<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Wahoo Elemnt Bolt 3 is available now for $329. The Bolt 3 is fairly small and lightweight, comes with out-front and center post mounts, and it’s affordable for all the features you get. The display may be too small for some people and the battery life takes a hit with […] More
To help protect your privacy while using your PS5, you can customize certain settings to control what information is visible to others, restrict who can communicate with you, and manage your account security. This includes limiting who can see your online status, gaming history, and profile information, as well as controlling access to your account and console. Under Settings, head to Users and Accounts > Privacy > View and Customize Your Privacy Settings. Here, you can control who can see your real name, profile picture, friends list, game activity and history, and who can send friend requests or interact with you online. For each of the variables in this menu, I recommend choosing “No One” and “Close Friends Only.” This should significantly reduce unwanted friend requests or spam.Also: How to clear your TV cache (and why it makes such a big difference)If you’re like me, you don’t feel a need to infuse Sony’s database with more personal information than required, such as the voice data collected through your DualSense controller’s microphone.Under Privacy, scroll down to “Control how your data is collected and used” to access three options: Data You Provide, Personalization, and Voice Data Collection. For the former (Data You Provide), change the setting to Limited. For Personalization, I recommend turning off all four of the sub-options, including Standard Personalization. For the latter, switch to Don’t Allow for Voice Data Collection. More
Sean Gladwell/Getty Images Have you decided what to do with your Windows 10 PCs when they reach their official end-of-support date five months from now? I know some people who are convinced that Microsoft will back down at the last minute and extend that deadline. Take this prediction to the bank: That’s not gonna happen. Also: Microsoft […] More
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
