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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 series: Comfort and smarts that fit your life

Designed for all-day comfort

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Galaxy Watch8 Classic

Samsung just dropped the Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic. They’re setting a new bar for what a smartwatch can be. 

Building on the popular cushion design from the Galaxy Watch Ultra, this series is officially the thinnest and most comfortable Galaxy Watch yet. They are designed to be worn all day, every day, while keeping a close eye on your health.

Comfort is the name of the game here. Samsung completely reworked the internal structure to make the Watch8 thinner (by about 11%) than before. 

Plus, the Dynamic Lug system helps the watch move naturally with your wrist. The result? A fit that’s snug but never restrictive, and sensors that get even more accurate readings. 

Whether you’re hitting the gym or running errands, it’s made to keep up with you comfortably.

Brighter display and powerful performance

Galaxy Watch8 Classic

The display also got a serious boost. It’s 50% brighter, reaching up to 3,000 nits. No more squinting even when you’re outside on a bright day. 

With dual-frequency GPS, your location tracking is sharper and more reliable. 

Under the hood, the latest 3nm Exynos processor means faster performance and better battery life. It won’t slow down or run out on you when you need it most.

Smarter health tracking

On the health front, Samsung’s BioActive Sensor is smarter than ever, offering deeper insights into your wellness. 

From improved sleep coaching that can even pick up signs of sleep apnea, to tracking how much stress your vascular system is under during sleep, it’s all about giving you a clearer picture of your overall health.

One feature that really stood out during demos was the new Antioxidant Index. It measures carotenoid levels in just five seconds, giving you a simple way to monitor oxidative stress and make lifestyle tweaks for healthier aging. 

Fitness and stress management made easy

Fitness lovers won’t be disappointed either. The Running Coach tailors training plans to your level, complete with real-time advice. The updated Together feature lets you compete with friends to keep motivation high. 

For those moments when stress hits hard, the watch sends High Stress Alerts and offers guided breathing exercises through its Mindfulness Tracker — all on your wrist.

Seamless voice control and intuitive interface

Galaxy Watch8

The Galaxy Watch8 runs on Wear OS 6 with Google’s new Gemini AI assistant built in. That means you can use your voice to control apps, send texts, get reminders, or start workouts without lifting a finger.

The One UI 8 Watch interface makes everything easy to find. You have Multi-Info Tiles that put your health stats, weather, and events all in one place, plus clean, clear notifications so you don’t miss a thing.

Availability and options

The Galaxy Watch8 is now available for pre-order. General sales starting August 1. 

It comes in 40mm and 44mm sizes in Graphite and Silver, while the Classic model sports a 46mm case in Black or White with a handy rotating bezel. 

For outdoor adventurers, the Galaxy Watch Ultra offers rugged durability, longer battery life, and sleek titanium finishes.

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Apple reportedly gives up on the Vision Pro

But Apple will continue to sell the current model.

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When they unveiled the Vision Pro in 2023, Apple touted the wearable as the next big thing after the iPhone. Now, almost three years removed from the launch, the Vision Pro hasn’t really taken over the coveted spot occupied by the iPhone. Apple, according to a report, is allegedly canning the short-lived wearable.

According to MacRumors, Apple has reportedly given up on making the Vision Pro a thing. The team handling the wearable has supposedly been subsumed by other teams within Apple.

If true, the wearable’s end is unfortunate but not surprising. Despite being out for years, the Vision Pro has sold only a little more than half a million units with numerous returns from customers. Most recently, Apple updated the wearable with the M5 chip, but the move hasn’t revitalized the device’s status in Apple’s lineup.

Most of the complaints about the device stem from its exorbitant price or its cumbersome battery pack. Besides costing a whopping US$ 3,499, the Vision Pro is also difficult to move around with, especially because of its total weight and a battery pack that can get in the way.

To be clear, Apple has not officially discontinued the Vision Pro yet. The company continues to sell the version with the M5 chip. Apple can also restart development in the future.

However, the meantime retirement on future development does coincide with the recent restructuring inside the company. Tim Cook recently decided to step down as CEO with John Ternus as his replacement. Canning the Vision Pro might be Ternus’ first step in redefining Apple according to his plans.

SEE ALSO: Apple Vision Pro gets M5 chip upgrade

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Samsung Galaxy Glasses revealed in leaked images

It’s out first glimpse since getting teased by Samsung.

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Image: Glasses from TECNO

Samsung’s next major project is now making its first peek from the shadows. The upcoming Galaxy Glasses recently surfaced in a major leak.

Being an unannounced device, Samsung has not revealed anything substantial about the new glasses yet. We know it exists, though. Months ago, the company made direct allusions to “next-generation AR glasses.” Now, for the first time, the so-called Galaxy Glasses are real, albeit via a leak.

Revealed by Android Headlines, the Galaxy Glasses look like a standard set of frames but with some tech built inside. It’s not a complete package yet, though. Codenamed “Jinju,” the first iteration of the wearable will not have a display. Instead, it will have a built-in camera, which users can interface with via Android XR.

Image source: Android Headlines

It’s not the only thing, too. Though the leak depicts the Jinju, Samsung is reportedly working on a second iteration already. Codenamed “Haean,” the second generation will have a micro-LED display. That pair might debut in 2027.

In the meantime, the Jinju is expected to launch later this year at an undisclosed date. The likeliest candidate is the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked in a few months.

Though undisclosed, this might not be the only time we’ll hear about the Galaxy Glasses. Next month, Google is hosting its annual I/O event. Android XR will likely make an appearance, so expect Samsung’s wearable to be bandied around even if it’s just a mention.

Additionally, Samsung won’t be the only player. Google is also expected to launch its own pair of glasses soon.

SEE ALSO: Samsung is teasing smart glasses again

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Sony announces open-back INZONE H6 Air

Deeper and tighter bass, more immersive gaming soundscape

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Gamers are set to get another immersive headphones from Sony with the launch of the INZONE H6 Air.

This latest offering features an open-back acoustic structure and custom drivers for deep and tight bass, thanks to back ducts integrated into the drivers.

The open-back structure also helps with a realistic immersive sound field, making gamers feel they are in the game space.

This design minimizes internal reflections by leaving the housing unobstructed. The result is accurate sound field reproduction exactly as game creators intended.

The Sony INZONE H6 Air also features precision-tuned driver units engineered with the same technology as Sony’s renowned MDR-MV1 open-back studio monitor headsets. It is specially adapted for this particular wearable.

Back ducts integrated into the driver unit help deliver deep and controlled bass reproduction, while maintaining clear separation of mids and lows. This detail is helpful especially for titles where rich sound detail matters.

Crafted with premium aluminum, the INZONE H6 Air is also one of Sony’s lightest gaming headsets at just 199 grams. The headset uses the same spring hinge headband design seen on the INZONE H9 II.

Furthermore, the headset features an “RPG/Adventure” equalizer profile as it is developed with sound engineers from PlayStation Studios.

This specific profile is optimized for RPG and adventure titles, recreating the acoustic experience of a sound studio and delivering an immersive listening experience.

An additional cardioid boom mic focuses on voice angled towards the user’s mouth, eliminating unnecessary side noise.

Fnatic Edition devices, INZONE Buds Glass Purple

In addition to the Sony INZONE H6 Air, Sony has launched the Fnatic Editions of the INZONE Mouse-A, INZONE Mat-F, and INZONE Mat-D.

This next step in the collaboration between Sony and Fnatic makes the professional esports club even more present in fans’ daily gaming experience.

Rounding out the new releases is the INZONE Buds in Glass Purple colorway. This joins the previous black and white options, giving owners plenty of choices to suit their styles.

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