ferrantraite/Getty Images There are plenty of AI tools to make your life at work easier, but your coworkers might think you’re lazy for using them. A new study funded by Duke University shows that despite AI’s prevalence in the workplace, it comes with a “social penalty.” The study says people who use AI face negative […] More
Nina Raemont/ZDNETAnother busy week of product and feature launches is upon us, with Oura releasing two new features all-in on metabolic health and Whoop releasing its first fitness band upgrade in four years (to the chagrin of loyal Whoop users). There have been patent disputes aplenty and lots to discuss about the past week. Let’s dive in!The Whoop 5.0 launch has members angry Whoop revealed its two new fitness bands and new subscription structure on Thursday, and current users aren’t thrilled with the upgrades. Annual subscriptions start at $200 and go up to $360, with most of the innovative feature additions exclusive to the highest tier. Whoop previously promised free hardware upgrades for customers who’ve been members for six months or longer. Now the health brand is backtracking on that commitment, and current members are fuming. Whoop says users will now have to pay for the hardware upgrade in addition to the updated subscription tiers. Also: Whoop came out with its latest health band lineup”The information referenced was pertaining to a previous launch, and is an error of fact. Like any company, we from time to time update our commercial policies,” a Whoop spokesperson said in an email to ZDNET. The Whoop community is a devoted one — it has to be if the company is charging $200 a year for a fitness-tracking product. But many Reddit users are saying the brand is not living up to its promises, calling it a “corporate rug pull,” “deceiving business practices,” and “a slap in the face.” Some say they plan to renew their subscription now. Whoop-sies! Apple shows Pride in new watch collection More
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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is on sale for about $1,512. It’s a lightweight laptop with a solid battery life and vibrant OLED display that is perfect for work and entertainment. However, its lightweight nature extends to its hardware, too, since it isn’t a particularly powerful computer. more buying […] More
Bloomberg/Getty Images Got your eye on a new laptop, smartphone, TV, or gaming console? Be prepared to shell out more money if and when you decide to buy it. A new report released this week by the Consumer Technology Association describes how the Trump tariffs could dramatically bump up the cost of your favorite electronic […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf you’ve been a loyal T-Mobile customer, you might have a free line coming your way.According to documentation from The Mobile Report, the carrier is offering a free line to select accounts. The new line is available now, and eligible customers will receive an automated text soon to let them know. Also: T-Mobile’s data breach settlement payments are finally rolling out – how to see if you qualifyThe move comes not long after T-Mobile announced that it was increasing prices for customers on some legacy plans. It’s likely some of those customers are now getting this offer, so this may be an apology of sorts. How to tell if you qualifyOf course, like any wireless carrier offer, there are a few catches: Your account must be at least five years old.You cannot have canceled a voice line in the past 90 days.You cannot already have a free line on your account.Your account cannot have a “Hometown Discount,” an Insider discount (which offers 20% off a Magenta Max rate plan for life), or a Work Perks discount (which offers 15% off to employees of certain businesses). More
