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    This long-lasting smartwatch gives me Garmin a run for its money – especially at its price

    Coros Apex 4 smartwatch <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Coros Apex 4 is available now in 42mm and 46mm sizes, for $429 and $479, respectively. Its long battery life continues to be a Coros foundational element, and the speaker/microphone support hands-free calls and voice notes. The watch sports a lower resolution display, has a minimal […] More

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    I put my AirPods away within minutes of listening to these Bose earbuds – here’s what convinced me

    Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 are available for $299 in five colors. They offer stellar immersive sound experience, all-day comfort, and excellent noise-canceling performance. However, bugs can cause connectivity issues, and the case is larger than preferred. more buying choices –> oct / 2025 […] More

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    What’s in your water? These 3 questions help you find out – and decide what to do next

    Mintr/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways One in five households has known water issues. More than 60% have never had their water tested. Many homeowners are investing in whole-home treatment technology. A few years back, my wife and I received an ominous yet nonchalant letter from our […] More

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    This new Kohler sensor is like a health detective in your toilet – tiny camera and all

    Nina Raemont/ZDNETWant to follow my work? Add ZDNET as a trusted source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysKohler’s Dekoda will grade your hydration. Dekoda monitors pee, bowel movements, and blood in the toilet bowl. The device retails for $599 and launched on Wednesday. You probably aren’t drinking enough water, and Kohler’s newest device tells you so — from your toilet. Kohler unveiled Dekoda, a sensor that attaches to a toilet to monitor hydration, gut health, hemoglobin, and more. The device uses a spectroscopy sensor and a tiny camera to monitor what’s going into the toilet bowl. The sensors analyze hydration levels, bowel movements, and hemoglobin levels within the bowl. The position of the camera is pointed down, so Dekoda only monitors what is in the toilet bowl.Also: I tested the 4 most popular health trackers for a year – and they’re on sale for Prime DayDekoda is the latest health tech device that passively monitors personal data and turns it into easily viewable health information that a user can address. It also turns everyday activities, like peeing, into a quantifiable data point and score. The app gives users a hydration rating, effectively scoring them on how much water they’ve drunk each day.  More

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    Finally, hook-free earbuds that actually stay in my ears (no matter what I’m doing)

    Baseus Inspire XP1 earbuds <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus Inspire XP1 earbuds are on sale on Amazon for $104. These earbuds’ seal allows them to fit like a glove, so they seal better than most, maximizing audio quality. The app is pretty minimal. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. I cannot […] More

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    10 ChatGPT prompt tricks I use – to get the best results, faster

    Andriy Onufriyenko / Moment / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Here’s how to write prompts for more accurate ChatGPT responses. Use personas and context to guide the AI’s tone and depth. Experiment and refine your prompts to get better results. ChatGPT is the world’s most […] More