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The Verge
3 days ago
- The Verge
Apple's second-generation Vision Pro might launch this year
Apple is preparing to launch its next Vision Pro headset 'as early as this year,' according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The upcoming device will reportedly feature an upgraded M4 processor, along with a redesigned strap to combat neck and head pain. The $3,499 Vision Pro, which was released in February 2024, uses a now-three-year-old M2 processor. As reported by Bloomberg, the Vision Pro's next iteration could come with an emphasis on AI, a move that would align with the company's efforts to infuse AI across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. According to Bloomberg, Apple could outfit the next Vision Pro with more than the 16 neural engine cores available on the current M2-equipped headset. If true, that would make it the first M4 chip with more than 16 neural cores — so far, only the M2 Ultra and M3 Ultra have come with more than that. Even without the extra cores, the M4's 16-core NPU is still more than two times faster than one on the M2. Bloomberg reports that Apple is also testing new Vision Pro straps to make the around 1.4-pound device more comfortable to wear as well. My former colleague Wes Davis found that the Vision Pro was most comfortable when the included Solo Knit Band was paired with a $50 Belkin Head Strap than with either of Apple's two included bands on their own. Last month, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that Apple could launch an M5-powered Vision Pro headset by the end of this year. Both Gurman and Kuo say Apple is on track to launch a lighter — and cheaper — version of the Vision Pro in 2027. Apple is also reportedly working on a pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses similar to the ones launched by Meta.
CNET
16-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
Don't Miss Another Chance to Score the Apple M4 Mac Mini for $100 Off
In need of a new desktop computer? Apple's smallest computer, the M4 Mac Mini, has the latest M4 processor and is discounted to just $499. That's $100 off the usual $599 asking price, which reduces the device to its lowest-ever recorded cost. Though compact, the Apple M4 Mini packs quite a punch, so it's a great option for an upgrade. There are a lot of good reasons to look for a computer upgrade right now, especially if you're one of 38% of US shoppers trying to make a big purchase ahead of the effects of any tariffs. The Mac Mini is an easy recommendation since it is found on CNET's roundup of the best desktop computers. The model is our go-to for the best cheap desktop alternative to a MacBook or iMac. The 2024 Mini has a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, as well as a 256GB solid-state drive for storage. Need more storage? The 512GB model is just $719. That's a 10% price cut, a savings of $80. Better yet, the 512GB model with 24GB unified memory is at a new lowest-ever price of just $849, thanks to a $150 discount. There are plenty of options to suit your needs. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. "The Mini can fit in your hand and be everything from an everyday home office computer to a full-on professional content-creation machine — and an easily portable one at that — with support for up to three 6K-resolution displays," our CNET managing editor Joshua Goldman wrote in his review. "True, there's a sizable price difference between the M4 and M4 Pro Mac Mini, but even the $799 M4 model I tested is strong enough for media creation as well as Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of AI features," he added. Why this deal matters The M4 Mac Mini launched in November 2024, and now it has a nice $100 discount if you want an upgrade. It is the model's lowest price to date. If you're interested, be sure to grab one before the computer sells out or this deal expires. Want to check out the competition? We've rounded up the best desktop computer deals with the likes of HP, Lenovo, Dell and, naturally, Apple all featured. And if this desktop isn't up to your tastes, you can check out the best laptop deals.
Gizmodo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
This Apple 2025 MacBook Air With M4 Chip Holds Its Memorial Day Price for Now
There's been a sighting of one of the rarest retail birds of all — a big sale on a brand-new Apple laptop. It's happening at Amazon, and it features the 13-inch model of the 2025 MacBook Air — an M4-powered dynamo — for just $892. How good of a deal is this? It's less than the price of the 2020 MacBook Air. It doesn't get any newer than this version of ther MacBook Air, which has only been on the market for just over 2 months. That means all of Apple's latest tech is present and accounted for — Apple Intelligence, an 18-hour battery life, 12MP Center Stage camera, WiFi 6E, and much more, all driven by Apple's industry-best M4 processor chip, which is up to twice as fast as the M1 chip and a staggering 23x faster than the fastest of Apple's Intel chips. See at Amazon A Thing of Beauty The MacBooks have always been super competitive with high-end PC laptops in processing speed and overall utility, but the one are they have always been the undisputed world champs in is the display. Apple's unparalleled Liquid Retina screen is the eye-catching superstar of any MacBook, and the 2025 MacBook Air has support for 1 billion colors. Combine that incredible resolution with the 12MP Center Stage camera, four built-in speakers with Spatial Audio, and three studio-quality microphones, and this laptop is a streaming and video-calling titan. Of course you need some serious connectivity for all of that visual and audio brilliance to be truly useful, and the 2025 M4 MacBook Air has that nailed down. WiFi 6E and and Bluetooth 5.3 make streaming come through flawlessly, and there are also two Thunderbolt 4 ports for rapid data transfers. The 2025 MacBook Air is also strong enough to support 2 external displays. Make the Switch If you've been plugging along with off-brand PC laptops all this time because you haven't been willing to pay the 'Apple tax,' you may never have a better chance to make the leap to MacBooks than this deal. The Mac operating system is amazingly intuitive and easy to learn, and the free OS updates are never the earth-shattering variety that Windows seems to favor. MacBooks have also long been valued for their sturdy construction, long lifespan, and that beautiful Liquid Retina screen. Big sales on MacBooks don't pop up very often, especially when they're not tied to a massive retail holiday like Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Seize the opportunity to jump on this one and bring home a 13-inch 2025 M4 MacBook Air for just $892 before it vanishes from Amazon. See at Amazon
