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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review: It's Like a Land Rover for Your Wrist
CNET· 2025-09-29 16:48
Product Overview - Apple Watch Ultra 3 priced at $800, aims for the "Ultra" market segment [1] - Features satellite connectivity for emergency services and location sharing [1] - Includes crash and fall detection, acting as a lifeline in emergencies [2] Battery Performance - Battery life ranges from 45 to 49 hours, approximately 2 days of use [3] - Ultra fast charging provides up to 12 hours of use in just 15 minutes [4] Health Features - Incorporates hypertension notifications, similar to irregular heartbeat or sleep apnea alerts [4][5] - Not a blood pressure monitor for random checks [5] Design and Display - Maintains a 49mm display with smaller bezels for increased screen real estate [6] - Features an LTPO3 display with a higher refresh rate for improved brightness [6] User Experience - Heavier than Series 11, potentially noticeable on the wrist [6] - May not suit all users due to its bulkiness, better suited for larger wrists or those desiring a rugged design [7][8]
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review: Is it Worthy of the Name and the $800 Price Tag?
CNET· 2025-09-29 12:01
[Music] The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has arrived. And while it might not look like a lot has changed, there's way more than meets the eye. Let's go on a journey.This is all things mobile. I've been putting this watch through the paces for over a week now to find out if it really holds up to the Ultra name and most importantly that $800 Ultra price tag. And I've come to the ends of the earth to prove it.The answer is a solid maybe. And I know that's not as satisfying as telling you yes or no, but I promise you by ...
Destroying Tumors with SOUND: Histotripsy Demo & Explainer
CNET· 2025-09-28 12:00
Technology & Procedure - Hystotripsy, utilizing targeted ultrasound waves, offers a non-invasive method for tumor destruction [2] - The Edison system by HystoSonics is currently the only commercially available hystotripsy machine for human use [2] - Hystotripsy mechanically destroys tumor cells by rapidly expanding and contracting gases within them, liquefying the tissue instantly [7] - The procedure typically takes 1 to 3 hours, depending on the number of tumors targeted [18] Clinical Trials & Applications - Hystotripsy received FDA approval in October 2023 and is expanding availability [20] - While primarily focused on liver tumors, hystotripsy has potential applications for tumors in other organs [13] - Trials are underway for kidney and pancreatic tumors, with US availability for pancreatic tumor treatment expected in 2026 [15][16] - Future trials may explore applications for prostate (BPH and cancer), uterine fibroids, breast tumors, thyroid nodules, and even brain tumors [17] Post-Procedure & Immune Response - Most patients can return home a few hours after the procedure [19] - The body's immune system naturally absorbs the liquefied tumor [11] - Animal studies suggest hystotripsy may offer a systemic immunologic benefit by exposing hidden tumor antigens to the immune system [11][12]
When The Clear Case Isn't Actually Clear... 🤔
CNET· 2025-09-26 17:49
Product Design & Controversy - The Air product has a clearer case, but still includes a circle due to magnets [1] - A controversy surrounding the product has persisted for five years [1]
We Talk The Future Of Meta's Ray-Ban Display and Neural Band With Meta
CNET· 2025-09-26 16:00
Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses - Display Technology - Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses utilize geometric waveguides, offering advantages in efficiency and brightness compared to surface relief gradings used in previous Orion prototypes [5][6] - The company has achieved a low light leakage of 2%, enhancing user privacy, and is exploring methods to further minimize visibility of the display to others [8] - Meta is researching methods to incorporate curvature into lenses or bend non-waveguide parts to support a wider range of vision corrections, aiming to support prescriptions from -4 to +4 [50][51] Neural Input Wristband - The neural input wristband employs a machine-learned model to map electrical signals to hand movements, with the potential to become a universal input platform [16] - Meta aims to personalize the neural input model over time, adapting to individual users' gestures and handwriting styles [17][18] - While currently focused on glasses, Meta intends to expand the wristband's functionality to control other devices, contingent on bandwidth and developer interest [19][20] - Miniaturization of components and increased signal sensitivity are planned to enhance the wristband's capabilities, potentially in conjunction with devices like smartwatches [40] - Typing is possible with two wristbands, but downward-facing cameras are an alternative, though they add cost, weight, and complexity to glasses design [41][42][43] Applications and Accessibility - Meta is developing an app framework for the glasses, envisioning applications in areas like immersive entertainment and industrial use, with AI playing a central role [52][53] - The company is exploring the potential of the neural interface for individuals with limited motor control or limb loss, though research is in early stages [45][46] - Meta recognizes the value of the glasses for low-vision and low-hearing individuals, offering assistance through audio and display capabilities [48] Market Strategy and Future Development - Meta is prioritizing features that address the top reasons people use their phones, such as photos, videos, music, calls, messaging, and navigation [29][30] - The company aims to minimize screen time and maximize user efficiency, adapting the user interface based on real-world usage patterns [32] - Meta is exploring partnerships with fitness companies like Garmin and Strava to integrate fitness tracking features into its wearables ecosystem [35] - The company envisions a future with various AI glasses and wearables, allowing users to choose devices that best fit their needs and preferences [24]
Turn Your Xiaomi 17 Pro Into a Retro Gaming Handheld With This 299 Yuan ($42) Case
CNET· 2025-09-26 14:52
Based on the provided content, it's impossible to provide a meaningful summary with specific financial or industry insights, as the text is nonsensical General Observation - The content appears to be a fragment of speech or transcription, possibly related to audio or video content [1]
iPhones in the Wild: The Reality of an Apple Store Launch Day | One More Thing
CNET· 2025-09-26 12:01
You may have seen this video from the iPhone 17 launch. And while this superfan is the first person who left the store with an orange iPhone, he was not the first guy in line to get one. You see, the iPhone launch at an Apple store is quite the spectacle and production, especially at Apple's flagship New York City store on Fifth Avenue.There are lots of cheers from staff as the doors open and the CEO Tim Cook comes out and the first customers get to shake hands and take selfies with him. But our famous frie ...
Unboxing Xiaomi’s 5,000 Yuan ($701) 17 Pro in Green 📲
CNET· 2025-09-26 00:00
Product Launch - Xiaomi launched the 17 Pro and Pro Max smartphones [1] - The Xiaomi 17 Pro features a design similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, with a 'plateau'-looking bar [1] - The Xiaomi 17 Pro includes a 2.66-inch back display [1] Marketing & Social Media - The launch is being promoted with the hashtags unboxing, xiaomi, xiaomi17pro, smartphone, and tech [1]
Unboxing Xiaomi’s £600 15T & £650 15T Pro in Mocha Gold 🤎☕️
CNET· 2025-09-25 14:16
Xiaomi’s new flagship phones pack a lot for the money but US shoppers will have to look elsewhere. The 15T Pro's solid processor and camera performance make it a decent all-round phone. While it won't be offering much competition to the likes of the Galaxy S25 Ultra or the new iPhone 17 Pro, it's got everything you'd need from an everyday Android phone. The base 15T packs most of the same camera setup but uses a slightly less powerful processor and misses out on the 90W fast charging found in its Pro siblin ...