Fitbit Sense, Versa 3 gets status indicators, outdoor exercise mode

The Fitbit OS 5.3 is getting a new update for the Sense and Versa 3 that brings status indicators to these wearables. There will be icons that show up at the top of the watch face for three seconds to give you information on whether do not disturb or sleep mode is on, when you have a "critically low" battery, and when your wearable isn't connected your smartphone. You can see the different icons in the image above.

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Facebook is now Meta, and its reportedly working on a smartwatch with a built-in camera

If you've checked your tech news today, you know that Facebook is changing its company name to Meta, reflecting its plans on a "Metaverse," where it is building a mixed reality platform that places all its apps in one place. Think a bit like the world in Ready Player One, at least the oversimplified version of that analogy.

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Twitter tests longer video uploads and pinned DMs with paid Blue subscribers

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Twitter offers its Blue subscription service users early access to a couple of new experimental features through a new Labs feature. One of the new features is giving users the option to videos up to 10 minutes long, which is a significant upgrade from the standard 2 minutes and 20 seconds. You will need to upload videos on the PC, though. 

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DJI Osmo Action gets revamped into the DJI Action 2

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DJI is introducing a new rugged camera that redesigns the Osmo Action, which debuted over two years ago. The Action 2 drops the Osmo name and gets a 155-degree field of view lens and a 12-megapixel sensor. It can record 4K footage up to 120 frames per second and 240 frames per second slow-motion video at 1080p. It might not be as impressive as the top-of-the-line GoPro Hero 10 Black, but it offers something else that might appeal to a different set of users.

The DJI Action 2 comes in under two ounces and has a magnetic mounting system that expands its capabilities. If you want a front-facing display for vlogging purposes, you can attach the touchscreen module to serve as a secondary OLED display, introduces three extra mics, and up to 160 minutes of footage without stopping.

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