I was skeptical at first, but after trying XREAL glasses and talking with CEO Chi Xu about their real-world applications, I get it

“So what? Why should I care? That’s a big waste of money.” These are the phrases that have popped into my head over the last year each time a company has revealed its own augmented reality (AR) and/or virtual reality (VR) glasses. Despite each brand’s attempts to tell me that their product is important, I’ve […]

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ANC headphones of the future will let you pick which real-world sounds you want to hear

TL;DR Researchers at the University of Washington have developed AI-based ANC for future headphones. This tech would allow you to cancel out real-world noises based on your preferences selectively. This technology has no commercial version yet, but it’s in the works. When you turn on active noise cancelation on your headphones or earbuds, the outside […]

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8GB RAM in M3 MacBook Pro Proves the Bottleneck in Real-World Tests

Apple’s new MacBook Pro models are powered by cutting-edge M3 Apple silicon, but the base configuration 14-inch model starting at $1,599 comes with just 8GB of working memory. In 2012, Apple launched the first MacBook Pro with Retina display, which also started with 8GB of RAM. Of course, Apple now uses integrated chips with unified […]

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iPhone 15 Pro Dummy Provides Real-World Look at New Buttons, USB-C, and More

A dummy iPhone 15 Pro has surfaced in a video shared on the Chinese version of TikTok today, providing a closer look at the device’s rumored design. Key hardware features expected include solid-state buttons, a USB-C port, and a titanium frame. The video doesn’t reveal anything new beyond existing rumors, but it does provide a […]

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First Real-World Look at Apple Mixed-Reality Headset Parts Seemingly Shown in Leaked Images

Images of what appear to be components for Apple’s upcoming mixed-reality headset have today been shared online. The images come from a Twitter user with a protected account who has a track record for sharing accurate information about Apple components. Three of the pictures show shaped ribbon cables that contour around a user’s eyes, and […]

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Report Reveals Wave of New Features for Apple’s Mixed-Reality Headset, Including Digital Crown for Switching to Real-World View, Waist-Mounted Battery Pack, and More

Apple’s mixed-reality headset will feature a physical dial for switching to a view of the real-world, a waist-mounted battery pack, small motors to automatically adjust its lenses, and much more, according to The Information. The paywalled report purports to reveal a broad range of previously unheard-of specific features for the headset, including: A waist-mounted battery, […]

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Apple Patents Apple Pencil That Can Sample Colors From Real-World Surfaces

Apple has patented a possible next-generation Apple Pencil that can sample colors from the real world and then input that same color onto an iPad, as well as other features, including the ability to sample textures. The patent, reported by Patently Apple, describes an ‌Apple Pencil‌ with color sensors built into the tip of the […]

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M2 13-Inch MacBook Pro With 256GB SSD Appears Slower Than Equivalent M1 in Real-World Speed Tests

Benchmark testing has indicated that the 256GB variant of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 chip offers slower SSD performance than its M1 equivalent, and now real-world stress testing by YouTuber Max Yuryev of Max Tech suggests that the 256GB SSD in the 13-inch MacBook Pro is also underperforming in day-to day-usage. [embedded content] The […]

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Here’s a Real-World Look At How the iPhone 14 Lineup Compares to the iPhone 13

New images of 3D-printed mockups, likely based on relatively accurate dimensions for the upcoming iPhone 14 lineup, have offered a close look at the design changes Apple is planning for the 2022 iPhones, particularly the enlargement of the camera systems compared to the latest iPhone 13 series. [embedded content] The ‌iPhone 14‌ series will feature […]

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Galaxy M13 5G real-world images showcase an interesting doangrade

Samsung’s Galaxy A, Galaxy M and Galaxy F line of smartphones are often interchangeable, as demonstrated by several release cycles. The Galaxy M13 5G, on the other hand, will get breathe some new life into Samsung’s entry-level offerings, according to some real-world images obtained by 9mobiles.  Unlike budget-oriented offerings from Samsung (and several other OEMs), the […]

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