new-life-saving-feature-crash-detection\u002F\"\u003Ecrash detection\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, call and text support, and long battery lives, modern smartwatches like the Apple Watch Ultra 2 or the Google Pixel Watch are far more than just an accessory. Thanks to powerful sensors they've become one of the most popular \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-tracker\u002F\"\u003Ehealth and fitness trackers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, too. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour smartphone may limit your smartwatch choice, but there are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-cheap-smartwatch\u002F\"\u003Eaffordable smartwatches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from Garmin and Withings and others from Amazfit that offer more limited application support.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E What is the best smartwatch right now? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBased on our extensive \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehands-on testing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and insights from experts, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f5a41436-bf37-4edc-8350-f8da0ac8f28f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-watch\u002Fapple-watch-ultra\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapple.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F435031\u002F7613?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fbuy-watch%2Fapple-watch-ultra&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch Ultra 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is our pick for the best smartwatch overall due to its powerful processor, long battery life, third-party application support, storage capacity, high-quality titanium materials, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-sleep-better-with-the-apple-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esleep-tracking capabilities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, women's wellness features, and advanced workout metric feature suite. If you're not an Apple user, read on to see how watches from Samsung (including its newest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-galaxy-watch-ultra-convinced-me-to-replace-my-apple-watch-in-less-than-a-week-heres-why\u002F\"\u003EGalaxy Watch Ultra\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), Google (including its newest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhands-on-with-the-pixel-watch-3-the-three-features-google-got-right\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPixel Watch 3\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-garmin-watch\u002F\"\u003EGarmin,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Withings, and Amazfit compare to find the best smartwatch for your needs and your wrist. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sports-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best sports watches you can buy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E The best smartwatches of 2025\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"40705d05-eafa-469d-b1b3-ca3fd609f388\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Apple Watch maintained the same form factor and basic design for eight years, but all of that changed in 2022 when Apple released the radical new \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-tough-is-the-apple-watch-ultra-i-stress-tested-it-for-9-months\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EApple Watch Ultra\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, built and optimized for the outdoor adventurer. The Ultra 2 builds on the Ultra with a new processor, a much brighter display, twice the storage capacity, and the use of recycled titanium materials. Apple also announced a matte black titanium Ultra 2 this year, with all of the same specifications and performance as the 2023 model.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-watch-ultra-2-vs-ultra\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Watch Ultra: Is it time to upgrade?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Apple Watch Ultra 2 is \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-apple-watch\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ethe most rugged and capable Apple Watch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to date and offers a bright, flat 49mm display made of scratch-resistant sapphire glass and 3000 nits maximum brightness. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is larger than the Series 10, but the titanium case helps keep the weight down, and it is far lighter than \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sports-watch\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ecompeting sports watches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple's WatchOS 10 launched with APIs for custom workouts, and third parties have released new versions of applications to support this advanced training functionality. We tested the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftrainingpeaks-workout-sync-arrives-on-apple-watch\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ETrainingPeaks integration\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and this capability is a serious shot across the bow of dedicated GPS sports watches. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-watchos-11-feature-fixed-my-biggest-pain-point-with-the-apple-watch\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EWatchOS 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E brought even more to challenge legacy sports watches with training load, a Vitals app to inform your readiness, sleep apnea detection, and a customizable Summary tab in the Apple Fitness app on your \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-iphone\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EiPhone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the build quality and advanced training functions, no other smartwatch supports as many applications and utilities as an Apple Watch, clearly making it the best smartwatch available today. Its capability to serve as a primary means of communication also makes it tough to beat.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApple Watch Ultra\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;2 tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;49mm, 410 x 502 pixels OLED sapphire glass |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;36 hours&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;49 x 44 x 14.4mm&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;61.3 g&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWater\u002FDust resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;100m with IP6X |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELTE cellular option:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Yes&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Apple Watch Ultra 2\" data-superlative=\"Best smartwatch overall\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Apple Watch Ultra 2","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Jason 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bright display ~ Crash detection contacts first responders when you're in a crash ~ 100m water resistance ~ Extra button and dual speakers ~ Long battery life ~ Offline mapping for navigation without a phone\" data-dislike=\"~ May be too large for small wrists\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8e3a1e00-c0a9-43a8-bfc5-8c665152b441\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-replaced-my-apple-watch-ultra-with-the-46mm-series-10-for-a-week-and-its-surprisingly-capable\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EApple Watch Series 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;looks similar to the Series 9, but improves the user experience with narrower black borders, larger displays, and a much thinner form factor, making it the thinnest Apple Watch ever. Despite the reduction in thickness, the Apple Watch Series 10 still functions for more than a day, and now it charges up much more quickly so you can top it off while you get ready for the day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with an improved display, the Series 10 also gets a new processor. For the first time, buyers can also choose a glossy jet black color aluminum watch that has a 30-step anodization process for a stylish and classy look.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-replaced-my-apple-watch-ultra-with-the-46mm-series-10-for-a-month-and-its-surprisingly-capable\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI replaced my Apple Watch Ultra with the 46mm Series 10 for a month, and it's surprisingly capable\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESleep apnea is a condition that is very common today, yet it is reported that 80% of the cases are undiagnosed. The Apple Watch Series 10 can help indicate whether or not you should seek medical evaluation for the condition. If sleep apnea is not treated, it can lead to hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiac issues.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso, like the Apple Watch Ultra 2, the Series 10 watches now support the integrated water temperature and depth utility that can turn on automatically as you enter the water. A Tides app is also available to help you track conditions for more than 115,000 beaches and surfing areas around the world. The lack of precision start for GPS tracking is a limitation preventing me from selecting the Series 10 as my primary smartwatch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApple Watch Series 10 tech specs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 416 x 496 pixels (46mm) and 374 x 446 pixels (42mm) OLED | \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 18 hours | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 46 x 39 x 9.7mm (46mm) and 42 x 36 x9.7mm (42mm) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 36.4 grams (AL 46mm) and 30 g (AL 42mm) | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater\u002FDust resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 50m with IP6X | \u003Cstrong\u003ELTE cellular option:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Yes &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Apple Watch Series 10\" data-superlative=\"Best smartwatch for iPhone users\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Black Apple Watch Series 10 with blue band","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"127e4638-a28e-44f8-ad2e-7a4686e8a0f9","title":"Black Apple Watch Series 10 with blue band","filename":"blue-apple-watch-series-10.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F10\u002F127e4638-a28e-44f8-ad2e-7a4686e8a0f9\u002Fblue-apple-watch-series-10.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":4908680,"width":4789,"height":2694,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-09-10 06:11:36","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-09-10 06:12:10","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","alt":"Black Apple Watch Series 10 with blue band","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"127e4638-a28e-44f8-ad2e-7a4686e8a0f9","imageAltText":"Black Apple Watch Series 10 with blue band","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"blue-apple-watch-series-10.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F09\u002F10","imageWidth":4789,"imageHeight":2694,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET\" data-offer=\"{"id":"e32fc3bb-0d98-42d2-9d46-229e67560bf1","slug":"apple-watch-series-10","label":"Apple Watch Series 10","edition":["US","ES"],"imageId":null,"imgWidth":null,"imgHeight":null,"objectType":"content_product_series","typeLabel":"Series","imgUrl":null,"icon":""}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fapple.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F435031\u002F7613?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fapple-watch-series-10%2F&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Apple","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fapple-watch-series-10\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fapple.