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Moto 360 2015 release closer as Moto 360 price plummets

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This week, Motorola dropped the Moto 360 price to $120, which is a $130 discount compared to its original launch price of $250. Although there’s no official word from the company, price drops like this do suggest that the item in question might be replaced with a much more interesting new gadget: the Moto 360 2015. Indeed, there’s rumors about the device being in the late stages of development and some people say that we could see the unveiling of the new device by the end of July. You can benefit from the huge price drop by using the promo code MOTOMAKERAFTAB when ordering from Motorola.

Many are still skeptical about the Moto 360 2015 and its release date, and their lack of trust is well-founded as there have been minute amounts of information available, and none of them spawning from official sources. The fate of the Moto 360 2015 is a mystery, but if sales strategy is any indication, Motorola is definitely launching it, and it’s happening soon.

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The Moto 360 price drop suggests that Motorola and co. are trying to get rid of as many units as possible to make room for a new edition. While we can’t be sure of this, that’s how things usually go when it comes to discounts. A year has passed since the first edition of the Android Wear wearable was launched to overwhelmingly positive reviews, so it’s high time for a reboot.

Even though there’s little info about the device, aside from a leaked photo about a suitcase filled with Moto 360 bodies, rumors can always be heard. It is said that the Moto 360 2015 will include a fully round display, with no black bar, a similar design to the current model with a premium gold exclusive edition also being mentioned by some sources and the newest in Android Wear. Lenovo confirmed the Moto 360 2015 for this Summer, so we might not be in for a long wait.

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Google has just released Android 5.1.1 for Wear and the feedback so far is positive. That might be the driving force behind the Moto 360 2015, but there’s also an opportunity for adding new custom features that the base version of the OS doesn’t have. Allegedly, the screen size and resolution won’t change that much with the 2015 edition of the watch, but the hardware will be upgraded and more integration features will be introduced to make the experience much better. Although there still are limits on what you can do (well) on a smart watch, Motorola might have a neat surprise for us with the Moto 360 2015. What do you expect of the new Moto 360?

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Return to All-Time Low Price at Best Buy, Grab a Pair for $80 Today

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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live may be the better option if earbuds with a stem design, like Apple’s AirPods, feel unpleasant or frequently fall out of your ears. These bean-shaped true wireless earbuds are among our top picks because of their cutting-edge design and excellent sound, which we found to be even better than the original AirPods Pro. And right now, Best Buy has the opportunity to get them for less than half the regular cost. Only today, you can save $70 and get a pair of Galaxy Buds Live for just $80, which matches the lowest price we’ve seen thus far.

One of the most affordable pairs of earbuds you’ll find in this price range is the Galaxy Buds Live, which retail for about $80. They have three microphones for active noise-cancellation, as well as a 12mm speaker that has been adjusted and improved for bass for rich, immersive sound. Although they still let in a good bit of background noise because of their open-ear design.

The Buds Live feature an IPX2 water-resistance rating, making them safe to use during workouts and resistant to sweat and splashing, but you shouldn’t use them in the rain. They can operate for up to 29 hours on a single charge, including top-ups from the charging case, which doubles as a wireless charger for your phone. There are smaller reductions on other colors as well, but this offer is only valid on the white and black color options.

Read more in the 2020 Galaxy Buds Live review by David Carnoy. He gave them an 8.2 out of 10 and stated, “They’re quite unique-looking, inconspicuous, and not only do they fit securely, but they’re comfortable to wear for long periods of time.”

 

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In the upcoming fall, Sony’s wireless earbuds will support multipoint connections

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Sony is not just using environmentally friendly materials to upgrade its wireless earbuds. Now, the business claims that multipoint audio functionality will be added to its LinkBuds, LinkBuds S, and WF-1000XM4 models this fall. This allows you to switch between the audio on two Bluetooth devices, just as other competing earbuds. For instance, while watching a video on your tablet, you can switch to a call on your phone.

Sony’s Headphones Connect app offers fresh firmware that is necessary for the enhancement. The multipoint update for the LinkBuds family should be available by November, while the WF-1000XM4 should follow suit this winter.

The WF-1000XM4 upgrade is fairly unexpected, as The Verge noted. Midway through 2021, when Sony first began to market that device, it had not even hinted at a multipoint update. The news won’t help you much if you have cheap headphones like the WF-C500, but at least you won’t feel left out if you spent a lot on wireless audio last year.

Sony now has a competitive advantage over some of its rivals, at least. While competitors like Apple’s AirPods offer smooth audio switching, you’re typically constrained to a single brand’s environment. If you don’t want to be restricted to specific platforms or goods merely to avoid slogging through Bluetooth device menus, Sony’s multipoint functionality might make more sense.

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At $250, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 reaches a new low.

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If you’ve had your eye on the brand-new Galaxy Watch 5 from Samsung but were awaiting a discount, one is now available. The 40mm model in three hues (Grey, Pink Gold, and Silver) is available for $250 on Amazon’s Woot site, saving you $30 or 11% off the list price.

In our previous review, the Galaxy Watch 5 received a strong 85 points, and we once again dubbed it “the greatest non-Apple smartwatch.” Over the Watch 4, Samsung concentrated more on improving it, giving it a longer battery life (up to 80 hours), stronger Sapphire Crystal glass, and an inactive temperature sensor.

The design and features are otherwise unchanged, which is a good thing. With a touch-sensitive ring surrounding the screen and a snappy 5-nanometer Exynos processor, it runs Wear OS and employs Samsung’s bezel-based navigation. This offers you access to a variety of apps, sleep tracking and coaching, health and fitness tracking, and countless other features. The body-impedance analysis tool allows you to take ECG scans, reply to messages, control music playing, and more. It also allows you to acquire a reading of your body composition.


The sensors are kept in contact with your wrist by the slightly curved underside, which is rated IP68, 5ATM, and MIL-STD-810H for durability (water, dust and pressure resistance). The biggest drawback is that, in comparison to the Apple Watch 7, battery life is significantly reduced with the always-on display. Even so, it’s the greatest Android smartwatch currently on the market, and discounts on such a brand-new product are uncommon. Remember that Woot’s offers have a shorter expiration date and a different return policy than its parent company, Amazon.

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