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WIRED
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- WIRED
Fujifilm's X Half, a New OnePlus Tablet, and Fender's GarageBand Rival—Your Gear News of the Week
Plus: Coros has a repair program for its fitness trackers, there's a new The Last of Us collectible, and Paravel shuts up shop. Courtesy of Coros; OnePlus; Taylor Guitars All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. This week, Fujifilm announced a new digital half-frame compact camera called the X Half. Like half-frame film cameras, the X Half shoots vertical frames, but records to an 18-megapixel sensor instead. The lens is a 32mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.8 aperture, which is close to the lenses of the X100 series cameras. The X Half looks like a combination of Fujifilm's popular X100VI and an old Rollie 35 film camera. It's small and stylish, which is part of the appeal here. The X Half is also designed to be fun rather than a "serious" camera (whatever that means). Serious camera fans, be warned: The X Half is JPG-only; there are no RAW files. Out of the box, there are 10 film simulations—just like Fujifilm's "serious" cameras—along with 18 filters to simulate things like light leaks or expired film. Since the files are JPGs, whatever filters you apply can't be unapplied in post. In another nod to film cameras, there is a Film Roll mode which allows you to lock in a film simulation or filter combo and then shoot 24, 26, or 72 images (like a roll of film) without being able to review the image on the rear screen or see anything about it until you dump the pics to the companion phone app. It won't be for everyone, but I'm looking forward to testing this one as we rarely see a camera that doesn't take itself too seriously. My only hesitation is the recommended price of $849, which is a little steep for something that doesn't offer RAW files. — Scott Gilbertson OnePlus Has a New Android Tablet The Android tablet market has been gradually growing since Google decided to give it some love in 2022—there are more options to choose from now than in years . OnePlus is keeping things chugging along with the OnePlus Pad 3—its predecessor is our favorite Android tablet, so there are high expectations for this slate. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, the high-end processor powering all the 2025 Android phones, this is a flagship tablet through and through. OnePlus hasn't shared the full details about the tablet yet, but it supports Open Canvas, the company's multitasking software. There are some integrations for Apple users, too—you can control a Mac remotely, and file share via drag and drop. You can also pair it with three accessories (sold separately): a Smart Keyboard, a Stylo 2 stylus, and a Folio Case. The Pad 3 comes in Storm Blue and will be available in the US and Canada beginning June 5. Pricing hasn't been shared yet, but it's not a stretch to imagine a higher MSRP than the $550 launch price of the OnePlus Pad 2. The company recently raised the price of the OnePlus Watch 3 to $550 (from $330) shortly after tariffs were announced, but then brought the MSRP down to $350—still an increase. It's a direct contender to Samsung's recently announced Tab S10 FE. Fender's GarageBand Rival Fender has announced a new cross-platform app called Fender Studio that will let users easily record, jam, and release music from anywhere. The free app is available for iOS, Android, PC, Linux, and macOS, and looks to take on Apple's GarageBand for free recording app supremacy. It can use your phone's microphone or any compatible interface, and includes modeling for classic amplifiers, effects pedals, and mixing plugins. You can even tune vocals and use a vocoder. This democratization of high-end recording follows Fender's acquisition of affordable recording brand PreSonus. PreSonus makes Studio One, another great piece of recording software, among our favorite digital audio workstations. With Fender Studio, users can get much of that same functionality, a boon for folks who don't want to splash out on fancy software to make demos or to record basic audio tracks. So far, it works great in my experience, with an easy-to-use interface that scales perfectly between PC, tablet, and cell phone. I like how similar it looks to Studio One, which has a clean and simple look, a key for recording software to be any good. — Parker Hall A Last of Us Guitar Taylor Guitars is making a limited run of replica model 314c acoustic guitars identical to the model used in HBO's The Last of Us . The guitar features Taylor's famous cutaway style, with a custom moth inlay on the third fret. It's a beautiful instrument that might end up being collectible someday, beyond fans of the show; the moth inlay is prettier than an HBO logo, and the tobacco sunburst and ivoroid accents give it a kind of modern vintage vibe. The guitar is available for purchase now for $2,799, and is built on demand with an expected delivery time of six to 10 weeks. They all come with