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Oliver Wainwright's picks are in for The Guardians year-end critics list. His trips abroad to visitthe Paris Olympics and Columbus, Indiana left an impression, as did the Met's first-ever major retrospective look at the mercurial influence of Paul Rudulph, the new children's hospital in Zurich from Herzog & de Meuron, the Norwegian Kunstsilo, and, of course, the MAK Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna's closely timed look into the "protest architecture" of barricades, encampments, and activists' inventive "spatial tactics." University Children's Hospital in Zurich. Image: Herzog & de Meuron, Foto Michael SchmidtKunstilo Museum in Kristiansand, Norway. Photo: Alan Williams Photography, image courtesy Kunstsilo.Paul Rudolph (American, 1918-1997) Architectural model for the proposed Sino Tower (unbuilt), Hong Kong (1989). Balsa wood and plastic 48 x 34 1/4 x 25 in. (131.7 x 63.2 cm) Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress. Photograph by Eileen TravellFirst Christian Chu...

In 2024, podcasts have gotten closer to becoming a video-first medium. Though video podcasts have been around a relatively long time, shows from The New York Times, NPR, and many other podcast networks that have been audio-only for years have recently started adding a video component in order to gain new listenership. In fact, Spotify, a major player in podcasts, is about to begin paying podcasters to bring videos to the platform.And after years of producers trying to get audio shows to go viral on social media, podcasts are now dominating TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts after video producers realized they can just film the talent talking. Meanwhile, weekly podcasts are looking to attract younger audiences who grew up on YouTube.As a result, video producers are figuring out how to make podcasts, and audio producers are figuring out how to make videos. Ive noticed a few developing trends in this video-first podcasting format. This isnt surprising; when one producer discovers a formula that works, others are going to try it. Lets take a look at current design and tech trends and then Ill talk about what I think may develop over the next year or so.Home designMany of todays podcast studios look like living rooms and basements. This isnt a new phenomenon with talk shows, but a lot of podcasts started out in a living space, and larger media companies have adopted that aesthetic. Lamps. Fireplaces. Fake plants. Bookshelves. This environment gives a more laid back style of long-form interviewing, which is typically the vibe of most chat-style podcasts.1/5Bill Mahers basement vibe. Screenshot: YouTube / Club Random1/5Bill Mahers basement vibe. Screenshot: YouTube / Club RandomCouches and comfy chairs show up a lot on these video shows. The round table has been ditched, and leisure is key its a lot more comfortable of an environment for talking hours at a time. Both hosts and guests are often on a couch together or sitting in comfy chairs separately.1/5Just chillin on the couch. Screenshot: YouTube / Lesser Known Characters1/5Just chillin on the couch. Screenshot: YouTube / Lesser Known CharactersAnother trend Ive noticed are these wooden slats on the wall in podcast studios our own Vox Media space has gone with this design as well. These work better for sound absorption while still looking like a living space. This is already looking to be a signifier of mid-2020 video podcasts.1/7This setup covers a lot of podcast tropes but looks so comfy. Screenshot: YouTube / Two Hot Takes1/7This setup covers a lot of podcast tropes but looks so comfy. Screenshot: YouTube / Two Hot TakesWith wide-shot camera angles showcasing the entire room, there is usually something in the middle of the screen, like a TV or a giant logo of the show, to create a symmetrical studio look.Neon signs and colored lights are very trendy right now because they add a colorful glow to a more muted studio space. Lots of cursive lettering. Branding is often prioritized in video, and most producers think that means literally looking at the logo for two hours. This is also an easy way to let a TikTok scroller know what show they are watching (though this typically doesnt crop well for vertical video). 1/8The TV looks a bit crooked. Screenshot: YouTube / The Daily Beast1/8The TV looks a bit crooked. Screenshot: YouTube / The Daily BeastMore attention to techMicrophones are often placed on floor stands that extend over the couches (these articulating boom stands have been staples in recording studios for decades). As a result, the stands often appear from out of the camera frame and stick up broadly in front of guests faces awkwardly. Poles sticking out at various incongruent angles look even messier when you have multiple guests on separate chairs.1/6Lots of guests, each with their own puffy chair and mic stand. Screenshot: YouTube / Joe Budden Network1/6Lots of guests, each with their own puffy chair and mic stand. Screenshot: YouTube / Joe Budden NetworkThough new kinds of mic stands for podcasts have been introduced to the market, many shows are ditching the long, awkward boom poles in favor of havinghosts and guests hold their microphones instead. This feels