Click and hold the top button to turn it on. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac
How do you force restart Apple Vision Pro? All computers lock up from time to time — even spatial computers you wear on your face. You don’t want to keep it on if it’s locking up; that could lead to a nasty head injury!
Enjoy more dynamic video conferencing with this 4K AI-powered webcam, now under $200. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
In today’s world of hybrid and remote work, hopping on video calls is a daily part of life. Presenting yourself on video as the best version you can put forward is essential if you don’t want to tank your business, credibility or job opportunities. And that’s why you need a 4K webcam.
Don’t risk looking unprofessional with low-quality webcams. Upgrade your remote calls with the Obsbot Meet. This affordable 4k webcam provides professional video quality with the help of artificial intelligence.
Apparently this is what film editing looks like now. Photo: Jon M. Cho
A filmmaker stuck at home during LA’s recent epic rainfall, unable to go to his editing room, said he used Evercast on an Apple Vision Pro to edit an entire feature film with another remote editor. He said he found the experience of Vision Pro video editing revelatory.
“I need to repeat this out loud,” director Jon M. Chu wrote Monday on X. “I was in it for HOURS editing on a virtual giant screen (the size of a real movie screen) a major motion picture from the comfort of my house. With no headache. I can’t tell you what a revelation this was.”
His post on X got 252,000 views and garnered a reply from a co-founder of collaborative video editing platform Evercast.
Noel Fielding leads the cast of the action-comedy The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin. Screenshot: Apple/Cult of Mac
The world got its first look at The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, which will star British comedian Noel Fielding as the legendary British highwayman. The first hilarious trailer for the upcoming comedy-adventure series dropped Monday.
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Vision Pro is amazing, but I can't recommend you get one. Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac
Apple Vision Pro is the most amazing technology I’ve experienced in my life. Thanks to the headset’s intuitive interface, it’s as close to mind reading as you can get.
It’s given me magical, highly emotive experiences I haven’t felt with any other technology. Immersive 360-degree videos make you feel like you are actually there — it’s a cliche, but it’s true.
I’m absolutely, unabashedly delighted with Vision Pro. But would I recommend you get one?
The true-crime limited series Manhunt debuts on Apple TV+ March 15. Photo: Apple TV+
Stage actor John Wilkes Booth went on the run for 12 days after he shot President Abraham Lincoln in the back of the head at Ford’s Theatre in 1865. And the new trailer for Apple TV+ true-crimes series Manhunt brings to light this little-known historical fact.
Based on the bestselling nonfiction book Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer, the seven-part series premieres March 15.
The Apple Watch SE 2 is irresistible after a big $60 discount. Photo: Apple
Want an Apple Watch but not looking to spend a lot? Amazon’s fantastic deal will save you $60 on the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen), bringing the price down to $189. This makes the Cupertino company’s budget smartwatch even more affordable.
You can get a similar $60 off the 44mm Apple Watch SE variant, which means you can grab it for as low as $219.
Apple isn't about to price the OLED iPad Pro out of the reach of most consumers. Photo: Cult of Mac
Early reports may have overstated the cost increase resulting from adding an OLED display to the first iPad Pro. New information indicates the price jump will be less than half of what had been previously rumored.
The high-end tablet is expected to launch in March/April.
Get up to 180 hours of 9D listening time with these AirPods alternatives. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
AirPods are awesome, but they aren’t the only game in town. Meet the Ninja Dragons BTMax wireless earbuds. With Bluetooth 5.1, an IPX7 waterproof rating and an insanely powerful case that can charge them up to 40 times, they’re a steal at just $34.97.
Take $100 off this versatile USB mic from Lab with 4 directional modes. Photo: Take $100 off this versatile USB mic from JLab that offers four directional modes.
Podcasters, game streamers, vloggers and all other types of content creators realize how crucial it is to invest in quality audio gear. But getting a great USB microphone can cost far less than you might think.
At just $47.99 (regularly $149), this USB microphone from JLab proves that you don’t need to break the bank to sound like a true professional.
If you didn't already know all about Usher, you will now. Photo: Apple
Before Usher plays the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show on Sunday in Las Vegas, Apple made sure everyone knows all about the R&B superstar Monday with word of a press conference coming on Thursday and a host of Usher tunes and information available now on Apple Music, including the artists “My Road to Halftime” playlist.
This might be a very early image of iPhone 16 in green Image: Majin Bu
The iPhone 16 camera bump will shrink considerably, according to new CAD renders that supposedly show the future device. The customizable Action button from the iPhone 15 Pro models will appear on entry-level iPhones as well.
In addition, simulated images based on the renders show possible color options for the upcoming handset.
This setup produces many YouTube videos and occasional conference calls. Photo: [email protected]
One of the interesting gadgets we see more and more of in computer setups is the Elgato Stream Deck and its various interations. Today’s MacBook Pro user relies on one to make YouTube videos, and the company’s key light helps with pro-level lighting, too.
iPad shipments plummeted in 2023, but it's not hard to figure out why. And the fix is on the way. Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac
2023 wasn’t a good year for iPad. Shipments dropped 19.8% versus 2022, and Q4 was even worse, according to a market-research firm. This comes after Apple went over a year without releasing any iPad models.
