Apple’s latest move to push health sensors into earbuds — and iOS 26’s Workout Buddy — changes the rules for people who buy wearables primarily to track exercise, and it raises a direct question: do you still need an Apple Watch to close your rings and monitor workouts?
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Audio driver nightmares were supposed to be relics of the 1990s, but for many Windows 11 users pairing Bluetooth headphones with a modern laptop, the frustration is all too familiar. Hopes for seamless plug-and-play connectivity are dashed as even premium hardware—like Sony’s top-ranked...
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