a bit more authentic and intimate onscreen, and many stand-up comedians prefer this method. However, it can get a bit awkward with inexperienced guests who talk with their hands or who dont know how to hold a microphone with a narrow polar pattern.1/6You must hold this microphone for the entire show. Screenshot: YouTube / The Bald and the Beautiful1/6You must hold this microphone for the entire show. Screenshot: YouTube / The Bald and the BeautifulIt can get even worse. When podcasts are audio first but with a video component, you often see awkward practices caught on camera, like this instance where each guest is holding their phone up to their face to record their audio while looking directly at the viewer.This is a common practice for radio interviews but isnt great when video is involved.You never see people use their phones like this on a video call in real life. Screenshot: YouTube / The DailyThe Shure SM7B microphones are still really popular in this medium as well as the budget MV7 model. For the purposes of branding, cubes with the name of the show are often stuck awkwardly on the bottom of the microphone. This is reminiscent of microphone flags on newscaster stick mics, and they are now being retrofitted for these classic radio studio microphones.This is likely because its more effective branding on vertically cropped videos than a big logo on the wall in a studio. 1/6Get that logo in there! Screenshot: YouTube / Pod Save America1/6Get that logo in there! Screenshot: YouTube / Pod Save AmericaBig isolating headphones are common in radio and podcasts and are still used in a lot of video versions. But when guests are remote and are looking directly at their webcam, those large ear cups stick out very awkwardly more so than if youre looking at someones profile view.

If you just unwrapped a new Apple Watch this holiday season, there are a variety of tips and tricks that can help you get the most out of your new wearable. Read on for some guidance on our favorite Apple Watch features for health, activity, customization, and more.Setting up your Apple Watch activity ringsFor many people, the Apple Watch is, first and foremost, a fitness-focused wearable. The key to this is a trio of rings, each represented by a different color: red for move, green for exercise, and blue for stand.By default, the green exercise ring closes when you log 30 minutes of intense activity, the blue stand or roll ring closes when you move around for at least one minute of 12 different hours, and the red move ring closes when you meet your personal goal for active calories burned in a day.Apple also includes the ability to customize your exercise and stand goals. Maybe youre recovering from an injury and 12 stand hours paired with 30 minutes of exercise is too much for your body to handle. People have also been calling on Apple to integrate rest days into the Apple Watch rings system, and this feature at least gives users more control over their goals.Heres how to change your Apple Watch move, exercise, and stand goals:On your Apple Watch, open the Activity app.Scroll down to the bottom and look for the Change Goals button.Use the + or buttons to adjust your goals, or use the Digital Crown.Tap OK to confirm your changes.The exercise ring can be lowered or raised in intervals of five, down to a minimum of 10 minutes or a maximum of 60 minutes. The stand goal can be changed in single-hour intervals, down to a minimum of six hours or a maximum of 16 hours. Additionally, you can create custom schedules in the Fitness app to ensure youre living as healthy of a lifestyle as possible. This includes the ability to schedule rest days and pause your Apple Watch rings altogether. Customizing your watch faceThe centerpiece of your Apple Watch is the watch face. On your watch face, you can add bits of information known as complications, including things such as weather, activity data, heart rate information, and much more. The easiest way to build an Apple Watch face is with the Apple Watch app on iPhone. You can find the entire library of watch faces in the Face Gallery tab of the app, and as you build them, you can add faces to your personal collection. Once you create multiple watch faces, you can swipe between them from your Apple Watch, making it easy to adjust on the fly for different scenarios.Apple Watch App StoreYou can find apps built specifically for the Apple Watch in the watchOS App Store. Simply press the digital crown on your Apple Watch and look for the App Store icon. Here, youll be able to easily find and install dedicated Apple Watch applications without using your iPhone at all.One of the ways I love to stay motivated with my Apple Watch is by sharing my activity data with friends and family. When you do this, you can see when your friends complete workouts, how much progress theyve made towards their goals, and when they earn new awards.To share your Apple Watch activity data with others, follow these steps:Open the Fitness app on your iPhone.Tap the sharing icon in the bottom-right corner.Tap the + button in the top corner.Start typing a name, then tap the name youd like to add. If the other person has an Apple Watch the name will turn red.Tap the Send button, then wait for your friend to accept your Activity