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CNET
13-06-2025
- CNET
Apple's Workout Buddy Is Friendly, but What if It Could Adopt Other Personalities?
We all have different ways of motivating ourselves to exercise, so when Apple announced Workout Buddy for the Apple Watch at WWDC 2025, it made us think about what sorts of verbal encouragement would spur us to complete our workouts. We couldn't help but imagine the different types of future Workout Buddies -- and how they might help, cajole or even bargain with us to hit our fitness goals. Workout Buddy in WatchOS 26 will be available at the outset in eight workouts (such as running and cycling) that you can activate when the workout begins. It exists as a voice through the watch and Bluetooth headphones or earbuds and is modeled on actual Apple Fitness Plus trainers. Workout Buddy can deliver progress indicators, stats and vocal encouragement as you push through an exercise routine. Initially, Workout Buddy comes across as the type of friend who's there to give you a pat on the back and a helpful rundown of what you just accomplished. But people respond to different types of encouragement. As we wait for WatchOS 26 to arrive (the software is currently available only to developers), here are some different types of workout buddies that could someday -- or hopefully not, in some cases -- echo in our heads while we're sweating. I'm Impressed With iOS 26. Apple Just Made iPhones Better I'm Impressed With iOS 26. Apple Just Made iPhones Better Click to unmute Video Player is loading. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Next playlist item Unmute Current Time 0:04 / Duration 5:40 Loaded : 12.24% 0:04 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 5:36 Share Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. I'm Impressed With iOS 26. Apple Just Made iPhones Better The cheerleader: "That light sheen of sweat makes your skin positively radiant! Good job hitting the half-mile mark! Wow -- you have the resting heart rate of a 20-year-old!" The drill sergeant (said in the sweetest voice possible): "Get off your ass and burn off those donuts! You've still got two miles to go before you reach the calories you consumed, champ!" Your fittest friend who never seems to exercise: "Listen, brah, if you don't push one more mile outta this run, you're never gonna refine that six-pack and ever, like, find true love or succeed at anything in your life. Just straight-talkin' ya, brah." Your friend who keeps stats at baseball games: "You've completed 1.39 miles of this run with a heart rate of 185 beats per second and burned approximately 140 calories, which is slightly below yesterday's run, probably because you got only 6.4 hours of sleep last night and ate 50g more pasta for dinner than your usual serving…" Your chill friend: "Hey, good set. I'm right here with you. Let's do another one." The guilt-tripper: "Way to complete that 30-minute walk! Those donuts are still waiting at home!" The buddy who knows you so well: "All right, you're doing it. Look, if you can push through another half a mile, you can justify that bagel and a glass of wine tonight to celebrate." The caffeinated spin class instructor: "Let's go babes, keep on keeping on! Yeah! One and two and… That's right! You can do this!" The zen dude: "Hello there. Good morning. Let's thank our bodies for being here. And let's be present in this workout. Only 15 gentle miles of uphill running to go. Namaste." The nihilist buddy: "Wow -- is that really all you could muster? Fine, whatever, it doesn't really matter anyway." Mom: "You got out there and did a workout. You did good, hon." Werner Herzog: "You have walked 20 miles. Can you feel the futility? I can tell you haven't even left your house. Why do you make me a participant in your lies?" Maybe the most important Workout Buddy: "Hey. Hi. I know it's early, and you're warm and comfortable, but you said you were going to wake up early and go for a ride. C'mon -- you can do this. Just get out of bed. We'll do it together. Your favorite coffee shop is right at the end of the route."
CNET
14-05-2025
- Business
- CNET
Best AirPods 4 Deals: Save Up to $29 Off Apple's Iconic Wireless Earbuds
The AirPods 4 wireless earbuds are the latest in a long line to carry the iconic AirPods tag, and they don't disappoint. They are more comfortable and sound better than any previous version, with prices starting at a competitive $129. For those willing to spend a little more, active noise cancellation (ANC) and Transparency Mode are both available on the upgraded $179 model. Those are features that might have otherwise pushed buyers towards the costly AirPods Pro 2, which makes the AirPods 4 (ANC) a great buy for those who want some extra features without breaking the bank. In his full review of the AirPods 4, CNET's David Carnoy notes that in both models, "the sound is a little cleaner (improved treble), and you get a bit more bass, so there's a touch more depth and fullness." He also says that the high-end AirPods 4 are the first open earbuds he's tried that have "active noise canceling that actually works." If you're ready to buy the new AirPods 4, we've collected all of the best deals currently available. Read on for everything you need to know about ordering them, as well as all the details and deals for new versions of the high-end AirPods Max headphones. Looking for deals on other new Apple devices? We're rounding up the best iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 deals, too. Watch this: AirPods 4 Review: Noise Canceling Changes the Game 10:41 Best AirPods 4 deals We'll be updating the list below with all the best AirPods 4 deals across all major retailers. Apple AirPods 4 at Amazon Amazon is offering AirPods 4 (ANC) with a modest $10 off in savings. You can save the same $10 off the non-ANC AirPods 4 too. Details Save $10 See at Amazon Close Apple AirPods 4 at Walmart You can order your Apple AirPods 4 from Walmart right now and save $29 off the ANC version, paying just $150. You can also save $10 off the non-ANC version. Both models come with four months of Apple Arcade and Apple Music for free alongside three months of Apple TV Plus, Apple News Plus and Apple Fitness Plus included. Details Save up to $29 plus