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Kimberly Gedeon
East Coast Tech Editor
Kimberly Gedeon is a tech explorer who enjoys doing deep dives into the most popular gadgets, from the latest iPhones to the most immersive VR headsets. She's drawn to strange, avant-garde, bizarre tech, whether it's a 3D laptop, a gaming rig that can transform into a briefcase, or smart glasses that can capture video. Her journalism career kicked off about a decade ago at MadameNoire where she covered tech and business before landing as a tech editor at Laptop Mag in 2020.
By Kimberly Gedeon
Uh-oh, Apple Vision Pro: A Samsung and Google XR headset is coming 'later this year'
Looks like the Apple Vision Pro could get a worthy rival.
![Man wearing an XR headset](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03hboboaYnH5GScIzld9RAv/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720644710.jpg)
![Man wearing an XR headset](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03hboboaYnH5GScIzld9RAv/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720644710.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 announced at Unpacked: Curb sleep apnea and diabetes
Can it beat the upcoming Apple Watch X?
![Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 on a woman's wrist](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01mD6UliYAsuDseGnk13dbI/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720575409.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 on a woman's wrist](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01mD6UliYAsuDseGnk13dbI/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720575409.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: What are the differences?
Let the wearable battle begin!
![Split photo comparing the Samsung Galaxy Ring and Oura Ring](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/comparisons/5.fill.size_220x133.v1720409149.jpg)
![Split photo comparing the Samsung Galaxy Ring and Oura Ring](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/comparisons/5.fill.size_220x220.v1720409149.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 unveiled with built-in Google Gemini at Unpacked July 2024
Galaxy Z Fold 6 joins in on the Galaxy AI fun.
![A woman holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/055z75PhwptMHcESrzLBo52/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720582935.jpg)
![A woman holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/055z75PhwptMHcESrzLBo52/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720582935.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Apple Watch Series 9: Which is better?
How does the Galaxy Watch 7 differ from the Apple Watch Series 9?
![Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Apple Watch Series 9 split image](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/067rcKvFDj3nUgmVHaI6w3w/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720585146.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Apple Watch Series 9 split image](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/067rcKvFDj3nUgmVHaI6w3w/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720585146.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Ring hands-on review: Watch me use 'double tap' to take selfies
The Samsung Galaxy Ring doubles as a remote of sorts.
![Samsung Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Z Flip 6 split image](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04qikyBqws3z8xF2ekOYX6E/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720592452.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Z Flip 6 split image](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04qikyBqws3z8xF2ekOYX6E/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720592452.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Ring announced at Unpacked: 5 ways it could beat Oura Ring
Oura Ring faces true competition with the launch of the Galaxy Ring.
![Samsung Galaxy Ring in Gold](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06k8OAHdddXb3h4z5xe3woc/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720569621.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Ring in Gold](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06k8OAHdddXb3h4z5xe3woc/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720569621.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra announced with new sleep apnea sensor: Is Apple Watch Ultra in trouble?
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra gives the Apple Watch Ultra a new competitor.
![Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01rxFRqIRGqz6KNDMGzIi4Y/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720576918.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01rxFRqIRGqz6KNDMGzIi4Y/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720576918.jpg)
[Update] Google on 'Maps' pop-up ad claims: 'Promoted pins in navigation are not new'
Some are calling it "intrusive" and "aggressive."
![Google Maps on a phone that is attached to a car dashboard.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02ZRUsTIhGYSpd3l2saDOpw/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720473512.jpg)
![Google Maps on a phone that is attached to a car dashboard.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02ZRUsTIhGYSpd3l2saDOpw/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720473512.jpg)
Apple Watch 10 tipped to get these 3 new features — but blood-pressure sensor faces 'snags'
The Apple Watch Series 10 could look a lot more like the Apple Watch Ultra.
![Man wearing Apple Watch Ultra on his wrist](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07Am480GormduUHrwXIZyBL/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720444573.jpg)
![Man wearing Apple Watch Ultra on his wrist](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07Am480GormduUHrwXIZyBL/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720444573.jpg)
The best Windows laptop of 2024 so far: 17-hour battery life and MacBook-beating performance
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite hype is real. It's the best we've tested (so far).
![HP OmniBook X on a table](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/027LiSv5CEc0tJE6P7cq6Qu/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720202551.jpg)
![HP OmniBook X on a table](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/027LiSv5CEc0tJE6P7cq6Qu/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720202551.jpg)
New iPad mini reportedly coming soon. A new leak exposes what's inside.
A new leak allegedly reveals iPad mini and 11th-gen iPad upgrades.
![Child playing a racing game on iPad mini 5](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07AcKXnoAKsPgdmPUM7hidJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720192809.jpg)
![Child playing a racing game on iPad mini 5](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07AcKXnoAKsPgdmPUM7hidJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720192809.jpg)
OpenAI was hacked last year, according to new report. It didn't tell the public for this reason.
The hacker stole details about how its AI technologies work.
