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Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Amazon Echo Buds $24.99 at Amazon (save $25 with Prime) Get Deal BEST SPEAKER DEAL Bose SoundLink Flex $99 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal BEST CAMERA DEAL Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 $59 at Amazon (save $20.99) Get Deal BEST SMARTHOME DEAL Amazon Smart Thermostat $51.99 at Amazon (save $28 with Prime) Get Deal BEST KITCHEN DEAL Dash Tasti-Crisp air fryer $34.99 at Amazon (save $15 with Prime) Get Deal

We may be a week away from Prime Day, but today is a pretty great day to grab some deals. Unless you feel like waiting another week to see if prices drop further (no guarantees, though!), we recommend grabbing these handpicked Amazon deals ASAP. From a powerful and portable Bose speaker to a sleek analog air fryer, there's a little something for everyone to shop on July 10.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. Be sure to take a look at the deals from July 9 as well — most of those are still available.

Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds $24.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $25.00 with Prime Get Deal

Released in June 2023, the Amazon Echo Buds aren't the most exciting pair of earbuds on the market. But they don't need to be at this insanely low price point. As of July 10, you can scoop up a pair for a record-low $24.99 with Prime. That's 50% in savings. They look similar to AirPods and feature about 20 hours of battery life with the charging case. Plus, they put Alexa right in your ear. They have their flaws (poor fit depending on your ear shape, no noise cancellation), but it's hard to care when they only cost $25.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Flex $99.00 at Amazon
$149.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal

If you're a Bose fan and like the color purple (or lilac, to be specific), the small-but-mighty SoundLink Flex just dropped to an all-time low price of $99 at Amazon as of July 10. That's 34% in savings and 99 cents less than it currently costs at Target during its competing Circle Week sale. The Flex is built to go with you wherever life takes you — and survive. It features a rugged texture, a completely waterproof design, and is resistant to UV light and corrosion. It also lasts up to half a day on a single charge and can automatically detect its position to deliver the ultimate listening experience.

Opens in a new window Credit: Fujifilm Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera $59.00 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $20.99 Get Deal

A great way to document your summer adventures, the Instax Mini 11 is "the best instant camera for beginners," according to our friends at PCMag (which is owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis). The Mini 11 features automatic exposure, one-touch selfie mode, and simple instant operation without much of a learning curve. For Prime members, it's marked down to just $59 ahead of Prime Day, which is the lowest price we've seen in over a year.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Smart Thermostat $51.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $28.00 with Prime Get Deal

Amazon's Smart Thermostat originally debuted in 2021 as a more affordable competitor to the Google Nest. And ahead of Prime Day, it just got even cheaper. Regularly $80, it's on sale for just $51.99 if you're a Prime member. While that's not its lowest price ever, it's the lowest price we've seen since Black Friday season in 2022. If you're looking to optimize your HVAC energy use and are a fan of Alexa, this is the way to go. Ask Alexa to adjust the temperatures or automatically tune your thermostat to suit your preferences.

Opens in a new window Credit: Dash Dash Tasti-Crisp air fryer (2.6-quart) $34.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $15.00 with Prime Get Deal

Curious about the air frying lifestyle? Scoop up your own Dash Tasti-Crisp air fryer for only $34.99 (reg. $49.99) with Prime and start cooking. This analog model is great for beginners who typically cook for one or two people. Just adjust the temperature and set the time and let it do its thing. Ahead of Prime Day, it's already at its lowest price on record.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

PRE-ORDER NOW: Samsung's two newest foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 — are both available to pre-order as of July 10. They'll officially release on July 24, and start at $1,899.99 and $1,099.99, respectively.

Where to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 starting at $1,899.99 Pre-Order Here Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 starting at $1,099.99 Pre-Order Here

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked press conference wrapped up Wednesday, and with it came a slew of new announcements on the brand's latest wearable tech and smartphones, among other things. The company introduced its Galaxy AI tech earlier in 2024, and now it's being brought to its two newest mobile devices — the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6. Both of which are already up for preorder, and will officially ship out on July 24.

SEE ALSO: Where to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Starting at $1,899.99, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is said to have its most advanced and durable display yet, even with fewer layers than the previous generation (which will thankfully make the device much easier to fold up). The maximum brightness of the screen has been upgraded, too, and will be easier to use in direct sunlight without too much glare. Mobile gamers will be happy to learn that the Z Fold6 is ray-tracing-enabled, and the phone's thinner bezels provide more screen real estate than ever.

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Includes $300 Amazon gift card Pre-Order Here

Starting at $1,099.99, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 was touted by the company as the slimmest and lightest version of the pint-sized foldable to date, but also the most powerful. The two main upgrades here are the camera and battery. The Z Flip6 features a 50MP wide-sensor lens, and has the ability to use AI tech to enhance your photos — this includes sharpening details, detecting lighting and objects, and helping you take the perfect hands-free group shot. The smartphone now has a 4,000mAh battery compared to 3,700mAh on the Flip5. The brand also says that the Flip6 employs its strongest display and hinge yet. Both handhelds take advantage of Samsung's Galaxy AI suite, including Note Assist, Circle to Search, Composer, live translations, and more. Plus, the Z Fold6 adds in Google's voice-enabled AI assistant, Gemini.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 $1,099.99 at Amazon
Includes $200 Amazon gift card Pre-Order Here

Both phones are now available to pre-order, and will officially release on July 24. Here's everywhere you can snag one right now:

Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — starting at $1,899.99

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 — starting at $1,099.99

Amazon

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — starting at $1,899.99

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 — starting at $1,099.99

Best Buy

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — starting at $1,899.99

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 — starting at $1,099.99

Samsung Unpacked 2024 had a not-so-surprise guest in the audience at its event in Paris on Wednesday: Sydney Sweeney.

