Samsung Galaxy Ring opens up! Works with most Android phones

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Early reports suggested the Galaxy Ring would be exclusive to Samsung phones. Thankfully, that's not true! The ring connects to any Android phone running Android 11 or later via the Galaxy Wearable app.

This means you don't need a Samsung phone to enjoy core health features like heart rate monitoring, step counting, sleep tracking, basic wellness tips, and automatic workout detection. Plus, there are no subscription fees to access your health data.

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Netflix ad sales chief departs after 18 months, company bullish on ad growth

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Peter Naylor, who spearheaded Netflix's foray into advertising, is leaving the company after a year and a half. Netflix will look to fill the role with a new head of U.S. and Canada ad sales, focusing on a regional approach.

"Peter’s enthusiasm, industry knowledge and relationships have been invaluable in getting our advertising business off the ground. I want to thank him for all he has done to build our team, grow the business and position Netflix for success," said Amy Reinhard, Netflix's president of advertising.

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Samsung switches to Google Messages as default on US Galaxy phones

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Many Android phones rely on Google Messages by default, but Samsung has traditionally used its own app. This changes for US users with the Galaxy Z Flip6, Fold6, and newer models. Analyst Max Weinbach discovered a Samsung Members app announcement revealing that Google Messages will become the pre-installed texting app.

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Microsoft releases automated recovery tool for CrowdStrike update crash

An update from security software CrowdStrike caused a widespread Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue impacting an estimated 8.5 million Windows devices. While CrowdStrike released a fix, not all machines received it automatically. Microsoft stepped in with a new recovery tool that streamlines the repair process for IT admins.

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