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  • Amazfit Helio Strap firmware 3.7.0.1 adds 29 new workouts
    December 7, 2025, 3:06 PM EST. The Amazfit Helio Strap gains a major upgrade with firmware version 3.7.0.1, adding 29 new workouts and expanding its sport-mode repertoire to include pool swimming, rowing machine, volleyball, basketball, boxing, wrestling, and various martial arts (including Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing). The update also enhances activity detection accuracy and lets users create a personalised list of favourite workouts for quicker access during training. These new, sport-specific algorithms aim to improve post-workout metrics and calorie estimates, while improved water resistance tuning supports aquatic sessions. Zepp Health also improves overall responsiveness, making it easier to start and end sessions and track effort across diverse activities.
  • Galaxy Watch 8 Classic review: uncomfortable design undermines the experience
    December 7, 2025, 3:04 PM EST. After multiple wearings, the reviewer remains unconvinced by the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic due to its uncomfortable design and proportions. The criticism isn't about software or features, but the physical feel: the lugs are too short, the case back is too flat, the bezel too tall, and the overall slab-sided shape makes the watch sit on the wrist rather than wrap around it. Despite liking the normal Watch 8 and the squircle aesthetic, this model never becomes part of the wrist, feeling top-heavy and obstinate. Even three tries haven't improved the experience, reinforcing that comfort can make or break a smartwatch, regardless of capabilities.
  • Meta pushes back Phoenix AR glasses to 2027 to polish UX vs Apple Vision Pro
    December 7, 2025, 2:14 PM EST. Meta is delaying its planned first-half 2026 release of the Phoenix mixed-reality glasses to the first half of 2027, according to Business Insider. In memos to staff, Maher Saba and other Reality Labs leaders cited the need for more breathing room to deliver a polished, reliable experience and to build a sustainable business. The move shifts timelines for teams across Reality Labs and signals a tighter focus on UX and core performance rather than new features. The company still plans a 2026 limited edition wearable code-named Malibu 2, and is developing a next-gen Quest device focused on immersive gaming with stronger unit economics. Meta recently acquired Limitless, an AI wearable startup. Competition could also come from OpenAI's rumored AI hardware, potentially launching in 2027. Phoenix's form factor may resemble the Apple Vision Pro, but lighter to avoid overheating.
  • Anatomy Of A Minimalist 8-Bit Home Computer: The VTech VZ-200
    December 7, 2025, 2:00 PM EST. An in-depth look at the VTech VZ-200 shows how three 74LS chips handle both address decoding and video RAM timing, delivering a minimalist yet surprisingly capable 8-bit machine. Rather than relying on the Z80 or 6847, the design squeezes functionality from limited hardware through clever timing and logic. The piece celebrates early designers who mastered hardware on the breadboard, a lesson still relevant to modern FPGA hobbyists. With notes on the VZ-200's strong presence in Asian markets and mentions of other hacker-friendly VTech models, the article blends digital logic theory with retrocomputing nostalgia.
  • Justin Bieber Threatens Apple Staff Over iPhone Dictation Glitch
    December 7, 2025, 1:58 PM EST. Pop star Justin Bieber vented on Instagram about a troublesome iPhone feature, joking that if the dictation function interrupts his music again he'll target Apple staff with a rear-naked choke hold. He complained that tapping the dictation or voice note options can trigger multi-function behavior and disrupt the send button. The post sparked reactions from fans and comes as Bieber has openly discussed vulnerability and forgiveness. The moment highlights ongoing UX frictions with smartphones and shows how a single feature can become a public tech headache for a high-profile user.