Accessories
Apple Watch comes with new updates: App Store, menstrual cycle tracking, and more
Apple is trying to make your life easier!
Apple is now making lives easier as they unveiled the new watchOS 6 in WWDC 2019, bringing the App Store with promising apps, new watch faces, and expanded features.
App Store without your iPhone
With watchOS 6, you can use the App Store to browse, download, and install apps directly on your watch, without the need to download a paired app on your iPhone.
Additional updates are coming as well, such as the Apple Books for your audiobooks, Voice Memos, and the Calculator app, which has a unique feature allowing you to split bills and calculate how much tip you’ll give.
New watchOS update comes with new watch faces, voice memos and calculator apps, among other apps you now can download straight from App Store on the watch. #WWDC19 pic.twitter.com/HooGLxNZly
— Michael Josh @ #WWDC19 (@michaeljosh) June 3, 2019
Better watch faces incoming
Apple introduced what they call “simply beautiful and richly detailed” watch faces. There’s a modular compact, a gradient watch face, an oversized numerical watch face available in multiple languages, a modern digital watch face in multiple colors, a California dial watch face, and Solar Dial.
Cycle Tracking and Dose
Over the years, the Apple Watch has introduced health- and fitness-related features which made the wearable a valuable piece that can even save lives. In 2019, two more health-focused apps are coming: Cycle Tracking, a menstrual tracking and women’s health monitoring app, and Dose, a pill reminder app.
Cycle Tracking (for women, not the sport) comes to Apple Watch and the Health App on iOS. #WWDC19 pic.twitter.com/APoAxKWIt5
— Michael Josh @ #WWDC19 (@michaeljosh) June 3, 2019
Expanding more features
Activity Trends, a new feature for the Apple Watch, is here to show your fitness data to give you a picture of your daily activity and to compare how you’re doing for the past 90 days. It’s smart enough to give you advice on what to do if your performance is going down. Talk about having a coach through your wrist!
The first of many expected statements on privacy from today’s #WWDC19 keynote. “Apple doesn’t record or save your audio.” pic.twitter.com/qASnqeey9J
— Michael Josh @ #WWDC19 (@michaeljosh) June 3, 2019
For those concerned about their hearing, the Noise app can measure the noise level in your area and notify you through your watch if the decibel level reaches 90, which begins to impact hearing according to the World Health Organization.
Fast forward to fall
Apple’s watchOS 6 will be available starting this fall in select iPhones running iOS 13 or later and up until the Apple Watch Series 1, but it won’t make its way to the original Apple Watch.
Accessories
OBSBOT launches AI-powered 4K Tiny 3 series webcams
Professional-grade audiovisual features in compact bodies
OBSBOT has announced the global launch of two new AI-powered 4K webcams: the Tiny 3 and Tiny 3 Lite.
Designed for content creators, streamers, podcasters, remote professionals, educators, and more, the Tiny 3 series sets a new benchmark for professional webcams.
The products combine studio-grade spatial audio, flagship-level imaging, and industry-leading AI intelligence.
The two variants also come in ultra-compact aluminum-alloy bodies while delivering premium sight and sound.
Both the Tiny 3 and Tiny 3 Lite feature industry-leading triple silicon MEMS microphone array. This system combines one omnidirectional and two directional microphones powered by Sisonic MEMS technology.
The architecture is commonly found in premium TWS earbuds and professional audio equipment. Such technology enables:
- ultra-low distortion up to 130 dB SPL
- exceptional 69dB signal-to-noise ratio
- full spectrum 50Hz-20kHz frequency response
- consistent unit-to-unit studio quality
This way, users can expect immersive sound that rivals dedicated microphones without the need to buy an extra product.
