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Iradish Y6 smartwatch review – A cheaper alternative to the Apple Watch
A few years ago there were only a handful of smartwatches around and they were arguably not that interesting. The market grew quite a bit since then and although these wearable devices are still not nearly as popular as smartphones, more and more people want to see what all the fuss is about. We are among those people and have been testing for the last week or so the Iradish Y6, a smartwatch from China that offers some pretty decent bang for the buck. The Y6 is priced at only $33.66 so it’s definitely worth taking into consideration based on the ridiculously low price alone, however, I would suggest reading our review down below before making any kind of decision as it is always advisable to gather as much info as possible before buying something.
You don’t need to have a keen eye to notice that the Iradish Y6 has been inspired by the Apple Watch. It’s not an exact copy, but this is as close as it gets. Though I prefer round smartwatches, the square Iradish Y6 is not all that bad from a design standpoint. Compared to the Apple Watch, the Y6 is more like a square than a rectangle and the side button has been replaced with a small camera. Sure, the camera only comes in at 0.3 MP so don’t expect to be able to take any quality pictures with it, but it’s still an interesting feature to have. At the very least, it will make you feel a bit like James Bond.
The Iradish Y6 comes in four different colors – Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, and Black so there’s a bit of diversity here. Unfortunately, the same can not be said about the adjustable strap that comes with the smartwatch, which is the same on all variants. That said, the strap is pretty comfortable and will not hurt your wrist even if you decide to wear the thing all day. But CAN you wear it all day and hope that the battery doesn’t leave you hanging? In short, yes. The removable 350 mAh battery is actually quite capable of powering the smartwatch for several days of normal use. If you want to use the Iradish Y6 instead of your phone (which you can totally do for the most part), expect the battery to last for about two days. If you only use it to quickly check on notifications and emails, though, expect it to last at least three or four.
Naturally, if you want to take full advantage of the smartwatch you will have to pair it with a smartphone via Bluetooth, which we did. Upon doing so, you can start using the Iradish Y6 instead of your smartwatch for almost anything. You can make calls, answer calls, send messages, listen to music and, as mentioned, even snap some pics, albeit of low quality. You won’t be able to browse the internet – I mean you sorta can, but it’s excruciatingly slow so don’t bother – or play games, but then again, you probably wouldn’t want to do that on a 1.54-inch display anyway. The display sports 240 x 240 pixel density and the touchscreen is overall good in the responsiveness department. On the downside, the Iradish Y6 doesn’t feature any kind of water protection so it would probably be for the best not to wear this gadget in the shower or when it’s raining outside.
If you don’t want to pair the watch with a smartphone you can still make good use of the Iradish Y6 by inserting a micro-SIM card. I would advise doing this only if you have an extra SIM card or if your phone is out of battery because otherwise there are no advantages over just pairing it with your phone. Suffice it to say that regardless of how you want to go about it, you will probably use the Iradish Y6 for notifications more than anything else. In case of emergency, you can definitely make a call or send a message because the watch imports all your contacts from the phone, however, the sound is not exactly spectacular and if you don’t have bluetooth headphones everybody will be able to hear your conversation, which is probably not something you want. Listening to music is also a possibility, but as mentioned, don’t expect great sound.
As for features, the Iradish Y6 offers quite a few, though nothing out of the ordinary. We’re talking pedometer, sleep monitor, sedentary reminder, anti-theft, stopwatch and a couple of others. There’s also a remote camera feature, which allows you to control your smartphone’s camera from your watch. Interestingly enough, the Iradish Y6 is also equipped with a micrSD card slot that can support cards of up to 32 GB. At first glance, it doesn’t seem like an SD card would be useful on a smartwatch and that’s true most of the time, however, it can come in handy if you plan to use the Y6 like a regular phone since you can stock music and other media on the card. Again, the audio quality is not the best, but you can potentially make some use of the music player with good earphones.
All in all, the Iradish Y6 is worth taking into consideration if you’re looking for a cheap smartwatch to play around with. What makes this particular device different than some of its siblings is that it can also be used as a phone thanks to the fact that it has SIM card and SD card slots, along with a tiny camera and apps that allow you to send messages and make calls. The Iradish Y6 only costs a little over 30 bucks, which is actually a pretty reasonable price for a smartwatch if you ask me. Sure, the Iradish Y6 isn’t the classiest or most finely crafted gadget put there, but it performs well and won’t cost you an arm and a leg. I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re looking for something cutting-edge, but if you’ve never had a smartwatch before the Iradish Y6 is definitely a good first choice.