request. Once accepted, youll receive a notification on your Apple Watch.This is one of my favorite features of the Apple Watch, plus theres even support for starting one-on-one weekly competitions with your friends. Set up health monitoring featuresThe Apple Watch is not only useful for deliberately tracking your fitness progress, but also for passively monitoring it in the background.Fall DetectionOne such feature is called Fall Detection, and it uses the gyroscope and accelerometer to detect if youve fallen, and more importantly, if youve fallen and cannot get back up. By default, Fall Detection is disabled for users under the age of 65, but you can manually enable it with these steps:Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.Tap Emergency SOS.Look for the Fall Detection toggleApple warns that more physically active users may trigger Fall Detection even when you havent fallen. This is due to high impact activity, and may appear as a fall.Tap Confirm.HeartIn the Apple Watch app on iPhone, you can also enable a suite of features that will allow your Apple Watch to help you look after your heart. Simply open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and look for the Heart category. In this section, you can enable the following features:Install the ECG app for taking electrocardiograms from your Apple Watch (Series 4 and later).Set up Cardio Fitness Levels and notifications, which are a strong indicator of your overall health.Irregular Rhythm notifications for receiving a notification when Apple Watch identifies multiple heart rhythms that may be atrial fibrillation.High Heart Rate notifications for receiving a notification when Apple Watch detects a heart rate that rises to a certain level while you appear inactive.Low Heart Rate notifications for receiving notification when Apple Watch detects a heart rate that falls below 50 bpm for 10 minutes.Crash DetectionCrash Detection is designed to detect severe car crashes such as front-impact, side-impact, and rear-end collisions, and rollovers involving sedans, minivans, SUVs, pickup trucks, and other passenger cars. When a severe car crash is detected: Your Apple Watch chimes and taps your wrist, and checks in with you on the screen. If you have only your watch, the screen displays an Emergency Call slider. If you have a watch with cellular or your watch is connected to Wi-Fi, it can call emergency services.If you have your iPhone and Apple Watch, the Emergency Call slider appears only on your watch, and the call is connected and the call audio plays from your watch.If youre able, you can choose to call emergency services or dismiss the alert.If youre unable to respond, your device automatically calls emergency services after a 20-second delay.If youve added emergency contacts, your device sends a message to share your location and let them know that youve been in a severe car crash.If youve set up your Medical ID, your device displays a Medical ID slider, so that emergency responders can access your medical information.Rein in your notificationsThe Apple Watch makes it incredibly easy to stay on top of your notifications. Every time an app sends a push notification, youll get a tap on the wrist and hear a sound. For many people, however, this can actually be overwhelming and unnecessary.To manage notifications on your Apple Watch, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and choose the Notifications category. Here, you can see a list of applications and manage notifications as necessary. My recommendation is to limit notifications as much as possible on your Apple Watch, otherwise, you might become overwhelmed.Toning down the Apple Watch: Tips and feature requests to avoid being overwhelmedCheck out Apple Fitness+Apple Fitness+ offers access to a library of hundreds of on-demand workouts across popular categories such as running, cycling, HIIT, rowing, yoga, and more.Apple Fitness+ features deep integration with Apple Watch, showing live data from your Apple Watch on the screen during your workout. Plus, if you recently got a new Apple Watch, you likely have three months of free access to the service.You can find Apple Fitness+ in the Fitness app on your iPhone or Apple TV. Its also available on the iPad, and you can download it from the iPadOS App Store to get started.How to use Apple Fitness+: Apple Watch requirement, sign up, start workouts, moreApple Watch accessoriesFinally, you might be looking to complement your new Apple Watch with accessories such as charging docks and watch bands. Here are some of our favorites.Best Apple Watch charging docks:Best Apple Watch bands:Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Dec 25, 2024Ravie LakshmananCloud Security / VulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have discovered several security flaws in the cloud management platform developed by Ruijie Networks that could permit an attacker to take control of the network appliances."These vulnerabilities affect both the Reyee platform, as well as Reyee OS network devices," Claroty researchers Noam Moshe and Tomer Goldschmidt said in a recent analysis. "The vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow a malicious attacker to execute code on any cloud-enabled device, giving them the