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Google Fitbit Edge fitness tracker shown on a wrist display showing workout data

Google's Fitbit Edge Drops NFC Payments For an Altimeter Instead

The Fitbit Edge, Google's successor to the 2023 Fitbit Charge 6, ships without an NFC chip for contactless payments. Google says usage data justified the swap for a barometric altimeter, and Tom's Guide's review calls the trade worthwhile.

1 day ago2 min read

An iPhone held near an LG thermostat, with Dynamic Island showing 'Open Controls'

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iPhone Proximity Control and Tap-to-Pair Before Power Coming to LG Home Accessories

Apple’s HomeKit is getting two new iPhone-powered features for LG’s upcoming smart home line—Proximity Control and tap-to-pair-before-power—and both are baked into iOS 27.2 beta code, per leaker pdfu.

9 Oct 20262 min read