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F435031\u002F7613?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fapple-watch-series-10%2F&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Ultra-thin form factor ~ Large, vibrant display ~ Temperature sensing for sleep and ovulation estimates ~ Sleep apnea detection ~ Crash detection contacts first responders when you're in a crash ~ New advanced workout metrics\" data-dislike=\"~ Less than two-day battery life\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f371f1f6-bc0a-46db-b861-f6e2505d9fc7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGoogle's third-generation Pixel Watch 3 is sure to please the masses with two size options, improved displays, and software enhancements that provide a richer user experience. This watch integrates several Fitbit features, including improved heart rate sensors and GPS tracking, making it secretly the best watch available for both Fitbit\u003Cem\u003E and\u003C\u002Fem\u003E Google Pixel fans.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile it is clearly the best Fitbit made, it also challenges every other watch regarding support for runners. Google incorporated a running workout builder that gathers your health data over a two-week period and then creates a program that adapts to your data regularly. Real-time guidance is provided as you run, advanced metrics are tracked and then Google shows you how to improve the metrics, a Daily Readiness Score is provided even if you are not a Fitbit Premium subscriber, and Cardio\u002FTarget load features are available. The Cardio and Target load features may even trump some of the best sports watches.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the best functions of the Pixel Watch 3 that even beats out the Apple Watch is the focus on safety. While the Apple Watch can appear in your Find My application, and you can share your location with family and friends, that's a passive setting that requires people to physically check the app to find you. The Pixel 3's Safety Check feature allows you to set a check-in timer whenever you're moving from point A to B and want your emergency contacts to be notified if anything goes wrong -- the most reliable feature I've seen on any wearable I've tested. It also supports immediate emergency alerts\u002FSOS and fall detection alerts, similar to the latest Apple Watches.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-overlooked-pixel-watch-3-feature-could-save-your-life\u002F"\u003ELoss of Pulse Detection feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was recently approved by the FDA and will soon be available for US owners. This feature has the potential to save lives and I look forward to hearing of success stories soon since my own father could have possibly been saved by this feature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhands-on-with-the-pixel-watch-3-the-three-features-google-got-right\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHands-on with the Pixel Watch 3: The three features Google got right\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBottom line: If you're a Fitbit fan and are looking for the latest and greatest Fitbit in a watch form factor, then the Google Pixel Watch 3 is the wearable for you. 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data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Gorgeous, refined hardware ~ Excellent price for a powerful smartwatch ~ Broad support for health and fitness features ~ Extensive third-party application support\" data-dislike=\"~ Less than two days of battery life ~ Limited sleep details\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"72828aca-5991-45ba-bbba-2da0583e1483\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGarmin's watches are GPS sports watches focused on helping you improve your health, fitness, and performance. 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There is no back button, so you will need to scroll through the available screens in each widget to get to the back option on the display to return to the original main display carousel.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-my-favorite-smartwatches-has-a-timeless-analog-look-and-the-features-i-need\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOne of my favorite smartwatches has a timeless analog look - and the features I need\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith a hybrid design, the Withings ScanWatch Nova has standard analog watch hands on its face with a small OLED display that you can scroll through with the rotating crown button. 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At $600, it's a rather expensive piece, so I'd recommend this watch to consumers who are really committed to the look.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWithings ScanWatch Nova tech&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Especs: Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 0.63-inch OLED| \u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 30 days | \u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 42 x 42 x 11 mm | \u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 63 grams | \u003Cstrong\u003EWater resistance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 10 ATM | \u003Cstrong\u003ELTE Cellular option:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E No\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Withings ScanWatch Nova\" data-superlative=\"Best hybrid smartwatch\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"withings-scanwatch-nova4","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"d87090ba-ac4e-4b08-bdf2-44b1aa1f1fb4","title":"Black Withings ScanWatch Nova","filename":"withings-scanwatch-nova4.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20\u002Fd87090ba-ac4e-4b08-bdf2-44b1aa1f1fb4\u002Fwithings-scanwatch-nova4.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":215159,"width":1350,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2025-02-20 22:25:04","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2025-02-20 22:25:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"withings-scanwatch-nova4","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"d87090ba-ac4e-4b08-bdf2-44b1aa1f1fb4","imageAltText":"withings-scanwatch-nova4","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"withings-scanwatch-nova4.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F02\u002F20","imageWidth":1350,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-offer=\"{"id":"6dc2a76e-8283-4b75-b085-386da7e4cdd5","slug":"withings-scanwatch-2-heart-health-hybrid-smartwatch-42mm-black-silver","label":"Withings - 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It may be debatable if an iPhone is the best smartphone or not, but it is clear the Apple Watch is the wearable to beat -- especially for Apple users. The Ultra 2 is lauded by athletes and product reviewers as the best Apple Watch ever made.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're an Android user, you may prefer a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra -- the newest of the company's smartwatch lineup. I picked up the LTE model that provides cellular connectivity independently from my phone, but when paired with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, it's a perfect combination of elegance and power. The new Google Pixel Watch 3 may also catch your eye with its minimalist elegance and two size options to fit all wrist sizes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmartwatch\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDisplay siz\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ee\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EApple Watch Ultra 2\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$799\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E36 hours\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E49mm\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EApple Watch Series 10\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$399\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E18 hours\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E46mm and 42mm\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGoogle Pixel Watch 3\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$350\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E24 hours\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E41mm and 45mm\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ESamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$650\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E40 hours\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E47mm\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ESamsung Galaxy Watch 7\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$300\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E18 hours\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E44mm and 40mm\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EApple Watch SE\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$216\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E18 hours\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E44mm\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGarmin Venu 3S\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$450\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E10 days\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E41mm\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAmazfit Balance\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$220\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E14 days\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E46mm\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EWithings ScanWatch Nova\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$600\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E30 days\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E42mm\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best smartwatch?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e65fae68-3295-4b37-b622-2f1b5c76ea3b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're in the Apple ecosystem, we highly recommend the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch SE, or Apple Watch Series 10 due to the easy connectivity and convenience of features like Apple Pay and Apple Music.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Google Pixel Watch 3 is the prime option for Pixel owners and for those Android smartphone users who want the best available from Google. It doesn't have the battery life of a Samsung Galaxy Watch, but there are other compelling features that stand out. &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 7 are great smartwatches built to last with stellar sensors and the ability to work with Android devices.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, finding the best smartwatch for you can be more complicated, especially if you're looking for one that fits a specific use case. Check out my expert recommendations below.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this smartwatch...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you need...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple Watch Ultra 2\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best, longest-lasting smartwatch with buttons to quickly launch your favorite apps or perform critical functions. It's a durable, rugged watch that can be your iPhone companion in all situations. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple Watch Series 10\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA well-rounded smartwatch for fitness and communication. There's also Crash Detection, which can detect when you're involved in a car crash and connect you to emergency services.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle Pixel Watch 3\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA compelling smartwatch for Pixel and Android smartphones. The Pixel Watch 3 also serves as the best Fitbit available, along with possibly the best watch for helping keep you safe.