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Wearables
fromZDNET
3 days ago

Oura users report smoking, overheating Rings - what we know

Two reported Oura Ring incidents involved overheating and smoking, highlighting lithium-ion smart ring battery risks when damaged, defective, or improperly charged.
Apple
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I compared the Apple Watch Ultra 3 to Garmin's inReach satellite connectivity - here's the winner

Apple Watch Ultra 3 delivers reliable, guided satellite communications for off-grid users, including two years of free service, messaging, and location sharing without extra apps.
Wearables
fromZDNET
2 months ago

An influencer's Samsung smart ring had a swollen battery - here's why (and how to prevent it)

Rechargeable batteries are generally safe but can fail catastrophically; stop wearing malfunctioning wearables and avoid cutting stuck smart rings off fingers.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Smart Ring Swells Up, Crushes Man's Finger and Sends Him to the Hospital

Zone of Tech YouTuber Daniel Rotar was entering his 48th hour of travel when his smart ring battery began to ripple and swell, becoming so tight around his finger he was unable to remove it. Underpressure from the shrinking ring, his finger subsequently began to swell as well. Worse yet, Rotar was in transit, live-tweeting the debacle from the airportgate as he was waiting to board a flight home.
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