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It’s Apparently Easy to Crack the Apple Vision Pro’s Front Screen

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Apple’s mixed-reality headset is selling well, but it’s embroiled in a new mystery that’s proving tough to crack. As first reported by MacRumors, some customers have discovered a mysterious crack appearing vertically down the center of the front-facing screen on their Vision Pro headsets. The reports have come from only a small number of users, … Read more

Vision Pros are cracking for no apparent reason: Here’s what to do if yours cracks

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Jason Hiner/ZDNET If you spent $3,500 on Apple’s Vision Pro headset (or $5,000 for a maxed out version), you’re probably doing everything you can to treat it with care. But what if it breaks completely on its own? Apparently, that’s happening to some users, as reports spread about the device developing a crack in the front … Read more

Solar Power Purchase Agreements Explained: The Pros and Cons

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The cost of solar panels has decreased over the years, but this technology is still pricey and unattainable for many.  Powering your home with solar energy is likely to save you a lot of money over the long run, but to get there, you’ll have to invest somewhere between $10,000 and $30,000 (upfront or through monthly … Read more

Immersive gaming and fitness apps are the key to Vision Pro’s consumer appeal

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The foundational vocabulary of any new medium is inherited from that of its predecessor. Take, for instance, the early days of television, when so many shows were effectively radio programs caught on film. The new medium’s success is dependent on the development of its own vocabulary, distinguishing itself from earlier paradigms. In the case of … Read more

The Apple Vision Pro’s Killer App Is … Kitchen Timers?

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It’s why you may see breathless takes about how a Vision Pro lets you pull up a “4K screen” without any reference to how big it is (the actual resolution of this virtual screen would depend on how large you make that display). But that doesn’t matter too much in person, because 60 ppd is … Read more

Wattbike Atom Review: This Indoor Bike Teaches You to Pedal Like the Pros

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An inconvenient truth: With every passing day I have less time on earth. This also means I have no interest in wasting precious minutes. That’s why I’m increasingly drawn to the most efficient, effective workouts that require minimal drive-to or setup time. Enter the next generation Wattbike Atom. This low-hassle, smart trainer spits out scarily … Read more

DIY Solar Panels: Pros and Cons of Installing Them Yourself

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Solar panels have become ubiquitous in recent years. Small photovoltaic cells are built in the back of phone chargers and cases; portable panels are sold for cars, trailers and even backpacks. With so much plug-and-play solar energy around, it’s fair to wonder how easy it is to take a do-it-yourself approach to putting a larger … Read more

The Vision Pro’s most important app is Safari, whether Apple likes it or not

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In the days ahead of the Vision Pro’s launch, Apple has heavily promoted some of the apps destined for its spatial computing headset. Download Disney Plus and watch movies from Tatooine! Slack and Fantastical and Microsoft Office on your face! FaceTime with your friends as a floating hologram! But it’s increasingly clear that the early … Read more