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9 times the ChatGPT caricature trend went horribly wrong
Mashable / 18min
If you've been online in the past week, then you've probably seen the ChatGPT caricatures trend . We've covered a lot of ChatGPT image trends here at Mashable, but nothing that's gone this viral since the original Studio Ghibli trend . In the latest viral ChatGPT trend, people are going to Chat with a simple prompt: " Create a caricature of me based on everything you know about me ." You can vary
The DJI Power 1000 V2 is a near-perfect portable power station for content creators
Mashable / 18min
What started as the drone company is now so much more. In addition to DJI drones, it appears as if every content creator is using the DJI Mic Mini (and rightfully so), and the brand’s lineup of handheld cameras, like the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 , sure earn their spot as some of the best options on the market. But in recent years, DJI has added another major category to the product lineup that’s also es
I've owned OLED TVs for a decade — but the new RGB mini-LED sets have me itching to switch sides
Latest from TechRadar / 21min
No one loves OLED TVs more than I do, but even this self-emissive zealot is at a tipping point.
Speed Skating at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Schedule & Preview
Latest from TechRadar / 21min
All the ways to watch Winter Olympics Speed Skating 2026 live streams for FREE, with all the drama and elegance you'd expect with the sport.
Gear News of the Week: Google's Pixel 10a Arrives Soon, and Valve Delays Its Steam Hardware
Wired / 22min
Plus: Dexcom updates its app, Fitbit founders create a new family caregiving app, and Blink has a new outdoor security camera.
Swanky: Air India Unveils New Flagship Maharaja Lounge At Delhi Airport
One Mile at a Time / 23min
Air India has been undergoing a transformation over the past four years, since being privatized. For a long time, it felt like the carrier’s improvements were only coming at a glacial pace. In recent times, progress is finally being made, between taking delivery of new wide bodies , and starting to retrofit existing wide bodies . Along those lines, the airline has just revealed its new flagship l
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Xplorer Grip Pro Kit Review: An Even Better Action Camera
Wired / 43min
Want to turn your action camera into a point-and-shoot? Insta360’s new accessory makes the Ace Pro 2 into a great pocket camera alternative.
Everything we know about the iPhone Fold: Specs, pricing, rumors and leaks
Mashable / 46min
The long-awaited foldable iPhone — rumored to be called the iPhone Fold — should arrive soon. So far, Apple has kept a very tight lid on its first-ever foldable phone , but all signs point to a fall 2026 release. Tech enthusiasts and early adopters already love foldables — and they have plenty of options — but Apple's been notably absent from the genre. As we await official details, here's everyt
Apple AirTag (2026) review: I put the improved range and precision tracking to the test
Mashable / 46min
Apple AirTag — it's the most unassuming Apple gadget. You buy it, you attach it to something, and you track it when you need that something. How can one improve on that concept? Well, with the second-generation AirTag (aka AirTag 2 ), Apple decided not to. The concept, as outlined above, is exactly the same, as are the AirTag's dimensions, weight, and design. You put the AirTag 1 and AirTag 2 on
Moltbook, the viral AI sensation, isnt exactly Skynet. So what is it?
