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Matthew Miller/ZDNETIt’s hard to believe that it’s been more than a decade since I started using Samsung smartwatches. I’ve especially enjoyed using the Galaxy Watch models, which often pushed the limit of design and features, such as with the rotating physical bezel. Four days ago, the new Galaxy Watch Ultra More
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge More
Amazon Prime Day might be over, but there are several deals still available on the site for Prime members. If you’re not a member but want to be ready to go for next year, you can sign up for a free trial. More
In answer to Amazon Prime Day, Best Buy More
This year’s Amazon Prime Day brought Prime members (and those who sign up for a free trial More
While Amazon Prime Day has wrapped up, you can still find countless monitor deals across major brands, giving you a great opportunity to upgrade your existing, outdated monitor or to purchase a new monitor suitable for gaming, working from home, or entertainment.Below, you can take advantage of Prime Day deals still available on monitors of all shapes and sizes suitable for every budget: affordable flat screens suitable for daily tasks; curved, high frame-rate models perfect for your next gaming session; large monitors that work as entertainment hubs; and even dual-screen options for the busy home office worker.Also: The best Prime Day deals still liveBest Amazon Prime Day monitor deals still available More
Jason Hiner/ZDNETApple has been putting a lot of effort into helping iPhone users prevent premature battery wear — an issue that’s plagued the iPhone for years.One of the main ways that Apple has addressed this is with overcharging prevention. Lithium-ion batteries can suffer from overcharging, which can lead to the production of metallic lithium inside the cell, posing a fire hazard. By limiting the charge to 80%, the risk of battery damage through overcharging is significantly reduced.Also: The best iPhone power banks: Expert tested and reviewedWith iOS 13, the company introduced Optimized Battery Charging, a technology that extended the lifespan of the iPhone’s battery by reducing the time it spent fully charged. The tech uses on-device machine learning to learn the user’s daily charging routine, holding the charge at 80% and only completing the charge to 100% shortly before the user typically unplugs their phone.With iOS 17, an 80% charge limit option was introduced; charging would be halted at 80% and only resume when the charge level hit 75%. Every so often, the battery is charged to 100% to ensure that information about the battery’s health and capacity is accurate. More
Matthew Miller/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Viture has released a new flagship Viture One Pro model, but its previous model remains a fantastic XR glasses option. After Amazon Prime Day More
