Garmin Lily 2: A smarter, sleeker smartwatch made for smaller wrists

The Lily 2 (the left two watches) have silicone straps, while the Lily 2 Classic have nylon and leather bands (Image: Garmin)

Garmin also unveiled the Lily 2 at CES 2024. This US$249.99 (around CA$335) hybrid smartwatch is an upgrade to its petite Lily hybrid analog smartwatch. The Lily 2 retains the original design but adds sleep scores, dance fitness activities, and Garmin Pay.

The Lily smartwatch debuted in 2021 as a women-focused watch with a hidden OLED display and patterned lenses. It also had the smallest case size for a smartwatch at 34mm. However, it compromised on interface, features, and battery life.

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Garmin HRM-Fit: A comfortable heart rate monitor for sports bra wearers

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Garmin introduces a new heart rate monitor that will help those who wear sports bras have an easier time tracking their health data. The company introduced the HRM-Fit at CES 2024, a new clip-on heart rate monitor that works with medium- to high-support bras.

Traditional chest strap heart rate monitors aren't the most comfortable to wear, so attaching a heart rate monitor to a sports bra brings that bit of comfort. 

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Xgimi Horizon Max: A bright and smart 4K projector with IMAX Enhanced

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Xgimi has launched two new projectors for the US market: the 4K Horizon Max and the Aladdin, which we talked about here. The Horizon Max is Xgimi’s brightest 4K smart projector ever, with 3,100 ISO lumens from its hybrid light source. However, Xgimi has a history of exaggerating its brightness ratings, as revealed by a lawsuit from Epson. So, you may want to take it with a grain of salt.

Other specs Xgimi talked about the Horizon Max include a high contrast ratio (2000:1) and DTS audio. That allows this projector to receive an IMAX Enhanced certification. That certification lets it play enhanced content from streaming services like Disney+. 

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Xgimi announces a 3-in-1 ceiling projector at CES 2024

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The Aladdin is a ceiling light projector from Xgimi that combines the technology of Popin, a Japanese company that Xgimi acquired. The Aladdin has the same specifications as the Popin Aladdin 2 Plus, which sells for about US$897 (around CA$1,199).

The Aladdin can be installed on any standard light socket and project a 1080p image of up to 100 inches. The projector also has a built-in lamp that can be controlled by the remote or the Xgimi app. However, Aladdin does not work with Matter or other smart home platforms.  

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