In addition, the Tiny 3 series features five dedicated audio profiles so users can tailor fit the webcams for various needs:
- Pure Audio Mode — zero processing, studio-grade capture
- Spatial Audio Mode — enhanced left-right stereo separation for vlogs, storytelling with soundscape
- Smart Omni Mode — AI-powered 360-degree pickup with balanced vocals, ambient sound
- Directional Mode — focuses on voice in front while cutting surrounding noise
- Dual-Directional Mode — clear audio capture from front and rear while rejecting side noise
Moreover, the Tiny 3 series comes with Voice Locator. This feature lets the product find users, smoothly rotating the gimbal and tracking them automatically.
They can also leverage voice commands or the OBSBOT Vox SE wireless lavalier for cable-free audio.
Flagship imaging
Picture wise, the Tiny 3 features 4K@30fps video and up to 120fps high-frame rate capture. The system also uses advanced DCG HDR for balanced highlights and shadows, as well as ultra-fast dual all-pixel PDAF autofocus.
And powered by OBSBOT’s AI algorithms, the series introduces AI Tracking 2.0. Key capabilities include:
- accurate tracking of subjects like individuals, groups, hands, objects, and more via Only Me mode
- auto zoom, customizable composition lines, Face Framing
- Voice Tracking
- Multiple AI modes, including dedicated Desk Mode, Whiteboard Mode
- Intuitive gesture and voice controls
For further control, users can use the OBSBOT Center and OBSBOT live for creative controls. These cover exposure and gamma curve adjustments, manual white balance tuning, and more.
Furthermore, the Tiny 3 products support remote interaction and VR features powered by the OBSBOT Toolkit.
They also integrate effortlessly with the OBSBOT ecosystem for livestreams, gaming handheld capabilities, and more.
Price, availability
The Tiny 3 starts at US$ 349 while the Tiny 3 Lite starts at US$ 199. The Vox SE, meanwhile, retails for US$ 59.
Accessories
Soundtrack for the city: HIDDEN.NY x AIAIAI TMA-2 headphones
Living in a big city like New York makes you want to have music on a lot: on the subway, walking between meetings, sitting in a café with your laptop, zoning out on a long walk home, or romanticizing the smallest things. Headphones have become an essential part of my life.
That’s why the HIDDEN.NY x AIAIAI collaboration makes sense. The TMA-2 HIDDEN Edition headphones are reminiscent of early-2000s tech. It’s nostalgic but with New York City character, at least the kind that I encounter and not the one you see in movies.
If you follow either brand, the partnership feels natural. HIDDEN.NY started as an Instagram mood board and grew into a full lifestyle platform rooted in street culture and design. AIAIAI is a Danish company that’s long been part of music culture, known for modular gear that artists use.
The first thing you notice is the colorway. The transparent design with green highlights is subtle. It’s not loud but still stands out.
You can see the structure of the headphones, which makes them feel more like an accessory than just another piece of black plastic tech. Bonus points that they are a conversation starter, too.
In daily use, the headphones are easy to live with. They are light and comfortable, which is important when you’re wearing them for long stretches. They don’t clamp too hard nor do they feel bulky.
Sound-wise, they’re clean and balanced. While it doesn’t have active noise cancellation, it works well for all the ways people actually listen in a big city. I like that you don’t have to think about the sound much.
It’s just good in a way that doesn’t get in your way, whatever mood I’m in wherever I am in the city, these headphones are great company.
AIAIAI’s modular approach also means these aren’t built to be tossed when something wears out. The speaker, headband, earpads, and cable are all replaceable.
So much of the tech we use should grow with us, even if they get outdated. So AIAIAI builds systems that can be upgraded over time. That’s part of why artists and DJs use them.
Especially because it’s a collectible, it feels like a piece you’ll want to keep. As someone who uses his prized possessions for a really long time, I love this about these headphones.
In a city where everything moves fast and feels temporary, it’s nice to have gear that doesn’t feel disposable.
The campaign, shot by photographer Gunner Stahl, probably looks familiar if you’re attuned to hiphop culture. What sets his work apart is his portraits feel more raw and relaxed instead of posed and polished. It aligns with HIDDEN.NY’s aesthetic, the kind of everyday style that feels genuine.