Mashable / 46min
The biggest story in the AI world right now isn't what it seems — and that starts with confusion over the name. We're talking, of course, about OpenClaw, the open-source AI assistant formerly known as Moltbot, also formerly known as Clawdbot . (The AI tool has undergone a series of name changes.) In the latest development in the OpenClaw saga, a platform called Moltbook is going viral. Moltbook b
NASAs Curiosity rover is doing an incredibly rare experiment on Mars
Mashable / 46min
A NASA rover has used its last drop of a special chemical to analyze a Mars sample that may contain organics , the kinds of molecules life uses on Earth. After the Red Planet reemerged from conjunction — a period when NASA doesn't communicate with spacecraft because Mars is behind the sun from Earth's point of view in space — scientists began planning a rare type of experiment for the Curiosity r
How to watch the 2026 winter sports speedskating online for free
Mashable / 46min
TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports speedskating for free on streaming platforms like 9Now , CBC Gem , and BBC iPlayer . Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) We know you've got a lot on your schedule right now. It's an amazing
How to watch the 2026 winter sports ski jumping online for free
Mashable / 46min
TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports ski jumping for free on streaming platforms like 9Now , CBC Gem , and BBC iPlayer . Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) There are a lot of incredible winter sports taking place right now, in
How to watch the 2026 winter sports cross-country skiing online for free
Mashable / 46min
TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports cross-country skiing for free on streaming platforms like 9Now , CBC Gem , and BBC iPlayer . Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) We're almost overwhelmed by the amount of winter sports on of
How to watch the 2026 winter sports luge online for free
Mashable / 46min
TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports luge for free on streaming platforms like 9Now , CBC Gem , and BBC iPlayer . Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) We're getting a lot of top competition from some of the best athletes in the
Apple’s 2017 MacBook Air is now 80% off
Mashable / 46min
TL;DR: A quality refurbished Apple MacBook Air (2017) with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD is on sale for $199.97 — 80% off the regular $999 price until Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air 2017 (Refurbished) $199.97 $999 Save $799.03 Buying a laptop does not have to mean spending four figures, especially for straightforward needs. If you want a reliable Mac for e
How to watch New Zealand vs. Afghanistan online for free
Mashable / 46min
TL;DR: Live stream New Zealand vs. Afghanistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There aren't many fans predicting that New Zealand will win the 2026 T20 World Cup , but that's the way the Black Caps like it. The likes of India and Australia will be expected to go further in the competition, but New
Italy vs Scotland Free Streams: How to watch Six Nations 2026 online from anywhere, TV Channels, Preview
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
All the ways to watch Italy vs Scotland live streams online – including for FREE – as Rome hosts a crucial 2026 Six Nations fixture.
These Mathematicians Are Trying to Educate A.I.
NYT > Technology / 1h
Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to measure just how poorly they perform.
Elon Musk Is Betting Another Tech Conglomerate (His) Can Win Over Wall St.
NYT > Technology / 1h
The billionaire’s decision to merge his A.I. start-up with his rocket company will test investors’ interest in giant combinations of unalike businesses.
7 Steps to Better Financial Health You Can Take Right Now
Wired / 1h
The beginning of the year is a great time to take a hard look at your expenses and savings. Take these concrete steps to fix up your finances in about a day.
Snowboarding at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Medal Events & Preview
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
All the ways to watch Winter Olympics snowboarding 2026 live streams for FREE, with 11 events across five disciplines taking place in Livigno.
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Alexa+ leaving early access to the Fitbit founders' a new health tracking platform
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The week's biggets tech news stories from Amazon, Bethesda, Space X, Disney and more for February 7, 2026.
How businesses can unlock the true value of modern log management
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
How AI-driven observability turns overwhelming log data into actionable business intelligence.
Ski Jumping at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Medal Schedule & Preview
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
All the ways to watch Winter Olympics ski jumping 2026 live streams for FREE, with Norway, Finland and Austria all chasing gold
Alpine Skiing at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: How to watch online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
All the ways to watch Winter Olympics alpine skiing 2026 live streams for FREE, as Austria hopes to add more medals to their collection
Desiccant vs compressor dehumidifier: 3 key differences you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
These two kinds of dehumidifier do the same job, but work in different ways.
NYT Pips hints, answers for February 7, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 7, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you follow West Coast sports closely. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and
Freestyle Skiing at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Medal Events
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
All the ways to watch Winter Olympics freestyle skiing 2026 live streams for FREE, with 15 gold medal events taking place in Livigno Snow Park.
This new home energy system works while you sleep - and can shave nearly £1000 off UK electricity bills, with no upfront costs
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
New UK battery subscription targets soaring electricity bills by shifting household power use to cheaper overnight tariffs.
