The Apple Watch is well known for its excellent array of SOS and emergency features, allowing users to contact loved ones or authorities in a pinch. But can Fitbit smartwatches and trackers do the same? Well, not entirely. We detail the SOS and emergency features found on Fitbit devices below.
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Unlike the Apple Watch, no Fitbit smartwatch or fitness tracker includes SOS or emergency features.
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We’ve seen plenty of Samsung Galaxy S11 leaks in recent weeks, but one thing we haven’t actually seen until now is what it’ll actually look like.
Fortunately, serial tipster Onleaks and 91Mobiles have delivered apparent Samsung Galaxy S11 renders. The images suggest that Samsung’s early 2019 flagship will have up to five rear cameras and a Note 10-style punch-hole cutout. Speaking of the screen, we’ve apparently got a 6.7-inch display that steers clear of the divisive waterfall display aesthetic.
Flagship devices have been getting all the press, but mid-rangers are increasingly presenting themselves as a formidable class of competitors in the market, with handset manufacturers building capable handsets for the everyman at reasonable prices. Competition is fierce, however. The Xperia T2 Ultra, Sony’s latest midrange offering, is the successor to 2013’s Xperia T. As may be obvious with the “ultra” moniker, it is quite the monstrous-sized phone. In terms of specs, it packs a punch, too, at least on paper.
Google’s playful side is well known to the world: everything from the endless supply of Doodles to the very name of its new parent company, Alphabet, seemingly exist to shake up society from too much seriousness. The latest – and for some what may be the greatest – is none other than adding the language of Star War’s universe to Google Translate. Yes, that’s right, Aurebesh is now an officially recognized option:
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Owners of iPhone or iPads have an obvious, built-in option for controlling their smart home accessories: HomeKit. While the platform works well, and operation is simple even for non-techies, the HomeKit framework doesn’t support as many products as Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. This makes finding the best HomeKit accessories a bit of a challenge, and today we’re here to help you with that.
More: The best smart home gadgets you can buy right now
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Pixel 5a
The Google Pixel 5a serves as a sequel to the Pixel 4a 5G (not the Pixel 4a, confusingly). The phone brings a few sensible upgrades over 2020’s device, such as an IP67 rating, a bigger battery, and a $50 price cut.
Do you like the idea of this phone but find yourself curious about what else is on the market? Maybe Google’s mid-ranger isn’t quite what you want to begin with?
If you can’t remember your passcode, (or if you just want to start back at square one), it’s easy to reset your Apple Watch. With a few taps, you can erase your content in the Watch app on your iPhone or from the Apple Watch itself. If you’re looking to pass off or sell though, you will need to unpair the device to restore factory settings. Here are the steps you need to reset your Apple Watch.
Editor’s note (2/1/20): This review was originally published in October of 2018. In that time the device has been rebranded from its original “Google Home Hub” name to “Google Nest Hub”, though you may see it under either name depending on the retailer. It’s also seen a few price cuts over it’s life and can now be found typically around the $80 mark.
Below we keep the original review as most of the points hold up, but here’s the biggest takeaways about the Google Nest Hub you want to know in 2020:
Aukey Omnia 100W 4-Port PD ChargerWith GaN technology onboard and two blazing-fast USB-C ports, the Aukey Omnia 100W 4-Port PD Charger is a portable plug with enough power to charge two laptops at once. It's just a shame the two USB-A ports can't match the USB-C duo for power efficiency or compatibility.
Thanks to USB-C, it’s becoming increasingly viable to use a single power connector for your phone, laptop, and other gadgets.
Google Nest Cam with FloodlightThe Nest Cam with Floodlight is essentially a 2021 Nest Cam (battery) strapped to a floodlight system. Just like that model, this is a great package that mostly works well, but there are plenty of other packages from competitors that offer most of the same features for a lot less money.
Earlier in 2021, Google announced a whole bunch of new Nest-branded cameras. Of them, the most significant was the battery-powered Nest Cam (battery).