Ep. 446: What does Apple do to make Vision Pro Cheaper? + Other tech news, tips, and picks

Many headlines claimed Apple was "halting" the Vision Pro 2 work this week. Then, it was revealed that they are looking to make a cost-saving version. What will that mean when it is released next year? In other news, Julian Assange, of Wikileaks fame, was released from jail, and Apple pushed some big updates to Final Cut Pro. We discuss it all, plus so much more.

Full show notes, links and more: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-446-what-does-apple-do-to-make-vision-pro-cheaper/

INTRO (00:00)

AUGO Magnetic Screen Door (04:00)

Main Topic: How cheap does the Vision Pro need to be? (06:15)
* Report: Cheaper ‘Apple Vision’ headset could require a tethered iPhone or Mac

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Preserve battery life: background app refresh (16:30)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:35)
- Millions of mosquitoes released in Hawaii to save rare birds from extinction
- NASA’s Voyager 1 probe is fully online again after months of spouting gibberish
- Amazon Prime Day 2024 will run July 16-17
- Supernova slowdowns confirm Einstein’s predictions of time dilation
- AI-generated candidate files to run for office in Wyoming
- Astronomers detect sudden awakening of black hole 1m times mass of sun
- The US Postal Service honors Alex Trebek with a stamp

TAKES:
- Julian Assange leaves jail on his way to enter plea deal with the US (29:15)
- How small claims court became Meta's customer service hotline (31:30)
- Apple launches Help me choose tool to choose the right Mac for you (35:50)
- Final Cut Pro gets major update with new camera app (37:45)
- Amazon-powered AI cameras used to detect emotions of unwitting UK train passengers (39:35)
- Change Healthcare confirms ransomware hackers stole medical records on a ‘substantial proportion’ of Americans (42:30)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Pet display clothing - Weird and Wonderful Patents (43:15)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: SMALLRIG Super Clamp(2 Pack) Magic Arm Clamp for DJI Ronin, Camera Monitor, LED Light 2058 (47:35)

Nate: GIGA PUMP 4.0 Mini Air Pump 4.2kPa with Camping Lantern Portable Air Pump, Rechargeable Air Pump can Deflation, Travel Air Pump for Air Bed Mattress,Pool Float,Swimming Rings, Vacuum Bags (50:30)

RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (54:40)

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