Gear News of the Week: Android's Emergency Live Video, Pixel Watch 4's Gestures, Apple Fitness+ Expansion, Nocs' Metal Speakers, and Aura's Photo Upload
Android's Emergency Live Video: A Lifesaver's Guide
Imagine you're in a crisis, and you need to get help fast. With Android's new Emergency Live Video feature, you can share live footage directly with emergency dispatchers. This innovative tool, announced by Google, allows you to stream video during an emergency call or text, providing real-time updates to responders. Whether it's a fallen tree blocking the road or a medical emergency, this feature ensures you can get the help you need quickly. And the best part? It's encrypted and easy to use. No setup required.
Pixel Watch 4's Gesture Control: Pinch and Turn
Google's Pixel Watch 4 takes smartwatches to the next level with gesture control. The watch introduces 'Double Pinch' and 'Wrist Turn' features, allowing users to answer calls, pause timers, and more without touching the screen. These intuitive gestures mimic Apple's 'Double Tap' and 'Wrist Flick' on the Apple Watch, making navigation seamless and accessible. With these additions, the Pixel Watch becomes even more versatile, offering a unique and efficient way to interact with your device.
Apple Fitness+ Expands Globally: A Health Revolution
Apple's Fitness+ service is expanding its reach, bringing personalized workouts to 28 new markets. This includes Chile, Hong Kong, and India, with sessions available in Spanish, German, and Japanese. The service also introduces a K-pop music genre for workouts, adding variety to the fitness experience. Despite its financial challenges, Apple continues to invest in Fitness+, integrating it into the rumored new Health+ app. This expansion aims to make health and fitness more accessible and engaging for users worldwide.
Nocs' Braque Speakers: A Cubist Audio Experience
For those seeking a unique audio setup, Nocs Design's Braque speakers are a stunning choice. Crafted from 50-pound Swedish steel, these rectangular speakers weigh as much as a 9-year-old child or a bag of concrete mix. The wooden cabinet atop the metal base houses a Celestion coaxial driver and an Estonian wood cabinet, creating a striking sculptural design. While they lack HDMI, these speakers offer a range of inputs, including RCA, XLR, optical, and coaxial. With a price tag of $6,000, they are a bold investment for audiophiles.
Aura's Text-to-Frame: Sharing Photos Made Easy
Aura, a leading digital photo frame brand, simplifies photo sharing with its new text-to-frame feature. Users can now invite family and friends to share photos via text message, which are automatically added to the digital frames. This streamlined process eliminates the need for everyone to download the Aura app, making it a convenient way to involve loved ones in photo sharing. With unlimited photo storage, Aura continues to innovate, enhancing the user experience and making digital photo frames even more accessible.