Luge at Winter Olympics Free Streams: Full Schedule, TV Channels & Medal Events
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
All the ways to watch Winter Olympics luge 2026 live streams for FREE, as Germany hopes to complete another gold medal whitewash.
How to watch the 2026 winter sports freestyle skiing online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports freestyle skiing for free on streaming platforms like 9Now , CBC Gem , and BBC iPlayer . Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) There's so much winter sport on offer right now. It's time to sit
Hurdle hints and answers for February 7, 2026
Mashable / 5h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
How to watch India vs. USA online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream India vs. USA in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a number of really interesting games in the 2026 T20 World Cup opening round, but India vs. USA might be the best of the bunch. Sure, India will be expected to win this one pretty comfortably, but that doesn't mean we're not
How to watch West Indies vs. Scotland online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream West Indies vs. Scotland in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 T20 World Cup has officially started. Before too long we'll get a sense of how the group stage is shaping up, but for now, everything is still undecided. West Indies take on Scotland in the opening round of games .
How to watch Italy vs. Scotland online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Italy vs. Scotland in the 2026 Six Nations for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Six Nations is particularly difficult to predict this year. A lot of fans will have looked on the opening game between France and Ireland as the best indicator of where the title is heading. Others will look for signs of strength fro
How to watch England vs. Wales online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream England vs. Wales in the 2026 Six Nations for free on ITVX . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Six Nations is always unpredictable, but this year's tournament feels especially open. France are probably favorites to win, but England and Ireland won't be far behind. And England are coming into this competition on the back of some promis
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on February 7
Mashable / 5h
The Moon is appearing a little less illuminated each night as we move toward the next stage of the lunar cycle, the Third Quarter. During this phase, any visible features on its surface will be lit on the left side. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, Feb. 7, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide , 71% of the Moon will be lit up tonight. Looking up with ju
Benchmark raises $225M in special funds to double down on Cerebras
TechCrunch / 5h
Benchmark Capital has been an investor in the Nvidia rival since 2016.
‘We've only scratched the surface on what we can do’: how the NFL and AWS are working together to make the sport safer than ever
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
With Super Bowl LX on the horizon, we speak to the NFL on how tech is making the sport safer for players everywhere.
Have your say: tell me what you want from the Samsung Galaxy S26
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
I want to know what'll get you hyped about the Samsung Galaxy S26 again.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 7, 2026
Mashable / 7h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're great at reading symbols. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served
NYT Strands hints, answers for February 7, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're easily bored. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. Th
Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 7, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're an animal lover. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connectio
There's a sneaky way to watch the T20 World Cup 2026 for free
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
We've found a sneaky way you can watch every match of the T20 World Cup 2026 from anywhere in the world.
Netherlands vs Pakistan Free Streams: How to watch T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match from anywhere in the world
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Here's how to watch Netherlands vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 live stream from anywhere in the world, including for FREE.
Seeing BAFTA-winning game music live was an experience I think any gaming fan would love
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The BAFTA Games in Concert blew me away, and nearly brought a tear to my eye
An AI startup founder says he’s planning a ‘March for Billionaires’ in protest of California’s wealth tax
TechCrunch / 10h
The organizer of the event swears it's not a joke.
My Flight Arrived 75 Minutes Early… What’s Your Personal Record?
21One Mile at a Time / 10h
In a separate post, I shared some thoughts on our China Airlines A350 business class flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Taipei (TPE). In this post, I’d like to discuss one other thing about the flight that was remarkable — just how early we arrived! My earliest flight arrival in over a decade! Airline schedule planning is of course a complex process, given how many variables there are that can impact o
AI bubble watch: Spooked market sparks $1 trillion Friday tech sell-off
Mashable / 10h
Are investors already getting weary of tech's golden goose, artificial intelligence? On Friday, tech stocks took a hit on Wall Street, and the underlying cause seems to be alarm over record AI infrastructure spending. Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle were among just some of the companies whose falling shares accounted for $1 trillion in losses from Big Tech stocks, as
‘Industry’ season 4 captures tech fraud better than any show on TV right now
33TechCrunch / 11h
This latest season of the TV show Industry takes a look at the world of money and power through the eyes of a fintech baron.