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn Apple Watch Ultra 2 competitor from Samsung with similar design elements. It's a Google Wear OS-powered device for Android owners and removes the influence of the Apple Watch Ultra in convincing people to move away from an Android phone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Watch 7\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA reliable Google Wear OS watch for your Samsung phone. It supports Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Wallet, Google Play Store, and more Google apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple Watch SE\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA more affordable option for Apple ecosystems. It also features the enhanced Workout app, giving you access to custom workouts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGarmin Venu 3S\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA smartwatch for advanced health tracking. You can see your recovery levels, advanced heart rate tracking, running metrics, and race time predictors. It also supports calls and your voice assistant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazfit Balance\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn affordable smartwatch that punches far above its price. Its powerful smartphone application provides access to a wealth of health\u002Ffitness data while supporting calls and Amazon Alexa.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithings ScanWatch Nov\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA hybrid watch that looks like a luxury watch with analog hands, metal band, and high quality fit and finish. Hidden inside this elegant exterior is the power of the Withings health and wellness ecosystem.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which is the right smartwatch for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"aa9ca229-5fd7-45ed-8598-8a78d8275f14\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESmartwatches serve as companions to our smartphones, and there are several things to consider as you explore the many options available to you. Several factors will help you quickly narrow down available candidates, so let's take a closer look and help you select the best smartwatch for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrimary smartphone\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Start by looking at the phone in your hand. If you own an iPhone, then you can consider an Apple Watch, or a watch running an operating system that is not powered by Google's Wear OS. If you own an Android smartphone, forget about buying an Apple Watch, as they do not even work with an iPad or Apple computer, let alone your Android. Android users can consider Google Wear OS watches, as well as those running a real-time operating system like Amazfit offers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Most smartwatches are priced in the $250 to $400 range, so there is not a lot of variance in price, especially if you use your smartwatch daily and want a reliable watch. Apple offers the high-end Apple Watch Ultra 2, while there are some specialized Google Wear OS and Garmin watches that can cost more than $1,000.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EExpect your smartwatch to last a full day and night, so you can track your sleep and then charge it while you get ready for work. A few new smartwatches are now easily lasting 48 hours between charging, with some pushing that another day or two so we are seeing improvements in battery life. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECellular connectivity:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E While smartwatches serve as companions to our smartphones, some models support cellular connectivity. If you buy one of these then you will need a watch line with your carrier, but these are typically $10 per month. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra include LTE support by default, but you are not required to enable cellular service. Cellular capability is great for those who want to leave their phones behind and still remain connected for communications, application usage, and safety.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Factors to consider when buying a smartwatch\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"26c1621f-7f28-45a8-bd28-924614a0b46f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAll of the smartwatches included in this list were chosen based on how they performed when \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Etested in the real world\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by the ZDNET team. When we test smartwatches, we typically follow the same routine for each one to see which performs best.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDaily wear\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: We wear the smartwatch as our primary watch with communications, applications, and other elements being tested as if it was our only smartwatch.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApplication selection and performance\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: One aspect that makes smartwatches different than standard watches is the support for applications. We load up the watch with apps and then test the performance and functionality of those applications. Apple excels in the area of third party application support with Google's Play Store improving each year. Garmin, Amazfit, and others also are expanding the number and selection of apps available on watches.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorkouts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Smartwatch makers have embraced health and fitness so we take our smartwatch out for running with GPS, rowing on the Hydrow, biking on trails, and walking with the family. GPS and heart rate data is tracked and then we evaluate the accuracy against proven GPS sports watches.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESleep and activity tracking:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ESleep tracking has improved with smartwatches over time and we evaluate them as compared to smart rings and other watches. Nighttime is also a good time to charge your smartwatch, so you may choose not to use your watch to track sleep so your watch can serve faithfully all day and into the night.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor a deeper look into our testing process, check out our comprehensive \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Esmartwatch testing methodology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How we test smartwatches\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs on smartwatches\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"92c9a684-68a5-4212-9e54-d47a55c0966f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere are many reasons why a person might want a smartwatch, so depending on your needs, it's hard to recommend watches that will satisfy everyone. However, based on my testing, there are a couple of smartwatches that you may want to leave off your list of considerations as you conduct your research.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFossil has been offering smartwatches for a long time, and I still have a working Fossil Wrist PDA that is powered by Palm OS and has a tiny stylus. For the past few years, Fossil has been making Google Wear OS-powered smartwatches and offering a fairly compelling option with some unique styles. However, in January 2024 Fossil Group announced that it would no longer be releasing smartwatches, with the last Gen 6 model released in 2021. You can still find some Fossil watches available, and Fossil Group stated that they will continue to update the watches for the next few years, but be careful when you are considering one of these watches.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere was a great promise with a luxury Wear OS watch in 2022 when Montblanc released the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmontblanc-summit-3-review\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ESummit 3 smartwatch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. While we provided a preliminary review as we looked for a future update that was supposed to add some core functionality, that update never came, and the watch sits idly by running the same older version of Wear OS on a processor that is now a couple of generations old. It's a lovely luxury watch so if you want a basic smartwatch with those good looks, maybe you can find one on sale.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are there any smartwatches I should avoid?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"93795f5a-05ac-4d71-ad78-ffa49f420998\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWatches in our list, other than Google Wear OS or Apple Watch models, are typically set up by downloading and installing the associated companion smartphone application and then pairing the watch with that application. Some Google Wear OS watches also use this method since those models have additional applications beyond what Google provides on Pixel Watch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you own a Google Wear OS smartwatch, primarily from Google or Samsung, then the Google Watch or Samsung Wearable application must first be installed on your Android smartphone. Google Pixel Watch models also now have Fitbit integrated into the watch, but to take advantage of this vast health\u002Ffitness ecosystem the Fitbit smartphone application is also required. Samsung also has its Samsung Health application so pairing and setting up a Google Wear OS watch is a bit of a process that generally requires two or more smartphone applications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple Watch users turn on the watch and then follow the prompts to pair it to an iPhone, often with the iPhone camera scanning an image that appears on the Apple Watch face. Apple has the Watch smartphone application preloaded on the iPhone so set up is quick and easy. If you had a previous Apple Watch then you can also have all of that data synced over to a new model, which makes upgrading Apple Watch models one of the experiences that keep people upgrading on a regular basis.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I set up my smartwatch?\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"zepp-z-smartwatch-3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"73cb6369-5a42-41c4-885a-73ec29356556","title":"zepp-z-smartwatch-3","filename":"zepp-z-smartwatch-3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F11\u002F17\u002F73cb6369-5a42-41c4-885a-73ec29356556\u002Fzepp-z-smartwatch-3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1138857,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-11-17 12:44:32","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-11-17 12:44:36","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"zepp-z-smartwatch-3.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"73cb6369-5a42-41c4-885a-73ec29356556","imageAltText":"zepp-z-smartwatch-3.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"zepp-z-smartwatch-3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F11\u002F17","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"91ee77a7-7bdd-4944-a01b-ac0547bbdc5e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGoogle Wear OS watches used to work with both Android and iPhone devices, but the latest versions of Wear OS from Samsung and Google&nbsp;only support Android smartphones. iPhone users should stick with the Apple Watch, while Android phone users should seriously consider a Google Pixel Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch model.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGarmin, Amazfit, and Withings watches work flawlessly with both Android and iPhone devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can you use a Samsung or Google watch with an iPhone?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"20b73552-c993-42df-8b1f-4d6b6e6b3c40\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou absolutely can! However, most of their screens are too small to type on, so you'll compose messages with speech-to-text or other dictation functions or choose from several generic, auto-generated responses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGarmin watches support quick-response text messaging via a connected Android smartphone. Apple restricts third-party text messaging on the iPhone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can I text from a smartwatch?