Fitbit has today launched a trio of new fitness wearables – the Sense and Versa 2 smartwatches, and the Inspire 2 fitness band. Starting with the Fitbit Sense, it comes equipped with an EDA (electrodermal activity) sensor that detects small electrical changes in the sweat level of your skin. The new Stress Management Score calculates how the user’s body responds to stress based on their heart rate, sleep and activity data, after which a stress score is assigned (higher is better).
Fitbit Sense
All you have to do is place your palm over the display to let the smartwatch take measurements. Additionally, the Sense can also measure ECG, but it is currently pending a US FDA approval. The watch features a temperature sensor to help detect if users show signs of a fever, illness or the start of a new menstrual phase. Plus, the Fitbit Sense can also measure the blood SpO2 levels.
Fitbit Versa 3
Fitbit Versa 3
Fitbit has also launched the more affordable Versa 3 smartwatch today. It comes with Google Assistant (and Alexa) onboard, and also features a built-in speaker and microphone to let users take calls and send voice messages. It flaunts the same design as the Fitbit Sense and also ships with an identical magnetic charger. Fitbit says both the new smartwatches can last for over 6 days on a single charge, while charging them for 12 minutes will provide enough juice to last a full day.
Fibit Inspire 2
Fitbit Inspire 2
Lastly, the company has also introduced its latest Fitness band today – the Fitbit Inspire 2. Fitbit claims the new fitness band can last for 10 days and supports over 20 goal-based exercise modes. You also get features such as sleep monitoring, 24/7 heart rate and menstrual health tracking, food logging and hydration assessment among others. It is water-resistant up to a depth of 50 meters and comes with a free 1-year trial of the Fitbit Premium service.
Pricing and availability
All three Fitbit devices are now up for pre-order on Fitbit.com and via select retailers in the US, while international sale begins in late September. Below is how much you pay for each device depending on where you live:
Fitbit Sense
Fitbit Versa 3
Fitbit Inspire 2
US
$329.95
$229.95
$99.95
Canada
$429.95
$299.95
$129.95
Europe
€329.95
€229.95
€99.95
India
₹33,999.00
₹25,999.00
₹10,999.00
UK
£299.99
£199.99
£89.99
Colors
carbon/graphite lunar white/soft gold
black aluminum pink clay/soft gold midnight/soft gold
While Google’s acquisition of Fitbit is facing a full-scale investigation from EU’s Competition Commission, the fitness hardware brand is apparently preparing to launch two new smartwatches and a fitness band. Prior to an official unveiling though, detailed renders of the upcoming Fitbit Versa 3 and Fitbit Sense smartwatches, as well as the Fitbit Inspire 2 band have been leaked (via WinFuture).
Fitbit Versa 3 (Image: WinFuture)
The two Fitbit smartwatches share a lot of design elements such as their rounded main body and similar mechanism for replacing the bands. On closer inspection of the Versa 3’s rear panel, we can clearly make out the icons for 50M water resistance, GPS and support for voice commands, most likely facilitated by Google Assistant.
Fitbit Inspire 2 (Image: WinFuture)
As for the Fitbit Sense, there are icons for 50M water resistance, GPS, what appears to be temperature measurement, and some form of heart activity monitoring. Since both the smartwatches pack the heart rate tracking sensors, it appears that Fitbit Sense will differentiate from the Fitbit Versa 3 by offering ECG support. The Fitbit Inspire 2 fitness band also appears to take a button-less design approach similar to the aforementioned smartwatches as per the leaked renders.
We have a massive selection of Memorial Day deals for you
Deals. We have some memorial day deals for you guys and we’ll have some more on our website over the weekend if you want to check them out. Let’s start out with Amazon which has the Google Pixel 3a for $120 off. This leaves the 64GB variant for $279 and it gets better, the 3a XL is $160 off, leaving the 64GB variant for $319 shipped. The Marshall Kilburn 2 speaker is also $90 off, leaving it at $210 shipped. Finally, the second generation AirPods are $50 off, leaving those at $150 shipped with the wireless charging case. As always we have more deals in the description that you can check out.
