The Quantified Scientist tested the Apple Watch Series 12's revamped heart rate sensor against a Polar H10 ECG chest strap across indoor cycling, running, and weightlifting. The Series 12 performed very well with correlations of 1.0, 0.98, and 0.97 respectively, placing it above 85% of competing devices during weightlifting.
A developer modified a 2013 Google Glass into a thin SSH client for remote development by stripping unnecessary software and using tmux to create a persistent terminal session on their workstation. The setup allows hands-free voice input and seamless reconnection despite network interruptions, eliminating the need for local compute-intensive tools.
Google has certified a new smartwatch model (G8BL6) with the FCC, featuring GPS, Android operating system, and a metal frame. The device appeared in leaked Pixel 11 adverts alongside the Pixel Watch 5 before being removed, though Google has made no official announcement about the product.