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The Verge
7 days ago
- The Verge
Samsung's entry-level Galaxy Watch 7 has returned to its best price to date
I jumped on the smartwatch bandwagon a bit late, but now I can't go a day without mine. Beyond delivering helpful notifications, it's perfect for setting timers, tracking workouts, and monitoring my sleeping habits (which are terrible). If you haven't yet joined the smartwatch party or you're looking to upgrade, Samsung's Galaxy Watch 7 is down to $199.99 ($100 off) in the 40mm / Bluetooth configuration at Amazon and Walmart. If you prefer a larger display, the 44mm model is on sale at Amazon starting at $229.99 ($100 off). The Galaxy Watch 7 adds a faster processor and a new 3-in-1 BioActive sensor. It's an iterative update, but it's more comfortable for sleep tracking than the Galaxy Watch Ultra. While the Galaxy Watch 7 isn't as flashy as other Samsung wearables, its more simplistic approach is part of its charm. It retains the signature circular design and slim profile of prior models, which remains a stark contrast to the adventure-ready Galaxy Watch Ultra. It's comfortable to wear while sleeping and working out — as our own Victoria Song noted in her review last year — and it comes with a selection of welcome features, including heart rate tracking, an Energy Score for gauging recovery, and FDA-approved sleep apnea detection. One of the new marquee tools of the Watch 7 is its AI-powered wellness insights, which provide personalized suggestions to help you hit your health and fitness goals. There's also a 3-in-1 BioActive Sensor that can measure metabolic health thanks to an experimental advanced glycation end products (AGEs) metric, though both features were rather hit or miss in our testing. Of course, the wearable also offers a range of basic smartwatch features, such as the ability to stream music, send texts, and take calls when your phone is nearby. Despite its slimmer design, the Watch 7 offers around 24 hours of battery life with the always-on display enabled, though if you upgrade to the 44mm Watch 7, you can eke out a few additional hours. Samsung's wearable also runs Wear OS 5, as of now, though we're expecting the Gemini-powered Wear OS 6 to arrive via an update later this year. All that being said, the timing of these deals could indicate that a Galaxy Watch 8 is on the horizon. Samsung typically holds an Unpacked event in mid-July, and this year it may introduce a refreshed lineup of foldable and wearable devices. Sign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we've tested sent to your inbox weekly.
Arab News
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
From Shanghai to New York, stars show off Lebanese looks
DUBAI: International stars including Hollywood actress Emily Blunt and Chinese K-Pop singer Victoria Song showed off glittering looks by Lebanese designers at global events. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ Blunt attended the American Institute for Stuttering's Annual Gala in New York late last week in a gown from Lebanese label Elie Saab's pre-fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection. The pleated gown came in a simmering shade of burnt sienna and incorporated a bouquet of ruffles on one shoulder. The Oscar-nominated actress chose to keep things relatively simple when it came to her accessories, opting for minimal earrings, bracelets and a few shimmering rings. Blunt's look was put together by celebrity stylist Jessica Paster, who also works with singer Paris Jackson and actress and comedian Quinta Brunson. Launched in 1998, the American Institute for Stuttering is a non-profit organization offering speech therapy and community support for people of who stutter. Blunt previously wore an Elie Saab design for the 2024 BAFTAs in London and proved she's a fan of Lebanese creations by attending the Clooney Foundation for Justice's Albie Awards in a hot red dress by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad in September 2023. Meanwhile, Chinese songstress Song showed off a full beaded lilac number by Elie Saab at the 2025 2025 Sina Weibo Movie Night Awards on Friday. A post shared by Victoria Song宋茜 (@victoria02_02) The red carpet in Shanghai, China, played host to a number of decadent Lebanese designs, with the likes of Elaine Zhong showing off a Zuhair Murad gown as Tong Li Ya opted for Georges Hobeika and Chen Du Ling stunned in Georges Chakra. A post shared by ZUHAIR MURAD (@zuhairmuradofficial) The actresses all opted for floor-length shimmering gowns in various shades of gold, with Zuhair Murad's social media team describing the fashion house's creation as 'an embroidered corset with leaf petal detailing in champagne and silver paired with a draped silk chiffon skirt from the Zuhair Murad Couture Spring 2025 collection.'
The Verge
10-06-2025
- The Verge
Liquid Glass, Spotlight, and the rest of WWDC 2025
The tech world is full of cycles. Things are always bundling and unbundling, going from minimalist to maximalist, embracing nostalgia before diving head-first into the future. And right now, it appears, we're doing glassy again. On this episode of The Vergecast, Nilay and David are joined by The Verge's Allison Johnson and Victoria Song to talk about all the news from Apple's annual WWDC software extravaganza. There's no place to start, of course, other than with Liquid Glass, the new design system that Apple is rolling out across all of its platforms. We talk about why Apple made the change, what it looks like so far, and whether this is the right way to approach the future of on- and off-screen digital design. After that, we do a spin through all of the big platform news. MacOS 26 will come with a huge upgrade to Spotlight, the iPad's multitasking might actually work, your group chats are about to become either more or less chaotic, your workout buddy has a pep talk ready for you, and there are new things coming to CarPlay, AirPods, and even Photos. Through it all, we spend a lot of time talking through Apple's ongoing approach to AI. The supposedly Siri-centric future of everything remains basically on hold, as Apple tries to make the tech work, but Apple Intelligence figures into a lot of the company's new software. It seems Apple has gotten back to what it does best: making the tech just work for people. But there's simply no way to watch this year's WWDC without thinking of Apple's 2024 pitch for a completely new way to think about and use our devices — and the comparatively straightforward stuff it's shipping a year later. How you feel about the next era of Apple software will depend entirely on how you feel about what might have been, and what might still be. If you want to know more about everything we discuss in this episode, here are some links to get you started:
The Verge
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Predator: Killer of Killers is a short and sweet joyride through the franchise's secret past
We just got a hands-on with Samsung's Project Moohan and Android XR prototype smart glasses at Google I/O. Android XR is a mixed reality OS designed for headsets and smart glasses, and it seems like Google is directly taking a page out of Meta's smart glasses playbook. Here's our hands-on with The Verge's Victoria Song.
The Verge
01-06-2025
- Business
- The Verge
Android XR hands-on: Google's take on Meta Ray-Ban?
We just got a hands-on with Samsung's Project Moohan and Android XR prototype smart glasses at Google I/O. Android XR is a mixed reality OS designed for headsets and smart glasses, and it seems like Google is directly taking a page out of Meta's smart glasses playbook. Here's our hands-on with The Verge's Victoria Song.