Here’s your first official look at the VIVO X50 and X50 Pro
Oh so you thought the Galaxy S20 had a big camera hump? Well, vivo has been teasing their new X50 Pro which brings a gimbal like main camera. The company just released a new poster of the phone which shows the quad camera module with the huge main sensor. This main camera is a Samsung 50MP ISOCELL GN1 Sensor which comes with Dual Pixel PDAF tech for faster focusing, it basically rotates on it’s axis like a gimbal for better stabilization. The other cameras include a periscope, and most likely a wide angle and a macro camera. We’re expecting the vivo X50 lineup to launch on June 1.
ASUS ROG Phone III and ZenFone 7 to debut around July: Report
Back in February Qualcomm gave us a list of phones that would bring the Snapdragon 865 and, that list included two ASUS phones. It looks like both of those phones are ready to launch according to a new report from Taiwan which claims that the ROG Phone 3 and the ZenFone 7 will either in Q2 or early Q3 of 2020. Going by last year’s launch date, if they do launch in July or August they will be late by a couple of months when compared to their predecessors but, the market isn’t in the same state as it was last year. The company is currently targeting a 30-50% growth in sales for the ROG Phone 3. We’ll keep you posted in case we get more leaks.
Second-gen Moto Razr foldable phone could be launched in September
We all know how excited I was for the Moto RAZR last year, and we all know how that turned out. Well, according to Lenovo’s South African GM, the company is already working on a second generation device and it is supposed to come out in September. He actually mentioned the words “generation two” twice during a podcast while talking about the RAZR. Leaks will most likely start coming in soon and we hope it brings better specifications for the price tag, nostalgia can only go so far.
Apple may have started the production of the new AirPods Studio
A new DigiTimes report claims that we’ll be getting Apple’s AirPods Studio sooner rather than later. The report mentions the fact that Apple will be dropping the wired earphones from the iPhone 12’s box like we covered yesterday. It also mentions that Cupertino will resume regular shipments of the AirPods 2 in the second half of this year, which we wonder if it has anything to do with the move of production to Vietnam, but that does match the timing of the possible AirPods Studio. The company has apparently already started production for these and we could see an announcement at WWDC and they might cost $350.
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We may get a Periscope camera in the Samsung Galaxy Note 20+
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 could’ve appeared in some hot looking renders
We recently got some sketches for the Galaxy Note 20′s design from Ice Universe. Now we got the first renders which were made based on that leaked design. The phone looks pretty similar to the Note 10 from the front with the very boxy design but it does bring some changes. The camera on this one has a larger hump, like the one on the S20 Ultra, the buttons are also on the right side and the S Pen was moved to the left. Like seriously, common sense changes. Now, these aren’t the official renders just yet but, this gives us a pretty good idea of what it might look like according to the sketches. Galaxy Club just found some new information and they claim that the Note 20+ will most likely bring a periscope camera. It isn’t clear if it will be the same one on the S20 Ultra and some other rumors claim that it won’t bring 100X zoom, but it pretty much explains the large camera hump for this phone as well.
We will be posting Memorial Day deals through the weekend, so you may want to keep tuned to see if there’s any that may catch your fancy. We start today’s offers with the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL for an all-time low from $279 for Memorial Day.
The regular Google Pixel 3a is available for $279 after a $120 discount. It comes with 64GB in storage, and this price is possible in its Just Black and Clearly White color variant. The Google Pixel 3a XL with the same 64GB in storage is getting a $160 discount, meaning you can get yours for $319. These are all factory unlocked devices so that you won’t have carrier restrictions.
