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OnePlus Nord N30 June Wan/ZDNETMidrange smartphones like the OnePlus Nord N30 More

Nina Raemont/ZDNETIn theory, wearable health trackers all do the same thing: they monitor your vitals and deliver insights in a way the average Joe can understand. In practice, however, different devices perform in vastly different ways. Take the Oura Ring and the Apple Watch, for example. You can exercise with them both, wear them to bed, and keep them on in the shower as they monitor your heart rate, body temperature, and sleep. Also: The best Apple Watches you can buy: Expert tested and reviewedBut they couldn’t be more different. The smart ring promises a discreet build and a few days’ battery life (Oura says seven days max, but it’s closer to four or five from my testing). The smartwatch, on the other hand, is a chunkier device that brings all your smartphone’s features to your wrist with a health- and activity-minded twist. So which should you buy? Let’s break down the differences. You should buy an Apple Watch if… More

NurPhoto/Getty Images You might be paying more for many things soon, but some internet providers are taking steps to ensure your broadband prices stay the same – mostly.  Days after Verizon announced a three-year price lock for cell service, Comcast is rolling out a five-year price lock for its Xfinity broadband service.  Also: Verizon is offering 3-year […] More

OnePlus Open Kerry Wan/ZDNETA killer new deal has cropped up for the OnePlus Open More

Hyrdrow/ZDNETIf you’re looking for a way to change up your fitness routine, there is a great deal on a Hydrow Rower More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mobvoi TicNote is available now for $159.99, but monthly and annual subscription plans apply to most features. The TicNote’s AI features are impressive, the hardware is small and light, and recordings are accurate, even from across the room. The Pro subscription model appears overwhelming, but TicNote users get 300 credits […] More

Dan Kitwood/Getty Images The fight over the future of TikTok’s US operations has been a roller coaster, to say the least. In January, the Supreme Court upheld the decision to ban the app in the US because its Chinese owner, ByteDance, had failed to sell it to a US-based company. However, President Donald Trump granted […] More

Aleksandra Konoplia/Getty Images Linux isn’t the first platform most folks associate with gaming. Back in the day, Linux was lucky to get Frozen Bubble or Tux Racers. But then came Loki Games to prove gaming could be a real thing for the open-source operating system. (But then Loki folded, and that was that.) But there […] More