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1 day ago | zdnet.com | Nina Raemont

ZDNET's key takeaways The RingConn Gen 2 is a subscription-free smart ring that retails for $300. It monitors your sleep, activity, stress, and vitals, and it's got a marathon battery life. The only downside is the user interface feels underdeveloped. Most smart rings these days claim to offer marathon battery lives, but often fall short of their promise. Many smart rings claim to last a week's worth of batter,y but only make it to five or six days before dying on me.

2 days ago | zdnet.com | Jason Howell

Jason Howell/ZDNETGoogle's A-series Pixel phones have consistently offered exceptional value, bringing premium features to the mid-range segment. With the recent launch of the Pixel 9a, consumers now have a choice between two compelling devices at similar price points. The Pixel 8a, released in 2024, remains a strong contender despite its successor's arrival.

2 days ago | zdnet.com | Nina Raemont

ZDNET's key takeaways At $200, the Sony Ult Field 3 speaker is a mid-range powerhouse with great sound and ample bass. With a 24-hour battery life and features that encourage speaker syncing, the Ult Field 3 would be perfect for regular hosts and music lovers. I can't think of anything wrong with this incredible speaker, and its price competes with other speakers of this size and spec. Under this cloud of rain and gloomy April weather, it's hard to imagine brighter, active days to come.

2 days ago | zdnet.com | Jada Jones

ZDNET's key takeaways The JBL Charge 6 will be available for purchase on April 6 for $199 in Black, Blue, White, Red, Camo, and Purple. The Charge 6 offers great sound, durability, battery life, and in-app features. Although it's waterproof, constant, untreated exposure to salt and chlorine can incur internal damage, just like any other Bluetooth speaker. While there are plenty of Bluetooth speakers on the market, only a few strike the balance of durability and sound quality.

3 days ago | zdnet.com | Nina Raemont

Maria Diaz/ZDNETIt was another exciting week for fitness tracker news, with Google dropping several hints about what's coming in future smartwatch and health tracker updates. Also: Oura Ring vs. Apple Watch: Here's which health tracker is right for youIf you want a quick roundup of some of the biggest stories of the week in the health and wearables space, I've kept my eyes on the news so you don't have to. Keep reading for the latest.