a hard case. — Parker Hall Coros Introduces a Repair Program I consistently pick Garmin watches over Coros models in my Best Fitness Trackers guide. However, that margin is getting slimmer, and the news that you can now repair Coros devices gives the brand a boost. Coros' new repair program increases the lifespan of your expensive wearable. You can send in a damaged device, pay a nominal repair fee, and receive a refurbished replacement while your device is being repaired. Available repairs include replacing a broken screen, button, dial, or defective battery, and all Coros devices are eligible, including the latest Vertix 2S, all the Pace watches, and the solar-powered bike computer. Unlike comparable repair programs, like AppleCare, Coros owners do not have to pay into a separate warranty or coverage program in addition to the repair cost. Coros also posts the repair prices, with most well under $100. It's worth noting here that I've never had to fix a Coros device, and I've found them all to be pretty durable. But WIRED contributor Steph Pearson shattered her Coros Dura bike computer's screen while mountain biking, so the news that you can get it fixed for a reasonable price is welcome. — Adrienne So Paravel Goes Under Earlier this week, the official website for Paravel, a popular travel brand known for its stylish luggage, was taken offline without prior notice. Customers who recently ordered travel gear reported shipments canceled, with refunds provided only in some cases. Financial records indicate that the company filed for bankruptcy on May 19. Several third-party retailers still carry Paravel products (for now), including Amazon, Ssense, Net-a-Porter, and Bloomingdale's. You might be able to catch a discount while stock lasts. We've reached out to Paravel for comment. —Boutayna Chokrane
Forbes
20-05-2025
- Forbes
The Surprising Tech William Goodge Used To Run Across Australia
William Goodge after arriving in Sydney. Running influencer William Goodge has been making headlines after becoming the fastest man to travel across Australia. He took 35 days to cover 3,800km of terrain, from Perth to Bondi Beach in Sydney. You can check out the data for his runs over on Strava, but what technology did he actually use to track those runs, which regularly ticked over 100km in a day? Goodge used both a watch some of you may already own, as well as a tracking device a little more hardcore in order to be compliant with the Guinness World Records rules. Let's dig into it. As noted on Goodge's Strava records, he wore a Coros Vertix 2S as his primary 'normal' tracker. This is one of Coros's top-end watches, and sells for $699. Coros Vertix 2S It's a good option for one of these ultra-endurance challenges as, unlike many new watches, it has a classic low-power transflective display rather than an AMOLED one. These are 'always on' by design and their visibility is only improved by high levels of ambient light, where OLED watches have to use more power to compete with it. The Vertix 2S is rated for up to 118 hours of GPS tracking, so even under the gruelling conditions of Goodge's challenge, it shouldn't have needed too-regular charges. While the Coros Vertix 2S would arguably be perfectly up for the job of GPS tracking this challenge, Goodge also took a Garmin InReach tracker with him. This is the Inreach Mini 2, a $399 tracker and emergency satellite communications device. It was stashed in Goodge's waist pack, but as it weighs just 100g it shouldn't have caused too much of a practical issue. It's this device that mapped out his route on a publicly accessible Garmin webpage. Garmin InReach 2 In his preparatory YouTube video, Goodge claimed it would be set to send a GPS ping every two minutes, rather than the default 10 minutes. This effectively allowed for real-time tracking, while the Coros Vertix 2S data would only be transferred when sync'd with a phone. Like most enthusiast running watches, though, the Vertix records GPS data every second. Last of all, Goodge also wore a WHOOP tracker, although this is likely because he has some form of sponsorship with the brand. His YouTube videos bear a link to the WHOOP website. A WHOOP would record additional heart rate results as standard, but such a band is typically used to moderate a fairly intensive workout routine and avoid injury or overtraining. And that doesn't really apply to someone attempting to run upwards of 110km a day for well over a month. WHOOP 4.0 tracker Despite using legit tech to track his runs, and posting publicly on Strava and the Garmin InReach web portal, Goodge has attracted criticism online, with some suggesting he may have in some way faked the attempt. Cited evidence includes aberrations in the GPS and pace data, and that Goodge's heart rate was unrealistically low in long stretches, with some days' tracking average not too far above 100bpm. Goodge's team refutes claims he did not run the full distance, as reported by Canadian Running Magazine last week. Its report is worth a read for more detail on these claims.