Next up is the 35-inch ASUS ROG Strix curved gaming monitor with a $149 discount, which means you can get one for a little under $600. This monitor comes with a 100Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync/free Sync for immersive, smooth gaming with DisplayPort, HDMI connectivity, and ASUS’ Aura Sync RGB lighting and LED lighting to make it stand out.
If you’re looking for a new Smart TV, the 55-inch Hisense 55H8G Quantum series Android 4K ULED Smart TV is available for $500 after a $100 discount. The 65-inch version is also $100 off, leaving it at $700, while the 75-inch model is $200 off, meaning you would have to pay $1,300 for yours.
The Marshall Kilburn II portable Bluetooth speaker is also on sale. You can find it for $210 after a 30 percent discount. This Bluetooth speaker usually goes for $300, but right now, you can get one and save $90.
Yes, we also find Apple deals today, as the latest AirPods with a wireless charging case are available for $150 after a $49 discount. If you still want to save more and you don’t really mind wireless charging, the latest AirPods with a regular charging case can be yours for $130 after a $29 discount.
If you want to track your workouts, the Fitbit Charge 3 is available for just $99. This translates to a $50 discount and its lowest price to date. However, you can only choose between the Rose Gold/Blue Grey and the Graphite/Black color variants.
Finally, you can get a new iPhone XR and Free Unlimited Everything with the Memorial Day deals over at UNREAL Mobile.
The first deal gives you three months of service on any plan for the price of one, and these start at $5 a month. The second deal gets you a new iPhone XR for $549, and you also get three months free of 3GB Unlimited Everything, which has a $75 value. These plans renew at the regular 3-month bundle price listed in here.
Today’s deals include the 16-inch MacBook Pro, Apple Watch Series 5 and more
Deals. Let’s start with the fact that Visible just confirmed that they have inventory for the iPhone SE, meaning you can get the phone for as little as $184. Watch our review for details on how to get the deal while supplies last. Speaking of Apple, with the 16in MacBook Pro which is currently $209 off for the Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage variant, leaving it at $2,190. The Apple Watch Series 5 is also $50 off, leaving the 40mm variant for $349. The Fitbit Versa is $50 off as well, leaving that for $150 shipped. Finally, the Jabra Elite 65t are also $50 off, leaving them at $99.99. We have more deals on Beats headphones, Bose headphones and Fitbits and more.
The new Chromecast could arrive with a new name and Android TV
A new report claims that the Chromecast might be going through some changes soon. Apparently it will now be called Nest Cast and it will run full blown Android TV. Instead of having the content cast directly from your phone or other device, users would be able to use a remote to interact with the interface, just like TVs with Android TV. It will also be able to stream games through Stadia, sources aren’t certain when we are getting this but we might see it at Google I/O. Oh and other reports say that Android TV is gonna now become Google TV as well. Stay tuned.
Apple could give us a foldable MacBook or MacBook Pro in the future
Apple has put out several foldable patents over the years for both the iPad and the iPhone and now we have a new one for the Mac. The ‘Planar Hing Assembly’ patent shows a design for a MacBook Pro-style device which would have a ‘single piece body with a seamless appearance that includes a bendable portion, capable of having a smoothly curved shape’. The biggest problem is that in this bendable portion you still have mechanical components that have to be in communication with the rest of the device, doing things like connecting the keyboard to the display. Apple would fix the problem of having this bendable piece work by stacking layers that can transition from an uncompressed to a compressed state. This bendable hinge could be even more reliable than current hinges if done right, but we’ll see if we ever get it.
Xiaomi sends launch invites for Poco F2 debut on May 12: Reports
Yesterday we discussed how we should be getting a POCO F2 Pro soon and according to Android Authority, they got an invitation from Xiaomi’s Spain PR agency to an Event on May 12th for a ‘second generation’ product. We also have a leaked invitation on Twitter for an event on May 12th at 2PM in Madrid, with the invitation looking like the teaser we showed yesterday. We’re expecting the phone to be powered by the Snapdragon 865, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, reportedly starting at €649.
