Fitbit recalls 1.7 million Ionic smartwatches for burn hazard concerns

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I received an email earlier today from Fitbit informing me that the Ionic smartwatch is being recalled. Its lithium-ion batteries can overheat and potentially cause burn injuries on the wearers. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are reports of overheating from at least 115 users in the United States and 59 users internationally. Seventy-eight reported burn injuries in the U.S., including two third-degree burns and four second-degree burns, and 40 internationally.

The devices being voluntarily recalled include Fitbit Ionic Smartwatches sold in slate blue/burnt orange, charcoal/smoke grey, blue-grey/silver-grey, and a special edition co-branded with adidas in ink blue/silver grey. Fitbit wants consumers to stop using the recalled device and get in touch with the company for information about a refund. You can also receive access to a special discount on select Fitbit devices, bands, and services. Fitbit stopped producing the Ionic in 2020. Fitbit sold around 1.7 million units globally.

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Apple brings back Beats Pill Plus for Stüssy collab

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At the start of the year, Apple quietly discontinued its Beats Pill Plus speaker. But the company is bringing it back through a limited-edition model it created with fashion brand Stüssy. This speaker will only be sold for a limited time. It carries the original design. But it comes with a black with white skull and crossbones motif on the front of the speaker and an engraving on one side that reads, "The only good system is a sound system."

According to the description on Stüssy's website, this Pill Plus combines the "signature Southern California aesthetic with a rich, clear sound field that will improve your listening experience anywhere." It will be sold globally on Stüssy's website on Friday, March 4, at 10AM PST, with a US$185 (around CA$234 converted) price tag.

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Sennheiser IE 600 in-ear monitors feature 3D-printed, durable zirconium shells

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Want to listen to heavy metal tracks on a pair of earbuds made from lightweight metal? Sennheiser recently introduced a new pair of in-ear monitors made with the same material used in drill bits for the Mars rover. The Sennheiser IE 600 are built with a shell composed of ZR01 amorphous zirconium. Zirconium is a shapeable metal that's highly resistant to corrosion. The audio brand opted to use this material because of its malleable nature and durability, promising you a pair of wired earbuds that are lightweight and durable.

The Sennheiser IE 600 uses either a 3.5mm or 4.4mm wired connection to support hi-fi and lossless audio. And like other Sennheiser in-ears, the earbuds disconnect at the earbud so you can easily swap out worn-out cables. According to the company, it features a single 7mm driver and precision-moulded resonator chambers for a "tonally neutral" sound profile. The IE 600s will launch later this spring with a hefty €699 (around CA$979 converted) price tag.

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Pamela Anderson promises to 'tell the real story' on upcoming Netflix documentary

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Canadian-American actress, model, and activist Pamela Anderson promotes an upcoming documentary of her life on Netflix. The streaming service announced its yet-to-be-named documentary a month after Hulu's Pam & Tommy limited series debut. Entertainment Weekly claims that Anderson vowed to never watch the series, which focused on her short marriage with Tommy Lee and the theft and illegal distribution of their sex tape. That series wasn't created with the involvement or permission of the actress. 

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