This is the Immaculate star's second Samsung Unpacked as a Samsung celeb partner. Sweeney was the only celeb partner shown at the event during the livestream, but K-Pop group Tomorrow x Together and a "digital magician" named Caleb were featured in pre-recorded segments.

SEE ALSO: Everything announced at Unpacked 2024, including Samsung Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and more

Sweeney lent her face to a demonstration of the new AI-powered 3D avatars generated by its "portrait studio," which involved some stilted back and forth between her and the presenter. The new feature generates portraits in four filters: "Sketch," "Watercolor," "3D Cartoon," and "Comic."

Tomorrow X Together promoted the Galaxy Z Flip 6 in a behind-the-scenes video teasing their new song, "Open Always Wins," released in collaboration with Samsung. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 upgrades from the Galaxy Z Flip 5 with a smaller battery, more Galaxy AI integration, a better camera, and dust and heat protection.

As for the digital magician, he used Galaxy AI to identify stars and draw himself on a starry, starry night by the Eiffel Tower.

Last year, Samsung Unpacked panned to K-pop stars, like BTS' Suga and IVE's Wonyoung, in the crowd. This event was light on star power, with only Sweeney in attendance IRL, but this year's focus was on AI, so maybe that was intentional.

GET $10 OFF: As of July 10, you can get a pair of JBL Tune headphones at Amazon for $39.95, down from $49.95. That's $10 off and a whopping four cents cheaper than Target's Circle Week price.

Opens in a new window Credit: JBL Our pick: JBL Tune headphones (520BT) $39.95 at Amazon
$49.95 Save $10.00 Get Deal

OK, we’ve got some tea to spill: Amazon is pettier than we thought. As you might know, it’s Target Circle Week (Target's sale strategically placed one week ahead of Prime Day). Retailers like Target, Walmart, and Best Buy do sales leading up to Prime Day to compete with Amazon's big event. But this year, Amazon is being extra.

As of July 10, the JBL Tune headphones (520BT) are available at Amazon for $39.95. That’s $10 off the listing price, and — wait for it — four cents cheaper than Target's sale price of $39.99. That's right, Amazon is literally undercutting Target by a mere four cents.

SEE ALSO: The best headphones for 2024 (and why they made our list)

Whether this is a strategic move or just pure pettiness is up for debate. (But we’re going with pettiness.) Either way, a deal’s a deal. So, if you’re looking for a pair of budget headphones, you can snatch a pair of purple, black, white, or blue JBL Tune headphones on Amazon right now for $39.95.

These headphones feature the signature JBL sound quality, up to 57 hours of battery life, and a comfortable, lightweight design. The quick-charge function will give you up to three hours of music in just five minutes. The built-in microphone also allows you to take hands-free calls.

This is a pretty solid deal, regardless of who's undercutting who.

GET $80 OFF: As of July 10, Target Circle members can get a Westinghouse 50-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart Roku TV for $199.99, down from $279.99, at Target. That's 28% off.

Opens in a new window Credit: Westinghouse Our pick: Westinghouse 50-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart Roku TV $199.99 at Target
$279.99 Save $80.00 Get Deal

If you’re on the hunt for a budget TV, Target Circle Week has plenty of options. Now through July 13, you can get discounts on everything from smart TVs to small electronics by signing up for a free Target Circle account. If you’re already a Target Circle member, sign in and check out the deals.

SEE ALSO: Target's Circle Week is here and runs through July 13

One of the best TV deals we’ve spotted is the Westinghouse 50-inch 4K Roku TV, which is on sale for $199.99 (regularly $279.99). That’s an $80 discount, or 28% off, the listing price, and the lowest we’ve seen this model go for since February.

This deal is only available via Target’s website. It’s already out-of-stock in some areas, so you’ll need to act fast if you want to add it to your cart. Select the “edit location” box to check availability in your area.

While this TV doesn't have the bells and whistles of some of the more expensive OLED or QLED models, it offers a solid 4K picture, HDR compatibility, and a built-in Roku TV so you can stream your faves. You can also cast your content directly from your mobile device to the big screen via the Roku Mobile App or Apple AirPlay2.

Grab this deal while you can.

Your doodles may be looking better soon, with the help of Samsung.

At Samsung Unpacked 2024, the company revealed some major new products and features, including new Galaxy Buds 3 series, Z Flip 6, Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Other AI updates were unveiled, into a sketch-to-image option which allows users to "create more sophisticated art pieces by generating image options."

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 unveiled with built-in Google Gemini at Unpacked July 2024

Essentially, you can draw anything — crudely or not — and using Samsung's AI capabilities, the image will get a digital facelift and be made more realistic. Any sketch on the Gallery or Notes screen will work, likely better with the use of the S-pen.

