In Ars Technica’s Samuel Axon’s testing, Apple’s Vision Pro visionOS eye tracking was “perfectly accurate and responsive.” “There’s nothing to criticize,” Axon writes. “Apple has nailed the interface.” Samuel Axon for Ars Technica: Vision Pro’s interface is all about eye tracking. Whenever you look at a UI element (like an X to close a window or a photo within a gallery in the Photos app), it is subtly highlighted in your view. To actually make a selection—to click, if you will—you simply tap two of your fingers together. You don’t have to hold your hand in front of the headset to do this; as long as your hand is not hidden completely behind you, it can be pretty much anywhere.…

In Ars Technica’s Samuel Axon’s testing, Apple’s Vision Pro visionOS eye tracking was “perfectly accurate and responsive.” “There’s nothing to criticize,” Axon writes. “Apple has nailed the interface.” Samuel Axon for Ars Technica: Vision Pro’s interface is all about eye tracking. Whenever you look at a UI element (like an X to close a window or a photo within a gallery in the Photos app), it is subtly highlighted in your view. To actually make a selection—to click, if you will—you simply tap two of your fingers together. You don’t have to hold your hand in front of the headset to do this; as long as your hand is not hidden completely behind you, it can be pretty much anywhere.…

Apple turned the iPod into a status symbol. A headset might be a taller order. | Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images ‘This is the single greatest thing that could happen to this industry.’ As Apple prepares its long-rumored jump into augmented reality on Monday, doubts have shadowed every step of the way. There are reports of frequent changes in direction and skepticism inside Apple’s ranks. The device has allegedly been hard to manufacture and required numerous compromises. The process has taken years longer than Apple expected. And at a rumored $3,000, even Apple reportedly expects slow short-term sales. But among AR professionals, the mood is jubilant. “This is the single greatest thing that could happen to this industry,”…

Illustration by Hugo Herrera for The Verge If Apple’s mixed reality headset is going to succeed, it’s going to be because of the apps. On Monday, Apple will take the stage at its 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference to talk about FaceTime and Apple Books and all the other cool built-in stuff you’ll be able to do with its ski goggles strapped to your face. But if it can’t get third-party developers on board, and those developers don’t figure out how to build life-changingly great stuff for those goggles, the Reality Pro (or whatever it’s called) doesn’t stand a chance. Apple knows this better than anyone, of course. The iPhone took off when apps like Instagram and Uber showed what you…

Macworld The convenience of having smart devices at the ready is only slightly undercut by just how many cables they all need. You’re either stuck with a pile of chargers cluttering your space or juggling devices between a few cables. If you want to consolidate your cables and get it all done in one, get the Five-in-One Magnetic Wireless Charger. This modern-looking charging station can power four devices at once, and it’s 46% off. Charge 4 devices with one charger  The Five-in-One Charger has three wireless charging spots and room for one wired connection. The wireless spots can power up your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch. Make sure to check for compatibility before you purchase. The phone stand works with…

Macworld Wish you could use cellular data in other countries without having to pay any roaming fees? Then you need to check out Instabridge eSim. And since their subscriptions have been dropped in price during our Memorial Day Sale, there may never be a better time to get it. Instabridge eSim is the ultimate solution for global data on the go. You just sign up for one of their lifetime subscriptions, bring your own compatible phone, and you’ll get fast and reliable access to the internet within the country that you selected. And you’ll get a lot of it too — 2GB per month, in fact, with the US-based data plan. And they offer plans for other countries as well…