Polar Loop Review: This Screenless Fitness Tracker Can't Compete With Whoop

The 2025 Polar Loop is a screenless fitness tracker that competes with Whoop and the Amazfit Helio Strap—but doesn't quite beat either.
The Weather Network

Polar vortex disrupted: Rare, atmospheric shift could enhance winter’s path

An extreme warming event high in the atmosphere is threatening to disrupt the polar vortex. We break down what that could mean for Canadians A rare, early, stratospheric warming event could shake up ...
CNN

A polar vortex disruption is on the way, and its magnitude is almost unheard of in November

High above the North Pole, in a slice of atmosphere rarely noticed and even less understood, a transformation is underway. Over the next 10 days, changes in the stratosphere will upend weather ...
The Boston Globe

Polar vortex could bring a drop in temperatures right after Thanksgiving. Here’s what to know.

Nearly all of New England has seen its share of frigid cold days and record mountain snow so far this November — and looking ahead, we’re about to get hit with another blast of Arctic air from a ...
Engadget

Apple makes the M5 MacBook Pro's battery ever so slightly easier to replace

Just like a minor upgrade in specs, Apple's latest M5 MacBook Pro gets the slightest improvement when it comes to repairability. According to iFixit's teardown, the M5 MacBook Pro is the first of its ...
Forbes

Polar Launches Whoop Rival Subscription-Free Screenless Health Tracker

Update: This story has been updated with further detail about the Polar Loop’s water resistance, which meets the swim-ready ISO 22810 standard as well as the more common WR30. Back in June I talked to ...
SlashGear

Laptop Battery Dying? Here's What You Need To Know Before You Replace It

Once upon a time, computers were gigantic installations that filled up several rooms, and scientists thought computers would only get larger from there. Instead, computers shrank. Yes, gigantic ...
CNN

Here’s how to replace your AirTag’s battery so that your stuff never goes missing

It’s easy to forget, but your AirTag can actually run out of juice, so knowing how to replace your AirTag battery is key. Apple’s trackers are designed to last more than a year on a fresh battery, but ...
Autoblog

What It Actually Costs to Replace a Mild Hybrid Battery in 2025

Mild hybrids are everywhere in 2025, but when that 48-volt battery fails, what’s the damage? Here’s how much a new one costs, why it matters, and what the future holds for long-term owners. It used to ...
Jalopnik

Here's What A New Mild Hybrid Battery Can Cost In 2025

It seems like you can't swing a dead battery without hitting a mild hybrid vehicle (MHEV) these days. The premise is appealing – get moderate gains in fuel efficiency and performance, provide more ...
Gizmochina

Polar launches Grit X2 smartwatch with ECG, SpO2 and a full week of battery for outdoor athletes

Polar has introduced the Grit X2, its latest outdoor-focused smartwatch aimed at athletes, hikers, and endurance enthusiasts. The launch comes a year after the company released the Grit X Pro in March ...