"Galaxy AI understands what you're trying to draw and generates images in different styles for you to choose from," Samsung announced at the event.

According to Android Police, which tried the product, "Don't expect this feature to get it right every time."

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked for summer 2024 came and went without much in the way of surprises, but Samsung device owners got some news about upcoming AI features.

Specifically, Samsung is partnering with Google to borrow some of the latter's AI features. In a blog post posted concurrently with the livestreamed event, Google confirmed that the new Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 will get Circle to Search, with its translation and homework help features intact. Other unspecified Samsung devices will also get these features later this year, per the blog post.

SEE ALSO: Everything announced at Unpacked 2024, including Samsung Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and more SEE ALSO: Where to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy Ring Google features coming to Samsung devices

If you aren't familiar with Circle to Search, it's a somewhat recent Google innovation that allows you to, well, draw a circle around something on your screen and have Google's AI fetch more information about it for you. The Samsung foldables will be able to do that, but that's not all.

Circle to Search can also do full-screen translation, meaning users can theoretically circle an entire restaurant menu in another language and get the full thing back in their language of choice. There's also a way for students to circle things like math problems and have AI allegedly help them solve them. Google's also promising that, later in July, you'll be able to use Circle to Search for barcodes and QR codes on your screen, too.

Kids, just remember not to make it super obvious that a chat bot helped you with your homework.

Months after introducing filtering tool Deception Detector — which uses AI to weed out spam, scam, and fake profiles — dating app Bumble announced a way to report suspected AI-generated profiles.

Some daters haven't hesitated to use generative AI to write dating app bios — or even to have conversations with matches for them. Earlier this year, Bumble founder and former CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd took it a step further, saying that AI concierges will date for us in the future.

SEE ALSO: Dating app fatigue has led to a flurry of IRL singles events

When it comes to AI-generated photos and videos, however, daters don't seem to be fans. According to recent Bumble survey results shared with Mashable, 71 percent of millennial and Gen Z respondents said there should be limits to using this type of media on dating apps. Of those people, 71 percent said people using AI-generated material to portray them doing things they've never done — or visiting places they've never been — qualifies as catfishing.

How to report for suspected AI in Bumble profiles. Credit: Bumble

On Bumble, you can now report such profiles by scrolling to the bottom and tapping the "Hide and report" button. Select the option "Fake profile" and then the reason, "Using AI-generated photos and videos." You can also write more details if you wish.

As Mashable previously reported, Deception Detector led to a 45 percent decrease in reports of fake accounts in its testing phase. We'll see how many reports of AI-generated profiles Bumble gets moving forward.

"An essential part of creating a space to build meaningful connections is removing any element that is misleading or dangerous. We are committed to continually improving our technology to ensure that Bumble is a safe and trusted dating environment," said Bumble's VP of product, Risa Stein, in the press release. "By introducing this new reporting option, we can better understand how bad actors and fake profiles are using AI disingenuously so our community feels confident in making connections."

GET TWO FREE KINDLE BOOKS: Amazon Prime members who are also signed up for the free Amazon First Reads program can get two free Kindle books during the month of July.

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So many books to read, so little time. The list of must-read books get longer by the day, but we're not complaining. If the summer heat has you chilling indoors, and you're looking for new reads, Amazon has a great offer in store this month.

For the month of July, Amazon Prime members who are signed up for the free Amazon First Reads program can snag two free Kindle books. The free book options extend to several titles selected as Amazon editors' picks.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day Echo deals: the Amazon smart home devices are falling to record-low prices

Snagging this deal comes with a two-step process. First, you'll need to be an Amazon Prime member, but with the anticipation of Prime Day sales officially dropping next week, there's never been a better time to join. A Prime membership costs $14.99 per month, or you can save by signing up for an annual plan at $139.

After that, you'll need to be signed up for Amazon's First Reads program, which is free to join. Once you have both of those tasks ticked off, your two free Kindle books await.

If you're an avid reader, you know how exciting it can be to discover a great title, but sorting through the millions of options can get overwhelming. But thanks to today's deal, you can rely on the expertise of Amazon editors and check out some of their recommended titles — for free.

This month's titles include short story The Bookstore Wedding by Alice Hoffman, mystery title You Shouldn't Be Here by Lauren Thoman, and historical fiction Daughter of Fire by Sofia Robleda, to spotlight a few options.

You can read Kindle titles either on a Kindle device or through the Kindle app on your phone or tablet. If you're in the market for a Kindle e-reader to make reading just that much more enjoyable, our favorite model is the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. However, the Kindle Scribe can be fantastic if you like to take notes in the margins, and the Kindle Paperwhite is also a solid option with fantastic battery life. If you're looking to spend under $100, the Kindle is your ticket to reading utopia.

Plus, we're already seeing plenty of great early Prime Day books deals and Kindle deals if you're hoping to stock up on titles for the summer, so this is a great time to snag a Kindle device.

It's hard to beat the enjoyment of getting lost in a good book. Perhaps the only thing that could make it better is if you scored that book for free, and thanks to today's Amazon First Reads deal, that reality is just a few clicks away.

Samsung Live Translate will be available on third-party apps — and WhatsApp is included.