ability to control tens of thousands of devices."The operational technology (OT) security company, which carried out in-depth research of the Internet of Things (IoT) vendor, said it not only identified 10 flaws but also devised an attack called "Open Sesame" that can be used to hack into an access point in close physical proximity over the cloud and gain unauthorized access to its network.Of the 10 vulnerabilities, three of them are rated Critical in severity -CVE-2024-47547 (CVSS score of 9.4) - Use of a weak password recovery mechanism that leaves the authentication mechanism vulnerable to brute force attacksCVE-2024-48874 (CVSS score of 9.8) - A server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability that could be exploited to access internal services used by Ruijie and their internal cloud infrastructure via AWS cloud metadata servicesCVE-2024-52324 (CVSS score: 9.8) - Use of an inherently dangerous function that could allow an attacker to send a malicious MQTT message which could result in devices executing arbitrary operating system commandsClaroty's research also found that it's easy to break MQTT authentication by simply knowing the device's serial number (CVE-2024-45722, CVSS score: 7.5), subsequently exploiting the access to Ruijie's MQTT broker in order to receive a full list of all cloud-connected devices' serial numbers."Using the leaked serial numbers, we could generate valid authentication credentials for all cloud-connected devices," the researchers said. "This meant that we could perform a wide range of denial-of-service attacks, including disconnecting devices by authenticating on their behalf, and even sending fabricated messages and events to the cloud; sending false data to users of these devices."The knowledge of the device serial number could further be weaponized to access all MQTT message queues and issue malicious commands that would then get executed on all cloud connected devices (CVE-2024-52324).That's not all. An attacker who is physically adjacent to a Wi-Fi network that uses Ruijie access points could also extract the device's serial number by intercepting the raw Wi-Fi beacons, and then leverage the other vulnerabilities in MQTT communication to achieve remote code execution. The Open Sesame attack has been assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2024-47146 (CVSS score: 7.5).Following responsible disclosure, all the identified shortcomings have been fixed by the Chinese company in the cloud and no user action is required. About 50,000 cloud connected devices are estimated to have been potentially impacted by these bugs."This is another example of weaknesses in so-called internet-of-things devices such as wireless access points, routers, and other connected things that have a fairly low barrier to entry on to the device, yet enable much deeper network attacks," the researchers said.The disclosure comes as security form PCAutomotive flagged 12 vulnerabilities in the MIB3 infotainment unit used in certain Skoda cars that malicious actors could chain together to achieve code execution, track the cars' location in real-time, record conversations via the in-car microphone, take screenshots of the infotainment display, and even exfiltrate contact information.The flaws (from CVE-2023-28902 through CVE-2023-29113) permit attackers to "gain code execution on the MIB3 infotainment unit over Bluetooth, elevate privileges to root, bypass secure boot to gain persistent code execution, and control infotainment unit via DNS channel every time the car starts," PCAutomotive researchers said.The discovery adds to nine other flaws (from CVE-2023-28895 through CVE-2023-28901) identified in the MIB3 infotainment unit in late 2022 that could allow attackers to trigger a denial-of-service, bypass UDS authentication, and obtain vehicle data -- namely, mileage, recent trip duration, and average and max.=imum speed of the trip -- by knowing only VIN number of a vehicle.Found this article interesting? Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post.SHARE

Dec 25, 2024Ravie LakshmananServer Security / VulnerabilityThe Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has shipped security updates to address a critical security flaw in Traffic Control that, if successfully exploited, could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary Structured Query Language (SQL) commands in the database.The SQL injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-45387, is rated 9.9 out of 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system."An SQL injection vulnerability in Traffic Ops in Apache Traffic Control <= 8.0.1, >= 8.0.0 allows a privileged user with role 'admin,' 'federation,' 'operations,' 'portal,' or 'steering' to execute arbitrary SQL against the database by sending a specially-crafted PUT request," project maintainers said in an advisory.Apache Traffic Control is an open-source implementation of a Content Delivery Network (CDN). It was announced as a top-level project (TLP) by the AS in June 2018.Tencent YunDing Security Lab researcher Yuan Luo has been credited with discovering and reporting the vulnerability. It has been patched in version Apache Traffic Control 8.0.2.The development comes as the ASF has resolved an authentication bypass flaw in Apache HugeGraph-Server (CVE-2024-43441) from versions 1.0 through 1.3. A fix for the shortcoming has been released in version 1.5.0.It also follows the release of a patch for an important vulnerability in Apache Tomcat (CVE-2024-56337) that could result in remote code execution (RCE) under certain conditions.Users are recommended to update their instances to the latest versions of the software to protect against potential threats.Found this article interesting? Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post.SHARE

