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picture alliance/Getty Images If you’re looking forward to Android 16, you might not have to wait as long as you were expecting. Speaking to Android Police at Mobile World Congress, Google says the next version of Android is on track to arrive sometime in June. Also: Android 16 Beta 2 now makes it easier to […] More
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ZDNETThere are several blood pressure monitors on the market, but few reliable smartwatches with that functionality. Chinese tech brand Huawei’s Watch D2 could change that.Huawei’s Watch D2 includes an ambulatory blood pressure monitoring device, the first wrist-based device of its kind. The wearable is certified by China’s National Medical Products Association and the EU’s Medical Device Regulation. According to Huawei, the device is one-fifth the width and 1/25th the volume of a traditional electronic blood pressure monitor, designed with portability and continuity in mind. The smartwatch is not for sale in the US.Also: The best blood pressure watches of 2025: Expert testedThe smartwatch can measure blood pressure at pre-set intervals for 24 hours to calculate averages and BP rhythms, supplemented by its TruSense System for improved speed and accuracy. This sort of blood pressure monitoring occurring over a day can help those with hypertension and cardiovascular issues get a clearer picture of their blood pressure for longer than a typical doctor’s visit. Several smartwatches have blood pressure monitor capabilities but require extra equipment. For example, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 can track your blood pressure with the help of the Samsung Health Monitor app; however, to use the feature, you need to calibrate it with a cuff-based blood pressure monitor. Samsung’s wearable also hasn’t received FDA approval as a BPM, so it can’t be used for diagnosis or treatment. The Apple Watch can aggregate your blood pressure data in its device but can’t take measurements itself. More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETMWC 2025, or the Mobile World Conference, has officially kicked off in Barcelona. It’s an annual conference where tech companies come together to showcase upcoming mobile devices.Lenovo has joined the festivities by unveiling a slew of new laptops, from lightweight machines like the convertible ThinkPad T14s to powerful workhorses such as the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition. In addition to these computers, the company showed off some very interesting prototypes.Also: Best of MWC 2025: 9 most impressive products that stole our attentionIt’s unknown if the concept hardware will ever be made into official products, but it provides interesting insight into what may be coming in the not-so-distant future. Something to keep in mind is the information in the following list could change. A few models have expected starting prices and release dates, but nothing is set in stone.1. ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 More
simonkr/Getty Images Ongoing Trump administration cuts to government agencies risk creating new collateral damage: the future of AI research. On Monday, Bloomberg reported that the February layoffs at the National Science Foundation (NSF) of 170 people — including several AI experts — will inevitably throttle funding for AI research. Since 1950, the NSF has awarded […] More
Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images When I was a young whippersnapper, I used to fantasize about being born in 1970. I would’ve bought all the properties in downtown Manhattan. Or if I were born in 1990, I would’ve put all my money into Bitcoin and never sold. Instead, I was busy wasting my early years being potty […] More
ZDNETIf you’re an Android user, you are familiar with Gemini, as it has replaced Google Assistant as the default.Although Gemini is a powerful and helpful tool, some worry that it invades their privacy. If you use the default settings, that concern is not too far from the truth. If you happen to share that mindset, I have five tips to help you maximize your privacy when using Gemini on your Android device.Also: How to use Gemini’s Deep Research to browse the web faster and betterFortunately, these tips aren’t challenging, so anyone can use them. Are you ready? Let’s get private. 1. Disable the Workspaces extension The second Gemini became my default assistant on Android, this was the first change I made. Why? I don’t want Google to use my work to train its LLMs. And even if Google claims they don’t currently do that, who’s to say they won’t in the future? Or maybe I just don’t want Gemini to have access to my manuscripts, scripts, and other creative works. Also: How to add Gemini access to your Chrome browserThat’s why I disabled the Workspaces extension in Gemini. By disabling this extension, Gemini cannot access my Google Drive account. To do this, open the Gemini app, tap your profile picture in the upper right corner, and tap Extensions. Near the top of that page, you’ll see the Google Workspace extension, which is enabled by default. Tap the On/Off slider until it’s in the Off position, then back out of Settings, secure in the knowledge that Gemini can no longer access your files in Drive. 2. Disable the Device Control extension If you have a smart home (with smart devices), you might want to consider disabling the Device Control extension. Doing this ensures that Gemini on your Android phone cannot “mistakenly” switch on a mic or camera with one of your smart devices. I’m not saying Google would do this, but should your phone become compromised, malicious software could access those devices via Gemini, enable the mic or camera, and spy on you. Also: Gemini’s new extension brings back your favorite Google Assistant features on AndroidAgain, I’m not saying it would happen, but it could. Because of that, I leave this extension disabled. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Oukitel WP100 Titan will be available on Amazon in mid-April for around $599. With a built-in projector, massive battery, rugged chassis, and powerful light, this phone is ideal for outdoorsy types. It’s also massive, and weighs nearly 1.5 pounds. –> I have in my hand the single heaviest phone I’ve […] More