Samsung announced the news during its Samsung Unpacked keynote on Wednesday, and Mashable has confirmed with the company that WhatsApp will be one of the apps that are supported.

Originally announced in November 2023, Live Translate is Samsung's artificial intelligence feature that translates phone calls in real time. It's built into Samsung's phone app, but now we know that it will also be available in other apps running on Samsung phones.

Samsung also said that Live Translate will expand to more languages this year. More precisely, the feature will be available for 16 languages in July, and 20 languages by the end of 2024.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Ring hands-on review: Watch me use 'double tap' to take selfies

The company also re-iterated that live translations are happening entirely on-device, meaning your data should stay private.

Live Translate originally launched on Samsung Galaxy S24 devices, but was later expanded to other models, including Samsung Galaxy S22 and S23, as well as Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4.

PRE-ORDER NOW: Samsung's first smart ring, aptly named the Samsung Galaxy Ring, is available for preorder as of July 10 at Samsung and Amazon for $399.99. It will start shipping on July 24.

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Samsung officially announced the Samsung Galaxy Ring at its Galaxy Unpacked showcase Wednesday, adding a smart ring to its lineup of fitness wearables for the first time ever.

If you've been waiting to get your hands on one since Samsung first teased it back in January, you won't have to wait much longer: As of July 10, the Galaxy Ring is available for preorder through Amazon and Samsung ahead of its July 24 release date. It retails for $399.99, and you'll have your choice between nine sizes and three finishes: titanium black, titanium gold, and titanium silver.

Don't know your ring size? Shoppers can request a free sizing kit from Samsung, or purchase one for $10 through Amazon. The latter comes with a $10 credit toward your Galaxy Ring.

SEE ALSO: Everything announced at Unpacked 2024, including Samsung Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and more

So what exactly can this smart ring do? According to Samsung, it can measure and track sleep activity, heart rate, and menstrual cycles thanks to its accelerometer, PPG sensor, and skin temperature sensor. While it's meant more as a companion to the Galaxy Watch, the ring is designed to offer 24/7 wear that a smartwatch may not be comfortable enough to.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring comes in nine different sizes and three titanium finishes. Credit: Samsung / Mashable composite

At a preview demonstration for the wearable back in February, Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder said he easily found a size that worked for his fingers. He wrote, "it was something that I felt I could comfortably wear for longer periods of time."

The ring also comes equipped with Galaxy AI, which is designed to take health data to offer a "Sleep Score" and "Energy Score" that are meant to guide the user to healthier habits.

Of course, this isn't the first smart ring in the game, nor is it the first one with an AI component: The first Oura Ring hit the market in 2015, and just this week, the company announced its new AI health advisor. The Oura Ring starts at $299 and also has sleep and heart rate tracking, but it does require a $5.99 monthly Oura app membership (after one free month) to access your health metrics.

The Galaxy Ring, on the other hand, will function with the Samsung Health app and will not require any additional subscription costs.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: What are the differences?

Aside from health metrics, you can pair the smart ring to a Galaxy Phone to take pictures or silence alarms via the Gestures capability, much like Apple's Double Tap feature found on the Apple Watch Series 9.

Samsung also claims the ring has a battery life of up to seven days, with a 30-minute quick charge that will bring it to 40 percent battery life.

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Today's Samsung Galaxy Unpacked unveiled a slew of new(-ish) features, AI updates, and wearable products. Samsung promised the event would introduce "the next generation of Galaxy AI and the ever-expanding Galaxy ecosystem", mirroring recent tech events that brought an extreme focus on AI.

Among the company's announcements included 3D avatars, generated with AI. Using Samsung celeb partner Sydney Sweeney as an example, Samsung displayed how the avatars can be generated with its new "portrait studio".

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 unveiled with built-in Google Gemini at Unpacked July 2024

It seems that there are four filters and styles the avatars can be generated with: "Sketch", "Watercolor", "3D Cartoon", and "Comic".

Samsung isn't the only tech firm working on creative AI avatars. WhatsApp is reportedly working on AI-generated stickers, while TikTok just introduced AI digital avatars through its creative suite.

Want a Bacchanalian bout of excess in the Italian countryside? Netflix's trailer for "The Decameron" promises just that.

PRE-ORDER NOW: The new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is the latest entry into the brand's wearable tech. It's available for preorder through the Samsung store as of July 10 at 9 AM ET for $649.99.

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Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event has been hotly anticipated. At the beginning of this year, the brand introduced its Galaxy AI systems, and during Unpacked, it expanded its AI reach into wearable tech. But the real star of the show is all the incoming tech including the Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, Galaxy Ring, and the brand new Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra is the brand's latest entry in wearable tech, calling it its "toughest watch ever." The Ultra is built for tough conditions — building off its circular watch face, it's covered in a layer of aerospace-grade titanium. It can survive depths of water up to 100 meters (the same as the Apple Watch Ultra) and elevations ranging between 330 feet below sea level and 29.5K feet above sea level. Plus it withstands temperatures from -4 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit. All of this comes with superior battery life, running for 48 hours in exercise power-saving mode and 100 hours with daily activities.