But leaks point to multiple new iPadOS tablets coming soon.
Made from sturdy aluminum that keeps iPhone safe. Photo: SwitchEasy
Use your iPhone for turn-by-turn navigation while you’re on the road? Keep it secure and easy to see with a MagSafe car mount like the handy and affordable MagMount from SwitchEasy — available now from the Cult of Mac Store.
Available in two variants, the magnetic car mount attaches to your windshield or your car’s air vents. Then, it uses strong magnets to safely hold onto your iPhone. Thanks to MagSafe compatibility, it works with iPhone 12 and newer. But even if you don’t own a MagSafe model, MagMount can work for you. Just grab an affordable MagDoka disc to get in on the magnetic fun.
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For $50, you can't go wrong with EarFun Air 2 earbuds. Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac
Released Monday, EarFun’s new Air 2 wireless earbuds are damned good for $50, even without noise cancellation. It’s a testament to how far earbuds have come that you can get Hi-Res Audio-certified wireless buds for so little money.
That said, I wouldn’t throw away your AirPods Pro 2 buds just yet.
Stay on top of the latest SEO and marketing trends with Education Cloud Plus. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
If you want to succeed at digital marketing, you need to master social media, search engine optimization and stay on top of other technical aspects of modern communication. You can spend tons of money on that type of training, or tons of hours trying to learn online. But Education Cloud Plus, a bundle of marketing courses from Squirrly, can show you the ropes and keep you current for one low price.
For a limited time, you can get more than 40 courses on SEO and digital marketing for less than $40 (regularly $399). It’s a fast, easy and affordable way to learn the skills and tricks that professional marketers utilize to succeed.
Vision Pro gets the teardown treatment. Photo: iFixit
An Apple Vision Pro teardown shows the complicated combination of screens, cameras and other high-end components inside the $3,499 headset. The hardware required just to produce the creepy (and much-maligned) EyeSight feature is somewhat staggering.
Like other Apple products, getting inside the Vision Pro is not easy. You will need a heat gun, a prying tool, multiple screwdrivers and lots of patience.
Save time generating long-form content with this half-price AI writer. Image: Cult of Mac Deals
Good writing takes a lot of time, and hiring a freelancer can bust your budget. But that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. With AI content generator Wordplay, you can produce long-form written content for your website in seconds. And a lifetime subscription is now only $89.97 (regularly $199).
Apple’s new Vision Pro headset is but a day old, but already it’s been spotted in public in several amusing situations.
Here’s what folks have been up to with their new Vision Pros in the wild. Some users, likeJames Addictive, love Apple Vision Pro for its immersive experience.
Unboxing the Vision Pro. Photo: Lyle Kahney/Cult of Mac
Steve Jobs designed the Apple unboxing experience as a careful process of introducing the customer to an unfamiliar product. And the Vision Pro unboxing is no different.
You don’t just rip the product from its box like a kid at Christmas! You carefully unpack it, examining each component as you go. The idea is to gradually show the customer the parts of the product and give them an idea of how they work together. An Apple unboxing is a very carefully thought-out process and ritual.
And, as you’d expect, the Vision Pro unboxing proceeds just as Apple intended. The new spatial computing headset is sleek, premium and very luxurious. This is no Fisher-Price View-Master.
And as for Vision Pro first impressions after using the headset for a few hours? I was originally skeptical of AR headsets after using a Meta Quest 3 and not liking it much at all. But I’m now a zealous convert. I may never take this thing off!
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: A new round of Apple Vision Pro reviews gives us greater insight into what to expect from the high-priced headset. Is it utterly mind-blowing? Clunky and weird? So addictive that we’re doomed to a flat life in the boring 2D world when we take it off? Some might compare the experience to a sci-fi vision, much likeJames Cameron’s addictive Apple Vision Pro experience.
Sounds like all of the above!
Also on The CultCast:
A rundown of new features coming soon to iOS 17.
A respected analyst says iPhone can’t compete without these two key features … but at least one of them is nowhere in sight!
Is that an unreleased iPad in a Vision Pro cover story?
We’re giving away two rugged and waterproof Apple Watch bands from Lululook for all you sporty types.
Listen to this week’s episode of The CultCast in the Podcasts app or your favorite podcast app. (Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you like it!) Or watch the video live stream, embedded below.
The store demo of Apple Vision Pro is wonderful. I urge you to get one. Photo: Lyle Kahney/Cult of Mac
SAN FRANCISCO — I demoed the Vision Pro at the Apple Store here on Chestnut Street. It’s the most impressive tech product I’ve ever seen. It makes the iPhone seem like a primitive stone tablet. It’s amazingly intuitive, works literally like magic, and is incredibly emotional. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.
You don’t have to buy a Vision Pro, but you absolutely must go to a store and get a free demo. We put together a video (below) that will show you what to expect from your Vision Pro demo.
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin races onto Apple TV+ in February. Photo: Apple TV+
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin shows how Franklin joined the Peanuts gang. The special will debut on Apple TV+ in mid-February.
Apple released the trailer on Friday so fans can take an early look.
Also this winter, Apple’s streaming service will release season two of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock from the Jim Henson Company. The second season of Sago Mini Friends came out, too.