Spectrum TV is back on Roku devices over half a year after it was pulled

Charter Spectrum customers found themselves unable to download the Spectrum TV app from Roku’s Channel Store if they hadn’t done so before back in December. The two companies were unable to come to an agreement on the renewal of their contract, and it led Roku to pull the app from its store to prevent new downloads. Now, it looks like they were finally able to hammer out a deal that works for both of them, because the Spectrum TV app is back on the Roku Channel Store. All customers need to do to access its live and on-demand content is sign in with their Charter broadband account credentials. 

Back when the app was pulled from the store, Spectrum said Roku didn’t accept its offer to renew its contract “despite [its] best efforts.” The company then told its customers that they can still access the app through their phones and tablets, as well as on Samsung TV, Apple TV and Xbox. A Roku spokesperson said in a statement, though, that they were “working together to reach a positive and mutually beneficial distribution agreement.” 

The companies didn’t reveal the details of the new deal, but what’s important is that subscribers can now download the Spectrum TV app after eight months. They sent out an email to customers with the note: “We’re delighted to share with you that Roku and Charter Communications have renewed our agreement to distribute the Spectrum TV channel on your Roku device.”

Customers can find the channels available through the app on the Spectrum website. The list includes Bravo, CNN, CNBC, Fox, NFL, SyFy, NatGeo and HBO Max, though accessibility depends on their subscription. 

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New Renders Of The Apple Watch Series 7 Have Been Leaked

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Apple has been gradually pivoting its design language over the years and across its products. Interestingly enough it started with the iPad Pro which ditched the curved edges in favor of flat ones. This later expanded to the iPhone 12, and it looks like it could soon be extended to the Apple Watch as well.

In a series of new renders shared by 91mobiles, they have posted what appears to be renders of the upcoming Apple Watch Series 7 which shows off the watch’s flat edges. This seems to be in line with the renders we saw from Jon Prosser and RendersByIan a few months ago, so while it’s not necessarily confirmed, they do corroborate each other’s claims.

The adoption of flat edges gives the watch a bit more of a square look to it. While the face of the Apple Watch has always been square-ish, the use of the curved edges and curved display did give it a more “organic” look. This makes it look more boxy, but whether or not that’s a good or bad thing will boil down to your own personal preference.

Apple is said to be planning an event in September where the iPhone 13 will be announced. It is also the same event that will most likely see the launch of the Series 7 as well, so check back with us in the coming weeks for the details.

New Renders Of The Apple Watch Series 7 Have Been Leaked

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Nura’s Latest Earbuds Are Available Through A Subscription

When we think of subscriptions, we usually think of services like your phone, internet, music, movies, and so on. However, Nura thinks that maybe hardware subscriptions could be of interest to some as well. The company has recently announced its latest pair of earbuds, the NuraBuds, that will be available for purchase through a subscription.

What does this mean? This means that instead of paying a fixed price and purchasing the earbuds outright, you’ll put down some money and then pay $5 a month to “rent” them. The NuraBuds appear to be a downgraded version of the company’s NuraTrue earbuds, which means we’re looking at a slightly shorter battery life of four hours versus six, and it will also lack Nura’s signature hearing test.

This means that you’ll have to take a chance on how the earbuds sound and rely on the company’s in-house tuning, which is fine if you’re not that fussy. So why would anyone subscribe for a pair of earbuds? According to Nura, this is because they will get benefits like discounts and giveaways, and every two years you’ll be sent a new set of earbuds in case the batteries in the old ones get worn down.

In a way that’s kind of an intriguing proposal, but as some have pointed out, in the long run this might be more expensive, so unless you really like Nura’s sound signature and its products, you might be better off buying something else.

Nura’s Latest Earbuds Are Available Through A Subscription

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Future Apple Watches Might Be Able To Measure Hydration Levels

The Apple Watch is packed with all kinds of health related features and sensors, whether it be a heart rate monitor, an ECG monitor, a blood oxygen monitor, and so on. It seems that in the future, we might be able to add another sensor or monitor to that list that will be able to measure the hydration in the wearer.

According to a recently-published patent, it seems that Apple has filed for a patent for a hydration measurement feature that could be used in the Apple Watch.

The patent’s description reads, “Hydration measurement capabilities can be provided by a wearable electronic device, such as a watch, to allow a user to easily track hydration. A watch can be positioned to receive and measure one or more electrical properties of perspiration produced by the user wearing the watch. The watch provides electrodes for measuring the electrical properties of the perspiration.”

Apple also adds, “The hydration tracking can be performed non-invasively, repeatedly, accurately, automatically, and with minimal user intervention. The measurements can be used to provide useful feedback and health tracking information to a user, thereby allowing the user to better manage hydration and overall health.”

However, as this is a patent, there’s no telling if Apple will actually make it a reality. There have been rumors that Apple is considering other types of health sensors and monitors, like a noninvasive way of measuring glucose levels, but it might be a while before we actually see that feature make its way into the Apple Watch.

Future Apple Watches Might Be Able To Measure Hydration Levels

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