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"459d4134-1b98-4f98-851f-e2b2d5946f72\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile you can leave your iPhone at home while you run, go to the store, or stroll on the beach, you must have an iPhone turned on and connected to the internet at this other location. This is one reason why connecting to an iPhone and switching to an Android makes the Apple Watch useless with an Android phone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter initial setup, a cellular-enabled Samsung Galaxy Watch or Google Pixel Watch can act as a stand-alone mobile device. With the latest Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra, or Pixel Watch 3 running Wear OS, many more apps can be used on the go, so you can leave the phone behind in most cases.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can you use a cellular Apple Watch as a standalone device?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"723f0ab5-1942-43c5-aaa2-818d82f24f1c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EHealth and fitness tracking have been the areas with the most innovations and improvements in the last few years. While these watches are not medical devices, they have sensors, algorithms, and applications that help you track trends in your heart rate, stress levels, and blood oxygen levels, even allowing you to detect when ovulation occurs. You can use it as a basic ECG to check if further investigation is needed. The latest Galaxy Watch&nbsp;can also measure your body composition; testing indicates it matches other methods reasonably well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese smartwatches can also serve as capable GPS sports watches to track the details of your outdoor activities. Exercise guidance is provided on the watch with connected health applications on your smartphone so you can keep track of your progress, too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the hot new features in the latest smartwatches?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4e40f25c-3f85-4e3c-8b49-ab08ae88d6cd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWe will likely continue to see expansion of the health and wellness features in smartwatches, but what's next on the horizon for these wrist-based computing devices? With increased connectivity and widespread adoption, smartwatches will likely become more integral to our daily lives. This may include connectivity to other devices in our lives. For example, as you approach your electronic door lock, your paired smartwatch could unlock your door so you can keep both hands on your groceries or luggage when you return home.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeople also regularly have video calls with family and friends, not just coworkers, so future smartwatches may integrate tiny cameras so that users can communicate in this same manner while out and about.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, as AI continues to integrate into our lives, having this technology available in our watches should help provide data faster and more accurately than simple web search queries that we may carry out with Siri or Google Assistant. Samsung integrates AI in its Energy Score metric, Amazfit integrates an AI coach in its Zepp companion smartphone application, and Google uses AI to screen calls, translate voice recordings, and customize your run coaching based on your performance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What's the future of wearable technology?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e3e0ec71-1081-4192-a958-ab1282e541bc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAll smartwatches today integrate advanced heart rate sensors, temperature sensors, blood oxygen sensors, and more, as our health data is tracked 24\u002F7. Samsung led the way with its smartwatch health monitoring, which includes body composition, advanced sleep tracking, ECG, blood oxygen, running power, and even \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-blood-pressure-watch\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eblood pressure measurements\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle acquired Fitbit, and now the Fitbit ecosystem is deeply incorporated into the Pixel Watch experience. This includes helpful insights, personalized running workouts based on your sleep, activity, and lifestyle, and more practical and helpful feedback to optimize your health and wellness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple has advanced its health monitoring technology, and WatchOS 11 brings even more capability with detailed data measurements in its Vitals application. Training Load is also now available, challenging the likes of Garmin, Coros, and Polar with this advanced fitness metric.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What's the best smartwatch for health monitoring?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2518aa96-bbbf-4223-84ec-5c352d810371\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe FDA released a \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fda.gov\u002Fmedical-devices\u002Fsafety-communications\u002Fdo-not-use-smartwatches-or-smart-rings-measure-blood-glucose-levels-fda-safety-communication" target="_blank"\u003Esafety communication\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to the public that advises consumers not to use smartwatches or smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels without piercing the skin. That said, there are indeed FDA-authorized blood glucose level devices that attach to your body and then send that data to smartwatch applications so that you can use your smartwatch to view the readings from an approved device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDevices, like those from \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dexcom.com\u002Fall-access\u002Fdexcom-cgm-explained\u002Fcgm-and-smartwatch" target="_blank"\u003EDexcom\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, send real-time glucose data directly to a compatible watch. For Dexcom monitors, this includes most versions of the Apple Watch. Make sure to check both your glucose monitor and your smartwatch compatibility before deciding whether or not to use your smartwatch to connect to your monitor and smartphone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can smartwatches monitor blood sugar?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8b575e2a-a4e3-4ec3-8be1-e86007431b8c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere are a \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthline.com\u002Fhealth\u002Fbest-blood-pressure-monitor-watches" target="_blank"\u003Efew models out there\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that can measure health stats like blood pressure, which are great for giving you a general idea of how your health journey is going so you can keep your doctors up-to-date with your healthcare plans. However, they're not as accurate as a blood pressure monitor, so you shouldn't rely solely on your smartwatch to monitor your heart or general health.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung provides blood pressure monitoring via its Galaxy Watch models in countries outside the US, with rumors that Apple may launch watches supporting this functionality in 2025.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What about tracking blood pressure?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"86143709-ad1b-4f7a-9a3a-245ab059b1a4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEric Potter, USA weightlifting Level 1 Coach and Performance Coach at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.future.co\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EFuture\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Fitness, encourages people to choose a smartwatch based on compatibility, recommending an Apple Watch for iPhone users and a Samsung Galaxy Watch for Android fans. He notes that both smartwatches can track steps, heart rate, and exercise, but there are also crucial differences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"The Apple Watch has a larger interface allowing for easier viewing," he said. "On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Watch is cheaper than the Apple Watch, and the battery life tends to last longer."\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Should I choose a smartwatch based on compatibility?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOther smartwatches we've tested\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7a82394a-d128-4745-b975-5f79930a2073\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you are looking for a vibrant AMOLED display and don't need to use a ton of third party applications while also wanting battery life that last for weeks instead of hours, then the Garmin Fenix 8 is tough to beat.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Garmin Fenix 8\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Garmin smartwatch showing health metrics on its screen","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"50b9da3c-0ba8-409e-b34f-86b220dd6248","title":"Garmin Fenix 8 size options","filename":"garmin-fenix-8-series.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F26\u002F50b9da3c-0ba8-409e-b34f-86b220dd6248\u002Fgarmin-fenix-8-series.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":642035,"width":1349,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-08-26 04:10:37","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-08-26 04:10:53","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Image: Garmin","alt":"garmin-fenix-8-series","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"50b9da3c-0ba8-409e-b34f-86b220dd6248","imageAltText":"Garmin smartwatch showing health metrics on its screen","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"garmin-fenix-8-series.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F08\u002F26","imageWidth":1349,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"Best Garmin alternative\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F735542\u002Fpn\u002F010-02539-00","offerMerchant":"Garmin","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F1228171","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F735542\u002Fpn\u002F010-02539-00"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"abc4939e-a895-422b-bd29-501e015a29a8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA Samsung Galaxy Watch is likely the best smartwatch for most Android phone users, but the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 may arguably be the better choice for some people. 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Here is more information about them:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmma Clark: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EA former University of San Diego \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fusdtoreros.com\u002Fsports\u002Fwomens-cross-country\u002Froster\u002Femma-clark\u002F10458" target="_blank"\u003Etrack athlete\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDr. Richard Newman, MD\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: A now-retired \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fmethodistsurgerycenterlandmark.com\u002Fphysicians\u002Fprofile\u002FDr-Richard-K-Newman-MD-FACS" target="_blank"\u003Ehead and neck surgical oncologist\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEric Potter:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;A \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Feric-potter-4293b456\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EUSA weightlifting Level 1 Coach\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and performance coach at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.future.co\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EFuture\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;Fitness.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Meet the experts\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-03-19 12:00:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"We tested the best smartwatches from Apple, Samsung, Google, and more, including the new Apple Watch Series 10. 