Fitbit Sense advanced smartwatch monitors your stress levels, among other things

Fitbit's recent launch updated the Versa and Inspire lines with the Versa 3 and Inspire 2. But the star of the show is undoubtedly the Fitbit Sense. While it bears similarities with the Versa, it looks and feels more premium. And it comes with a higher price tag to prove that. 

The Sense is a new smartwatch brand from Fitbit, marking the first significant watch update since the Versa was initially launched in 2018. At $429.95, the Sense is Fitbit's most expensive new device and most advanced smartwatch to date. 

It offers an ECG that can spot abnormal changes in heart rate and stress and temperature sensing capabilities. You might have seen ECG on devices like the Apple Watch Series 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. But Fitbit hasn't gotten clearance yet to activate its ECG feature. It's reportedly coming soon, though. Forbes estimates around early 2021.

Fitbit includes the first Electrodermal Activity sensor on a smartwatch with the Sense. It's said to be at the forefront of stress level detection in this smartwatch. It monitors tiny electrical changes on your skin. So, if your palms start to get sweaty when you're nervous or anxious, the Sense can detect that.

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'The Witcher' gets mobile AR game à la 'Pokémon Go'

While you won't be catching monsters with a Poké Ball, an upcoming The Witcher game offers a similar mechanic to the augmented reality-based game Pokémon Go. CD Projekt announced that its mobile game studio Spokko is developing The Witcher: Monster Slayer. The game will also use your location data for gameplay, requiring you to venture outside to find and fight creatures in AR. 

Monster Slayer is set before Geralt's time, taking you on a journey towards becoming a Witcher. It has story-driven quests inspired by The Witcher series. And it offers a battle system you've seen in these AR walking games. You'll need to train your character, brew potions and oils, make bombs, and use the right equipment to defeat the monsters. Unfortunately, we don't know yet when the game is coming out, but you can sign up for updates on the game's website.

Source: Engadget

Spotify Canada offers free Google Nest Mini to Premium users

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If you're an existing Spotify Premium subscriber and want a free Google Nest Mini, you're in luck. The music streaming service is giving away a free Google Nest Mini to qualified users. The offer ends on September 30, 2020, or until supplies last, while the codes expire on October 31, 2020.

As expected, not all Premium subscribers qualify. If you've redeemed a Google smart speaker from Spotify before or have a Family Plan or Partner account, you don't qualify for the freebie. It's also not available to those who are still in the trial period of their Premium account.

Update on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 8:57AM by Nicole Batac

We were just informed that this promo is open to eligible new and existing Spotify Premium users. And that Family and Duo Premium users can also redeem it. But only the master account holder can redeem the offer.

New 'Fortnite' season won't be available on iOS, Mac

With its ongoing legal trouble with Apple, Epic Games has confirmed that the new Fornite season "Chapter 2 - Season 4" released today, August 27, won't be coming to iOS and macOS. The company said in its FAQ: "Apple is blocking Fortnite updates and new installs on the App Store, and has said they will terminate our ability to develop Fortnite for Apple devices. As a result, Fortnite's newly released Chapter 2 - Season 4 update (v14.00), will not release on iOS and macOS on August 27. If you still want to play Fortnite on Android, you can access the latest version of Fortnite from the Epic Games App for Android on Fortnite.com/Android or the Samsung Galaxy Store."

Epic was granted a temporary restraining order stopping Apple from terminating its developer accounts related to its Unreal Engine platform. But U.S. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers didn't extend the mandate to Fortnite, which means the game is still unavailable on the App Store. Apple said it would welcome Fortnite back if Epic removes its direct payment system, which kicked off the entire drama and lawsuit in the first place.

Source: MacRumors