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The Instax Mini 13 was made for taking selfies — and my friends have never been happier with the instant memories I've captured

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 13: Two-minute review The Instax Mini 13 is the newest instant-print camera in Fujifilm’s long-standing lineup of budget, easy-to-use party snappers. These film cameras are a great way to capture memories at shindigs, weddings and the sort, and this latest model is no different. Like most Instax mini cameras, the Instax Mini 13 has a 60mm f/12.7 optical-grade plastic lens, making it ideal for close-up snaps and selfies that require a fixed field of focus. It even has an additional close-up mode to give you a little extra control over the focal length. These are all features already found in the Instax Mini 12, which we rate as the best instant camera for most people for its point-and-shoot simplicity — but the Instax Mini 13 does have a few small tricks up its sleeve to warrant it being the step up model in the range. The biggest upgrade from its predecessor that was release...

Oura Ring 5 review: a luxury smart ring for discreet everyday wellness tracking that’s (almost) easy to forget you’re wearing

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Oura Ring 5: Two minute review I've been going around in circles writing this Oura Ring 5 review. On the one hand, I find the health insights equally fascinating and motivating just like the best smart rings , and its discreet design is without a doubt comfortable to wear all day long. But it's worth noting that Oura has been facing increasing backlash after deepening its partnership with the Department of Defense in the US last year, which is something ethically-conscious buyers may want to look into before purchasing. That said, its ability to track more than 50 health and wellness metrics, such as sleep quality and stress levels, is undeniably enticing for anyone wanting to be more aware of their body — and the launch of this newest model brought a whole host of new insights. What I will say is that the Oura app does try to include a lot of context about how these measurements can be i...