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Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes the latest and greatest foldables, wearables, and more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"AU",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cp\u003EMore than 20 years ago, Garmin launched its first wrist-based GPS trainer in the Forerunner 201. The Forerunner 965 is a perfect option for runners, but Garmin has broadened its appeal to multi-sport athletes, outdoor adventurers, and weekend warriors, so you can hike with a Garmin Instinct 3 or golf with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-garmin-golf-watch-has-one-key-feature-that-makes-it-indispensable-for-my-game\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApproach S70\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Garmin offers a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sports-watch\u002F\"\u003Esports watch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for everyone with a price range to match your budget.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGarmin's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smartwatch\u002F\"\u003Esmartwatches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E stand out with precise location accuracy. Its watches provide health and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-tracker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efitness tracker\u003C\u002Fa\u003E data for all smartphone owners with no subscription fees. Our top pick for the best Garmin smartwatch is the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fserious-about-fitness-this-garmin-is-a-near-perfect-sports-watch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGarmin Fenix 8 AMOLED\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but there are other smartwatches from Garmin offered in various sizes and shapes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E What is the best Garmin watch right now? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etested nearly every popular Garmin watch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on the market, evaluating their features, durability, battery life, price, and more, to help you determine which model is best for your fitness, wellness, and other tracking needs. I typically run, row, ride, hike, walk, sleep, and live with the watches for weeks at a time before providing my final evaluation of the watch. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy current pick for the best Garmin watch overall is the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4675fa6f-93a0-4c0d-8288-c98a43f85bbb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F1228171\u002Fpn\u002F010-02905-10\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E thanks to its long battery life, AMOLED display, support for all Garmin activities, three size options, and LED flashlight. Garmin unveiled this watch last summer, and I published my review in November. I purchased a Garmin Enduro 3 due to the extended battery life, subtle always-on MIP display, and price, but keep going back to the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED due to the availability of a slighter smaller watch, lovely AMOLED display, ability to record voice notes on the run, and ability to answer calls from my wrist. Read on for the rest of my tested picks for the best Garmin watches you can buy right now.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-cheap-smartwatch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest budget smartwatch of 2025\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe best Garmin watches of 2025\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a572699c-4a5f-49ca-a30f-88959632f8e9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFor a couple of years, Garmin carried the Epix line with an AMOLED display that stood apart from the Fenix series. In August 2024, that changed with the Fenix 8 now appearing with both AMOLED and solar MIP display options. Given that the Enduro 3 offers a solar MIP display, has longer battery life, and is less expensive, the AMOLED Fenix 8 models are a top choice for mapping and communications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F1228171\u002Fpn\u002F010-02905-10"\u003EGarmin Fenix 8 AMOLED\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;connects seamlessly to Android and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-iphone\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EiOS smartphones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, in addition to golf club sensors, bike sensors, and more. Just about every sport is covered, including pickleball, with an updated smartphone experience so you can customize the watch settings on your phone and sync them over to the watch. One feature I use daily and ensures a Garmin will always be found on one wrist is the LED flashlight. I cannot express how useful this functionality is that makes the Fenix 8 an essential tool in my collection.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fserious-about-fitness-this-garmin-is-a-near-perfect-sports-watch\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Garmin beat my Apple Watch Ultra in almost every way (and it's just as rugged)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENew communications features for the Fenix series include an integrated speaker and microphone that supports phone calls from the wrist, access to your connected phone's assistant, onboard voice commands, and voice recordings. These features, along with an updated user interface for notifications, bring the Fenix 8 closer to serving as your primary smartwatch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETouchscreen capability is available, while the traditional Garmin five-button interface is also present to give you access to all options for navigating the watch. The buttons now use haptic sensors, with the watch supporting deeper dive activities, so the physical response when you press buttons on the Fenix 8 is different from other Garmin watches. No solar options are available since the AMOLED display consumes too much battery power for solar to make much impact. 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However, the Watch Ultra 2 still has limited battery life, so if you want a watch that lasts for days or weeks rather than hours, then Garmin watch models may be a better fit for your lifestyle.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGarmin has an extensive native fitness and training ecosystem, while Apple relies on third-party developers to provide these advanced training solutions. Garmin watches also work flawlessly with the Apple iPhone, so both are great solutions for iPhone users. I personally wear a Garmin on one wrist and an Apple Watch Ultra 2 on the other.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Apple Watch vs Garmin: Why choose Garmin?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c1a419c1-19af-4522-8912-48381505968d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBased on my hands-on testing, I chose the Fenix 8 AMOLED as the best Garmin watch overall because it includes nearly every feature from Garmin, and supports tracking of all activities in the Garmin ecosystem. Few, if any, other Garmin watches are designed to handle as many sports, circumstances, and environments as this one. While its steep price may be a deterrent, this watch delivers more in function than most Garmin alternatives. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo compare all of our top choices to see what best fits your budget and battery life needs, here is a chart for a quick comparison.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable class="NOTSELECTED" data-float="right"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGarmin Watch model&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESolar charging&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life (GPS)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFenix 8 AMOLED\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$1,200 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E84 hours \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EForerunner 165\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$250\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E19 hours \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstinct 3 Solar\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$450\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E60 hours\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVenu 3S \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$450\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E21 hours \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVivoactive 5 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$300&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E18 hours \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVivomove Trend&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$270 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFive days (smartwatch mode) \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstinct Crossover \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$340\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E25 hours&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApproach S70 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$650&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E20 hours \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EForerunner 965&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$565\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E31 hours \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E&nbsp;*Lowest price at the time of writing. Please note that prices may vary based on retailer and available promotions, sales, or discounts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best Garmin watch?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b1541493-aef1-421a-ab7e-f3e9498ac09b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Ctable cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="t1 NOTSELECTED"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this Garmin watch model…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFenix 8 AMOLED\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET's choice for best Garmin watch overall. It has the most features and functions, and a brilliant AMOLED display and a built-in LED flashlight.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EForerunner 165\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are not many options available for those with smaller wrists who want a lightweight watch, but Garmin hit it out of the park with this Forerunner 165 that provides the full package in a small form factor. The lovely AMOLED display, colorful watch body and band options, metrics focused on casual runners, and a $250 price make this an easy one to recommend.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstinct 3 Solar\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Instinct 3 Solar is built for the outdoor adventurer who puts their watch to the test with inclement weather, rough conditions, and yet wants a watch that lasts forever. The integrated LED flashlight makes it the watch for campers, hunters, hikers, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVenu 3S\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want a smartwatch, but are not interested in an Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch then the Venu 3S is the one for you. You can make and receive calls, use your voice assistant, have 3rd party apps, and more with a watch that lasts more than a week between charges.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVívoactive 5\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA fully functional GPS smartwatch with an emphasis on exercise and health features. It's also one of the most affordable Garmin watches available yet still has that lovely AMOLED display.