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There's a new version of visionOS available for all Apple Vision Pro users to get their hands on. It's visionOS 1.1.1, and it brings "important bug fixes and security updates" to the headset.We don't gain a groundbreaking new feature in this software update, unfortunately – it's more of a refinement. But minor update or no, Apple does recommend it for all users. Think of it just like iOS updates on the best iPhones. And it's especially important considering how new the Vision Pro is: There are still some bugs lurking…

The Apple Vision Pro finally went on sale in the United States back on February 2 but so far, that's the only country where you can walk into your local Apple Store and walk back out with what Apple hopes is the future of spatial computing. That'll surely change eventually, and there is now yet more evidence that it could happen relatively soon as well as which countries could be on the list for potential launches.Following Apple Vision Pro-related job listings that appeared in the UK last year, identical listings have…

The Meta Quest 2 may not be Meta's latest and greatest virtual reality headset, but it remains a strong value for those who want to give VR a try without spending a ton of cash. Now, it's even more affordable: A new deal has dropped the headset down to $199 at several retailers, including Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Meta's own online store. That's $50 below the device's standard going rate (after a permanent price cut earlier this year) and the largest discount we've seen.Photo by Devindra Hardawar /…

In a groundbreaking development, Apple's latest innovation, the Vision Pro mixed reality headset, took center stage in a recent surgical procedure at the Cromwell Hospital in the UK. This pioneering use of…

Mark Zuckerberg has thrown another jab at Apple's Vision Pro headset, once again comparing it to the Meta Quest 3. Reviewing the headset in a video was one thing, but the Meta CEO now seems a little obsessed with dunking on Apple's flagship headset. And I think he's missing the point of it entirely.In a debate on Threads with Mosaic Ventures' Benedict Evans, Zuckerberg couldn't help but highlight what he sees as the Vision Pro's shortfalls, especially when stacked against Meta's more wallet-friendly Quest. Evans,…

Pips and Pixels(Image credit: Future)Pips and Pixels is a new column by James Bentley, iMore's resident gaming expert, covering all things gaming in the Apple ecosystem. Looking at news, accessories, and titles you might have missed out on, Apple is becoming more serious about gaming than ever before. With an eye on the wider games industry, James will guide you through what could be next for Apple gamers. This week’s gaming news has been mostly focused on the very public fight between Apple and Epic. The two tech titans…

The company’s study included 74 participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s who received either the Cognito stimulation or a sham device that acted as a placebo. Subjects were asked to use the headset for an hour every day for six months.Compared with the placebo group, those who got the Cognito stimulation showed a 77 percent slowing in functional decline as measured by a scale that assesses how well Alzheimer’s patients are able to carry out daily activities, such as eating, dressing, and getting around.The treatment…

Nick Woodard/Digital Trends For anyone seeking one of the best gaming headset deals, go straight to the source and buy the Razer Opus gaming headset directly from Razer. It usually costs $200 but it’s currently down to $100 so you have the chance to save 50% off the regular price. A great headset for many reasons, let’s take a look at what it offers before you buy it. Why you should buy the Razer Opus The Razer Opus offers a lot of great features for a gaming headset. In particular, the headphones are THX-certified…

Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are the only widely available smartphones which offer processors designed using the 3nm fabrication process. Going smaller brings several advantages and allows manufacturers to package more components, adding more features while also making these processors more power efficient. The iPhone 15 Pro models, launched late last year, are capable of running AAA gaming titles with high-end graphics, which is currently not possible with the same level of efficiency on an Android…

Honda announced a new “Extended Reality Mobility Experience” debuting at this year’s SXSW festival in Austin, where the company will invite attendees to strap on a VR headset and strap into a fancy wheelchair. The future is here, maybe. The stunt uses Honda’s new UNI-ONE, a personal mobility device with self-balancing technology similar to a Segway, which lets riders steer by leaning their bodies in a given direction. The carmaker is promoting the UNI-ONE as a mobility device for people with disabilities, but it seems…