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Vision Pro cover glass repairs will set you back $799 without AppleCare Plus
/ Fixing other damage to the Vision Pro without Apple’s extended coverage could cost up to $2,399, and even with AppleCare Plus, each incident is $299. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Apple’s Vision Pro headset.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Apple’s Vision Pro service request page
Apple’s $3.5k USD Vision Pro Is Now Open for Pre-Orders
Those waiting for the past six months to get their hands on the Apple Vision Pro will finally be able to submit their orders. The device is open for pre-order for $3,499 USD and will begin shipping on February 2.Billed as the world’s first “spatial computer,” the Vision Pro mads its debut at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2023. Apple described the headset as “the first operating system designed from the ground up for spatial computing.”Since its announcement, the company has continued building out the Vision Pro, working with developers in-house and third-party developers to build hundreds of thousands of apps for the immersive headset.When placing an order for the Vision Pro, users will have to take their measurements to determine the fit of the headband and the Light ...
KEF Launches its Latest Wireless Hi-Fi Speakers – LSX II LT
KEF has just announced the LSX II LT, the latest speakers in its high fidelity, cable-free LS Wireless Collection. The new LSX II LT is a smaller version of its award-winning LSX II model from 2022, but one that packs a similar punch at a lower price without sacrificing much in the way of features or sound quality.For over six decades the British audio brand has built speakers for audiophiles, artists, and sound enthusiasts alike. Though, with its latest product the brand seems to be skewing towards attracting those looking for a way into the world of elevated audio. For starters, the speakers are small enough to be desktop-friendly and would look, feel, and sound just as at home in someone’s bedroom as they would on dedicated speaker stands. This reduction in size and price has not, howev...
Microsoft “senior leadership” emails accessed by Russian SolarWinds hackers
/ Microsoft suffered a nation-state attack just days after announcing a major software security overhaul. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration: The Verge Microsoft is revealing today that it has discovered a nation-state attack on its corporate systems from the same Russian state-sponsored group of hackers that were responsible for the sophisticated SolarWinds attack. Microsoft says the hackers, known as Nobelium, were able to access email accounts of some members of its senior leadership team late last year. “Beginning in late November 2023, the threat actor used a passwo...
Samsung’s smart ring might signal the start of a new wearable era
/ Samsung offered few details about its Galaxy Ring, but it’s more proof that 2024 is shaping up to be a year of Oura Ring competitors. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>It’s a big thing for a tech heavyweight like Samsung to invest in a more niche wearable device.
Samsung’s fancy new Galaxy AI features might not be free forever
/ How much could a smarter smartphone be worth? a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Galaxy AI: free, for now. Galaxy AI has arrived, as Samsung has declared in the loudest way possible, but the company left one small detail out of its presentation earlier this week: it might come at a cost. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24 Plus, and S24 all include a smorgasbord of new AI features — everything from translating phone conversations to removing objects from photos. They’ll even be coming to many older phones, too. But as spotted by Android Central, the fine print on Samsung’s website reveals that they might no...
Jeep’s all-electric Wagoneer S to go on sale in the US in fall 2024
/ The 2025 Wagoneer S is a midsize model that can hit 60mph in 3.5 seconds. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Jeep’s all-electric Wagoneer S to hit US dealerships in the fall.
Here’s how much the Vision Pro’s accessories cost
/ Adding Apple Care, a travel case, extra batteries, and light seals to fit additional users will set you back a pretty penny on top of the $3,499 Vision Pro. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>That travel case is $199.
How to file and pay your 2023 taxes online
How to/ Tech / This year, residents of 12 states can participate in a trial of the IRS’s new Direct File service, as long as their taxes are relatively simple. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Your first stop: irs.gov. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>Try the Free File program If your adjusted gross income for 2023 was $79,000 or under, you can use the IRS Free...
Plex is about to launch a store for movies and TV shows
/ You’ll apparently be able to rent and buy movies and TV shows in early February. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Plex Plex, known for its media server software and as a place to watch ad-supported content, is going to launch a store for to buy and rent movies and TV shows in early February, executives told Lowpass’ Janko Roettgers. “Most studios” are lined up for the store’s launch, and there are “plans to complete the catalog soon after,” Roettgers says. The store will also integrate with Plex features like its watchlists for movies. Roettgers points out that that Plex h...
Inside Meta’s big AI reorg
/ More from my interview with Mark Zuckerberg. Also: Google’s 2024 company goals. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Mark Zuckerberg. Aside from Meta’s new focus on building artificial general intelligence, the biggest news inside the company this week is CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to move its AI research team, FAIR, to sit in its product organization. Going forward, Joelle Pineau, the VP who leads FAIR, and Yann LeCun, chief AI scientist, will report to Meta’s chief product officer, Chris Cox. They previously reported to CTO Andrew ‘Boz’ Bosworth, who leads the Reality Labs division. “With ...
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Tells Employees To Expect More Layoffs in 2024
Following a year of massive layoffs at Google, CEO Sundar Pichai has told employees that more jobs will be cut in the new year.Since January 10, Google has reportedly laid off another 1,000 employees across divisions. Those job losses add to the approximately 12,000 jobs the company cut around this same time last year.Pichai has now shared an internal memo to employees, telling them that more “role eliminations” will be taking place in the near future, according to The Verge, which viewed a copy of the memo.“We have ambitious goals and will be investing in our big priorities this year,” Pichai reportedly wrote. “The reality is that to create the capacity for this investment, we have to make tough choices.”Beyond cutting jobs, it seems that Google will be reconfiguring its team structure, s...