Best Capital One Venture Card Offer In Years — Earn 75,000 Miles Plus A $250 Travel Credit
View from the Wing / 11h
Capital One’s Venture Rewards is one of the simplest high-value miles cards: a $95 annual fee and unlimited 2x on everything, with the option to redeem against travel or transfer to airline and hotel partners. Right now it has a standout limited-time offer—75,000 bonus miles after $4,000 in spend plus a $250 Capital One Travel credit in your first year.
The tech titans who show up in the Epstein files
23Mashable / 11h
Deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein cultivated a network of powerful tech leaders and executives in the early to mid-2010s, according to Mashable's review of some of the documents contained in the Department of Justice's latest release of Epstein files . A number of boldface names show up in his inbox during that time, including Bill Gates, Reid Hoffman, Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg,
Sixteen Claude AI agents working together created a new C compiler
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Amid a push toward AI agents , with both Anthropic and OpenAI shipping multi-agent tools this week, Anthropic is more than ready to show off some of its more daring AI coding experiments. But as usual with claims of AI-related achievement, you'll find some key caveats ahead. On Thursday, Anthropic researcher Nicholas Carlini published a blog post describing how he set 16 instances of the company'
Penisgate erupts at Olympics; scandal exposes risks of bulking your bulge
54Ars Technica - All content / 11h
As the 2026 Olympic Winter Games begin today, news articles are swelling with juicy claims that male ski jumpers have injected their penises with fillers to gain a flight advantage. As the rumor goes, having a bigger bulge on a required 3D body scan taken in the pre-season could earn jumpers extra centimeters of material in their jumpsuits—and a suit's larger nether regions provide more surface a
Apple is working to make CarPlay compatible with AI chatbots like ChatGPT
21TechCrunch / 11h
Apple engineers are working to support AI chatbot apps over the next few months.
Delta Launching New York To Orange County Flights, With Delta One Flat Beds
52One Mile at a Time / 11h
Delta is launching a new premium transcontinental flight, which will no doubt put some pressure on American… though maybe it’s a route American was planning on cutting anyway? Delta adding JFK to SNA Boeing 757 flights as of May 2026 Delta has it announced that it plans to offer 6x weekly nonstop flights between New York (JFK) and Orange County (SNA) as of May 7, 2026. The 2,454-mile route will b
The Crypto.com guy bought AI.com (and a Super Bowl ad)
Engadget / 11h
Kris Marszalek, CEO and co-founder of crypto and stock trading platform Crypto.com, has bought an expensive website . In this case it's AI.com , valued at one point at $100 million , which will serve as the online home for his new company of the same name. The website launch is being paired with a Super Bowl ad that will air this Sunday. AI.com's main offering is an AI agent that "operates on the
If you're not playing music in the shower every morning, I think you need to start, because some of the greatest waterproof speakers I've tested are on sale right now
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Some of the best waterproof speakers around are on-sale, here are my top picks.