Tom's Guide
08-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Bad news for Garmin users — future features could go behind the Connect+ paywall, according to CEO
When Garmin Connect+ launched earlier this year Garmin stressed that all the existing features available in its app would remain free to users. Given that the features you do get with Garmin Connect+ have thus far underwhelmed, it wasn't a great hardship to skip the subscription entirely. However, the fear Garmin users had was that future features would end up locked behind the Garmin Connect+ paywall, and that fear may have just been confirmed by Garmin's CEO. Speaking during Garmin's Q1 2025 earnings call CEO Cliff Pemble spoke about Connect+ and the features it might get in the future, saying, 'certain ones, we will likely reserve for premium offerings.". While Garmin Connect+ certainly does need some new features to make it worth the outlay, if it becomes a requirement to get the most from a watch then that's bad news for Garmin users who have already spent a lot of money on a watch. Pemble's also spoke about how Garmin Connect+ had been received by Garmin users, saying that the response 'had been positive', which is a surprise to me. Notwithstanding the fact that introducing a paid subscription rarely, if ever, goes down well, Garmin users seemed particularly outraged by the arrival of Connect+. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. This is partly down to the fact the best Garmin watches like the Garmin Fenix 8 cost more than $1,000, meaning the idea of paying an extra $6.99 a month to unlock features is galling. Even if you opt for a cheaper model like the Garmin Forerunner 165, part of the appeal of using a Garmin in the past has been that you don't have to pay more once you've bought the watch. Furthermore, Garmin Connect+ hasn't drawn very positive reviews from those who have used it. The AI-based Active Intelligence feature in particular is yet to provide any useful insights, in my experience. Once Garmin Connect+ was introduced it was inevitable that future features would end up behind its paywall, and if the service is to be a success it does need some more useful features than it currently has. Subscription services are only likely to become more common with the best sports watches, unfortunately. However so far Suunto and Coros haven't introduced one to use with their devices. The core experience of tracking and analyzing your training will remain free across the board I would expect, and it's still an excellent experience with Garmin. However, if we read the tea leaves, it's likely that when interesting new Garmin features launch in the future, some are likely to cost you.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
William Goodge: Male model who's trying to break the record for running almost 4000km from Perth to Sydney is hit by bombshell cheating allegations
British ultrarunner and male model William Goodge's audacious attempt to become the fastest person to run 4000km across Australia has been overshadowed by ongoing cheating allegations. The former semi-professional rugby player from Bedfordshire in the UK began his journey on April 15 as he tries run from from Cottesloe Beach in Perth to Bondi Beach in Sydney in just 35 days. Goodge was on on day 17 of the run at the time of writing and was averaging more than 110km each day as he aims to break the record of 39 days set by Aussie engineer Chris Turnbull in 2023. The 31-year-old began running in 2018 to process his mother's cancer diagnosis, telling the Daily Mail that 'running helped me to deal with my demons'. Since that time, the popular endurance athlete has taken on many challenges, including becoming the fastest Englishman to run across the USA, raising thousands for cancer research in the process. However, some skeptical members of the ultra running community have questioned his achievements - and will be closely watching his run across Australia. William Cockerell, a veteran long-distance runner and sportswriter based in the UK, is convinced that Goodge's stats are too good to be true and has accused him of 'watch muling' - a form of cheating where you share a GPS device between runners. Many runners, Goodge included, upload the data from their wearable devices to exercise tracking networks like Strava. Cockerell has claimed that Goodge's relatively poor results in official ultra-marathons combined with his low heart rate during events are very suspicious. He has even tried to catch Goodge in the act of cheating by flying to the States to confront the athlete on his run from Los Angeles to New York in 2023, but he found no evidence. 