Whether you're looking for a stable backup power generator or reliability during your most grueling off-grid adventures, Bluetti's Prime Day deals are the perfect opportunity to save big on the whole lineup of portable power solutions.Save up to 35% on Bluetti's portable power stations this Prime Day. Prime Day is July 11th and 12th, and Bluetti is slashing prices on a wide range of power solutions, including the AC200P, AC300+B300, and AC60+B80 on Amazon and the Bluetti website. With discounts of up to 35%, you can afford to power your unique lifestyle or remove worry during power outages. Read more...

While the EU continues to appeal against Apple's tax deal with Ireland, alleged back taxes have been held in escrow — but the fund is shrinking.Apple IrelandApple's on/off dispute with the EU over its tax payments in Ireland is still continuing, with a 2016 ruling going against Apple, and a 2020 one backing up the company. As the European Commission is taking the case to the Court of Justice of the European Union, the money Apple may owe in back taxes is being held in an escrow account. Read more...

Ex-Apple design chief Jony Ive approached Scotland's audio firm Linn asking to collaborate on a turntable to mark the company's 50th anniversary.Source: LInnUnless you count his exceptional redesign of the UK's Comic Relief charity red nose, Jony Ive has not worked on hardware since leaving Apple. But his LoveFrom firm has now partnered with Linn to produce a turntable that sells starting at 50,000 pounds Sterling (approximately $63,000). Read more...

To ensure Apple Vision Pro correctly fits customers and any prescription glasses they have, the headset will initially sold by appointment in a limited number of Apple Stores, though it will expand both nationally and internationally in late 2024.Apple Vision ProIt's already clear that a lot of work remains to be done before Apple can release its Vision Pro headset, but just selling the device is going to be complicated. Read more...

When Apple unveiled the Vision Pro at WWDC in June, members of the press invited to try out the headset were able to use an optional secondary head strap that sits across the top of the head. The strap was spotted in Apple's promotional videos for the mixed reality device, but its marketing material made no mention of the accessory. Still from Apple's WWDC keynote video showing over-the-head strap in use The braided headband that goes around the back of the head has a fit adjustment dial, but the one headband may not be comfortable or secure enough for some users, especially if the device is going to be worn for extended periods of time, which is where the secondary…

Bloomberg today released a report describing some of the planning going on in the Apple retail division to prepare for the launch of the Apple Vision Pro headset, previously announced as available in the US “early next year.” The report says that — at least out the gate — Vision Pro will only be purchasable by appointment. Apple retail workers will help ensure customers get a Vision Pro with an appropriately fitting headband and light seal. It will represent the most logistically complex rollout ever for an Apple product. more… The post Vision Pro launch at retail stores is Apple’s most complex rollout ever, will require appointment to buy appeared first on 9to5Mac.