The holidays are great for revisiting classic festive flicks, but you don't need to limit yourself to options from Christmases past.Streaming servicesare loading up the sleigh with merry movies about human-snowman romances, Santa Claus rescue missions and letters to the North Pole gone terribly wrong.With Jack Black, Danny DeVito, Dwayne Johnson, Lindsay Lohan and other big names featured in the holiday fare, there are enough stars to top a ton of Christmas trees. If you plan to spend time in front of the TV this season, check out this list of 2024 Christmas movies you can stream right now.New streaming Christmas movies for 2024 Sam Lothridge/Netflix Carry-On (out now on Netflix) It's Taron Egerton vs. Jason Bateman in this Netflix airport thriller with enough holiday energy to land it on this list. The showdown takes place when Bateman's enigmatic character urges Egerton's TSA agent to let a bag make it through security and onto a Christmas Eve flight. If you're up for a different kind of holiday flick, leave room in your suitcase for this one. See at Netflix Netflix Hot Frosty (out now on Netflix) A Netflix holiday release no one saw coming -- but that makes perfect sense -- Hot Frosty stars Lacey Chabert as a small-town woman who meets a hunk with snowman origins. The comedic outingalso features The Office's Craig Robinson and Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Joe Lo Truglio -- a sheriff and his deputy on the trail of a streaker who may or may not be the community's hottest (and also technically the coldest) new arrival. See at Netflix Amazon MGM Studios Red One (out now on Prime Video) After hitting theaters in mid-November, the action-packed holiday offering Red One has made its streaming service debut. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, the PG-13-rated movie involves a globe-trotting quest to rescue Santa Claus. You can tune in to the film on Prime Video to see if these two movie stars ace the mission. See at Amazon Disney An Almost Christmas Story (out now on Disney Plus) Want to spend Christmas with an adorable little owl? This animated short film on Disney Plus follows the journey of a young bird named Moon, who winds up alone in Rockefeller Plaza during the holidays and befriends a young girl who's also far from home. The voice actors include Jim Gaffigan, Mamoudou Athie, Natasha Lyonne and John C. Reilly. See at Disney Plus Chuck Zlotnick/Netflix Our Little Secret (out now on Netflix) Exes on less-than-merry terms are brought together by Christmas after a decade apart in this Netflix movie. Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding play former daters reunited when their partners -- who are siblings -- host them at a holiday gathering. Will they be able to keep their history a secret? You'll have to tune in to find out. See at Netflix Ryan Green/Disney Nutcrackers (out now on Hulu) This festive flick stars Ben Stiller as a big-city dweller whose life takes a turn. He leaves Chicago to temporarily look after his four orphaned nephews on a rural farm, and kid-fueled chaos ensues. Real-life siblings play the quartet of boys, and Linda Cardellini stars as a social worker. See at Hulu Adam Rose/Netflix The Merry Gentlemen (out now on Netflix) A Magic Mikechanneling crowd-pleaser, The Merry Gentlemen centers on a big-city dancer out to save her parents' struggling business. The strategy? An all-male revue led by Chad Michael Murray's chiseled handyman. All of this must be accomplished by Christmas, of course. See at Netflix Netflix That Christmas (out now on Netflix) Succession's Brian Cox voicing Santa Claus is one of the draws of this PG-rated animated flick from Love Actually writer and director Richard Curtis. The film is based on three kids' books by Curtis, who co-wrote That Christmas, and it wraps multiple tales in a holiday package. See at Netflix Marni Grossman/Netflix Meet Me Next Christmas (out now on Netflix) Pop group Pentatonix and Christina Milian feature in this holiday rom-com See at Netflix Paramount Plus/Screenshot by Meara Isenberg/CNET Dear Santa (out now on Paramount Plus) Paramount Plus' first original Christmas movie, Dear Santa, has a star-studded cast and an envelope-pushing setup: What if a little boy unintentionally addressed a letter to Satan instead of the man with the bag? Jack Black stars as the kid's devilish new acquaintance, and Keegan-Michael Key and Post Malone appear in this unconventional holiday movie that didn't prove very hot with critics. See at Paramount Plus Lupus Films The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland (out now on Hulu and Prime Video) Gerard Butler's St. Nick encounters Emilia Clarke's Christmas-loathing Queen of Hearts in this