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVívomove Trend\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA hybrid smartwatch with the flexibility of wireless charging. The Trend nicely blends both digital and analog features, making it a great option to wear from work to workout.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstinct Crossover\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis hybrid watch is perfect for those who like to see physical analog hands on a watch yet still be able to enjoy the vast Garmin ecosystem for health and wellness. The battery lasts a long time and the Instinct Crossover is a great watch for G-Shock lovers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApproach S70\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your preferred activity is golf, then no other Garmin watch beats the experience provided by the Approach S70. If you use the watch as designed, you don't have many excuses left to not improve your game. Vast amounts of data is collected by the watch, especially when connected to the CT10 club sensors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EForerunner 965\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd valign="top" class="td1"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA triathlon-geared smartwatch. The Forerunner 965 is packed with extensive \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-tracker\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Efitness tracking\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for running, biking, swimming, and more. It also now sports a modern AMOLED display and despite having other Garmin watches on hand the Forerunner 965 keeps finding its way back on my wrist.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which is the right Garmin watch model for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9ac7161a-3a71-4fe1-b1f7-e8e864e594a8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBefore you choose a Garmin watch, you should consider the following:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrimary activity\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: As you start your search for a Garmin watch, it is important to start with identifying the main activities that you want to track with your watch. Garmin watch series are primarily organized by the type of your intended activity with watch designs optimized for those activities.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESize\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Do you want a large watch or a small watch? Garmin offers several different varieties, ranging from slim and sleek to larger and more utilitarian.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScreen type\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Do you want a brilliant AMOLED display that rivals a smartwatch or would you like longer battery life with a memory-in-pixel always-on display that looks great in direct sun?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E One fantastic aspect about Garmin's lineup of watches is that they vary in price in $50 increments from about $150 all of the way up and over $1,000. Buyers can also save money by picking up models from previous years, and with Garmin providing improved software support for these models, you should consider saving some money for functional older watches.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Factors to consider when choosing a Garmin watch\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"280b4abe-1ff6-479d-8ac4-67c69fc92667\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThese Garmin watches were tested and evaluated by display functions, interface, long battery life, durability, supported activities, and price. Not all attributes were given equal weight, however. Supported activities, functions, and battery life were given more priority than interface, display, and price. High durability in design was a common theme throughout the considered Garmin watches and did not always vary significantly between many of the products.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ewe test Garmin watches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, we consider the following:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDisplay functions and interface:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EEach Garmin interface on this list has slight variations. Depending on whether you're using the watch to train for a triathlon or run outdoors, you may want different functions, such as trail trackback capability.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELong battery life: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYour watch is only as powerful as it's alive and working. We considered solar and wireless charging options that provide ultimate battery life as you train and track, along with other options with a battery life that is well over 20 hours on a single charge.&nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDurability: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYou'll need a watch that withstands your environment, especially if you're training outdoors and in the water.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupported activities: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWe considered the array of activities -- outdoor and indoor -- you'll be wanting to track with your Garmin.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ESmartwatches can cost a pretty penny -- especially quality models -- so we were sure to include mid-range models as well as the units with a more luxury price tag. &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce our top pick from each series was determined, they were then compared to each other and reviewed within this guide using the same criteria as above. Each of the five was selected as superlative in some role or for some audiences. For instance, the Fenix 8 AMOLED is the "best overall," and the Forerunner 965 is the "best for triathletes." These rankings are the opinion of the reviewer in the context of the review, based upon the above-stated criteria.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more details on our testing process, check out our full \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-smartwatches-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Esmartwatch testing methodology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How we test Garmin watches\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EGarmin Watch FAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"32b8fa74-5de2-4b10-9752-a3d360a38f8c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETypically, the newest models are the most accurate when it comes to body measurements because heart rate sensor technology improves with time, and Garmin integrates its latest sensors in new models. GPS has now reached near perfection with multi-band and multi-frequency receivers in the watches, so positioning accuracy is about as good as it will ever get.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccuracy is also dependent on the fit of the watch on your wrist. For my larger wrists, the Garmin Fenix 8 51mm and Instinct 3 Solar 50mm are perfect and provide the best accuracy. For those with smaller wrists, the Forerunner 165 or Venu 3S are likely the best watches for heart rate accuracy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which Garmin watch is most accurate?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e338db83-da68-4ce6-9398-b4683b088f84\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYes. Most Garmin GPS watches are water resistant from up to 50 or 100 meters. Less expensive and older models tend to be water-resistant up to 50 meters, although this can vary by model and series. The more expensive and newer models like the Fenix 8 are water-resistant to 100 meters. All of them can be used in the rain, while sweating as you work out, and even while swimming.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-waterproof-smartwatch\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest waterproof smartwatch 2025\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are all Garmin watches waterproof?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2c27c298-412a-47fe-8c72-c95e7e554812\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe following tips can help you properly care for your new Garmin watch:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReset: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIf your watch fails to function properly, sometimes a simple reset is all that is needed to get things back up and running again. Go to System &gt; Reset on your watch to view the available options. These include reset default settings, delete all activities, reset totals, and delete data and reset settings. The last option is useful if you are selling your watch or want to start over from scratch.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESync:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Garmin smartwatches connect to your smartphone via the Garmin Connect app. The Garmin Connect IQ app is also used to sync apps and data fields that you select to completely customize and optimize your watch. Bluetooth can be finicky at times, so you may need to turn Bluetooth off and then on again on your smartphone if a sync issue pops up.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdates: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EGarmin has done a fantastic job the past couple of years with regular quarterly updates for its watches, so it's a good idea to check for updates through the Garmin Connect app on your phone, the Garmin desktop utility, or on the watch itself. Updates usually add new features and improve in other areas that may have bugs. You can even sign up for the public beta to test the latest and greatest features on your Garmin watch.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I take care of my new smartwatch?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1a69d0be-f6af-4943-ad92-a9fed6d28064\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf the watch breaks within the first year and your limited consumer warranty covers it, then you may be able to have Garmin fix it for free or for a small fee. However, if it breaks outside of that warranty, you'll likely need to have it repaired.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can request a repair through the Garmin website and mail the company your GPS watch for repair. There are also third-party repair businesses that may work on Garmin GPS watches.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What happens if my Garmin watch breaks?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cdb4d865-c9ed-437a-969c-f41b27684f88\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThrough most mainstream distributors, Garmin watches will \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Flegal\u002Fconsumer-limited-warranty\u002F"\u003Einclude a limited warranty\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. However, this is a blanket warranty for Garmin watches, and specific models can have different warranties. The base warranty is a one-year manufacturer's warranty, and Garmin does not offer extended warranties in most situations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Does my Garmin watch have a warranty?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3e5c917a-9c25-4e31-bd4a-7e1e7c9ff7c3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Connect app is your digital hub for compiling all your fitness stats in one place. After downloading it on your phone, you can use a compatible device (like a Garmin sports watch) to see daily step totals, max heart rate during workouts, and much more. Further, the "Last 7 Days" gives you a weekly average of your physical activities, sleep, and average heart rate.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want a larger view of your data with access to many reports, you can also log in to the Garmin Connect website and take a deep dive into all of the data captured by your Garmin watch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the Garmin Connect app?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5f8a6e84-2876-41e5-9998-ea8d497a6bae\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThanks to Garmin watches' extensive tracking features and athlete-oriented metrics, Garmin watches are a highly popular choice among marathon runners and triathletes, especially its Forerunner series.