Apple aiming to unveil its mixed-reality headset this spring

Apple’s highly anticipated mixed-reality headset could be unveiled just ahead of the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Apple’s headset, expected to be called “Reality Pro,” will likely offer virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) capabilities so wearers can immerse themselves in a virtual world or have digital data overlaid onto real-world, real-time imagery. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman — a reporter with a decent track record when it comes to Apple forecasts —said on Sundaythat following a string of postponements with the device since Apple decided to start developing it some five years ago, the tech giant is currently “aiming to unveil it this spring ahead of the annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Christina Kelley

Apple has decreased App Store prices in the U.K., South Africa, other countries

Apple has announced some pricing changes in a number of markets around the world. As local taxes and exchange rates change in key markets, AppleApp Storeusers may find that the prices of their favorite apps or in-app purchases have shifted somewhat. Over the next few days, App Store prices will be decreasing in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and all territories that use the Euro as their primary currency. On the other side of the coin, Apple is increasing prices in the countries of Georgia and Tajikistan due to an increase in the value-added tax of 18% for those nations....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Michelle Miller

Baidu-owned ‘Netflix of China’ jumps into VR with a 4K headset with 8K support

China’s top Netflix alternative, the Baidu-owned,iQiyi,is making its own inroads into the virtual reality media business by debuting its own 4K VR headset. The device is relatively future-proof, with the developers claiming it comes with full support for 8K panoramic video. As we know fromsuper-sampled games on already released headsetslike the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, even downscaled, higher-resolution content can look great. Developed alongside Qualcomm, the new iQiyi headset builds on technology already debuted by the company at this year’s CES show....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Misty Farley

Best Cyber Monday iPad Deals: iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Mini

Cyber Monday is over, but some deals are still hanging on. We’re seeing some lingeringCyber Monday dealson lots of highly sought after tech, like tablets. Below you’ll find out picks for the best Cyber Monday iPad deals you can still shop, with discounts on everything from the iPad Mini to the iPad Air. Who knows how longs these remaining deals will last, so there’s no time like right now to grab yourself a ne iPad....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · Brandon Rivera

Bombshell report details 2019 iPhone ‘Pro’ models, new iPads, and more

It looks like Apple may once again tweak the naming scheme of the iPhone. According to a newreport from Bloomberg, Apple will unveil three new iPhone models in September — and two of them will be new “Pro” models. The Pro models will reportedly replace the current iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max as the top-tier iPhones. The devices will offer a number of new features and upgrades, including an improved camera with three sensors, better low-light photography features, and improved video-recording capabilities....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Taylor Sharp

Cambridge Audio’s Alva TT makes zero compromises as a wireless turntable

If you’ve never heard a vinyl-loving audiophile explain at length how much better vinyl sounds compared to well,anything, then you’ve never spoken to a vinyl-loving audiophile. Sure, many of the same people will also tell you how much they enjoy the retro simplicity of pulling a record from its sleeve, gently placing it on the turntable, and then dissolving into a lounger while they contemplate the musician’s liner notes. But really, it’s all about the sound....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Emma Huffman DVM

Check out Apple’s gorgeous new store in downtown Los Angeles

Apple’s latest retail site is a stunning restoration of a former theater that first opened in downtown Los Angeles in the late 1920s. In typical fashion, the tech giant has utterly transformed the historic Tower Theatre, which had been unoccupied for the last 33 years. The store opened on the corner of Eighth Street and Broadway on Thursday, June 24, with Apple CEO Tim Cook taking the 300-mile trip south from Apple HQ to welcome staff and shoppers into the newly renovated space....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Lisa Johnson

Chrysler Halcyon concept is a return to glory for the minivan brand

Chrysler plans to launch its first EV in 2025, but the foundational brand of automotive conglomerate Stellantis may be taking a detour on the road toward that goal. In 2022,Chrysler showed the Airflow, a concept car reportedly previewing that first production EV. But now the brand has a new EV concept dubbed the Halcyon. Where the Airflow was a handsome but sensible crossover SUV, the Halcyon is a bit more fanciful....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Andre Mosley

Digital Trends welcomes new creative director on the heels of other major hires

PORTLAND, Oregon, August 10, 2025 — Digital Trends, the world’s largest independently owned technology review site, announced today that Ben Hermel is joining the company as creative director. Hermel joins a growing list of major new hires as Digital Trends expands, including former Facebook executive Bob Gruters as chief resource officer. Hermel brings with him nearly two decades of international design experience with companies like Nike, Adidas, Microsoft, and Siegel+Gale.He has created brand identity systems for the Salt Lake City Olympics and the United States Air Force, and managed product and color design teams for the Beijing Olympics....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Kathryn Gilbert

Don’t just survive Black Friday, conquer it with this morally depraved gear guide

You know the real reasonBlack Fridayis so beloved by Americans? The violence. It gives the average Joe a chance to behave like an NFL linebacker in a fumble scrum, while simultaneously taking care of holiday shopping and feeding our jones for a bargain. Don’t avoid it; prepare for it. Head to your favorite retailer geared up with the following weapons … er … protections, and you won’t just survive Black Friday — you’ll win Black Friday....

July 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1184 words · Erika Holmes

Don’t waste your money on Audible — use this free app instead

It feels safe to say thatAudible is the most popular appfor those looking to get into audiobooks. It’s owned by Amazon, so there’s big money behind it, making the app nearly inescapable. While it’s an overall decent service, Audible is hindered by plenty of paywalls and restrictions — regardless of which type of Audible subscription you have. To me, Audible always felt like an app that was about as good as an audiobook app could be because of how much better it is than things likeSpotify’s audiobook offerings, despite Audible’s major flaws and high price....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 898 words · Daniel Horn

EA Play Live showcase: Full schedule of events and what to expect

EA didn’t host a digital conference atE3 this year, instead opting for its own event later on in the summer. That event, EA Play Live, is set to kick off on July 22. However, leading up to the main show, EA will host a series of other events that it’s calling the “Spotlight Series.” Here’s thefull scheduleof events EA has planned and what you can expect from each. The Future of First-Person Shooters The first of EA’s Spotlight Series events is a roundtable on two of the company’s most prevalent shooters: The recently announcedBattlefield 2042andApex Legends....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Terri Miller

Eufy continues its assault against established brands with its new vacuums

Eufy already buildsRoboVac robotic vacuum cleanersandcordless stick vacs. And now Eufy is continuing its outright assault on establishedvacuum cleaner brandswith the new RoboVac G30 Edge, the S11 Go Handstick Vacuum cleaner, and two versions of a hand vac called the H11 Handheld Vacuum. RoboVac G30 Edge The RoboVac G30 Edge significantly upgrades the earlier RoboVac 30 and 30C models, each of which has a maximum 2000 PA suction power. If you’re keeping score, you might as well get out a pen and paper, because the G30 also adds smart, dynamic navigation with real-time mapping, a smart cleaning report, and recharge-and-resume....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Michael Nguyen