How-To Geek - Hardware

Apple Removes Blood Oxygen Feature From Some Apple Watch Models

Arol Wright — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:32:25 GMT

Apple is currently involved in legal battles with the Apple Watch and its blood oxygen sensors, which allgedly violate patents owned by Masimo. Apple opted to temporarily stop selling the affected Apple Watch models instead of paying a settlement, but thanks to a recent court order, sales have resumed. That was a temporary fix, however, and to continue sales going forward, Apple would have to take actual measures and changes. It looks like the change being readied might see the removal of one specific feature off the watch.

The Best Ergonomic Keyboards of 2024

Jon Bitner — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:00:13 GMT

Picking the best ergonomic keyboard is an important, but personal choice. What you're looking for in terms of support will depend on what you find most comfortable. Whether you want a split keyboard or a concave design, these are the best available.

The Galaxy Ring Is Samsung’s Next Health Tracker

Corbin Davenport — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:00:57 GMT

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24 series at its Unpacked event today, but that wasn't all the company talked about. A new health tracker was also briefly shown off, called the "Galaxy Ring."

Samsung Reveals the Galaxy S24 Lineup with 7 Years of OS Upgrades

Andrew Heinzman — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:00:13 GMT

After plenty of teasers, the Galaxy S24 lineup has finally been revealed. It's an iterative upgrade, but it's the first Galaxy release to include seven years of OS and security updates. That said, if you're a hardcore Samsung Galaxy fan hoping for massive hardware upgrades, you'd better hop into a time machine and skip to 2025.

The Best Wireless Earbuds of 2024

Kris Wouk — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:30:14 GMT

The best truly wireless earbuds offer a nice refuge from untangling pesky wired headphones without compromising sound quality. Drown out the sounds of the world around you with some of our favorite wireless earbuds.

Top Tech Deals: Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet, Govee Smart Bulbs, Anker Dock, and More

Cory Gunther — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:50:13 GMT

If you're looking for a deal on your next gadget or a new TV for the Super Bowl, we have you covered. This week, we've found big discounts on the latest tablets, accessories, home goods, TVs, and other gear.

The New DJI Mic 2 Is Perfect for On-The-Go Videos

Arol Wright — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:26:15 GMT

DJI is a name that you might more frequently associate with things such as drones. The company makes some of the best drones that are currently in the market, with many models by the company among the most popular options out there. But while it might be its main product, its not the only one. We saw a lot of announcements back at CES 2024, which came to a close last week, but the tech announcements are still pouring in. Now, DJI just announced a professional mic that you might find handy if you're the kind to make content for social media.

The Best CFexpress Cards of 2024

John Bogna — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:00:13 GMT

CFexpress cards promise faster read and write speeds than any other format. But they're not all created equal, and you want to make sure to get the right card for the job.

The Best Retro Controllers for PC and Raspberry Pi of 2024

Rob Webb — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:30:13 GMT

Nothing beats using an old-style controller when retro gaming, whether you're on the original hardware, a Raspberry Pi, or an emulator. Make sure you get the best retro gaming experience with one of our recommendations.

The 2024 Moto G Play Stretches $150 to the Limit

Andrew Heinzman — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:10:53 GMT

The latest iteration of Motorola's ultra-affordable Moto G Play arrives on February 8th. It looks to be an excellent upgrade over its predecessor, and at $150, it's actually $20 cheaper than last year's model.