'Yes, Goodge is a good-looking guy, and he's making a lot of money. But what appalls me is he is taking a lot of money away from the more deserving international athletes out there,' Cockerell said. Other runners have also expressed skepticism, including well-known ultrarunner Rob Pope, who stated that he hopes Goodge's records are genuine, but his 'heart rate doesn't make sense'. Goodge says he wouldn't be surprised if Cockerell travels Down Under to confront him during the trans-continental run - but will have all the necessary tech on him to shut down criticisms. 'I'm going to have a live tracker on me at all times,' Goodge told the Financial Review. Goodge maintains he's done everything he's said he done - and has raised thousands for charity along the way 'I'll be wearing my Coros [fitness] watch, and I'll have my Whoop for data on Strava … and I'm getting all my crew members Whoop bands as well … so we'll have datasets for everyone who is involved.' 'I've done everything I've ever said I've done. 'But I appreciate that there is a higher burden of proof when you say you're going for an actual record.' Goodge also has plenty of support in the running community, including from vegan ultra-endurance athlete Rich Roll, who's dubbed him an 'absolute beast' who cops a lot of criticism because he looks, and acts, very different to most other ultra runners. Meanwhile, Goodge is focused on being himself and completing his run to Sydney in record time. 'I feel like I put some good out into the world. I raise money for charities. I'm doing it for good reasons,' said Goodge .
Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Running isn't a cheap hobby. It will cost me £2452 to run the London Marathon this Sunday
Running may seem a cost effective way of keeping fit. But by the time I complete the London Marathon on Sunday I will have spent £2452 on kit, training plans and recovery. That's because marathons are no longer just about raising money for good causes and enjoying the atmosphere. Thanks to the pandemic, advancements in running shoes and the rise of social running groups, running culture has boomed in the last five years - and in turn its made these races big business. You could say they've become fashion shows: the start line is akin to the front row where what you wear sets your status as a runner before you've even set off. And it's fuelled by Gen Z: TCS London Marathon recorded a 105% increase in entries from 20-29-year-olds to this month's event. Me and my twenty-something-year-old Instagram obsessed peers are prepared to splash cash on anything that will garner us personal bests, clout and 'kudos' on Strava. And there's a pool of specialist fitness brands that have tapped into this young, image-concerned (sweaty) cult. The only need to know rival watch brands at my run club are Coros and Garmin. I have sworn by Coros since I started running regularly two years ago: my Pace 3 gps watch lives on my wrist - even when I sleep - and tracks my routes, heart rate, stress levels and how well my body is recovering. Without it I would have all the gear and no idea - and I get all the stats I need to regulate my training for a one off cost. Coros Pace 3 Watch £219 Shop Every fitness enthusiast I know forks out for both the Runna and Strava apps: these go hand in hand, which explains why the latter has recently acquired the former. Founded by Dom Maskell and Ben Parker in 2021, Runna is the equivalent of having a coach in your pocket. For £15.99 a month, this personalized training plan platform plots when, how often and how far you need to run for just a couple of pounds more than your standard Netflix subscription. Strava then tracks the run itself and allows you to follow your friends' activities too. It's a little digital social community where I can see my own progress, give 'kudos' to other runners and find new routes or run clubs (£8.99 a month, Strava). When you're racking up miles, Shokz OpenFit earphones outperform standard AirPods. They loop around your ears - rather than being wedged in - so they don't pop out and also allow you to stay in tune with traffic and the noises around you (£129, Shokz). I highly recommend them for female runners who want to enjoy music and podcasts whilst keeping their wits about