animated musical film based on the book of the same name by Carys Bexington. This is a holiday pic that can entertain the kids. See at Hulu Notorious Pictures A Sudden Case of Christmas (out now on Hulu) Danny DeVito and Andie MacDowell star in this Hulu offering set in the Dolomites, Italy. In the merry comedy, a family holds Christmas at an unusual time of year as a 10-year-old girl tries to keep her parents from splitting up. See at Hulu Hallmark Media Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Movies (through Dec. 21 on Hallmark Channel and Peacock) When it comes to new holiday movies, Hallmark has the winter goods. If you don't have cable, you can use Peacock to catch the Countdown to Christmas lineup -- but you'll need to stay on top of the schedule. The streamer offers films live as they air on the Hallmark Channel on the East Coast or the next day on-demand. Just note if you go the on-demand route, the viewing window is limited to three days. See at Peacock

Our Experts Written by Russell Holly, Jared DiPane Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement How we test Why You Can Trust CNET 123456 Bikes Tested12345678910 Minimum hours testing per machine12 Researchers How we test Likeso many other things at CNET, we test exercise bikes as thoroughly as possible through rigorous examination and comparison. Each exercise bike in our list has been through at least 100 miles of riding, using as many of the built-in features as possible.Table of Contents It's always a good time to think about getting fit, and one good way to get in a full-body workout without leaving your house is by investing in a home-based exercise bike. An exercise bike is a more space-efficient option than a treadmill, allowing you to exercise to your heart's content even with a limited amount of room. One of the major players in this space is Peloton, renowned for its high-quality equipment and a diverse selection of on-demand classes. Peloton provides interactive virtual workouts led by experienced instructors, allowing you to connect with other users and stay motivated as you incorporate regular physical activity into your daily routine.However, it does cost quite a bit to get into Peloton. But if you don't have the budget, you'll be happy to know there are exercise bike alternatives. If you're shopping for yourself or another cycling lover this holiday season, we have tested various exercise bike options to help you find the best alternative to the Peloton bike that fits your budget and fitness goals. Our Picks Best overall Peloton alternative BowFlex VeloCore View details $999 at BowFlex View details Best budget Peloton alternative Echelon Smart Connect Bike EX3 View details $620 at Amazon View details Best Peloton alternative with no subscription BowFlex C6 View details $799 at Bowflex View details Best Peloton alternative for full-body workouts Myx II Plus View details $399 at Myxfitness View details Best if money is no object Peloton Bike Plus View details $2,495 at Peloton View details Great for DIY cyclists Stryde View details $1,395 at Stryde View details FITNESS TRACKER DEALS OF THE WEEK Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Black, S/M 130-180mm, Sports Band): $349 (save $50) Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Bluetooth, 44mm, Green): $243 (save $87) Garmin Instinct 2 Solar GPS Smartwatch (Graphite): $300 (save $100) Amazfit Bip 5 GPS Smartwatch (Black): $70 (save $20) Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (Bluetooth 44mm, Graphite): $170 (save $160) Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article. Table of Contents Why You Can Trust CNET 123456 Bikes Tested12345678910 Minimum hours testing per machine12 Researchers How we test Likeso many other things at CNET, we test exercise bikes as thoroughly as possible through rigorous examination and comparison. Each exercise bike in our list has been through at least 100 miles of riding, using as many of the built-in features as possible. Which is the best Peloton alternative?I've been testing indoor bikes for more than five years now, and while I don't think there's a single bike that's perfect for all people I would say the best overall Peloton alternative is the BowFlex Velocore series. If you're looking for a large display with a variety of options that Peloton does not offer, you will be pleased with this bike. However, if a giant screen is not a priority for you, there is a budget-friendly version available with a 16-inch display.Editors note, June 10: BowFlex filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, and the brand is now owned by Johnson Health Tech, which also owns Horizon Fitness and Matrix. You can still buy BowFlex products through its website and via retailers such as Amazon and Dicks Sporting Goods.Best Peloton alternatives of 2024Filter by Showing 11 of 11 Results Photo Gallery 1/1 $999 at BowFlex $1,710 at Best Buy Pros Sturdy design without being loud Great display and speakers Versatile software package Cons Not enough training courses for full-body workouts Screen doesn't turn left or right Dimensions 59.8" L x 24.1" W x 55.3" HResistance Magnetic - 100 levelsScreen Size 16" or 22"Price $$$ Subscription $12/month or $99/year (optional)Type Full Body Workout