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  • Apple Watch 'Series 7' rumor claims glucose monitoring is on the way

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    WilliamM said:
    I've had diabetes for 56 years and have dreamt of this for a long time. A non-invasive blood glucose monitor was announced as CES this year by Quantum Operation. I hope these reports relating to multiple companies mean it will really happen soon.
    I’d be sure not to get your hopes up too far as this is still likely years away from being commercialized for use by T1Ds and T2Ds. This will likely launch as a very high-level feature with many warnings that it is not to be used by diabetics for insulin dosing and won’t be nearly as accurate as a dedicated CGM unit or finger sticks.
    llamasellerington

  • FCC filing reveals HomeKit-enabled Eve Weather with Thread support

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    mobird said:
    When is Apple going to push out an update to the original HomePod to enable this feature? I understand that the original HomePods can be updated to enable Thread.
    Come on Apple, throw us original HomePod BETA Testers a bone...
    I’m not so sure that Thread can be enabled on the original HomePod. It does require a specific chip that supports the technology. It is possible, but I don’t think it is likely. I can imagine an updated HomePod releasing soon to support it however, alongside the U1 chip.
    watto_cobra

  • Compared: Galaxy Buds Pro versus AirPods Pro

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    lkrupp said:
    "Early Samsung earbuds were more platform-agnostic with the Galaxy Buds working just as good on iOS as Android. This time around though, the Galaxy Buds Pro performs far better on Android than on iOS.”

    Then why even present them as an option to Apple users? 

    "If you're an iPhone user, and you probably are if you're reading this, it makes much less sense to pick the Galaxy Buds Pro over the AirPods Pro. If you have an iPhone, the AirPods Pro is clearly a superior choice -- and if you have a Galaxy handset, the Galaxy Buds Pro makes much more sense because of that Samsung-specific integration.”

    So AI is now officially catering to Samsung users? This article is complete bullshit.

    I see this complaint from people often, and it is basically a chicken and egg situation. People want to know if they are an option and then when they find out they arent a good option they are mad they are presented as an option. Which is it? Do you want us to not cover it at all and let people wonder or do you want us to give the compare and honestly explain why they may not be a good option? 

    Even if you aren't looking for a set of earbuds it is always good to keep an eye on the competition and how Apple's hardware and software are stacking up to what else is out there. 
    muthuk_vanalingamentropys

  • Labodet MagSafe wallet review: born out of high fashion

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    Eric_WVGG said:
    that microsuction back is flippin’ brilliant

    I am astonished that something that ugly could cost so much, though. I swear every time AI uses the word "fashionable" you’re in for a real treat >_<
    Hey Eric!
    Fashion is... highly subjective. Personally, the exotic leathers don’t do it for me. I think a lot of fashion is super odd and much of it I’d consider borderline-hideous! That doesn’t mean it doesn’t count as fashion. The fashion world is very unique and this comes from the epicenter of fashion. Between the company itself, the materials used, and the design, it’s clearly a high-fashion luxury item. Whether you like that look, that’s a different story!

    I don’t pretend to understand fashion, but I do try to describe it accurately. 
    williamlondonmuthuk_vanalingamwatto_cobra

  • Philips adds new lights and switches to Hue lineup

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    polymnia said:
    Does this new dimmer switch fit into a regular US decora wall plate? That has been my main problem with the old one. 

    The Lutron Pico remote, which fills the same role in the Lutron Caseta system, is designed specially for a decora plates and I’ve been able to easily add them to existing switch clusters on my wall. 
    So we don't have our hands on them yet but I don't believe they do. Partially because they require their own mounting plate that is magnetic. Without their wall plate, it wouldn't stay in place. It also looks a touch taller.
    watto_cobrapolymnia