Prescription lenses for Vision Pro to cost $149 – far less than predicted
Apple has announced that prescription lenses for Vision Pro will cost $149, significantly less than had been predicted by Bloomberg back in the summer of last year. There will also be reading lenses – a range of standard-strength lenses without.....»»
How some states help residents avoid costly debt during hard times
A new national study provides the best evidence to date that generous unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic helped reduce reliance on high-cost credit use......»»
A visionary approach: How a team developed accessible maps for colorblind scientists
Imagine having to do your job, but not being able to visually process the data right in front of you. Nearly 8% of genetic males and 0.5% of genetic females have some form of Color Vision Deficiency (CVD), or the decreased ability to discern between.....»»
Green warriors: Plants on the frontline against microplastics
With escalating concerns about the enduring impact of plastic waste, phytoremediation emerges as a promising solution. This method utilizes plants to capture and degrade pollutants, providing an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative.....»»
Mobileye says modular Brain6 software opens new possibilities
The software is built on mapping data sourced from cars that use Mobileye technology. It allows improved vision-based ADAS systems and offers Mobileye a path to expand into infotainment, the supplier says......»»
Consumers prefer Apple Watch Series 9 over SE and Ultra models
Consumers prefer the mid-priced Apple Watch models over the big-budget Ultras and the low-cost Apple Watch SE, a report finds, with the Series 8 and Series 9 making up the bulk of sales in the June quarter.A render of what the Apple Watch Series 10 c.....»»
Apple shows how you could try out a new iPhone inside Vision Pro
If you want to try out a new iPhone, you might not have to leave your home in future. Apple has applied for a patent which illustrates a virtual try-out of a new phone from within a Vision Pro environment. The company describes its use for iPads and.....»»
Medicare drug price negotiations: 10 list prices drop between 38% to 79%
If the prices were set in 2023, Medicare would have saved $6 billion. Enlarge / Prescription drugs are displayed at NYC Discount Pharmacy in Manhattan on July 23, 2024. (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt) In the first round.....»»
Blind cavefish have extraordinary taste buds that increase with age, research reveals
Over thousands of years, cavefish evolved and lost their vision, earning the moniker "the blind cavefish," but some cavefish also developed an inordinate number of taste buds on the head and chin......»»
Big-name drugs see price drops in first round of Medicare negotiations
If the prices were set in 2023, Medicare would have saved $6 billion. Enlarge / Prescription drugs are displayed at NYC Discount Pharmacy in Manhattan on July 23, 2024. (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt) In the first round.....»»
Ford shows dealers plans for 4-door, off-road Mustangs
Ford gave dealers a peek at future product plans at a meeting in Las Vegas, revealing new gasoline-powered Mustang variants, a Maverick-based van and possible low-cost EVs......»»
9to5Mac Overtime 027: Chance Miller talks Apple Vision Pro
9to5Mac Editor-in-Chief Chance Miller joins us to discuss Apple Vision Pro gaming, productivity, and the future of Apple’s spatial computer. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Appl.....»»
Apple has a strange plan to power future Vision Pro with AirPods
Apple is researching ways that other devices such as straps or even AirPods, can charge an Apple Vision Pro while in use.Right now, the only way to keep using an Apple Vision Pro uninterrupted is to have to plugged in to a wall socket. Under battery.....»»
Apple moving forward with iPad on a robot arm as your next smarthome purchase
Apple's search for new platforms is continuing, with its work on a home robot effectively combining an iPad with a robot arm.The plan puts an iPad-like display on a robot armFollowing the introduction of the Apple Vision and the seemingly failed Appl.....»»
An affordable tracking microscope to democratize microorganism research
Studying the complex motility patterns of cells and microorganisms is key to understanding their behaviors and biomechanics. However, many conventional microscopes are constrained by fixed lenses and the lack of ability to track organisms over extend.....»»
From net zero to Indigenous knowledge, Australia has finally set new science priorities. How can it meet them?
The Australian government has updated the nation's science and research priorities, and released a National Science Statement. This marks the first wholesale update on Australia's vision and plan for the future of science and technology in nearly a d.....»»
New method paves the way for cost-effective and high-efficiency green hydrogen production
The principle of preventing the deterioration and oxidation of ionomers in hydrogen production through anion-exchange membrane water electrolyzers (AEMWEs) has been discovered for the first time. This breakthrough is expected to enhance both the perf.....»»
An ‘iPhone Air’ makes more sense than an ultra high-end iPhone Slim
We’ve been hearing multiple rumors about a potential new iPhone 17 model that will have a new, slimmer design. The first rumors about this “iPhone Slim” suggested that this version would be positioned as an ultra high-end model and could cost m.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 12, 2024 – OLED iPads, future Vision plans
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
MagSafe Monday: Looking for a low-cost 3 in 1 MagSafe charger with Standby support? Check out this option
Keeping all your Apple devices charged in a simple way that doesn’t require multiple chargers is the goal of every desk and nightstand. There are countless options for accomplishing this goal, but what if you want to keep the cost down? I recently.....»»
Developing a simple, cost-effective method to identify the targets of a crucial protein-modifying enzyme
Human proteins undergo a variety of chemical modifications following their synthesis. These modifications regulate their structure, function, and stability. Researchers from the Bhogaraju Group at EMBL Grenoble have developed a new method to study a.....»»