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"I really like the data the Garmin connect provides from all my past activities, I can see the progress I've made over time and look back to previous training schedules, similar runs, Routes, etc," says two-time Iron Man competitor and avid marathon runner, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.strava.com\u002Fathletes\u002F829691" target="_blank"\u003EJeramie Pinter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPinter, who completes one to two marathons a year, has been using his Garmin to train since 2011. He specifically utilizes Garmin's training mode for certain workouts like track and tempo runs, measuring his pace zones for the given workout.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are Garmin watches the best for marathon and triathlon training?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOther Garmin watches we've tested\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile we tried to include a wide array of Garmin watches in our review, there are many more to consider than what we can represent here. Consider one of these three alternatives for those who didn't find the Garmin watch they want above. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"98c615eb-ce23-4c66-83f8-3292d54cac68\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA runner-up to the Fenix 8 and more affordable, the Enduro 3 is the one you want for ultimate battery life as long as you don't need the brilliance of an AMOLED display.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Garmin Enduro 3\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"garmin-enduro-2-5","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"cf91b8ba-a090-4b42-8ae9-5dfc11b4fc18","title":"Garmin Enduro 3 watch face","filename":"garmin-enduro-35.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F29\u002Fcf91b8ba-a090-4b42-8ae9-5dfc11b4fc18\u002Fgarmin-enduro-35.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":282854,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-09-29 18:54:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-09-29 18:54:31","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","alt":"garmin-enduro-35","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"cf91b8ba-a090-4b42-8ae9-5dfc11b4fc18","imageAltText":"garmin-enduro-2-5","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"garmin-enduro-35.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F09\u002F29","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"Best battery life alternative\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.jdoqocy.com\u002Fclick-9041660-15814516-1715874894000?sid=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Garmin","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F851039\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.jdoqocy.com\u002Fclick-9041660-15814516-1715874894000?sid=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"93bacbe7-1d77-49ec-8929-7a3e1cb4d569\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Garmin Vívofit 4 is a fitness tracker versus a fitness watch, but it's still reliable for keeping track of time and your workout statistics. 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15:26:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F08\u002Fe162cc7e-cfeb-49ed-8d5a-d98d162d327e\u002Fartie.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Artie Beaty is a freelance writer, based just outside Charlotte, with a passion for smart home tech and tech news. He has a bachelor's in journalism from UNC Charlotte and has been writing for over 15 years. On the weekends you'll find him leading haunted ghost tours of uptown Charlotte.",profile:b,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3cc811b8-c196-4dd1-9ae9-f5ab3fefc864\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Check Up - Three ways Google is using AI to give you more control over you health\" data-image-filename=\"the-check-up-three-ways-google-is-using-ai-to-give-you-more-control-over-you-health2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F03\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"3360\" data-image-height=\"1890\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle's annual health event, \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-just-gave-search-results-for-health-conditions-an-ai-facelift-heres-whats-new\u002F\"\u003EThe Check Up,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" just wrapped, and like most areas these days, a healthy injection of AI is on the way. At the event, Google shared how it's using AI to improve medicine for physicians, researchers, and ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogles-ai-co-scientist-is-test-time-scaling-on-steroids-what-that-means-for-research\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGoogle's AI co-scientist is 'test-time scaling' on steroids. What that means for research\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeveral of Google's initiatives are directly for doctors and medical scientists, such as an AI-powered co-researcher that helps develop hypotheses, an AI model that helps drug developers understand how safe or efficient a new medicine might be (hopefully giving in-development drugs an easier path to clearance), and a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-google-gemini\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGemini model\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that helps physicians create more personalized cancer treatment options. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA few of them, though, are more focused on consumers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-ai-tool-studied-medical-journals-to-answer-your-health-queries\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis AI tool studied medical journals to answer your health queries\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow Google is using AI to improve your health\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's a look at three big ways Google is using AI to help you gain a better understanding of your overall health.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. More credible health advice in Google Search \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've all heard the advice, \"Never Google your symptoms.\" Google is trying to change that mindset by offering more helpful health results in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-future-of-google-search-just-rolled-out-on-labs-and-ai-mode-changes-everything\u002F\"\u003ESearch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-avoid-ai-overviews-in-google-search-three-easy-ways\u002F\"\u003EAI Overviews\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-if-ai-ran-er-triage-heres-how-it-sped-up-patient-care-in-real-world-tests\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat if AI ran ER triage? Here's how it sped up patient care in real-world tests\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle says it's improving AI Overviews on health topics to help users find \"credible and relevant information about health, from common illnesses to rare conditions.\" It's also providing knowledge panels on common conditions like the flu or the cold and introducing a new feature labeled \"What People Suggest.\" Using AI, Google says it's organizing different online discussions into easy-to-understand themes, giving you an overview of what people with similar conditions are saying. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Easier collaboration across different health apps \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery medical group has its own app these days, and if you visit different doctors in different groups, it can be confusing to remember where a certain record is. To help ease that confusion, Google is launching its own Medical Records APIs globally in Health Connect. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-ai-could-supercharge-your-glucose-monitor-and-catch-other-health-issues\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow AI could supercharge your glucose monitor - and catch other health issues\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle says these APIs will connect your health data from your device with data from your doctor's office to let apps have a total view of your health. \"Important medical information like your allergies, medications, immunizations and information, lab results, and prescriptions,\" Google says, \"will always be available for you, protected and private.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. A life-saving addition to the Pixel Watch \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast month, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-pixel-watch-3-key-specs-features-price-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPixel Watch 3\u003C\u002Fa\u003E got perhaps \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-just-gave-pixel-watch-its-most-important-update-yet-and-its-free-to-use\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eits most important feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E ever with the addition of pulse loss detection. If your watch senses that you don't have a pulse, it will automatically place a call to emergency services. This feature already exists in 14 European countries, but it's coming to America by the end of this month. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-03-18 13:23:48",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"Here's a look at three big ways Google is using AI to help you gain a better understanding of your overall health.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"a9fea6ac-5ca8-4715-9a2a-56f1ed331cc9",image:{id:"3cc811b8-c196-4dd1-9ae9-f5ab3fefc864",filename:"the-check-up-three-ways-google-is-using-ai-to-give-you-more-control-over-you-health2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2025-03-17 17:01:45",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"The Check Up - Three ways Google is using AI to give you more control over you health",credits:"ZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F17\u002F3cc811b8-c196-4dd1-9ae9-f5ab3fefc864\u002Fthe-check-up-three-ways-google-is-using-ai-to-give-you-more-control-over-you-health2.jpg",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:3360,height:1890,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"how-google-is-using-ai-to-improve-its-medical-advice-reputation",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"How Google is using AI to improve its medical advice reputation",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:b,title:"Associate Editor",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3daef8a1-6062-451a-83b3-c2d8569af0cd\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Muse\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Grey Muse S Athena against plain backdrop\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2025-03-17-at-10-53-12am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F03\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2106\" data-image-height=\"1188\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour brain is a muscle, and it's poorly exercised. That's the idea behind the Muse S Athena, a cognitive fitness device that launched Tuesday, designed to train your brain for better performance and focus. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0f2463d2-e41a-4b9f-af4c-fdcfb6ff1ecf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchoosemuse.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Muse S Athena\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E tracks brain activity and oxygen levels during meditation exercises or training sessions for focus, endurance, and resilience, albeit for a hefty price of \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f903b2e6-88c0-4ece-84e9-30a64f42ab99\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchoosemuse.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$475\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. It pairs with the Muse app, which includes cognitive exercises designed to promote focus, strength, and clarity. One new exercise allows players to control an owl's flight with their mind and understand their own concentration patterns. