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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Roku Ultra is a streaming device available for $100 The Roku Ultra is the perfect streaming device for anyone who doesn’t want to commit to team iOS with an Apple TV 4K or team Android with a Google TV Streamer Its user interface is much more streamlined than that of […] More
Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus Jackery Power stations are like huge power banks for your home, allowing you to store energy — collected from the grid or captured from the sun — and use this to power your home appliances. Whether there’s a power outage — or you want to use the cheap power you’ve […] More
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You might have thought that Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days sale was the last chance for deep discounts until Black Friday. But Best Buy More
Max Buondonno/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Google’s Pixel 8 has seen a nearly 30% discount on Amazon, available now unlocked for $499 More
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETAlthough virtual reality (VR) headsets allow for immersive, unique experiences, the reality of a world where we walk around with a massive headset is clearly not the most feasible. Instead, the ability to have your glasses display augmented reality (AR) experiences that enhance your everyday life is a lot more compelling, and the Snap Spectacles are a step towards that. Also: Qualcomm’s new chipset that will power flagship Android phones makes the iPhone seem outdatedI had the opportunity to test out the Spectacles at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit this week, and the experience was a fun, exciting glimpse into what everyday AR glasses could feel (but not so much look) like in the near future. More
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Matthew Miller/ZDNETIt’s only been a couple of years since I started golfing for more than an annual outing with my brother. Most of the time, I have relied on a Garmin watch paired with golf club sensors. That has been quite useful in helping guide me with club selection as I learned more about the game of golf and my performance with my clubs.Apple introduced its high-frequency motion API with the Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch Ultra with the WatchOS 10 release in 2022, but it wasn’t until a few months ago that I discovered the potential benefits of this API thanks in part to an Apple article on golfing with an Apple Watch and a discussion with an Apple PR contact.Also: Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Apple Watch Series 8: Is it time to level up?To take advantage of the API that Apple opened up, developers needed to create apps to use the data from the sensors. The timing of my personal discovery of the API and Golfshot’s latest application features was perfect since Golfshot now provides a Swing ID on-range experience that lets you wear your Apple Watch on the driving range or even in your backyard with plastic practice balls to evaluate various ways to improve your shot for each club in your golf bag.How the high-frequency motion API worksThe high-frequency motion API connects to the three-axis gyroscope and the accelerometer to detect rapid changes in velocity and acceleration. The gyroscope can capture angular velocity at 4,000 degrees per second, while the accelerometer has a maximum sample rate of 800Hz. The previous sample rate was 100Hz, so providing 800 samples per second significantly increases the fine definition of movement that can be captured and analyzed. More