In addition to its durable design, the watch is there to offer deeper health insights. With the new Galaxy AI Health system, it offers an Energy Score, a metric calculated through seven different health factors including sleep, activity, and heart rate. Once you get your Energy Score, you can make improvements with Samsung's Wellness Tips which are personalized recommendations for a better, healthier life.

Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

Noise and motion cancellation are loaded into the watch for more accurate activity measurements. With all your movement data, the watch allows you to race yourself, using prior data when running or biking on daily routes. Plus, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra monitors sleep and is FDA-approved to detect symptoms of sleep apnea — data you can use and act on.

It comes in three different colors: titanium grey, titanium white, and titanium silver. There are a variety of bands to choose from; the marine band is quick-drying and secure, the trail brand is breathable and lightweight, and the PeakForm band is sporty but stylish.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra costs $649.99 and is available for preorder now.

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Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Price and specs

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is $399; it's available for preorder on July 10.

The Oura Ring starts at $299 for the Heritage model, but $349 for the Horizon variant. (I'll dive into the differences between the two in the design section.)

Galaxy Ring does not require a subscription for a personalized analysis of your health data, including insights that dive into your sleep, heart rate, and skin temperature. The Oura Ring, on the other hand, does requires a $6 membership for the same insights.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Ring

Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Design

Samsung boasts that the Galaxy Ring has a unique, concave design.

Samsung Galaxy Ring in Titanium Silver Credit: Samsung

The tech giant says it prioritized comfort with this ring so that users can wear it overnight without issues. It's slim and compact (it's just 2.6mm thick and 7mm wide).

• Samsung Galaxy Ring dimensions: 7mm (width) and 2.6mm (thick)

• Oura Ring dimensions: 7.9mm (width) and 2.55 (thick)

In other words, compared to the Galaxy Ring, the Oura Ring has more width, but it's less thick.

Oura claims that its ring is lighter than the size of a wedding band; it comes in at between 4 and 6 grams, depending on the ring size. The Samsung Galaxy Ring is even lighter, roughly the same weight as a penny.

• Samsung Galaxy Ring weight: 3 grams or less

• Oura Ring weight: 4 to 6 grams

While Galaxy Ring has one design, the Oura Ring has two: Horizon and Heritage. The former has a full, smooth circular design while the latter has some flat sections, making it reminiscent of a washer.

Samsung Galaxy Ring in Titanium Black Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

The Horizon design comes in six finishes: Silver, Black, Stealth, Brushed Titanium, Gold, and Rose Gold. 

The Heritage model, on the other hand, comes in four finishes: Silver, Black, Stealth, and Gold.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring offers three unique colors: Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Gold.

Keep in mind that Titanium Black and Titanium Silver come in matte finishes; Titanium Gold has a glossy finish.

Winner: Oura Ring

Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Water resistance

The Samsung Galaxy Ring, similar to the Oura Ring, can tolerate up to 330 feet of water. You'll be fine wearing them in the shower. Plus, you can go swimming with them.

Credit: Samsung

The Galaxy Ring is scratch resistant, too. However, Oura warns that it "may get scratched and can itself scratch softer metal jewelry or other objects close contact with the ring." To reduce the risk of scratches, Oura recommends wearing its ring on your non-dominant hand. Plus, it suggests taking it off while handling things made of metal, ceramics, or stone (e.g., pots and pans).

Oura Ring Credit: Oura

Oura Ring users often recommend the Stealth finish for better durability regarding wear and tear; it's made of a diamond-like carbon coating.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Ring

Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Sizing

The Samsung Galaxy Ring comes in 9 ring sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Credit: Samsung

The Oura Ring comes in 8 ring sizes: 6, 7, 8, 9. 10, 11, 12, 13.

Both Samsung and Galaxy Ring offer sizing kits to help you determine the best fit for you.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Ring

Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Sensors

According to Oura, its ring has the following sensors:

• Infrared photoplethysmography sensors (PPG) for heart rate

• Negative temperature coefficient sensor for body temperature

• 3D accelerometer for movement

• LEDs

• IR sensor

Samsung has these sensors packed inside the Galaxy Ring:

• photodiode sensors (heart-rate monitoring)

• IR sensor (blood-oxygen levels)

• accelerometers (workout detection)

• LEDs

• skin temperature sensor

Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Health features

The Galaxy Ring can monitor your heart rate and issue alerts to your phone as a part of its live heart-rate check feature. It also has a menstrual prediction feature that is based on your skin temperature.

Credit: Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Ring also has an Energy Score feature, which rates your daily health with a figure anywhere between 0 and 100. It takes a look at your physical capacity, sleep consistency, sleep heart rate to determine your Energy Score. However, keep in mind that this feature requires a Samsung account and a Galaxy phone that supports Galaxy AI, which includes the following:

• Samsung Galaxy S24 series

• Samsung Galaxy S23 series

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

The Samsung Galaxy Ring also provides a feature called Wellness Tips via the Samsung Health app. This takes a look at your sleep, body composition, steps, and stress data. Wellness Tips celebrates your wins, but also prompts you to take health-focused actions and offers advice.

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Both the Oura Ring and Samsung Galaxy Ring track the following in some way or another:

• Menstrual cycle

• Respiratory rate

• Heart rate

• Sleep

• Blood-oxygen levels

• Stress

However, Galaxy Ring may have a slight edge. Unlike the Oura Ring, it issues alerts for high-and-low heart rate alerts and allows you to track your food and water intake.

