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The AirPods Pro 3 introduce significant upgrades like a heart rate monitor, improved fit, and enhanced noise cancellation, but feature a divisive sound signature and limited customization, reflecting Apple's hubris and focus on broad consumer appeal.
The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcased a range of innovative tech products, including Unistellar's smart telescopes designed for easy stargazing, LG's transparent OLED TV, Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset available for pre-order, Swarovski's animal-identifying smart binoculars, and Garmin's HRM-Fit heart rate monitor designed for sports bras, all offering cutting-edge features and functionalities.
Sennheiser has unveiled a new trio of wireless earbuds at CES, with the Sennheiser 4 Momentum Sport model featuring a built-in heart rate monitor and body temperature sensor. The headphones will transmit data to various smartwatches and fitness apps, making them potentially useful for indoor cyclists. Priced at £259.99 / €329.99, they offer water- and dust-proofing, six hours of playback on a single charge, and will be available for purchase on April 9.
Garmin unveils the HRM-Fit, a heart rate monitor designed to work with sports bras, priced at $150, along with the Lily 2 smartwatches featuring heart rate monitoring, sleep quality ratings, and connected GPS, retailing for $250 and $280. The company also teases a major update to its Garmin Connect app, offering customizable sections and training plans, available to beta testers now and rolling out later this year.
An Oklahoma woman credits her Apple Watch for saving her life after it led to her diabetes diagnosis two years ago. Initially attributing the high heart rate notification to stress, her co-workers insisted she go to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed her with diabetes and critically high blood sugar levels. If she had waited, she likely would not have survived. The woman's daughter expressed gratitude for the Apple Watch and the people who encouraged her mother to seek medical help. This story highlights the real-world benefits of the Apple Watch and its potential to detect health issues.
Google has revealed its research into using audioplethysmography (APG) to add heart rate sensing capabilities to active noise canceling (ANC) headphones and earbuds through a simple software upgrade. By sending a low intensity ultrasound probing signal through the speakers, the ear canal's deep artery can be used to measure heart rate and heart rate variability. Google's studies found that APG achieves consistently accurate heart rate and heart rate variability measurements, regardless of skin tones or ear canal size. This approach eliminates the need for additional hardware and offers new possibilities for low-cost health sensing. However, it is uncertain if this technology will be implemented in Pixel Buds.
Generic fat-burning zone charts at the gym are not accurate, and calculating your own personalized fat-burning zone using a heart rate monitor and simple math is more effective. Research suggests that working out at 57-66% of your maximum heart rate burns the most fat. Strength training and diet are also important for weight loss, as building muscle and maintaining a calorie deficit are key.