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    Oura Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 4: Which smart ring is right for you?

    The Oura Ring 4 (left) has receded sensors that make it more comfortable compared to Oura Ring 3 (right).  Nina Raemont/ZDNETThe smart ring market has exploded over the last few years, with more and more brands entering the ecosystem with devices of their own. But out of all the different smart rings out there, the Oura Ring 3 More

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    iPhone users can try AT&T’s mobile network for free for 30 days – here’s how

    June Wan/ZDNETI’ve been a Verizon and T-Mobile customer for years, but I’ve always been curious about AT&T’s mobile service and coverage. Now I can try it – and for free.On Tuesday, AT&T kicked off a new wireless program called Try AT&T. With this free 30-day trial offer, you can hop onto AT&T’s mobile network to see how it compares with your current carrier. The program grants you several perks, including unlimited talk and text, 100 GB of mobile data, 25GB of hotspot data, unlimited texting from the US to more than 230 countries, and access to AT&T’s 5G network.Also: AT&T and T-Mobile argue unlocked phones are bad for their customers – here’s whyThe only catch is that you must have the right type of iPhone. Since the service requires an eSIM, you’ll need an iPhone XR or newer — the program is limited to iPhone users, but AT&T promises Android support in 2025.You can keep your existing phone, service, and number while you sample AT&T’s network. Plus, there are no charges to your credit card and commitments. So, sign up and use the service as much as you want within 30 days.Other mobile carrier free trials With this new offer, AT&T is following in the footsteps of Verizon and T-Mobile, which already offer free trials to check out their networks.  Also: Why you should power off your phone at least once a week – according to the NSAUnveiled in 2023, Verizon’s current program provides 30 days of free access to its 5G network with unlimited talk and texting, up to 100 GB of 4G/5G premium data, 480p streaming with 4G/5G, and 4K streaming with 5G Ultra Wideband. This service works with Phones and Android phones as long as they’re unlocked and eSIM compatible. More

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    How to subscribe to your favorite writers online: 4 easy ways

    Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images At least once a week, I get emails from readers asking how they can more easily follow my musings. With some websites and services, it’s quite easy to follow. For instance, you can hop over to my YouTube channel, view any of my many videos, and subscribe. YouTube even has an […] More

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    Buy a Microsoft Visual Studio Pro license for $30 – the lowest price yet

    Amplify your dev work with this deal on Visual Studio Pro 2022 right now.  StackSocial Having in-house development is a massive advantage for many businesses. And having software on hand to help streamline workflows, amplify productivity, and keep projects on track is a must — especially when you can get it at a discount. Right […] More

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    This $399 Polar may be the best Apple Watch alternative for multi-sport athletes

    Image: Polar Earlier this summer, I had the chance to try out Polar’s newest flagship watch and enjoyed the large display, rugged design, and powerful Polar Flow training features. However, the Ignite 3’s training features have been a bit limited for people with smaller wrists or who want a smaller Polar watch, as that watch […] More

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    Otter.ai’s transcriptions are now available in more languages. Here’s how to access them

    Otter.ai Transcribing audio used to be a lengthy and tedious process that required listening to recordings and taking handwritten, manual transcriptions. However, Otter.ai’s AI-enabled service makes the transcription experience as seamless as uploading your audio — and the tool is now expanding into even more languages.  Also: Anthropic’s latest AI model can use a computer […] More