Apple Vision Pro release, Facebook phishing scam, and more.

by | Jan 5, 2024 | This Week in Tech

This week in tech we talk about the release of Apple Vision Pro, a new Facebook phishing scam, and Amazon's AI tool for shopping.

The world celebrates the release of the Apple Vision Pro.

The Apple Vision Pro features Apple’s spatial operating system, visionOS, which blends the virtual and real worlds. The headset offers a captivating experience, allowing users to feel like virtual elements are physically present. It supports various functions, including taking photos and videos, streaming entertainment, and making FaceTime calls. Released on Feb. 2, the Vision Pro is currently available at all U.S. Apple Store locations and online, starting at $3,499 USD with pricing variations based on upgrades. Additional costs include $99 for optical inserts, $149 for prescription lenses, $200 for extra storage upgrades, and an optional $499 for AppleCare+. Apple Vision Pro is set to expand its availability to additional countries later in the year. However, the company has not disclosed the specific countries, the price point, nor the precise timeline for this global rollout.

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