Vision Pro, iOS 17, 15" MacBook Air: Everything you need to know from Apple WWDC 2023

Well, that was certainly a lot of Apple news to take in. This year's WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) came and went, but not before Apple dropped a slew of upgrades, updates, new features, and entirely new products on us. The whole event clocked ... more - mashable

How many Apple products can you buy for one Vision Pro headset?

At today's WWDC event, Apple made jaws drop when it announced that its newest product, the Vision Pro AR/VR "mixed reality" headset, would start at $3,499.00. To give you an idea of just how much money that is, we did the math on how many other ... more - mashable

How to pre-order Apple's absurdly expensive new Mac Pro, which starts at $6,999

TL;DR: Apple surprise-revealed an all-new Mac Pro at WWDC Monday. It's slated for release on Tuesday, June 13, and you can pre-order it ahead of time through the Apple Store starting at — wait for it — $6,999. Quick links: Tower Enclosure 2023 Apple ... more - mashable

Apple avoids the AI trap at WWDC

There are, roughly speaking, two Silicon Valleys. One resembles the kind of pickup soccer game, usually with very young kids or drunk adults, where every player clusters in a panic around the ball. In 2023, this ball is generative AI, and the cluster ... more - mashable

Apple Vision Pro: 6 things we love and 3 we don't

This year's Apple WWDC live stream clocked in at just over two hours long, and 40 minutes of that was dedicated to introducing the company's newest product: the Vision Pro mixed reality headset. Apple's answer to Meta's Quest 2 and Quest Pro VR headsets, ... more - mashable

The internet reacts to Apple's Vision Pro AR headset

Apple announced its highly anticipated AR headset, the Vision Pro, on Monday at WWDC 2023, the company's annual showcase for developers. SEE ALSO: Apple launches Vision Pro, its first-ever augmented reality headset It was the centerpiece of the event ... more - mashable

The 2022 MacBook Air is on sale for nearly $150 off at Amazon

SAVE $149.01: As of June 5, the 2022 Apple MacBook Air (13.6", 256GB) is $149.01 off at Amazon, which is already cheaper than the price drop the company announced during WWDC. Apple's WWDC is underway, with lots of fun announcements dominating the ... more - mashable

Apple launches Vision Pro, its first-ever augmented reality headset

Attention, everyone: Apple has a new product category. On Monday, after more than an hour of updates everything else Apple, the company CEO Tim Cook announced Apple's first-ever augmented reality headset, the Vision Pro. Vision Pro, announced as a "one ... more - mashable

Every single Stephen King movie adaptation, ranked

Whether you're a Stephen King fan or not, chances are you'll be familiar with his work. It's pretty hard not to be. Even if you've never read any of the horror author's stories, you'll almost certainly have stumbled across some of them on screen, particularly ... more - mashable

The Meta Quest 2 just got $100 cheaper

SAVE $100: As of June 4, the retail price of the Meta Quest 2 has dropped to $299, down from $399. This price drop comes following the announcement of the Meta Quest 3. Opens in a new tab Credit: Meta Our pick: Meta Quest 2 VR headset (opens in a new ... more - mashable

Meta's Quest 3 will be 40 percent thinner, start at $499

Just four days before the Apple WWDC conference, where the tech giant is expected to unveil its first mixed reality headset, Meta has announced their next VR headset: the Meta Quest 3. The device, they say, will be the "first mainstream headset ... more - mashable

'Stranger Things' VR game trailer lets you play as big bad Vecna

If you watched Stranger Things and thought, hell, I'd also love to Vecna-scare the teens of Hawkins, you might want to get your hands on a Meta Quest. The latest trailer for Meta's VR game based on Season 4 of the Duffer Brothers' Netflix series reveals ... more - mashable

The top iOS 17 features we might see at WWDC 2023

Historically, Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is iOS's time to shine. It may be overshadowed a bit, by a possible mixed reality headset announcement, but iOS 17 is rumored to include some of "users' most requested features." So while ... more - mashable

Apple's Reality Pro: What we know ahead of WWDC 2023

This is a massive moment for Apple. On Monday, June 5, at the WWDC conference in Apple Park, Cupertino, the company is likely to unveil an entirely new product category, a gadget very unlike anything Apple has launched before. Its (probable) name? Reality ... more - mashable

