With no apparent supply chain information, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says that Vision Pro's Zeiss prescription lenses will cost between $300 and $600.Apple has already revealed that it is in partnership with Zeiss to produce vision-correction lenses for the Vision Pro, specifically for users who wear glasses. Pointing to the very long development of the new device, that partnership was originally reported back in 2017.However, neither Apple nor Zeiss have yet announced pricing. It's unlikely that a company that sells $400 wheels for the Mac Pro, will make a low-cost Vision Pro accessory. Read more...

With no apparent supply chain information, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says that Vision Pro's Zeiss prescription lenses will cost between $300 and $600.Apple has already revealed that it is in partnership with Zeiss to produce vision-correction lenses for the Vision Pro, specifically for users who wear glasses. Pointing to the very long development of the new device, that partnership was originally reported back in 2017.However, neither Apple nor Zeiss have yet announced pricing. It's unlikely that a company that sells $400 wheels for the Mac Pro, will make a low-cost Vision Pro accessory. Read more...

Just a day after Apple debuted its Vision Pro headset, The Verge reports that Apple has acquired AR headset startup Mira, a firm most known to the public for providing headsets used on Mario Kart rides in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood. The Verge says Mira CEO Ben Taft shared a private photo on Instagram showing a number of Apple employee badges with the comment "Excited for Mira’s next chapter, at Apple :). 7 year journey from dorm room to acquisition." At least 11 Mira employees have reportedly joined Apple, which essentially confirmed the acquisition by issuing its standard press statement to The Verge, saying only that "we generally do not discuss our purpose…

Macworld It seems like we’ve been waiting forever, but the first Apple keynote of 2023 is finally here—and it’s a big one. We’re expecting a ton of announcements at WWDC 2023, from the unveiling of iOS 17 and macOS 14 to the launch of Apple’s first mixed-reality headset. Follow along with us live right here! WWDC 2023: The annoucements Apple launched numerous updates and new products during the WWDC keynote, including: iOS 17: The best new features iPadOS 17: The best new features macOS 14 Sonoma: The best new features watchOS 10: The best new features 15-inch MacBook Air M2 Ultra, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computing headset WWDC 2023: Watch the keynote The WWDC…

Disney hasn’t confirmed that we’ll see all of the virtual reality experiences it showcased for the Vision Pro, but it’s a good indication of what’s to come. | Image: Apple We finally got our first look at Apple’s highly anticipated mixed reality headset at today’s WWDC event, including a sneak peek at a new immersive way to watch your favorite Disney sports, shows, and movies. While most of the hype surrounding it has focused on productivity and VR gaming, Disney CEO Bob Iger took to the stage to showcase immersive experiences for the Apple Vision Pro that will be available via the Disney Plus streaming service when the headset launches next year. The Vision Pro headset provides users with a…

Apple’s high-yield savings account, a partnership with Goldman Sachs, launched in April. Some customers have endured longer than expected waits for withdrawals and transfers to complete. Apple Card users can choose to grow their Daily Cash rewards by automatically depositing their Daily Cash into a high-yield Savings account from Goldman Sachs. AnnaMaria Andriotis for The Wall Street Journal: Nathan Thacker, who lives outside Atlanta, had been trying to transfer $1,700 from his Apple account to JPMorgan Chase since May 15. Each time he called Goldman’s customer service department, he said, he was told to give it a few more days. The money arrived in his Chase account Thursday morning, he said, after The Wall Street Journal contacted Goldman about his…