![OpenAI logo with ChatGPT app on a phone](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03GwbRn6gGouMPcW80bjXsC/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720188089.jpg)
![OpenAI logo with ChatGPT app on a phone](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03GwbRn6gGouMPcW80bjXsC/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720188089.jpg)
iPhone umbrellas? This hack prevents auto-dimming and overheating at the beach.
Apparently, iPhone umbrellas are a thing.
![iPhone umbrellas at the beach](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07C5Q4D2QoOSrRooJmpBXcp/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720372894.jpg)
![iPhone umbrellas at the beach](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07C5Q4D2QoOSrRooJmpBXcp/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720372894.jpg)
Is iOS 18 available for iPhone 11?
Don't worry, your iPhone 11 is still getting support. But there's a catch.
![iPhone 11](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06cyNaSQqaGbtpmH4HgUQ8R/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719928885.jpg)
![iPhone 11](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06cyNaSQqaGbtpmH4HgUQ8R/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719928885.jpg)
HP OmniBook X review: This Copilot+ PC has MacBook-destroying battery life
Packed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip, the HP OmniBook is a serious MacBook competitor.
![HP OmniBook X on a table](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/03nVXuA4ClR2Dy2UvszCfrL/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719896958.jpg)
![HP OmniBook X on a table](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/03nVXuA4ClR2Dy2UvszCfrL/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719896958.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Ring leak: 5 reported health-tracking features, including snore detection
A new report claims that it unearthed some eye-catching Samsung Galaxy Ring features.
![Samsung Galaxy Ring](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07oxzg9jt07tCE2ClChbnH0/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719869920.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Ring](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07oxzg9jt07tCE2ClChbnH0/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719869920.jpg)
Use your Android phone to unlock your hotel room — how to do it via Google Wallet
It's about time Google Wallet caught up with Apple Wallet.
![Phone being placed at doorknob for unlocking](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06xjhxlyqbnxhZavQwpPRuN/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719847814.jpg)
![Phone being placed at doorknob for unlocking](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06xjhxlyqbnxhZavQwpPRuN/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719847814.jpg)
I flew 3,440 miles on a plane with Apple AirPods Max and Sony XM5: Which has better noise cancellation?
I flew to Heathrow Airport with two top headphones, but only one reigns supreme.
![Apple AirPods Max vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 split-image](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0581ezdvETw6MTuvxZuec5b/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719737840.jpg)
![Apple AirPods Max vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 split-image](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0581ezdvETw6MTuvxZuec5b/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719737840.jpg)
New AI Windows 11 Paint: You can now fool others into thinking you're a modern-day Picasso
Eat your heart out, Bob Ross.
![Windows 11 Paint on a Microsoft Surface Pro 11 laptop](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00tTGcgHTrjdflzQEWmRIsg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718852202.jpg)
![Windows 11 Paint on a Microsoft Surface Pro 11 laptop](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00tTGcgHTrjdflzQEWmRIsg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718852202.jpg)
5 best Apple rumors of 2024 (so far) — you'll be crossing your fingers for these
Let's hope these rumors manifest into reality.
![Watch Series 9 and iPhone 16 in split-screen format](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/012z2SYLLSHMTEGuSxk2bhH/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718603865.jpg)
![Watch Series 9 and iPhone 16 in split-screen format](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/012z2SYLLSHMTEGuSxk2bhH/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718603865.jpg)
Adobe sued by U.S. for allegedly 'trapping' users in Photoshop subscriptions
It's not just Photoshop that's under a legal microscope — it's all "annual, paid monthly" plans from Adobe.
![Illustration of Adobe Photoshop](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06XffSZr2SFrJDQnq5UdpHh/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718653483.jpg)
![Illustration of Adobe Photoshop](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06XffSZr2SFrJDQnq5UdpHh/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718653483.jpg)
The 5 most overrated tech products of 2024 (so far)
Any guesses which products overpromised and underdelivered?
![Rabbit R1 and Humane Ai Pin in split-screen configuration](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01Hmx71iEJkH84s5NuithEJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718596530.jpg)
![Rabbit R1 and Humane Ai Pin in split-screen configuration](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01Hmx71iEJkH84s5NuithEJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718596530.jpg)
5 wild new iOS 18 features not mentioned at WWDC 2024
Did you know that you can use eye tracking on iOS 18?
![A man holding an iPhone](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01R1k3KYH1Cm6IBrNuV8NLE/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718321714.jpg)
![A man holding an iPhone](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01R1k3KYH1Cm6IBrNuV8NLE/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718321714.jpg)
iOS 18 'Send Later': How to schedule iPhone texts so you'll never forget a birthday
Never forget Aunt Bertha's bday again.
![Apple demos Send Later at WWDC 2024](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Q8ZpATG01ykMvIL3IocKV/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718304951.jpg)
![Apple demos Send Later at WWDC 2024](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Q8ZpATG01ykMvIL3IocKV/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718304951.jpg)