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Apple could look to invest in new wearable technology, including a smart ring, glasses, and more.That's according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman's latest Power On newsletter, which says that the company could reach new customers via fresh wearables.Gurman's report suggests that a smart ring was looked into a few years ago, while recent discussions have centred around smart glasses that would act similarly to rivals from Meta while also offering built-in audio so AirPods are optional.The ring, Gurman says, isn't in active…

The Oura Ring (left) and the RingConn Smart Ring Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Companies that make smart rings have a problem on their hands. Or fingers. Despite smart rings being a fairly new set of products, most of them are already lacking creativity when it comes to names. They all seem happy to pick a say-what-it-is name and be done with it. I get why, but it’s not good enough for a product that straddles both tech and fashion. Yes, it’s a smart ring The Ultrahuman Ring Air (black) and the Oura Ring Andy Boxall /…

Samsung Electronics Co. is planning to unveil its first wearable smart ring as part of its health lineup at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The South Korean company will publicly display the Galaxy Ring for the first time after teasing it last month at the Galaxy S24 smartphone series launch in California. The Galaxy Ring offers users more personalized and seamless experiences backed by advances in artificial intelligence, Samsung said in a statement Sunday.  Visitors at the Mobile World Congress will also be…

I have done battle with the Libertines three times over the past 19 years. Only I haven’t, not really. Two of the interviews were with Pete Doherty for projects away from the band that made him famous: Babyshambles and the Puta Madres. The first was in a mangy London hotel bedroom in 2005 – he was sitting on a motorbike, revving it up, when he was awake. Much of the time he was asleep. He was 26, surrounded by drugs paraphernalia, and had daubed “ROUGH TRADE” on the wall in his own blood. Last time we met, four years ago,…

Definitive List of the Best Programming Languages for Smart Contract Development in 2024 Smart contracts autonomously execute actions based on contract terms, eliminating the need for intermediaries. They are widely used in blockchain applications, such as decentralized finance, games, and digital assets. To write smart contracts, you need to use a smart contract programming language that is compatible with the blockchain platform you are targeting. There are many smart contract languages available, each with…

Top YouTube channels that can make you a smart IPO investor in 2024 If you’re thinking about investing in the stock market, particularly in the initial public offerings (IPOs) of young, promising businesses, you may want to keep up with the most recent news and trends and seek advice from industry professionals. Thankfully, tons of YouTube channels will assist you in 2024 to become an informed IPO investor. These channels provide information, analysis, and advice on prospective and impending initial public…

Kerry Wan/ZDNETMobile World Congress, more commonly known as MWC, kicks off this Monday, and this year's Barcelona trade show for all things mobile technology is poised to be one of the busiest ones yet. Also: 5 top mobile trends in 2024: On-device AI, the 'new' smartphone, and moreWith the convergence of AI and personal computing devices, including smartphones, headsets, and wearables, there will be plenty of new and exciting products to dive into, even if the list includes concepts that offer promise more than…

Your home should be your safe space, but sometimes, its safety is compromised. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, property crimes comprise over 85% of all crimes. And while that number is undoubtedly high, it's important to note that homes that do not have any type of security system are 300% more likely to be burglarized than those that have some type of security system or device.Also: Smart home starter pack: 5 devices that will make your life easierInstalling security measures outside your home can…

A trove of Neanderthal tools made between 120,000 and 40,000 years ago were forged with glue, according to a team of researchers that recently studied the objects.What Drew Noomi Rapace to Constellation?The research revealed the oldest evidence of a complex adhesive in Europe, according to an NYU release. The adhesive—composed of bitumen, an asphalt component that also occurs naturally in soil, and ochre—was found in trace amounts on stone tools from Le Moustier, a Neanderthal site in France. The findings were published…

If you see a smartwatch or smart ring for sale that claims to noninvasively measure your blood glucose levels, don’t believe it. Today, the Food and Drug Administration has issued a safety communication that warns consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals that the agency has “not authorized, cleared, or approved any smartwatch or smart ring that is intended to measure or estimate blood glucose values on its own.” To be crystal clear, no major wearable maker has a smartwatch or smart ring that’s currently capable…