How to watch the UEFA Europa League final online for free

SAVE 49%: Livestream the Europa League final for free with a high-speed VPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £81.38 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a money-back guarantee. ... more - mashable

The best deals of Memorial Day Weekend 2023

UPDATE: May. 27, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated to include the latest sale prices and availability of Memorial Day deals. Believe it or not, the unofficial start of summer is finally here again. That means pool floats, backyard hangouts, ... more - mashable

Sony has revealed Project Q, a handheld PlayStation streaming device

Sony has announced Project Q, a new portable PlayStation device arriving later this year. It isn't the triumphant return of the PlayStation Vita, but it does offer a few more options for enjoying console games beyond your living room couch. Details on ... more - mashable

Lego's new Mars Rover Perseverance is ready for a new mission

Space enthusiasts can soon boast their very own mini Mars Rover. LEGO Technic has unveiled a new NASA Mars Rover Perseverance model. The space-themed product has been designed to "encourage children to learn more about engineering," according ... more - mashable

Mobile pet game Peridot is an adorable, expensive ruse

Niantic's pitch for its new mobile app Peridot is enticing: Y2K-era nostalgia with the marvels of modern tech, a Tamagotchi for 2023. If any company were to pull off such a feat, it'd be Niantic, which shifted global culture with 2016's Pokémon GO. Like ... more - mashable

Apple WWDC 2023 preview: Everything you need to know

Folks, prepare for an epic WWDC. Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, which kicks off on June 5 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, is typically the stage for Apple's numerous software platforms to shine. We're very likely to see new versions ... more - mashable

A ton of QLED TVs are on sale this weekend — here are the best deals

UPDATE: May. 19, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest 4K and 8K TV deals. Check out our favorites below: Our top picks this week: Best 55-inch TV deal Hisense 55-inch U6GR ULED TV (opens in a new tab) $379.99 (save $320) Get ... more - mashable

This $25 retro-inspired gaming console comes preloaded with over 600 classic titles

TL;DR: As of May 17, get this Retro-Inspired Game Console with 600 games for just $24.99 — A 10% discount. While there's a smattering of state-of-the-art gaming consoles that transport you into virtual worlds and deliver the most immersive experience ... more - mashable

TikTok finally lets creators cash in on their viral effects

Since 2020, TikTok creators have been able to monetize their content through the Creator Fund, providing a revenue stream for videos that get a lot of views. But for the first time, the short video app is providing a path to financial rewards for another ... more - mashable

Apple may have leaked the name of its mixed reality operating system

Apple's launching a new operating system soon, and it's probably going to be called "xrOS." Apple's xrOS will power the company's upcoming mixed reality headset, likely to be unveiled at Apple WWDC in June. While the news isn't official yet, ... more - mashable

The best gaming laptops for levelling up and beating the competition

This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. Serious gamers know that PC gaming is the real deal. Because high-end gaming computers pack more graphical and processing power than any home console, ... more - mashable

Save $130 on a refurbished Meta Quest 2 VR headset

TL;DR: As of April 30, get this Meta Quest 2 VR Headset for just $419.99 — that's 23% off the regular price of $549.98. Technology hasn't advanced far enough to give us the tools that would enable us to teleport into another dimension in one piece, but ... more - mashable

The VIVE XR Elite is a step toward making home VR headsets more popular

I am not a wealthy woman. I have neither the funds to invest in a virtual reality headset, nor the free leisure time to make the investment pay off. But if I did, the VIVE XR Elite would be a decent contender for my home VR headset. As our own reality ... more - mashable

Get creative with no-code game, app, and web design software for just $49

TL;DR: Want to build your own games, websites, and more? Grab a lifetime subscription to arcade dot studio Pro while it's on sale for just $49 for a limited time. Coding isn’t the only way to design games, apps, and websites. If you want to skip to the ... more - mashable

Apple is reportedly working on an AI health coach

Apple is reportedly working on a health coaching service powered by artificial intelligence. The report, which comes from Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, would be a big advancement in Apple's efforts to make its devices indispensable through health and wellness ... more - mashable

The fandom business is booming. Can Weverse capture its growth?

HYBE Corporation, the company behind K-Pop megastars BTS, understands the business of fandom. And that's perhaps why their "global fandom life platform" project, Weverse, feels so compelling. Envisioned as neither a social network nor a private ... more - mashable