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-ring\u002F\"\u003EThe best fitness rings: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI had the chance to demo the owl flight game for myself before the headband's launch. The game was a timed flight, and I was equipped with a headband and headphones. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen the game started, the owl began to fly on its own. I was nearly convinced it was a scam. For a while, I just forced myself to stare at the owl as it flew through the digital sky. Several minutes passed, and the owl lost speed. As I tried with all my might to get it back into the air, it remained sedentary. The harder I forced myself to focus, the less the owl moved. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShortly after, my session expired, and I was given a mental strength score of 81. The people at Muse explained that my 81 was actually an impressive score – even if it is a B-. The idea is that the more a person practices their focus over time, the stronger it will become. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the company's press release, this headband can boost productivity in the workplace, accurately track sleep, and address age-related cognitive decline. On the subject of sleep, the press release says the Muse headband can track brain oxygenation and blood oxygen levels \"more effectively\" than wrist or finger wearables like smart rings or smart watches for sleep apnea detection. Muse also claims that the headband is the most accurate \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sleep-tracker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esleep tracker\u003C\u002Fa\u003E outside the lab.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen ZDNET's Christina Darby tested out the previous \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmuse-s-2nd-gen-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMuse headband\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in 2022, she said she liked the Muse S's suite of guided and unguided meditation sessions and detailed sleep-tracking information. Muse builds on the Muse S with several new features, including the owl game for strengthening focus and support for both eyes-open and eyes-closed strength training. Its previous generation only supported eyes-closed training. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sleep-tracker\u002F\"\u003EThe best sleep trackers: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$475 for a brain headband is a lot to ask of consumers. Muse argues that early intervention against cognitive decline -- intervention that the headband's use can make possible -- is worth it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll continue to test the product and see just how focused and mentally clear my brain can get with the Muse S Athena. Look for an upcoming full review of the product soon. You can purchase the device on \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fa54c420-5416-49b9-a154-8e701858e847\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchoosemuse.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Muse's website\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:b,category:b,children:b,contentType:c,contentUrl:c,coreImages:b,date:b,datePublished:{created:b,date:"2025-03-18 12:00:14",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},description:"While testing the Muse S Athena headband, I controlled an owl's flight with my mind. Here's how that went.",filterKey:b,filterLabel:b,genreGroups:b,icon:c,nodeId:c,subCategory:b,id:"258aef53-be47-4cf6-ba4a-b23216b6fdfa",image:{id:"3daef8a1-6062-451a-83b3-c2d8569af0cd",filename:"screenshot-2025-03-17-at-10-53-12am.png",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2025-03-17 15:53:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:"Grey Muse S Athena against plain backdrop",credits:"Muse\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F17\u002F3daef8a1-6062-451a-83b3-c2d8569af0cd\u002Fscreenshot-2025-03-17-at-10-53-12am.png",cropGravity:p,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:2106,height:1188,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},label:c,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables",relatedItems:[]},name:c,promoTitle:c,section:c,slug:"unfocused-this-new-fitness-device-aims-to-get-your-brain-back-into-shape",startYear:b,summary:c,title:"Unfocused? This new fitness device aims to get your brain back into shape",topic:{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"5dfa9e05-f84f-440c-a76d-9123762d3304",slug:"mental-health",name:"Mental Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bd6edb8a-456e-4d94-89bd-e24e9e79798c",slug:"sleep",name:"Sleep",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:c,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:b,type:"content_article",typeName:c,url:c,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:b,email:b,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:b,dateCreated:{created:b,date:b,timezone:b,updated:b,published:b},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:b,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:b,published:b},alt:b,credits:b,caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:b,crop:b,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:b,width:b,height:b,bucketPath:b,bucketType:b,title:b},socialProfileIds:b,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:b,title:"Staff Writer",bio:c,bureau:"US",awards:c,expertise:c,authorDisclosure:b},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c062f0a5-553c-4849-8c90-e840e460f277\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is equipped with Reactive 3D technology to intelligently avoid obstacles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Beth Mauder\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A close-up of the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra on carpet.\" data-image-filename=\"roborocks8-pro-ultra-3d-reactive.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F04\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the best \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-robot-vacuum-mop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etwo-in-one robot vacuum and mop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ec5b9c0c-0b43-45f9-aa34-3308e90cd472\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPro-Ultra-Self-Washing-Self-Refilling-Self-Emptying\u002Fdp\u002FB0BVB5PTDK\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Roborock S8 Pro Ultra\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, is $900, a return to its lowest price of $900, a 44% discount. The S8 Pro Ultra's regular price is $1,600, so a $700 markdown is a huge deal. The Amazon price is listed at $1,000, but you can take an extra $100 off with an on-page coupon to bring the price down to $900.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fi-knew-this-robot-vacuum-was-a-winner-just-hours-after-testing-it-heres-why\u002F\"\u003EI knew this robot vacuum was a winner just hours after testing it - here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs we wait for Amazon to share info about its likely incoming Spring Sale and we prepare for spring cleaning, this is a great time to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-prime-day-robot-vacuum-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuy a robot vacuum\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The Roborock S8 Ultra, at 44% off, is perfect for anyone who wants a hands-free robot vacuum and mop combination. And this is the best price we've seen since Black Friday. \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5885a8c7-5865-44dc-8878-b0dfbbafc986\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fus.roborock.com\u002Fproducts\u002Froborock-s8-pro-ultra\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Roborock also has the S8 Pro Ultra for $900\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"41fafbce-55e7-4b31-91d0-32db48fb1865\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Roborock S8 Pro Ultra for $900 (save $700)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"7d303db8-6d1c-4f90-b438-a58d2918bdf4","filename":"s8.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F17\u002F7d303db8-6d1c-4f90-b438-a58d2918bdf4\u002Fs8.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2025-03-17 19:09:31","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"7d303db8-6d1c-4f90-b438-a58d2918bdf4","imageFilename":"s8.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2025\u002F03\u002F17"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPro-Ultra-Self-Washing-Self-Refilling-Self-Emptying\u002Fdp\u002FB0BVB5PTDK\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"900\" data-offerpricerange=\"4\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPro-Ultra-Self-Washing-Self-Refilling-Self-Emptying\u002Fdp\u002FB0BVB5PTDK\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"d045ba52-4eb8-45a4-a54a-b1cb4ecf9760","slug":"roborock-s8-pro-ultra-robot-vacuum-and-mop-auto-drying-self-washing-liftable-dual-brush-sonic-mop-6000pa-suction-self","name":"roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop, Auto-Drying, Self-Washing, Liftable Dual Brush & Sonic Mop, 6000Pa Suction, Self-Refilling, Self-Emptying, Reactive 3D Obstacle Avoidance, Black","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1742238568920,"displayDate":"Mon Mar 17 2025 15:09:28 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Roborock S8 Pro Ultra was built for convenience and exceptional cleaning. It expertly avoids obstacles to prevent entrapment but efficiently vacuums and mops your floors. This machine is self-cleaning, self-emptying, and self-drying, so all you have to worry about is tossing out the dirty water and refilling the clean water every few cleanings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fthis-new-robot-vacuum-mops-so-well-it-cleaned-up-the-mess-my-roomba-left-behind\u002F\"\u003EThis new robot vacuum mops so well, it cleaned up the mess my Roomba left behind\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Very few robot vacuums can efficiently handle the amount of dog hair that gets on my carpet, and the S8 Pro Ultra is one of them,\" ZDNET's Beth Mauder said of this robot vacuum and mop. \"With suction up to 6,000Pa, you can choose how much power you need for each job. My tile flooring doesn't need the maximum power, but my carpet certainly does. Pairing all that power with the VibraRise 2.0 Mopping System, my tile floors shine at the end of every cleaning job.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead the review:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Froborock-s8-pro-ultra-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERoborock S8 Pro Ultra: This 2-in-1 vacuum can do just about everything\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe S8 Pro Ultra has a disposable dustbag that contains dust, debris, and pet hair in the dock. The bag can last up to seven weeks before requiring replacement, so you don't have to worry about emptying the robot's dustbin.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I \u003Cem\u003Elove\u003C\u002Fem\u003E my \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5b10a4ea-4b01-485e-ac18-95637577242c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPro-Ultra-Self-Washing-Self-Refilling-Self-Emptying\u002Fdp\u002FB0BVB5PTDK\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Froborock.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1179705\u002F14848?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.roborock.com%2Fproducts%2Froborock-s8-pro-ultra&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Roborock S8 Pro Ultra,\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E especially at this price. It's high-end, capable, low-maintenance, and intelligent, a robot vacuum recipe for success,\" Mauder added.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4431389c-8a16-4cda-b5f0-fce5bf19949a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. 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