Every Apple Watch Ultra Feature Designed to Keep You Alive

September 14, 2022

When Apple announced its latest series of Watches, the “Ultra” model really stood out. Not just because of its bombastic $800 price, but because of all the things it promises to do. And while we don’t think you can climb the tallest mountains with it, there are still plenty of other features worth considering.

We gathered together every lifesaving feature the Apple Watch Ultra promises to have and even threw in some that the rest of the Apple Watch series offers too. Check it out in the top story.

Other Highlights:

• The most affordable Kindles just got a sweet upgrade for the first time in years.
• Google just… gave up on Pixelbook. Kind of sad, really.
• Sorry Dark Sky app fans, even on iPhone, the end is near.
• … and more!

-Josh

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Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

If you live in a large household where everyone contributes to the chores, like loading or unloading the dishwasher, you’ll love this nifty little magnet. It’s a way to quickly and easily let everyone else know if the dishwasher has dirty dishes inside or if they’re clean and ready to be put away.

It’s also great for roommates who constantly load dirty dishes into a clean dishwasher full of plates, bowls, and coffee cups. All you have to do is rotate this Clean/Dirty dishwasher magnet on the door, and you’re all set. Now, if only we had this when I was a kid.

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There’s nothing worse than having a dead car battery and hearing that dreaded “clicking” noise when you turn the key. And you can’t always rely on a good samaritan to stop with jumper cables. That’s where HULKMAN’s portable jump starter comes in handy. Pull it out, boost the battery yourself, and be on your way. Read More »

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After countless leaks and rumors, the Sonos Sub Mini is finally official and ready to take over your home theater and living room. While the original Sonos Sub had booming bass, it’s also $749 and out of reach for many. Now, you’ll be able to upgrade your sound for a lot less. Read More »

After taking the Dark Sky weather app away from Android users, Apple will do the same to its own customers. An in-app warning shows that Dark Sky will stop working on December 31st, 2022. Apple previously announced the “end of 2022” deadline on June 6th, but to be honest, we expected another delay. Read More »

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The humble MP3 player never disappeared. Not only are they still around, but they’ve grown up and gained impressive new features, including support for Bluetooth headphones and lossless audio formats. Some higher-end models can even work with streaming services like Spotify. Read More »

First introduced with the iPhone X, the notch is one of Apple’s more divisive design decisions. But with the iPhone 14 Pro, the cutout that houses Apple’s front-facing camera and other sensors has received an overhaul that should make it less distracting. Read More »