At the end of the day, the HIDDEN.NY x AIAIAI TMA-2 Bluetooth headphones make sense for people who live in cities like New York, where music is part of how you move, work, and think.
They sound good, they look interesting and different. They fit into real life without trying too hard.
The TMA-2 Hidden Edition headphones retail for US$220 and is available on aiaiai.audio.
Accessories
G-DRAGON is CASETiFY’s first ever Global Brand Ambassador
Right on time with the brand’s 15th-year milestone
One of K-Pop’s most iconic soloists of all time has finally partnered up with the globally-renowned case maker.
And this isn’t like any other CASETiFY’s K-Pop Collab, this is much grander than that.
i-naugural Brand iCON
You heard that right! CASETiFY reveals their first ever Global Brand Ambassador.
Amassing 25 million Instagram followers, over 1.2 Billion YouTube views, and hitting almost 4 Million Spotify listeners, G-DRAGON has truly marked his footprint as the “King of K-Pop” — more than just being the iconic member of the global hit group BIGBANG.
His long overdue comeback (and world tour) with ‘Übermensch’ last 2025 further proves how massive the VIP (and FAM) community is.
View this post on Instagram
That said, GD’s influence isn’t limited to the music industry alone. Art and fashion have also witnessed his legendary artistry through his PEACEMINUSONE label. That pretty daisy with a fallen petal is the brand’s most iconic emblem you can see around.
The introduction of his fashion line was connected to music as well. It was introduced way back in 2013 during his ‘COUP D’ETAT’ solo promotions which was a true hit. It was totally evident in the album art’s peace symbol minus that one line.
Wesley Ng, CASETiFY’s CEO and Co-Founder (who’s also fashion-savvy), said that “welcoming G-DRAGON as the brand’s first Global iCON is a powerful statement.” This will not only amplify the reach of the already-popular case maker, it will also influence the brand’s creative direction.
After all, one’s artistic expression can be seen easily with the cases we rock out and about.
i-conic CHROMATIC
In line with this milestone also lies a new collection of cases and accessories.
The all-new CHROMATIC Collection is built around two concepts: FORMS & HUES. First, the CHROMATIC: FORMS set is headlined by the premium-made Alloy Ripple Case with an upgraded aluminum material.
Speaking of aluminum, the accompanying accessories are all metallic — from the 2-in-1 cross-body chain to custom cube charms for bespoke personalization.
Meanwhile, the CHROMATIC: HUES adds five new vibrant shades to CASETiFY’s ever-popular Ripple Collection through the Neon Ripple Case. These bold range of colors not only embody users’ creativity and self-expression, it also showcases an individual’s overall aesthetics.
While this isn’t the PEACEMINUSONE collab some of us have initially thought, crossing fingers that will be the next official CASETiFY collab in line.
Pricing and Availability
The brand new CHROMATIC COLLECTION is expected to hit shelves real soon with prices ranging between US$ 10 to US$ 85,
They will be available for purchase on CASETiFY.com and in select CASETiFY Studio retail stores around the world starting on January 26 (Monday).
-
News1 week agoInfinix NOTE Edge debuts: High-end features for accessible pricing
-
Reviews2 weeks agoRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G review: The midrange fashion piece
-
Features2 weeks agoCan the REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G Survive?
-
Reviews1 week agoHONOR X9d 5G review: Tougher, more long-lasting and optimized
-
Gaming2 weeks agoCivilization VII coming to Apple Arcade this February 5th
-
Automotive1 week agoBYD expands PH presence with entry of DENZA luxury EVs
-
News1 week agoHONOR slaps the iPhone Air with the all-new Magic8 Pro Air
-
News1 week agoBeyond the Box, Digital Walker turn over Tesla Model Y to iPhone 17 raffle winner