Upgrade aging PCs with Windows 11 Pro for $12.97
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is available for $12.97 (reg. $199), offering a lower-cost upgrade for compatible PCs through March 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro $12.97 $199 Save $186.03 If your PC is starting to feel laggy or your operating system no longer keeps up with current demands, upgrading to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro unlocks a faste
Turn screen time into hands-on learning with Pok Pok
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR : Give your kids guilt-free screen time with a lifetime subscription to Pok Pok , on sale for just $44.97 with code PLAY now through Feb. 15. Opens in a new window Credit: Pok Pok Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription $44.97 $250 Save $205.03 Want to make learning fun? Pok Pok is a Montessori-inspired app full of entertaining activities for your little ones, in a calm, non-addictive format, so you
How EU Regulators Might Change TikTok
Lifehacker / 12h
If you've ever joined me in the misfortune of downloading TikTok, you've probably spent at least one evening mindlessly scrolling until two or three in the morning, not even looking for anything in particular to watch. According to the EU, that needs to change, as the region has preliminarily determined that the "addictive" app is in violation of its Digital Services Act. The decision came on Feb
American Will Serve Beef Wellington, Caviar, And More, For 100th Anniversary
58One Mile at a Time / 12h
2026 marks American Airlines’ 100th anniversary, and the airline is doing several things to celebrate the occasion. Among those is that American has just announced that it’ll be introducing special catering in premium cabins for a limited time, including some dishes that may turn heads… American’s special centennial‑themed inflight dining American is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a new s
As ‘Scream 7’ Arrives, Its Studios Fight to Own Ghostface’s… Uh, Face
Gizmodo / 12h
Rights issues have hovered around the killer's iconic mask for decades.
Delta SkyMiles: Your complete guide to earning, redeeming and elite status
33The Points Guy Articles / 12h
One of the most popular frequent flyer programs is Delta SkyMiles, the loyalty program of Delta Air Lines with more than 120 million members. Joining the program is free, and your miles never expire. TPG values SkyMiles at 1.25 cents each in our most recent valuations from February 2026. You can earn Delta SkyMiles through a variety of methods. Some popular options include flying with Delta and i
From Svedka to Anthropic, brands make bold plays with AI in Super Bowl ads
TechCrunch / 12h
From the first AI-generated Big Game ad courtesy of Svedka to Anthropic's beef with OpenAI, here are the biggest ads from Super Bowl LX.
Lawyer sets new standard for abuse of AI; judge tosses case
32Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Frustrated by fake citations and flowery prose packed with "out-of-left-field" references to ancient libraries and Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 , a New York federal judge took the rare step of terminating a case this week due to a lawyer's repeated misuse of AI when drafting filings. In an order on Thursday, district judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that the extraordinary sanctions were warrant
Malicious packages for dYdX cryptocurrency exchange empties user wallets
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Ars Technica - All content / 12h•
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Open source packages published on the npm and PyPI repositories were laced with code that stole wallet credentials from dYdX developers and backend systems and, in some cases, backdoored devices, researchers said. “Every application using the compromised npm versions is at risk ….” the researchers, from security firm Socket, said Friday . “Direct impact includes complete wallet compromise and irr
Why $700 could be a "death sentence" for the Steam Machine
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
After writing two November stories analyzing price expectations for Valve's upcoming Steam Machine, I really didn't think we'd be offering more informed speculation before the official price was revealed. Then Valve wrote a blog post this week noting that the "growing price of... critical components" like RAM and storage meant that "we must revisit our exact shipping schedule and pricing" for the
Cross-Country Skiing at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: How to watch online from anywhere in the world
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
All the ways to watch Winter Olympics cross-country skiing 2026 live streams for FREE, as the world's best skiers try to stop Norway from dominating the podium.
7 reliable luxury SUVs under $50K that feel way more expensive
How-To Geek / 12h
Dropping serious money on a new car is exciting, right up until it starts living at the dealership. If you’re spending $30,000 or more, you want something built on solid bones, with a proven engine, stable tech, and a track record that shows the bugs have already been worked out.
ICE Agent’s ‘Dragging’ Case May Help Expose Evidence in Renee Good Shooting
100+Wired / 12h
The government has withheld details of the investigation of Renee Good’s killing—but an unrelated case involving the ICE agent who shot her could force new revelations.
10 Fitness Hacks Every Apple Watch User Should Know
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Apple Watch is a powerful tool for following and tracking exercise. We’ve already shown you 10 hacks for all Apple Watch users , but I’m here
