Apple Vision Pro headset: Launch date, pricing revealed
Apple stated that “where a user is looking while using Vision Pro remains private, and eye-tracking information is not shared by Apple, third-party apps or websites.”
Apple Vision Pro, unveiled in the summer will have a price starting at $3,499 according to the tech giant.
Apple has confirmed the date for the launch of Apple Vision Pro. This much-touted device is a spatial computing device. The mixed reality headset will be available in the U.S. starting at $3,499 on February 2. Canada and the United Kingdom are expected to follow in later this year.
Apple announced on Monday that its Vision Pro augmented-reality headset will be available in the U.S. on February 2.
Apple announced that pre-orders will begin on January 19, ahead of the device’s debut in February. Apple’s U.S. physical stores and online store will stock the Vision Pro when it launches.
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, called it the “most advanced consumer electronic device ever created”, and declared that the “era of spatial computing” has arrived.
Apple hasn’t revealed the exact configuration of the Apple Vision Pro ahead of the pre-orders that begin on Friday, 19 January, but we know what comes in every box.
What’s inside the Apple Vision Pro box?
Vision Pro Headset:
- Advanced eye-tracking and hand-tracking technologies
- Ultra-high-resolution displays on each eye
- Speakers on either side and an EyeSight screen in front
- Minimum onboard storage of 256GB for media and applications
Headbands:
- Dual Loop Band: Two adjustable upper and lower straps for a customized fit
- Solo Knit Band: Single wrap-around band for comfort and customizability
Light Seal:
- Made from soft fabric, comes in various shapes and sizes
- Flexes to fit the user’s facial shape for a perfect fit
- Blocks external light to enhance the immersive experience
Two Light-Seal Cushions:
- Available in two sizes for additional comfort and light-blocking capabilities
- Ensure a snug fit on the face and prevent light leakage
Front Glass Cover:
- Protects headset’s front lens when not in use
- Prevents scratches
Polishing Cloth:
- Soft, lint-free cloth designed to clean front and rear glass lenses without scratching
Battery Pack:
- External power source for longer use times and greater portability
- Provides 2 hours of general use and 2.5 hours of 2D video playback
USB Power Adapter:
- Charges headset’s batteries
- Apple has not confirmed extended external power source capability beyond the portable battery
USB Charging Cable:
- Connects headset or battery pack to a USB-C charger
Vision Pro Device:
- Blends digital and physical content
- Unlocks powerful spatial experience in visionOS according to the tech giant
Apple claims that users wearing the headset can see several apps side-by-side, which could boost productivity.
Apple has said that the new spatial games will be compatible with the headset. They also have compatibility with many existing games. movies and TV on a screen “100 feet wide”. This includes content from Apple TV+ and Disney+.
Apple stated that “where a user is looking while using Vision Pro remains private, and eye-tracking information is not shared by Apple, third-party apps or websites.”
The device will be equipped with an Optic ID for locking and unlocking, based on the user’s Iris. Apple has partnered with ZEISS to provide the custom-made inserts.
Apple will sell optional optical inserts to users who wear glasses. These will cost $99. They will not be included in the package and must be purchased separately.
Apple has also announced that customers will receive a single knit band as well as a dual loop for wearing headsets.
Apple will begin offering Vision Pro demos in U.S. Apple stores on the launch day.
It released its Apple Watch Series 9 at that time. It released new versions of the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Apple Watch Series 9 in October.
In mid-September, it launched a new iPhone 15s with prices ranging between $799 and $1,199, depending on the model. Apple has announced that demos will be available through the weekend, on a “first-come-first-served” basis. Signups begin at 8 am on Tuesday, February 2.
Los Angeles News
Booze Bandits Busted: High-End Hooch Heist in Ventura County
In a scene straight out of a Hollywood heist movie, two L.A. residents decided to quench their thirst for the finer things in life by helping themselves to thousands of dollars worth of top-shelf liquor from Ventura County stores. But their grand plan to stock up on the good stuff went down about as smoothly as a shot of cheap tequila.
John Daniel Johnson, 37, and Dhati Mack Conley, 34, thought they’d hit the jackpot when they waltzed into a Target store in Thousand Oaks on June 12. Little did they know, their shopping spree was about to come to an abrupt end.
As they were loading up on bottles that probably cost more than most people’s weekly grocery bill, eagle-eyed security crews spotted the pair. Faster than you can say “last call,” our not-so-smooth criminals made a dash for it.
But their getaway was about as successful as trying to open a wine bottle with your teeth. Deputies caught up with them as they were peeling out of the parking lot, putting the brakes on their boozy adventure.
When the cops popped the trunk, it was like they’d stumbled upon a millionaire’s liquor cabinet. We’re talking about $5,000 worth of high-end hooch, lifted from both Target and Ralphs. Talk about expensive taste!
Now, Johnson and Conley are facing felony charges for organized retail theft. And given their rap sheets are longer than a cocktail menu, a judge slapped them with a $200,000 bail. Looks like they’ll be trading in their top-shelf dreams for some jailhouse pruno.
The Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force is on the case, determined to keep sticky fingers out of store shelves. They’re asking anyone with info to give them a ring at 805-383-8703. Or, if you prefer to keep it on the down-low, you can always drop an anonymous tip to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers.
Remember folks, crime doesn’t pay – but it sure can cost you a pretty penny.
Los Angeles News
‘State of … terror’. Man testifies about fatal stabbing of gay classmate in Foothill Ranch
The man charged with the alleged hate-crime fatal stabbing of a former gay classmate in Foothill Ranch testified Thursday he was high on marijuana when he realized the victim had unbuckled the defendant’s pants and was touching him before the attack.
Samuel Lincoln Woodward, 26, is charged with the Jan. 3, 2018, killing of 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein.
Testifying in his own defense, Woodward said that after the pair had reconnected and were talking on Snapchat, Woodward suggested getting together, so Bernstein sent him his address where Woodward picked him up. The two then went to nearby Borrego Park, where Woodward opened a sleeping bag stuffed with snacks, drinks and marijuana, he testified.
Woodward said he took a “couple of puffs” of a heady strain of marijuana that relaxed the nervous defendant.
“I continued to tune in and out” under the influence, Woodward said.
He said the marijuana helped distract him from “how ridiculous I must have looked,” explaining that others had viewed him as behaving outrageously while under the influence.
Woodward, who has been diagnosed as autistic, testified earlier about his difficulty in developing romantic relationships or friendships, and about his difficulty communicating with others. The long, shaggy-haired and bearded defendant often looked down as he testified, prompting his attorney, Ken Morrison of the Orange County Public Defender’s Office to remind him to get the hair out of his face or to look up.
Woodward testified Thursday that he felt something on his leg, making him think he perhaps had urinated on himself as he had done in the past while under the influence of the strong strain of marijuana.
Woodward felt himself “nodding off” as the feeling persisted, but then, “I snapped open and I literally looked right next to myself. I saw a hand on my crotch with my pants unbuckled.”
Opening statements in the trial of Samuel Woodward are expected to begin Tuesday more than six years after he was arrested for the stabbing death of his former classmate, Blaze Bernstein. NBC Los Angeles’ Hetty Chang reports.
He added, “I looked right up and (Bernstein) had his phone in his hand. … His hand was in the innermost area of my thigh.”
Woodward, who had been staring downward, was cajoled by Morrison to make eye contact with the defense attorney. He admitted it was “very difficult” to talk about Bernstein touching his private parts.
“Sam, please look at me,” Morrison said. “Do you believe Blaze Bernstein deserved to die that night?”
“No,” Woodward said.
The defendant said he “came undone” as he realized Bernstein was touching him as they were lying on the ground at the park.
“I went into a state of … terror,” he said. “I remember just asking, `What are you doing? … I just remember asking again and again what are you doing?”
Bernstein said “something like calm down … or it’s not a big deal,” Woodward testified. “All I remember is him telling me something that sounded like ‘`’It’s already done,’ and ‘I got you, I got you.'”
Woodward will continue testifying Thursday afternoon.
Source: NBC Los Angeles
Entertainment
Kourtney Kardashian reveals son’s rare lung condition and emergency surgery
Kourtney Kardashian recently opened up about the harrowing health scare that threatened her pregnancy with son Rocky. In a candid revelation on “The Kardashians,” the 45-year-old reality star shared details of the rare condition that led to her emergency fetal surgery last September.
“We had a terrifying scare,” Kardashian confessed, her voice tinged with residual worry. The culprit? An unusual accumulation of fluid in Rocky’s developing lungs. “It’s super rare — the condition that he had — but it’s also super rare and lucky that we caught it,” she added, gratitude evident in her tone.
Despite the initial success of the surgery, Kardashian’s relief was short-lived. The fluid began to return, plunging the expectant mother into a fresh wave of anxiety. It was then that an unexpected source offered a glimmer of hope: a documentary about the power of positive thinking.
Inspired, Kardashian embarked on a daily ritual of talking to her unborn child and offering heartfelt prayers. Whether through medical intervention, maternal determination, or perhaps a touch of cosmic intervention, the fluid issue resolved completely.
Meanwhile, Travis Barker, Kardashian’s husband and Rocky’s father, wrestled with his own concerns. “I don’t want him to come out early,” Barker was overheard saying as the couple prepared for the birth. “I want to make sure his lungs are perfect — everything’s perfect.”
Rocky Thirteen Barker made his grand entrance on November 1st, healthy and whole. Now, ensconced in what she calls her “blissful baby bubble,” Kardashian reflects on the tumultuous journey with a mixture of relief and joy. “It’s everything I’ve ever dreamed of,” she shared, her words carrying the weight of hard-won happiness.
In the end, the Kardashian-Barker family’s story serves as a poignant reminder that even amid celebrity and privilege, the path to parenthood can be fraught with very human fears and triumphs.
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