Regarding exercise, both have auto workout detection. The Galaxy Ring, according to Samsung, can tell if you're walking or running.

Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Other features

The Galaxy Ring has something called "Samsung Find," allowing you to locate your ring if it's ever misplaced. This is a must because ring wearables are, of course, small and compact by nature, making them easy to lose. It will light up in red and green, allowing you to find it.

Samsung Galaxy Ring in Titanium Gold Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

While the Oura Ring has something similar for iOS users, this feature isn't supported for Android users.

You can also use the Galaxy Ring to control your Galaxy devices.

Using the double tap feature with the Galaxy Ring. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

For example, you can use the double-pinch feature to snap a picture, record a video, or snooze your alarm.

Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: AI

Artificial intelligence plays a role in both health rings, but it's more prevalent on the Samsung Galaxy Ring, thanks to its suite of AI-powered features called "Galaxy AI," which you can already find on Galaxy phones such as the Galaxy S24 series.

Samsung Galaxy Ring in Titanium Black Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

For example, the Galaxy Ring's aforementioned Energy Score feature is an AI-powered utility. AI ensures that recommendations from Energy Score are tailored to the user, allowing them to understand how their health habits affect the way they feel.

Samsung also claims that it has the "best in class" sleep analysis, thanks to an "advanced" AI-powered algorithm that helps users understand their sleep pattern. This AI-powered tracking delivers something called a Sleep Score Indicator, which provides data for the following activities: sleep latency, time in bed, nighttime movement, heart rate, and respiratory behavior.

This is an addition to features you'll find on the Samsung Galaxy Watch, including blood-oxygen levels and and skin temperature. Oura has some AI-based features, too, but according to an interview with the CEO, it mostly powers the transcription of journal entries and automatic context creation for Oura Ring data. Recently, Oura announced a new AI advisor, but even with this feature, it can't catch up with Samsung in the AI race.

Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Battery life

Oura says that its ring can last up to seven days on a charge. Samsung claims the same battery life rating: 7 days on a single charge.

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The Samsung Galaxy Ring wants to topple the Oura Ring from its throne — and I am here for it. Without even diving into specs, the Korea-based tech giant already has the edge. Why? No monthly subscription fee.

Yeah, you read that correctly. Let me say it slower so that it can really sink in: no. subscription. fee. period.

Samsung knew better. We're all drowning in subscription fees. From the cornucopia of mid streaming services like Netflix and Hulu to Spotify and Apple Music, we are tired. A health-focused ring is intriguing, but throw in the words "You have to pay this monthly," and I'll do a quick about face. Peace out!

On top of not wanting to suck me dry every 30 days, the Samsung Galaxy Ring has a bewitching charm, especially the gold one. I spent about two hours with the Samsung Galaxy Ring — here's what I think of it.

Samsung Galaxy Ring hands-on review

The Samsung Galaxy Ring samples I tried on were, unfortunately, too big for me.

A newly engaged woman wears the Galaxy Ring next to her special ring. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

Sized at 8 and 11, the Galaxy Ring models were far too loose, making it difficult to discern whether the Galaxy Ring would be enough comfortable for all-day wear, including sleep, as Samsung claims.

However, I couldn't help but gravitate toward the Titanium Gold model; this one is visually enchanting. (The Galaxy Ring also comes in Titanium Black and Titanium Silver.)

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Look at it.

I mean, just look at it.

It feels as glossy as it looks. It's pleasantly smooth and polished, providing a satisfyingly slick sensation while holding it. It's so lustrous, I could see my own reflection on it. The gold finish on this ring looks regal and elegant while simultaneously giving "I'm the main character" energy with its gleaming appearance.

Choosing the perfect size

If you're concerned about possibly getting an ill-fitting Galaxy Ring, Samsung addresses this concern by providing a complimentary sizing kit upon purchase.

Samsung Galaxy Ring sizing kit Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

The Samsung Galaxy Ring comes with nine sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. 10, 11, 12, 13. For what's worth, the circumference of my finger is slightly above five centimeters, and after testing some sizes in the kit, I'm officially a size 6.

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Samsung doesn't adhere to the standard sizing conventions typically used for rings. However, in my experience, my usual ring size (i.e., a 6) translated perfectly to the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Smart design

The Samsung Galaxy Ring doesn't have a flat surface. It's concave, with a tangible dip inward. Now, why would Samsung design its first ring this way? Because, according to the tech giant, it helps increase scratch resistance. A concave design, with much of its body curving and sloping, will be a lot harder to scratch and damage.

Samsung Galaxy Ring in Titanium Black Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

The Samsung Galaxy Ring consists of Titanium Grade 5, a type of titanium alloy known for its durability and strength, as well as its resistance to corrosion. It's also quite lightweight, making it a popular choice for jewelry.

Titanium Black is a bit of a snoozefest Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

Personally, I didn't like the Titanium Black model. Like the Titanium Silver variant, it has a matte finish, which isn't my thing. However, for those who prefer a minimalist, low-luster look, go for Titanium Black and Titanium Silver.

What can the Galaxy Ring do for you?

