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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 Lenovo’s ThinkStation P3 Tiny is available now starting at $860 for the low-tier configurations, but upgrades will bring it close beyond $2,000. There’s some powerful hardware here packed into a tiny frame, and pro users will appreciate its upgradeability and support for up to six monitors. It’s pricey, the power supply […] More

Leaving, on a jet plane… don’t know if I’ll ever see my luggage again… Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETTraveling with expensive gadgets, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, has become a part of life — and while the majority of travel goes without a hitch, there are times when things go wrong.Items can be lost, left behind, or stolen, putting a crimp on your day. Theft, in particular, can be upsetting, especially if it involves physical violence.Also: When is the best time to book your flight? Google just spilled all the airfare secretsHere’s how I use tech to prevent things from going wrong, and how to make things better if the worst happens. Note that this is what I personally do when traveling, and your mileage may vary, so feel free to alter and customize these tips to match your needs and preferences.1. Get insurance for your gadgetsFirst things first — get insurance. While it won’t prevent items from being lost or stolen, it does take the sting out of replacing them.2. Use common senseIf you walk around with a smartphone in your hand, a laptop under your arm, and buds in your ears, you’re advertising what you own, but you’re also making yourself an easy target because you lack situational awareness. On top of that, the more items you carry in your hands or under your arms instead of in a bag or pocket, the more likely you are to leave something behind when you stop for a break.Think carefully about what you need to take with you. Do you really need that MacBook Pro, or can you get by with just your smartphone? If you don’t take it with you, it can’t be lost or stolen. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Moto G Stylus is currently on sale for $400 It is the best of Motorola’s 2025 series sporting a Super HD display and the most powerful chipset of the bunch You’ll hardly ever use its namesake feature, the stylus. more buying choices They say good things come in threes, and […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Piccolo N150 netbook is on sale now for $389. This eight-inch laptop has a nice display, enough power for most use cases, and even runs Linux well. The keyboard on the N150 is a challenge to get used to –> If given the opportunity, I would much rather use a […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways This is a great value tablet, with a 12-inch display and running Android 15. While performance is on the lower end of the spectrum, this is still more tablet than most people need. The tri-fold case leaves a little to be desired, and there’s nowhere to store the stylus. –> The […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bose SoundLink Max retails for $399 in the colors Black and Blue Dusk This unassuming Bluetooth speaker delivers the high-quality sound that Bose is known for, with the battery life to keep the party going all night. The regular price might be a turn-off, given you can get perfectly capable […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Privacy Hero 2, a $199 router available on FlashRouters, supports NordVPN and Surfshark alongside various VPN protocols. It comes with one year of access to Privacy Hero Wireguard VPN and, with a current promotion, one year of NordVPN. The company should improve the build quality and be more generous with […] More