Video games have transcended entertainment to become powerful tools for promoting health and wellness. One notable genre in this realm is fitness gaming, exemplified by titles like Hatsune Miku Fit Boxing, which motivates players to engage in physical activity to enhance their fitness levels. Building on this foundation, developers have ventured into women’s health with games designed to raise awareness and empower players to take control of their well-being. Here are 3 video games on women’s health that provide valuable health information and foster a sense of agency to uplift women around the world.
Tampon Run – Menstrual health
Created by Girls Who Code alumnae Andrea Gonzales and Sophie Houser in 2014, Tampon Run is an old-school 8-bit online game where the main character, Luna, lobs tampons to destroy enemies, who will confiscate the tampons if she lets them pass by. Interestingly, the concept of weaponized tampons is based on a real incident that occurred in 2013, where Texas state troopers confiscated tampons as potential projectiles, but not guns, from visitors observing a vote on abortion restrictions at the Texas State Capitol. The goal of Tampon Run is to destigmatize periods and menstrual products, which, up until recently, have not been properly studied to measure their absorbency, which underscores the need to address menstrual health so that women can get better care.
In between tossing tampons, Luna shares empowering messages about how periods are a natural part of women’s lives and should not be a source of shame or embarrassment. The game is available to play on the Tampon Run website and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store for iOS users.
PCOS Vitality – PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex hormonal condition and the leading cause of female infertility that affects approximately 5 to 6 million women in the US, according to the Endocrine Society. Common features of the condition include having irregular menstrual periods, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries. Additionally, some studies estimate that up to 88% of women with PCOS are overweight or obese. While there are weight loss programs helping women tackle PCOS, focusing on aspects like lifestyle, symptom management, diet, and other tips for how to lose weight with PCOS, the condition itself remains grossly under-researched. For some women, it may take years to confirm that they have PCOS, as there are other disorders that mimic PCOS signs and symptoms that must be excluded.
The lack of research has extended to a lack of awareness among the general population and is what clinicians from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland are trying to address with the 2023 game PCOS Vitality. Essentially a learning tool, the game takes users through a simple obstacle course. As you click toward the finish line, you are asked simple trivia questions about PCOS. The game is free to play on Focus Games’ website.
Bound by Blood – Period poverty
Period poverty refers to the lack of regular access to period products, painkillers, or underwear during a menstrual cycle. In the US, where 16.9 million menstruating women live in poverty, two-thirds cannot afford basic menstrual products. Period poverty has also been associated with mental health issues and urinary tract infections.
Available to play on the itch.io website, Bound by Blood was created by Jessica Gates in 2017 and aims to educate players about the reality of period poverty. Users take the character of Beth, a homeless woman who wakes up in her car and realizes that she’s started her period. Players then make a series of choices to try to stay as hygienic as possible in spite of lacking resources such as menstrual products and clean restrooms. There isn’t really a way to “win” the game, and it is instead a peek into the reality of life where period products are inaccessible and how this affects women’s quality of life.
Through these games, players not only gain valuable insights into various aspects of women’s health but also find themselves actively engaged in their own well-being. As developers continue to explore this emerging field, the potential for video games to serve as educational tools and catalysts for change in healthcare remains promising
PS4 sales in the UK climbed by a shocking 633 percent year-over-year in 2023, so apparently the old system isn’t dead yet. The previous year’s very limited supply of the system is likely a major factor in this figure, since the console’s lifespan was drastically reduced because of chip shortages caused by the pandemic. Still, it’s proof that PlayStation’s original platform has unmet demand.
With the very low prices of PS4 software (both in-store and online at the PS Store), this strategy makes a lot of sense. Plus, it’s future-proof, so there’s no harm in stocking up on PS4s while new-gen pricing is still high, since if you decide to switch to a PS5 in the future, you can transfer all of your purchases across. Not to mention that the majority of new releases still come out on the PS4, with several offering free PS5 upgrades.
While the percentage rise may seem huge, real PS4 sales will probably be much lower. It’s a sign that the gadget, which is now a decade old, isn’t completely dead yet, and we expect it to keep receiving maintenance for a while longer. Of course, this is great news for Sony, because the company would rather have PS4 players playing on its last-gen gadget than none at all, even if it would love to have them upgrade to PS5.
A PS5 firmware update on a cold winter morning is unmatched. The latest PS5 system software update is 23.02–08.40.00 from Sony. Does this one add useful features or just boost system performance?
Though closer to the latter, it’s more than Sony’s favorite patch note. It fixes security issues, improves messages and usability, and boosts system software performance. Official patch notes for this 1.185GB update:
- We updated system software security
- We improved system software stability and performance
- Some screens now have better messages and usability
That’s it. PS5 gets another win to recover from its midweek slump. Do you share our enthusiasm for this firmware update? Comment below. To spice things up, make your comment rhyme.
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