them. On long runs, you'll be pushed to catch me without my Salomon running vest (£125, Salomon). It holds far more than you think. I stuff mine with my phone, Compeed, chafe balm, sweets and Maurten's carbohydrate gels (£33.95 for 12, Maurten). I must have gone through three of these boxes during my eleven week training block to fuel my sessions, so they're not cheap. But they digest easily and don't leave a horrible sweet taste in your mouth. The It-girls on London's running scene are decked out in brightly coloured outfits rather than standard black leggings and a t-shirt. Free People's girlish, saccharine toned 'Runsies' (a lightweight all-in-one) are very popular (£88) along with the brand's frilly 'Get your Flirt On' shorts (£38, Free People). I have been training in both, but on race day itself I will show up in one of Oner's matching co-ords, because they're comfortable and don't budge as you move - I ran the Amsterdam Marathon in one. Plus, they come in an array of lovely shades (shorts £48 and sports bra £35, Oner). Get Your Flirt On Shorts £38 Shop Forget Nike, on my feet you'll exclusively find New Balance trainers. The Boston born brand has become a lead in the running trainer market over the past couple of years - and aside from performance, I'm sure part of their success comes from the punchy, aesthetic colours they use. On average you need two pairs: one for longer runs and one for faster, shorter speed sessions. When I'm not sprinting I wear the Fresh Foam X 1080v14 shoes (£160), but on race day itself I will wear the brands FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4, which are worth the splurge for comfort and pace (£260, New Balance). But it isn't just about the outfit you run in, it's about the kit you use for recovery too. Google searches for 'marathon recovery' have spiked 34% in the last month. Biohacking has become synonymous with elite sports and marathon training - those in the know are utilising hot and cold contrast therapy treatments between training to accelerate muscle rehabilitation. ARC Community's sauna and ice bath centre in Canary Wharf offers guided classes or self-governed sessions where you flit between sweating it out in 75 degrees celsius and 2-4 degree cold plunge pools (from £35, ARC Community). They also have 'Evening Socials' with a DJ - think of it as a wellness rave. I would recommend a visit just for the towel waving displays, which crank up the heat in the sauna to a steamy 90 degrees celsius. On the opposite side of London, Kensington's Repose Space is another well-loved destination among runners. Here they use an infrared sauna (rather than a Finnish iteration) with a cold plunge tub. The infrared soothes muscles, improves circulation, and detoxifies, whilst the cold invigorates the body by reducing inflammation and boosting energy. At this chichi centre 45 minutes of heat therapy will cost you £130. But Repose is also famed for its hyperbaric chamber: a pressurised enclosure where you breathe pure oxygen at levels higher than atmospheric pressure. This therapy, known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), enhances oxygen delivery to tissues, promoting healing and reducing inflammation. And you'd hope it does: one hour in the chamber is just as pricey as the sauna. (£130, Repose). Despite the hefty price tag it's hugely popular for being a non-invasive approach to improving oxygenation and supporting healing and they've already seen an uptick in bookings ahead of the marathon. At home, I also rate the Lola Theragun for a DIY massage which prevents soreness by releasing the lactic acid from tired muscles (£59.90, It also improves circulation and is about as big as an iPhone - perfect when packing for international races. But the best couch-recovery money can buy - and yes, it really is an investment - is a pair of Hyperice Normatec Premier compression boots (£999, They may sound like something that's intended for space exploration, but these bluetooth air compression stockings massage your legs to support lymphatic drainage and relieve pain and soreness so you never have to give in to DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). You simply connect your phone - I slip mine on whilst watching tv, reading or working - set your session via the app and by the end of a 30 minute stint legs feel renewed and ready to go again. It's genius - if you can afford it. And I'm convinced these boots will help me get over the finish line.