free Apple services See at Walmart Close Apple AirPods 4 at Apple You can order both the AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC from the Apple Store right now. You can also get free engraving when you order your AirPods 4 from the Apple Store. Apple gives you three months of Apple Music with your purchase. Apple likely won't discount the AirPods 4, but you can pay in installments if that's better for your budget. You'll get 3% cash back if you pay using your Apple Card*. Details Free engraving, three months of Apple Music, save with cash back See at Apple Close Apple AirPods 4 at Best Buy Best Buy isn't offering any direct discounts on either of the AirPods 4 models right now. However, you do get three months of Apple Fitness Plus free for new subscribers and up to three months of Apple Music free for new and returning subscribers with your order of the Apple AirPods 4. Note that you'll need to cancel your subscriptions before the promotions end to avoid the continuing subscription fees. Additionally, if you have a similar device you're willing to part with, you can score some trade-in savings. Apple, Beats, Bose, Sony and many other brands are eligible to be traded in, so it's worth checking out if you're ready to upgrade. Apple AirPods Max, for instance, could get you up to $130 in credit, though some models of earbuds may only score you $15 or so. Use the estimate calculator to see what you can get for your specific model. Details Save with trade-in credit and free Apple bonuses See at Best Buy Close Apple AirPods 4 at B&H You can order the AirPods 4 from B&H with the ANC version offering a $10 savings. The non-ANC version is available with a more modest $5 discount. B&H also offers a neat way to save on sales tax with its house-branded B&H Payboo Credit Card* -- it gives you the tax back as cash back. Details Save up to $10 and more with cash back See at B&H Close Apple AirPods 4 at Adorama Orders for the Apple AirPods 4 are available through Adorama. You can save 5% when you use the Adorama Edge Credit Card*, and the retailer has a rewards program that allows you to earn points to redeem as credit against future purchases. Details Save 5%, earn rewards See at Adorama Close When did the new AirPods 4 launch? The AirPods 4 launched on Sept. 20, 2024. Both models of the AirPods 4 are now availalbe to buy in Apple stores. Other retailers have begun selling them as well. How much do AirPods 4 cost? There are two versions of Apple's fourth-gen AirPods, each with a different price. Here's how US pricing looks for the new buds: AirPods 4: $129 AirPods 4 with ANC: $179 *All information about the Apple Card, B&H Payboo Credit Card, and Adorama Edge Credit Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer. Watch this: Hands-On with AirPods 4 and New AirPods Max 04:12 Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. In addition to the new AirPods 4, Apple has also announced that it has updated its high-end AirPods Max lineup. The new version includes USB-C charging, an H2 chip and comes in new colors, including midnight, blue, purple, orange and starlight. You can now order the updated AirPods Max here. Not interested in the latest model? Our roundup of the best AirPods deals includes sales on the AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, third-gen AirPods and more.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Best Buy Presidents Day Sale Is a Great Chance to Save Big on Tech and Home Goods
With Presidents Day sales sprinting at us like a dog who's been left alone for two hours, it's a good time to do some shopping. While a lot of retailers have sales going on now, one of the best for tech and home goods is always Best Buy. The Best Buy Presidents Day sale kicked off today, and there's a bunch of awesome discounts to check out. It runs for a full week, although every deal is only available until it runs out. There are loads of deals to check out here, so we definitely recommend just having a look at the sale event itself to see everything on offer, but if you want some pointers, we've gone through and highlighted some of the best Best Buy Presidents Day deals below. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. This iPad Mini comes with an A17 Pro chip and 128GB of memory. It's an excellent pick-up for anyone who wants a tablet and is in the Apple ecosystem, and buying it now not only saves you $100 but also nets you three months of Apple TV Plus, Apple Fitness Plus and Apple Music, along with four months of Apple Arcade. See at Best Buy This laptop has a touchscreen for ease of use, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. It's a great device for working on the go, watching your favorite shows, or just being a little bit creative. It also comes with a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a six-month subscription to Webroot internet security with antivirus protection. See at Best Buy This 65-inch TV has 4K visuals and object tracking sound lite to make your shows look and sound great. It also has plenty of features thanks to its smart functionality that'll allow you to check out all of your streaming services easily. See at Best Buy More Best Buy Presidents Day deals: WD Black 2TB internal SSD: $195 (save $65) SteelSeries Arctic Nova Pro gaming headset: $259 (save $91) EA Sports FC 25: $35 (save $35) Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld: $700 (save $50) KitchenAid 27 cubic-feet refrigerator: $2,800 (save $900) GE Profile front-load washer: $1,000 (save $400) Apple Watch SE, 2nd gen: $169 (save $80) Fitbit Inspire 3: $80 (save $20) Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch: $799 (save $200) Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds: $229 (save $70) Sony WH1000XM4 headphones: $250 (save $100) We make sure to check out as many of the deals as we can and make note of the top offers that either take a decent amount off, or top of the line products seeing a rare discount. We're going for broad appeal in these articles, but we'll continue updating this page to bring you the top deals for the duration of the event. We'll also continue to highlight standout deals in individual articles when relevant, too so you can see all of the best deals leading up to Presidents Day.