Microsoft’s new Surface Headphones 2 are coming with improved battery life
Microsoft Surface Earbuds finally arriving on May 12 with a lower $199 price tag
Microsoft Surface Book 3 is official: 10th Gen Intel CPU, new NVIDIA GPUs, and up to 32GB RAM
Microsoft Surface Go 2 with slimmer bezels, more power goes official for $399
Microsoft just announced a substantial list of products today, starting with the Surface Go 2 and the Surface Book 3. Starting off with the Surface Go 2, it features options from a Pentium Gold to a Intel Core m3 with slimmer bezels in the same chassis as the older model. Specs go from 4 to 8 Gigs of RAM, 64 Gigs of eMMC or 128 Gigs of SSD storage and price starts at $399, going up to $879 for the maxed out variant. Now, the Surface Book 3 brings a similar design as well but with way better internals. It brings Intel’s latest 10th gen processors, it goes up to 32GB of RAM with what Microsoft claims to be the fastest ever SSDs. You get to choose the graphics between the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q, GTX 1660Ti or Quadro RTX 3000 on the business model. It comes in two sizes, 13.5in and 15in with a promised 15% boost in performance. The 13.5in starts at a hefty $1599 while the 15in will cost you $2299. They also announced the Surface Headphones 2 which now offer a darker color option along with the ANC it’s known for, letting you manually adjust the level of Noise Cancellation you want through 13 different levels. The interesting thing is that they now cost $249 instead of $349. Oh and the Surface Earbuds that look like gages.. Yeah those are finally available and ugly as ever.
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These could be the new Samsung Galaxy S21 camera specs
We have a new report from Taiwan that hints to Samsung testing some interesting camera specs for the Galaxy S21. The report claims due to the Galaxy S20 being notorious for its focusing issues, that’s gonna be a major priority. It also says that one of the development models is rumored to bring a 150MP main sensor, a 64MP telephoto, a 16MP wide angle and a 12MP macro sensor. The report even mentiosn that the company might drop the ToF, which is quite interesting at a time when there’s so much bet for AR. Apparently two versions of this model are being tested, one with Optical Image Stabilization on the main sensor, the telephoto and the selfie camera. The other one has OIS for the main sensor, the telephoto and the wide angle. Samsung is also reportedly working on ramping up their work on higher resolution sensors to make room for the 150MP sensor.
Amazon has the 16-inch MacBook Pro with an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage for $2,189.92, which means a $209 discount on the Silver version. If you want something more powerful, you can also get the Space Gray with an Intel Core i9 processor, 16GB RAM and 1TB storage for $2,622 after a $177 discount.
If you want a new Apple Watch, you can get $50 off the Series 5 40mm version with a Silver or Gold aluminum case for $349. However, if you want a 44mm version of the Apple Watch Series 5, you can only get it in its Gold Aluminum case with a pink sport band version for $379.
You can also choose to get the Fitbit Versa 2 health and fitness smartwatch for $149.95 after a $50 discount. This device usually sells for $199.95, and it comes with a heart rate monitor, sleep, and swim tracking, plus it also comes with Alexa built-in as your smart assistant.
If you want a new pair of wireless earphones, Apple’s Powerbeats 3 can be yours for just $79.99 after a huge $119.96 discount. These usually sell for $199.95, so it may be a great opportunity for anyone who wanted a pair.
Bose SoundSport Free are also a great choice. These wireless earbuds are sweatproof, so you can hit the gym or go for a run without worrying. They usually sell for $199, but right now, you can get them for $139 after a $60 discount.
Last but not least, the Jabra Elite 65t Earbuds can be yours for $9.99 after a $50 discount. These wireless earbuds usually sell for $149.99, and they will deliver superior call performance. Plus, a long-lasting battery with charging case included keeps you connected all day. If you don’t like this Gold Beige variant, the Titanium Black version is also going for the same price.
