Westend61/Getty Images I have several projects that are too much to manage in my head or with a simple calendar or text file. When those projects come along, I turn to a project management app on my Linux desktop. Before you turn away thinking, “Project management is for business users only,” know that these apps […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways These are tough, water- and dirt-resistant AirTag holders that will last years They go a long way to preventing bad guys from removing your AirTags from secured items They work on everything from suitcases, camera bags, jackets, and even your cat or dog! –> I’ve mentioned more than once my undying […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways A Shine Turbine kit, which includes a turbine, stand, guy lines, and pegs, costs $399, while the Essentials Kit, which adds a few more bits such as a wind speed meter, costs $488 – though both are on sale right now The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into […] More
Oura/ZDNETTwo health tech brands, Oura and Dexcom, are joining forces for one major metabolic health update. On Tuesday, Oura announced a first-of-its-kind integration with Stelo, Dexcom’s over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM), that will now display glucose data on the smart ring’s app for a wider illustration of how sleep, exercise, and diet play a role in glucose management. Also: Oura’s CEO wants its smart ring to be the doctor in your pocketAs our body’s main energy source, glucose impacts everything, including sleep, stress, and activity. The smart ring already displays this information on its app. However, thanks to the Stelo integration, users will see how these factors contribute to high, low, or maintained glucose levels and keep track of their levels in one place. Unlike sleep and activity on Oura, the Glucose feature won’t give users a score. Instead, the feature will tell them whether their glucose range is optimal, suboptimal, or poor. “Our bodies all process food in different ways, which is why we’re leveraging a unique combination of ŌURA’s extensive biometric tracking, generative AI, and Stelo glucose data to address a critical need for more individualized and accessible metabolic health solutions,” Holly Shelton, Oura’s chief product officer, said in a press release. Also: I wore a low-cost OTC glucose monitor for two weeks. Here’s what I learned”By integrating nutrition information with activity, stress, and sleep, we’re empowering members with a deeper understanding of how their daily habits influence their wellbeing.”Alongside the Stelo integration, Oura is releasing its AI-powered Meals feature, previously available exclusively through Oura Labs, to all members. Users can take photos of their food, and Meals identifies the nutrients and provides insights into how the food powers their energy or leads to a glucose spike. Within Meals is Nutrition Breakdown, which categorizes foods logged into the usual dietary suspects, like protein, fiber, carbs, and fats, while accounting for added sugar and processing level. Oura’s recently launched AI Advisor will help summarize the meal and provide additional insights. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus are available now for $30 and $40, respectively. Both streaming devices are more compact than ever, only slightly larger than an HDMI port; they’re also portable and can be powered by your TV These new Roku Sticks don’t feature Find My Remote or […] More
Microsoft Microsoft just announced its refreshed 2025 Surface Pro<!–> and Surface Laptop–>, and both have new some design elements. We’ve got new colors, a new keyboard for the Surface Pro, and refined identities as lightweight, ultraportables with long-lasting batteries. The tech giant teased the release of the new Surface devices last week on X, just […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETUsually, whenever a new feature comes out for Windows, Microsoft advertises it widely in a blog post to let everyone know. Or if they don’t, people discover the feature soon after an update. However, a helpful feature sometimes slips through the cracks, only to be unearthed years later.Also: How to clear the cache on your Windows 11 PC (and why you shouldn’t wait to do it)That was my reaction when I found this obscure Emergency Restart method for Windows 11 after stumbling across a post on the Sysadmin subreddit. Reddit user ‘-Steets-‘ shared the information in 2022, although other comments claim the method was present on Windows XP, which came out over 20 years ago.To access Emergency Restart, press the CTRL + ALT + DEL keys on your Windows PC — a pretty normal action. However, this time, hold down the CTRL key and click the power button in the bottom-right corner of the screen.Also: How to upgrade your ‘incompatible’ Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 nowThis action leads to a message on screen stating that you’re attempting an Emergency Restart, adding “Click OK to immediately restart. Any unsaved data will be lost.” The statement concludes, “Use this only as a last resort.” Click “OK”, and your computer will turn off and back on as normal. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s first-edition ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition 14-inch is available now, starting at $1,239 for the lowest-tier configuration. It’s an experimental evolution of the ThinkPad line, exchanging some of the most defining features for a new sleek form factor and bold design. The entry configuration only comes with 256GB of storage, which […] More
