Garmin steps up smartwatch updates with new nap tracking feature

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Garmin has been busy enhancing its smartwatch lineup recently. Following their March 2024 feature announcement, they released new beta firmware for several models, including the Fenix 7 series, which received more extensive updates than the Venu 3 and Vivoactive 5.

But beyond the official announcements, Garmin has quietly introduced a valuable new feature: manual nap tracking within Garmin Connect. This allows users to add naps they may have missed, edit existing entries, or remove inaccurate detections.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6: Battery life rumours suggest stagnant capacity

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Excitement is building for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, expected to launch this summer. While a recent leak suggests no battery capacity increase, improved efficiency might still deliver better battery life.

Reliable leaker Ice Universe claims Samsung will retain the 4,400mAh battery from the Z Fold3, 4, and 5. This is a slight downgrade from the Z Fold2's 4,500mAh battery.

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Get dominating performance with the all-new Razer Blade 18

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Gamers, prepare to be blown away. The Razer Blade 18 isn't just another gaming laptop; it's a powerhouse designed to deliver the smoothest, most immersive gaming experience possible.

The Razer Blade 18 boasts a world-first 18-inch 4K display with a blazing-fast 200Hz refresh rate. This translates to stunning visuals and silky-smooth gameplay, even in the most demanding titles. Powering this beauty is the latest 14th-gen Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card. This combo ensures you can crank up the settings and dominate any game you throw at it.

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Google weighs AI-powered search subscription

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Google contemplates a potential shakeup to its core business model. According to a Financial Times report, Google is exploring ways to offer premium AI-powered search features within its flagship search engine for a fee. These features, sources suggest, could be integrated into existing subscription services like Gemini Advanced or Google One.

Crucially, the report highlights that even the premium tier would retain advertising. This suggests Google's balancing act: implementing cutting-edge AI while safeguarding its lucrative search ad revenue, which amounted to a staggering US$175 billion last year. The pressure to innovate is likely amplified by the rise of OpenAI's ChatGPT, pushing Google into a competitive race for AI dominance in search.

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