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The Vision Pro’s first killer app is the web, whether Apple likes it or not
/ Apple rules the app world with an iron fist. Now, as developers reassert their control, Apple needs Safari to work for its headset to work. 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″>Safari can make the Vision Pro sing… if Apple lets it.
Netflix’s The Kitchen is a stunning parable about the future of housing inequality
Co-directors Daniel Kaluuya and Kibwe Tavares’ new action drama is a masterclass in using near-futuristic, sci-fi storytelling to illustrate harsh realities about our present. By Charles Pulliam-Moore, a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Share this story
I really hope Asus didn’t ruin the Zephyrus G14
/ Not every laptop needs to look like a MacBook. 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″>The Asus Zephyrus G14 and G16 are chunky and funky no more. 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″>The G14 as it was.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″>Ain’t nobo...
Why a Supreme Court decision on fishing boats could change everything
/ The Supreme Court’s decision on Chevron deference could make it harder to regulate anything in the US. 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″>A view of the US Supreme Court on Thursday, January 4th, 2024, in Washington, DC.
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.
