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skynesher/Getty Images Dropping artificial intelligence into an organization requires more than a working knowledge of AI — this is only the first step. A recent survey shows most organizations and their IT departments — especially managers and executives who control the resources to move things forward — simply aren’t ready to handle AI yet. Plus, […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung today launched the newest generation of the Galaxy Z Fold series More
Samsung recently launched two new FE tablets with the same internal components and two display/battery capacity options. The smaller Tab S9 FE is available for $450 and offers a lot in a sleek package. The high-powered tablet comes with an S Pen and even an IP68 dust/water resistant rating to make it a good choice for first-time tablet owners.The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE has an 8,000mAh battery, 6 or 8 GB of RAM, 128 or 256 GB of included storage, and support for a microSD card up to 1TB. Color options include gray, silver, mint, and lavender. In addition, the FE series remains a media powerhouse with AKG-tuned dual speakers. Video calling is well supported with a front 12MP ultra-wide camera and a rear 8MP camera to help you capture documents. Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FEZDNET contributor Max Buondonno went hands-on with the Tab S9 FE and said that it’s “great for getting work done on the go and watching movies while you’re traveling,” noting that the battery life was solid. “[Battery] standby is surprisingly great; I left this tablet unattended all night at 100 percent, and it only dropped to 96 percent by the next morning,” Buondonno wrote. “It’s reminiscent of the kind of endurance you can get from an iPad Air.”Reddit users note that this particular Samsung tablet is great for lighter uses like web browsing and watching Netflix, but doesn’t hold up as well in gaming instances. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE tech specs: Display: 10.9-inch, 90Hz refresh rate, TFT LCD, 1200 x 800 display | Processor: Samsung Exynos 1380 (S5E8835) | Storage: 128GB or 256GB | Memory: 6 or 8 GB | Colors: Gray, silver, mint, and lavender | Cameras: Front: 12MP ultra-wide, Rear: 8MP | Weight: 1.15 lb | Dimensions: 10.01 x 6.53 x 0.26 inches | Connections: Wi-Fi 6 or 5G + Wi-Fi 6 , Bluetooth v5.3 | Battery: 8,000mAh More
Amazon Prime Day will be here next week, and while it’s a great time to score savings on top products (like Amazon’s brand new Echo Spot alarm clock) and expensive purchases that you’ve been eyeing for a while, it’s also just as good a time to grab some more affordable items. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best early Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals under $50, so you can save your cash while sweeping up already-affordable buys on tech, home, and lifestyle products. We’ll be updating this list frequently heading into Prime Day on July 16 and multiple times per day throughout the savings event, so be sure to check back here before you check out online. Also: The best Prime Day deals right nowThe best early Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals under $50Amazon Echo Pop Smart Speaker for $18 (save $22 with Prime) More
Artie Beaty/ZDNET/US Patent OfficeSamsung just unveiled its first smart ring — the Galaxy Ring — at its Unpacked event, but details are emerging already about a possible successor.A report from 91mobiles shows a patent application for something that looks an awful lot like a new version of a Samsung smart ring. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked July 2024 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. filed a patent for a “ring type wearable device” on May 16 of this year. The patent filing shows not only a drastically different design than the current Galaxy Ring, but significant additional features.Instead of a totally circular ring, the new patent shows a more square outer layer with a round inner layer containing all the device’s sensors. The biggest addition, though, is two display screens that run along the sides of the ring. In the patent image, both screens display icons for different apps. Choosing an icon, 91mobiles says, likely displays relevant information on the other screen. More
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If you don’t want an Oura Ring, you should get yourself the Ultrahuman Ring Air. It is by far the runner-up in the smart ring race — and that’s no insult. Plus, it’s consistently one of the top products ZDNET readers buy month after month; it even earned the number one spot in June, thank you very much. As I wrote in my review of the Ultrahuman Ring Air, “If the Oura Ring is the girl next door, the Ultrahuman Ring Air is the Silicon Valley-based, Bitcoin-mining neighbor who drinks Soylent.” This is the ring for fitness obsessives. The ring monitors all the good stuff: activity, sleep, and recovery. Plus, it prioritizes comfort and a sleek build that doesn’t tarnish quickly or interfere with the rote tasks of your day, like carrying heavy bags, washing hands and dishes, and showering. What’s remarkable about the Ultrahuman Ring Air is the notifications you get during or after your activity. For example, I went on a run with this ring one morning, and after my workout, it notified me to delay any caffeine for around an hour to allow the adenosine I built up from my run to flush out of my system. Later in the day, it reminded me to stretch my legs to recover from my morning run and relieve tension. Review: Ultrahuman Ring AirYou can also document your diet, while the ring’s app offers AI insights into the health information behind each food you eat. Some of the data becomes excessive, but I can imagine that anyone who is all-in on optimizing their lifestyle for marathon training or some other fitness goal will find the information Ultrahuman offers useful. Plus, the app has a Discover tab with guided workouts for everything from pilates, high-intensity interval training, vinyasa yoga, and more. You can sync other workout app data, like the run you recorded on Strava, to the Ultrahuman app, which helps keep all your various activities in one place. The battery life is on par with Oura’s, as I charged both simultaneously and found that they ran out of juice within hours of each other (about six days). And unlike the Oura Ring, which seemingly scratches when in contact with abrasive material, the Ultrahuman has maintained its sheen sans scratches. I don’t have trouble recommending this ring to health-minded individuals honing their workout and recovery regimen. Plus, unlike Oura, the Ultrahuman Ring Air doesn’t come with the price of a monthly subscription. Redditors say the Ultrahuman Ring Air is on par with Oura, but the rings aren’t as effective at fitness tracking as a smartwatch or chest strap. The care and drive for improvement with this ring is palpable: Upon reading user reviews on Reddit, I’ve noticed that Ultrahuman’s founder, Mohit Kumar, is on these threads interacting with users who leave reviews or ask questions about the product — not something I’ve seen before. Ultrahuman Ring Air specs: Sizing: 5-14 | Material: Titanium coated with Tungsten Carbide Carbon | Colors: Matte grey, Aster black, space silver, bionic gold | Water resistance: Up to 330 feet | Sensors: Infrared Photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, Non-contact medical-grade skin temperature sensor, 6-axis motion sensors, Red LEDs (heart rate monitoring and oxygen saturation) Green LEDs (heart rate monitoring) Infrared LEDs (heart rate monitoring) | Connectivity: Bluetooth Low-Energy | Battery: Up to six days More
June Wan/ZDNETI frequently have to check the temperature of the three aquariums in my home and the pond in my backyard. I used to depend on a kitchen thermometer (which also doubled as a cat play toy, thanks to the built-in laser pointer). However, I found that the device wasn’t always accurate, especially when trying to discern the temperature of moving water.But when Google announced the Pixel 8 Pro More
