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.....»»
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.....»»
Do I need it? "Underconsumption core" trends on TikTok
Exhausted from a rising cost of living in the United States and non-stop ads, some young adults on TikTok are pushing back......»»
Gurman: Apple continuing work on smart glasses; cheaper Apple Vision on track for next year
According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple’s Vision group is continuing to experiment with a couple different products to follow up the launch of Apple Vision Pro from earlier this year. These new products include.....»»
Work on second-gen Apple Vision Pro & new smart glasses is progressing
Despite reportedly weak Apple Vision Pro sales to consumers, Apple is working on both a less-expensive version as well as a second-generation model, alongside research on a "smart glasses" type device.A less-expensive and lighter "Apple Vision" produ.....»»
This Vision Pro emulator brings Nintendo’s Virtual Boy back to life
Emulator apps have started filling the App Store this year. There’s no shortage of options for playing classic games on your iOS devices. However, the new VirtualFriend app has earned a special place in my heart. It’s a Vision Pro emulator that b.....»»
Apple Vision Pro disappointments and beta frustrations on the AppleInsider podcast
It's been six months since the Apple Vision Pro was released and there is so much to like — yet still so much missing. Plus for all the great features in Apple's beta updates, there are some real gripes too.The hardware is still remarkable, but the.....»»
Here’s how much Apple Intelligence could cost customers
Apple is expected to eventually start charging for some Apple Intelligence features, and here’s how much it could cost customers. The post Here’s how much Apple Intelligence could cost customers appeared first on Phandroid. The investm.....»»
What"s new in Quick Look for visionOS 2
Apple announced some new Quick Look features for visionOS 2.0 at WWDC 2024. In this article we'll look at new ways to use QuickLook in Apple Vision Pro.Quick Look for visionOS 2.0.Quick Look is a feature of visionOS that allows users to preview large.....»»
Sonos’ $30M app fail is cautionary tale against rushing unnecessary updates
Sonos is delaying two hardware releases because of the app's problems. Enlarge (credit: Sonos) Addressing blowback from Sonos' wildly unpopular app redesign will cost the company $20 to $30 million "in the short term,".....»»
There are now more than 2,500 native apps for Apple Vision Pro
Apple today announced that the Apple Vision Pro ecosystem has crossed a new milestone, with the visionOS App Store now featuring more than 2,500 native spatial apps. This is up from the 2,000 visionOS apps figure Apple previously reported in June.....»»
App redesign blowback will cost Sonos up to $30 million, CEO says
Sonos is delaying two hardware releases because of the app's problems. Enlarge (credit: Sonos) Addressing blowback from Sonos' wildly unpopular app redesign will cost the company $20 to $30 million "in the short term,".....»»
Higher police pay doesn"t mean fewer confrontations with Black Americans as it does for other racial groups
Police unions have come under fire following recent police killings of Black Americans. For the most part, the unions work to improve pay and job conditions for police. But some critics say these police union contracts cost cities too much and make i.....»»
Apple’s AI features may cost as much as $20 per month
Apple Intelligence may not be free according to reports from two analysts, who suggest that Apple may charge as much as $20 a month for advanced features......»»
Lens-free fluorescence instrument detects deadly microorganisms in drinking water
Researchers have shown that a fluorescence detection system that doesn't contain any lenses can provide highly sensitive detection of deadly microorganisms in drinking water. With further development, the new approach could provide a low-cost and eas.....»»
Towards high quality transferred barium titanate ferroelectric hybrid integrated modulator on silicon
Future optical communication and signal processing systems will require high-volume optical links, wherein photonic integrated devices play a key role. Si photonics is currently among the most advanced techniques for realizing low-cost PIC. However,.....»»
Some Apple Intelligence features could cost up to $20/month, claim analysts
Analysts have claimed that Apple may charge for some of the more advanced Apple Intelligence features at some stage, with fees of $10-20 per month. One possibility, they say, is that the company would require an Apple One subscription for access t.....»»
iOS 18 expands ambient noise lineup with new Fire and Night sounds
Did you know that iOS includes built-in ambient noise options? Third-party white noise apps are great, but if you don’t need the extra features they offer, Apple’s own solution is already on your device at no extra cost. And in iOS 18, two new ba.....»»
Microsoft might be building its own Vision Pro rival
A new contract between Samsung Display and Microsoft for Micro-OLED displays has people wondering if the company is planning a rival to the Vision Pro......»»
Rivian Q2 net loss widens to $1.46 billion despite sales gains, cost cutting
Rivian said it ended the second quarter with $5.8 billion in cash and cash equivalents compared with $7.9 billion at the end of the 2023 calendar year. Revenue in the latest quarter was $1.16 billion, a 3.3 percent increase......»»