If you look closely, you can spot the myriad of sensors packed inside the Galaxy Ring.

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Some sensors featured on the Galaxy Ring include a photodiode sensor to monitor heart rate fluctuations, an infrared sensor that measures blood-oxygen levels, accelerometers for workout detection, and more.

But the question is, what, exactly, can the Galaxy Ring do for you health-wise? It can track the following:

• sleep

• physical capacity and activity

• heart rate

• menstrual cycle

• steps

• stress

• medication

• blood-oxygen level

• food-and-water intake

It's also worth noting that the Galaxy Ring sends alerts if your heart rate is too high or too low — something the Oura Ring does not do. Speaking of the heart, the Galaxy Ring can deliver information about beats per minute with the Live Heart Rate Check feature.

Unfortunately, I had a short time with the Galaxy Ring, so of course, I can't tell you how well these health-tracking features work. (That will change once I get my hands on a review unit.) However, even when you get the Galaxy Ring, you'll still want to give the Galaxy Ring some time to get to "know" you, particularly with the Galaxy AI-powered features that underpin it.

For example, Energy Score is a Galaxy AI feature that generates a score that represents your current health based on certain metrics, including your sleeping habits and physical activity. There's also a Wellness Tips feature that rolls out suggestions and recommendations based on the health data it has collected about you. As such, the more you use the Galaxy Ring, the better it should be.

It doubles as a remote

Similar to how one can use an Apple Watch to trigger the shutter button on their iPhone, you can use the Galaxy Ring to take pictures on any Galaxy phone running One UI 6.1.1 or above.

You can trigger the shutter button with your Samsung Galaxy Ring Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

You can wear the ring on any finger. And after a quick set up and two intentional taps, I was able to trigger the shutter button on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. I checked the most recent shot, and there I was — my selfie in all of its double-tap glory.

Samsung says you can use the double tap feature to shoot video and snooze an alarm, too.

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The latter is underrated. Imagine never needing to look at a screen to quiet an alarm. All you need to do is use a subtle gesture and roll right back to sleep.

Samsung Galaxy Ring charging

I got a chance to check out the Galaxy Ring's adorable charging station, too. It's a slightly translucent ring box with a USB-C port for charging.

Samsung Galaxy Ring charging box Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

You can't place the Galaxy Ring inside the box any ol' way. It has to be situated on the charging pad in a specific manner. However, with practice, you'll get the hang of it (like I did). Samsung says the Galaxy Ring lasts seven hours on a single charge, similar to the Oura Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring price and availability

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is $399.99 for all three finishes. Honestly, I'm surprised the gold one isn't pricier because it's so much better looking, but I'll keep my mouth shut. I don't want Samsung to get any ideas. Preorders kick off on July 10.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, the popular foldable that unfurls into a tablet, debuted at Unpacked. No, there aren't any major hardware changes on the next-generation foldable, but as you might have guessed, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is leaning heavily into AI.

Galaxy AI made its big splash at the start of the year with the new Galaxy S24 series (before landing on older devices). And now, Galaxy AI is continuing its domination across the Galaxy universe, injecting itself into the Galaxy Z Fold 6 — and other new devices unveiled at Unpacked, including the Z Flip 6, Galaxy Ring, and Galaxy Watch Ultra.

SEE ALSO: Oura Ring gets an 'AI advisor' right before Samsung Galaxy Ring launch Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 gets an AI-powered boost Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is packed with AI-powered tools from the Galaxy AI suite:

• Note Assist (translation and summaries via Samsung Notes)

• PDF overlay translation (text translation in PDFs)

• Composer (generates text for emails and social media apps)

• Live Translate (translates conversations on Samsung's native calling app and third-party apps like WhatsApp)

• Portrait Studio (creates 3D avatars based on your portraits)

• Interpreter (Galaxy AI steps in and translates languages between two participants)

• Instant Slow-mo (instantly slow down videos)

Interpreter is particularly useful on the Galaxy Z Fold 6, as it comes with a new conversation mode that lets both parties view translations on the main and cover displays. Plus, Interpreter supports one-way translation, so you can have it "listen" to something and translate it for you.

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There's also a new Sketch-to-Image Galaxy AI feature, which offers image-based options from your sketches and drawings. You will also get the Google Gemini app built into the Z Fold 6 (and other Galaxy Z series devices). After saying "Hey Google," you can invoke the Gemini overlay, allowing you to get started with AI-facilitated tasks.

Galaxy Z Fold 6 also supports Circle to Search, an Android feature Google announced earlier this year.

Larger display

Samsung widened both displays on the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

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However, the minor increase is more noticeable on the outside screen. The 2,376 x 968-pixel AMOLED cover display is now 6.3 inches, up from 6.2 inches. Like its predecessor, the refresh rate can still climb to 120Hz.

There's also a brighter display that can reach 2,600 nits.

Gaming

According to Samsung, some mobile gamers gravitate toward the Galaxy Z Fold 6 due to its 7.6-inch, 120Hz display.

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It's a phone that lets you enjoy ample screen estate while gaming. When you're done, you can fold it into a more compact form.

It's also worth noting that Samsung packed a larger vapor chamber inside the Z Fold 6. Plus, the graphics support ray tracing.

