Digital Trends Live: Apple Watch partners with gyms, Fortnite becomes a sport

By Todd Werkhoven Published April 25, 2023

On Thursday’s episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Adrien Warner discuss the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including Apple Watch partnering with gyms, Surface Duo details, Fortnite is officially a high school sport, Picard debuts, Seattle votes by phone, and more.

John Kent

Nibler then speaks with John Kent, program manager for IBM’s sports and entertainment partnerships, about its partnership with the Recording Academy, and using A.I. at the Grammys.

Gray Scott

Gray Scott, futurist and host of Futuristic Now, discusses how Amazon is planning to use “pay-by-hand” biometric scanners.

Adrienne Liebenberg

We then talk with Adrienne Liebenberg, co-founder of the NotForgotten Digital Library, about preserving a history of yourself on blockchain that will be around for over 300 years.

Finally, we take a look at what’s coming to the box office with our Reel News segment. This week, we review The Gentleman, The Turning, and The Rhythm Section.

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Wearables

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Apple, Samsung, and Garmin picks from $199, with savings of up to $470

Wristwatch, Computer Hardware, Electronics

Phone compatibility narrows the smartwatch search quickly. After that, it’s a question of apps, training tools, and how often a charger needs to enter the picture. These five Amazon deals span affordable everyday watches, running companions, and more expensive outdoor models.

Apple Watch SE 3 GPS, 40mm - $199 (20% off)

Wearables

Google’s new Fitbit could make you rethink buying a smartwatch

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Google Fitbit Edge

Google may be preparing to give the Fitbit Charge line the upgrade it's been waiting for. A new leak has revealed a huge amount of information about the rumored Fitbit Edge, an upcoming fitness tracker that appears designed to sit somewhere between the minimalist Fitbit Air and Google’s much more capable Pixel Watch 5.

The device itself isn’t much of a surprise. Google accidentally showed a mysterious screen-equipped fitness tracker in Pixel 11 advertising earlier this year, while subsequent retail imagery seemingly confirmed the Fitbit Edge name and gave us a much better look at its design. Now, a report from Dealabs Magazine may have filled in most of the remaining blanks, including its price and some seriously interesting hardware.

Computing

From $179 AirPods Pro to $200 off a MacBook Air, these are the Prime Day Apple deals I’d buy

Amazon is offering some unusually good Apple discounts this Prime Day, and these are the five deals I'd actually spend my money on.

Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Apple discounts don't come around often, so when Amazon cuts up to 28% off AirPods, Macs, and more, I pay attention. I picked five deals worth your money, from earbuds that track your workouts to a tiny desktop that fits under your monitor.

AirPods Pro 3 – $179 (28% off)