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Nina Raemont/ZDNETSmart ring brands Ultrahuman and RingConn have been found to infringe on Oura’s patent, according to an initial determination from the US International Trade Commission’s Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).  According to an Oura spokesperson, both products infringe on “every element of every asserted claim of Oura’s patent. “Dishonest tacticsThe ALJ found that the patent, which relates to the form factor of the smart ring, is valid as an invention that existed before the Ultrahuman and RingConn smart rings. The two competitors participated in “dishonest tactics,” Oura says in a blog post, to develop their own smart rings. Also: Oura Ring users are customizing their wearables with this clever design hackIn the initial determination, Oura claims that the competitors purchased and deconstructed Oura Ring devices for their own testing and product development. Falsified evidenceOura meets the ALJ’s standard as a domestic industry, and the ALJ also found that Ultrahuman had falsified evidence of a manufacturing facility in Texas, although Ultrahuman testified against this claim.Also: Why the Oura Ring 4 is still the best smart ring on the market – and I’ve tested dozens of them”We respectfully but firmly disagree with the recent initial determination and remain confident in our position. Our fast-scaling Texas facility is set to cover 100% of US demand within the next 2-3 months — underscoring our commitment to domestic operations and customer-first innovation,” an Ultrahuman spokesperson wrote in an email to ZDNET. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blackview Tab 90 WiFi (2025) is on sale now for $142 on Amazon. It punches above its price point in terms of hardware. Expanded memory does need to be pushed to the max to get the best performance. –> Blackview, a brand primarily recognized for its rugged smartphones, has also […] More

ZDNETTariff policies seem to change by the minute, throwing the price of PC components in limbo. But if you’re looking for a great deal on a new CPU, this is it. Whether you’re building a new PC or upgrading an existing one with a better processor, AMD’s Ryzen 7 5700X More

Professional photographers must do far more than just turn up on the day. They must invest in the right camera kit, learn the science of taking a strong image, choose and become proficient in photo editing software, handle their workflows effectively — and work out the best way to print photos at the end of the journey.There are countless online photo printing services to choose from. When you’re making your decision, you need to consider image quality, paper selections, sizes, delivery, and cost-effectiveness. To help you, we’ve found the best options online, including Mpix More

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETGoogle is rolling out a version of Gemini just for kids under 13.In an email today to parents of supervised accounts, Google announced that Gemini apps will soon be available for child accounts with parental controls. More restrictionsChildren can use Gemini to create songs, stories, and poems, ask questions, get homework help, learn new things, and more. This version of Gemini will have more restrictions than the regular version. Access to Gemini through a child account is available on the web at gemini.google.com and in the Gemini mobile app on Android and iOS devices. Also: Why I just added Gemini 2.5 Pro to the very short list of AI tools I pay forParents can manage access to Gemini in the Google Family Link account. If you turn it off and your child tries to access it, they’ll see a message that reads “Gemini isn’t available for your account” when they try to access Gemini apps. To prevent your child from accessing Gemini, tap “Controls” in your child’s profile, then tap “Gemini,” and then tap “Gemini apps.” Google will let you know when your child accesses Gemini for the first time. More

Nina Raemont/ZDNETFrom smartwatches to smart rings, it’s ramping up to be a busy product launch season. Ahead of some of the bigger events coming in the next few months, several rumors and leaks are swirling around the season’s hottest wearable tech. I’ve rounded up some of the top stories to watch (and read) this week.Customize your Oura Ring with this hack  More

MirageC/Getty Images Have you ever wanted a complete list of all the books you bought on Amazon? Do you want to know which are physical books, which are Kindle ebooks, and which are Audible books? Do you want to slice and dice your Amazon book collection by genre, date purchased, or author? My wife did. […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETFor many people, motion smoothing on TVs is only appropriate for gaming and watching live sports; enthusiasts typically prefer turning off the feature to watch anything else because it can detract from the filmmaker’s original intent, making on-screen images seem artificial or hyper-realistic. This is what’s called the “soap opera effect.” Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why it makes such a big difference for privacy)It’s a perfectly descriptive metaphor that probably requires no explanation. You can see it all too well: the cinematic film should not look like a daytime soap; you shouldn’t feel like you’re on the set with the actors. But it is appealing to feel like you’re in the stadium watching your team with thousands of fans. The soap opera effect makes sense for live sporting event broadcasts. More