Cameras

There aren't any significant camera upgrades on the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

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Similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 5, you're still getting the following specs:

• 10MP selfie camera

• 4MP under-display camera

• 50MP wide camera

• 12MP ultra-wide camera

Of course, with AI being the spotlight this year, you can take advantage of Photo Assist within the Gallery app, allowing you to take advantage of generative AI editing tools like Generative Edit.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 comes in three colors, Silver Shadow, Pink, and Navy, as well as two Samsung.com exclusive colors: Crafted Black and White.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a starting price of $1,899.99. It's available for preorder now.

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While not the main event of the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung still had a big announcement for its line of earbuds: The new Galaxy Buds 3 series.

Samsung's earbuds announcement brings two new products to the market: the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Both earbuds come with a slew of features with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro packed with a few extras to sweeten the offering.

Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

Perhaps the most enticing feature introduced with Galaxy Buds 3 and the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is the new Interpreter feature that's powered by Samsung's Galaxy AI.

According to Samsung, the Galaxy Buds 3 series' Interpreter feature will allow users to hear real-time translations of a foreign language in "Listening Mode" on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Flip 6. And Samsung's not just talking about interpretations for content that's being listened to through the device. The Interpreter feature will bring these real-time interpretations to consumers experiencing real-life, in-person conversations.

There is one important note for this feature, though. While it's only available through the Galaxy Buds 3 series of earbuds, the translations are not provided by the earbuds themselves. Keep in mind, though, that the Interpreter feature requires a Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Credit: Mashable

Both new earbuds have a Voice Command feature, which allows users to control the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro without actually touching the earbuds or the connected smartphone. For example, users can tell the Galaxy Buds 3 devices to play or stop playing music by simply using their voice.

The Galaxy Buds 3 series can also analyze both internal and external sounds to enhance audio quality and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) through Adaptive EQ and Adaptive ANC in real time.

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro extras

Of course, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are equipped with features that the base model in the series does not have.

First and foremost, the design of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is different from that of the base model. The Galaxy Buds 3 has an "Open Type" design like the one found on the Apple AirPods whereas the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is a "Canal Type," like the AirPods Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Credit: Mashable

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro comes with a strip down the stem of the earbuds called Blade Lights, which allows users to control the earbuds by pinching or swiping up or down on the blade. This physical menu to control things like volume is not available on the base model.

Along with the sound enhancement feature on both earbuds in the series, Samsung touted another new feature that automatically adjusts music levels for users through "Adaptive Noise Control, Siren Detect, and Voice Detect." According to Samsung, the Adaptive Noise Control, Voice Detect, and Siren Detect features are exclusive to the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. 

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro also includes a few firsts for Galaxy Buds. The Pro model has improved two-way speakers with a planar tweeter, which Samsung says brings a "high range sound production" to the device. The Pro model also includes dual amplifiers and ultra-high quality audio, which "supports a doubled sampling rate." Samsung says these features not only provide the proper experience for high-resolution audio, but it also extends to enhancing the audio quality on phone calls through the Super-Wideband Call feature.

Galaxy Buds 3 Series price and availability

The base Galaxy Buds 3 model will be available for $179.99, with the Pro model priced at $249.99. Accordion to Samsung, both models will be available in two different color configurations, silver and white.

Just like the new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, both earbuds in the Galaxy Buds 3 series are available to pre-order starting today. The Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro will officially launch and be available in-stores on July 24.

Samsung makes new foldables every year, but it can't reinvent the wheel on an annual basis.

The best evidence of that is the new Galaxy Z Flip 6, the latest clamshell foldable from Samsung that was announced at Galaxy Unpacked on Wednesday morning. This year's edition comes in four colors: Yellow, Blue, Mint, and Silver Shadow.

SEE ALSO: Oura Ring gets an 'AI advisor' right before Samsung Galaxy Ring launch Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 specs Last year's big cover screen is back, thankfully. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon/Mashable

From a hardware perspective, this is arguably the least Samsung has done to iterate on a Flip foldable since the line debuted. However, what few improvements Samsung made are important on paper — and software enhancements are a thing, too. Here are the basic specs, with differences from last year's Flip 5 noted in parentheses:

• 6.7-inch AMOLED inner display with 120Hz refresh rate

• 3.4-inch cover display with 60Hz refresh rate

• 12GB RAM (was 8GB on Flip 5)

• 256GB or 512GB storage

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor (was Gen 2 on Flip 5)

• 4,000mAh battery (was 3,700mAh on Flip 5)

In other words, the Z Flip 6 has functionally identical displays and the same amount of storage as last year's phone, while the RAM, processor, and battery have all been upgraded.

But wait, there's more. The Z Flip 5's main wide angle rear camera lens was a paltry 12MP shooter, but Samsung replaced that with a 50MP lens this year. Although the Galaxy Z Flip 6's 12MP ultrawide camera doesn't have any hardware upgrades, Samsung boasts that it has better low-light noise reduction and now supports HDR video and 4K video at 60 frames per second.

Plus, all the Galaxy AI features that rolled out on the Galaxy flagships earlier this year are now available on the Galaxy Z Flip 6.

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is now available for preorder with a starting price of $1,099.99, a $100 price increase over its predecessor's price tag.