This week, Oakley and Meta lastly revealed their sensible glasses (they usually look kinda superior), we printed our Nintendo Swap 2 assessment (it’s nice, however not good), and Donald Trump launched a cell phone (sure, actually, and it’s stranger than it sounds).
To compensate for all this and extra, we’ve this fast recap of the seven largest tech information tales of the week, in addition to hyperlinks to the total story so you’ll be able to dive into the subject extra deeply.
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7. Garmin launched one thing apart from a watch
Garmin‘s latest in a veritable barrage of new releases, the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor, is something other than a watch for once – designed to be worn on the upper arm, it’s a devoted sleep tracker. With a battery lifetime of as much as per week and a extra correct sign than wrist-based trackers, the thought appears to be to swap your Garmin look ahead to the sleep tracker in a single day, as many individuals discover chunky working watches uncomfortable to put on to mattress.
We’ve recognized this was coming for some time, and are excited to familiarize yourself with it – and it’s the newest within the pattern of screenless wellness trackers. Polar can be getting in on the act with a screenless, subscription-free Whoop different, though that’s not launching till September. When you’re bored with the thought of one more flashing show in your life, you’ll be able to try this week’s discreet health tracker information right here.
6. Xreal launched new sensible glasses
Xreal’s new One Professional AR sensible glasses are simply one of the best we’ve ever seen, largely resulting from their new optical setup, which provides a bigger picture and clearer image (resulting from diminished reflections) than any of its competitors.
This appears like a real precursor to the Android XR specs it’s engaged on, and if Challenge Aura can boast these options and extra, Xreal could possibly be onto a killer machine.
The one draw back of the Xreal One Professional’s spectacular nature is, as you may anticipate, its worth. At the moment a pair prices $649 / £579, and in the event you think about ‘optional’ add-ons just like the Xreal Beam Professional (at $199 / £189) it will possibly begin to add up. Although as a conveyable leisure and productiveness companion, Xreal’s glasses gained’t allow you to down in the event you resolve to select them up.
5. Trump tried to make telephones nice once more… we aren’t satisfied
Trump Cellular priced its cellular service at $45.47 a month, a not-too-subtle nod to Trump’s two phrases as President of the US. Past that, although, the service, and particularly the brand new, gold T1 telephone, aren’t providing too many direct references to the sitting president.
We centered on the head-scratching machine, which provides a mixture of older and new applied sciences (some are thrilled concerning the 3.5mm headphone jack) and makes a hard-to-believe declare that it’ll be made within the USA.
The $499 Android 15 telephone is ready to reach in September, simply in time for the subsequent iPhone. We will’t wait to see that matchup.
4. Apple Music’s new AI DJ impressed many
At Apple’s latest WWDC occasion, the corporate unveiled its thrilling new AutoMix function for Apple Music. Not like the crossfade perform, which merely crosses from one tune to a different to keep away from gaps of silence, AutoMix creates a seamless playback expertise utilizing beat matching and time stretching to attach every tune in a queue.
Although we’ve a couple of months to go till AutoMix rolls out with the broader iOS 26 launch, it’s presently in developer beta, and people with early entry are already revealing its capabilities on-line, marking one of many first viral Apple Music tendencies.
It’s a giant step in the direction of bettering Apple Music’s sense of group, even when it’s nonetheless behind Spotify on the social entrance. However from what we’re seeing to date, AutoMix is a enjoyable and interesting new function that can win over many customers, and as a Spotify fan, I hope it’s taking some notes.
3. We spent per week with Alexa+
It’s been months since Amazon unveiled Alexa+, its AI-infused reimagining of its standard voice assistant, however we’ve been ready ever since for a full public launch and an opportunity to check out the platform, till now.
We spent per week with the Alexa+ early entry and located that whereas it’s not absolutely baked (and typically buggy), the brand new platform reveals great promise.
It’s the primary LLM that appears sensible dwelling conscious, and which means it will possibly assist you arrange, regulate, and enhance your sensible dwelling, supplied all of the devices work with Alexa and will be found by the brand new Alexa+.
It’s additionally proving to be a terrific conversationalist, and it’s very seemingly that your relationship with Alexa+ will likely be far completely different from the one you had with the timer-friendly and weather-knowledgeable OG Alexa.
Meta has expanded its sensible glasses partnership with EssilorLuxottica by introducing a pair of Oakley sensible glasses based mostly on the model’s HSTN design.
This author thinks it’s stunning, however our workplace Slack chat is lower than appreciative of the distinctive look. Aesthetics apart, the glasses are filled with {hardware} and software program upgrades.
We’re speaking double the battery lifetime of the Meta Ray-Bans (it’s now eight hours as an alternative of 4), improved cameras (3K high quality video seize), and improved AI help, which incorporates issues like asking about surf situations and {golfing} method.
They’re resulting from launch later this summer time, beginning at $399 / £399, however a restricted version pair will go up for preorder sooner on July 11, for $499 / £499.
1. We reviewed the Nintendo Swap 2
The Nintendo Swap 2 is lastly right here, and we’ve totally examined the all-new console for assessment over the previous couple of weeks. In brief, it’s an outstanding improve over the unique Swap system. Whereas it definitely lacks that hallmark Nintendo innovation, what we’ve here’s a highly effective hybrid handheld gaming machine.
We now have a crisp 1080p show, able to refresh charges of as much as 120Hz. Moreover, the hand-held additionally options HDR and variable refresh fee tech for smoother efficiency whereas out on the go. Gamers preferring docked mode aren’t disregarded within the chilly, although, as these enjoying on a TV or monitor can profit from 4K and 1440p decision settings.
Whereas battery life positively leaves loads to be desired, the Swap 2 is nonetheless an completed handheld video games console, and we will’t wait to see what sorts of video games Nintendo has in retailer within the years to come back.
