🍎🥽 Is the Apple Vision Pro Already Obsolete?

                                                                                                                                              [Logo]( September 28, 2023 Did You Know The notebooks of Marie Curie, the Nobel Prize winning physicist best known for her pioneering research with radioactive materials, are still so dangerously radioactive today that they are stored in lead-lined boxes. 🔧 A Slice of Pi Happy Thursday! The Raspberry Pi 5 was [revealed]( today, and it looks great. Also, Meta (formerly Facebook) [announced its own AI chatbot]( with personalities, and Google [released]( Fitbit Charge 6. Finally, iPhone and iPad owners have a new web browser to [try out]( Vivaldi. --------------------------------------------------------------- TODAY'S TOP STORY [Meta Quest 3 Is Like the Apple Vision Pro, but 1/7th the Price]( [The Meta Quest 3 on a blue background.]( When [Apple unveiled its Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset]('s%20Long-Awaited%20Vision%20Pro%20Headset%20is%20Here) early this Summer, it felt like a glimpse into the future. The idea that the headset allows you to overlay apps in the real world (like placing cooking timers on each dish you're cooking in the kitchen) and even use video passthrough to stream content while you're doing chores felt like we'd soon see the perfect blend of our digital and physical worlds next year. But it may have some stiff competition thanks to the Meta Quest 3. What makes it so competitive? For starters, the Meta Quest 3 provides similar functionality as the Apple Vision Pro - but at $3000 less. Big deal, right? It's also releasing well before the Apple Vision Pro's release date. So does this mean that the Apple Vision Pro has become outdated before it's even released, or is the Meta Quest 3 for users that wouldn't buy an Apple Vision Pro anyway? [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORED [Claim Your Free Copy of Coding All-in-One For Dummies Today!]( [codingallin1-1]( Rocket your career potential with Coding All-in-One For Dummies. This ultimate guide is tailored for those starting from zero, offering hands-on instruction in web development, mobile app creation, and data analytics. Boost your resume and your work performance by mastering key coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and Python. 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[Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Meta AI Is Invading Your Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp Chats]( [Using the Meta AI to generate images and ask questions in Facebook Messenger.]( Meta is officially getting into the AI game with Meta AI: a large language model (LLM) coming soon to Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It uses the Llama 2 and Emu models to answer questions and generate images, respectively. Meta is currently in the process of testing it in early access, and currently, you can interact with an AI Dungeon Master Snoop Dogg (yes really), get cooking tips from a celebrity chef, and more. Curious? Come see how it all works. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- STUFF WE LIKE [Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 With Floodlight Cam ($180 Off)]( [ringwithfloodcam]( If you're concerned about home security, do something about it by considering the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 with Floodlight Cam. 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Disney+ is the latest streaming service to prohibit password sharing, beginning in Canada (though, it's not entirely clear how it's going to enforce this rule). We explain it all and even read between the lines of what this new policy could mean for the future of your Disney+ subscription. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Why Constant Smartphone Redesigns Are Bad for Everyone]( [iPhone cases on a store shelf]( Phone manufacturers are constantly bombarding us with reasons to upgrade to the latest model. Most new phone models usually have a slightly different design, too. Meaning that you're constantly having to buy a new phone case and accessories every time you upgrade. This isn't just inconvenient for you - it's terrible for the environment. The amount of old and excess phone cases and accessories that's thrown away from retailers and ourselves alike is adding to the e-waste problem. We make the case for why needless smartphone redesign doesn't make sense, and point to a better, eco-friendly solution. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [How to Add Text to Your iPhone Lock Screen]( [Apple iPhone 14's iOS 16 lock screen widgets]( Unlike Android phones, the iPhone does not allow you to add text to the lock screen by default. Which is unfortunate since adding custom text to a lock screen is an easy way to set reminders for yourself, personalize it, or even add emergency contact info in the event your phone is lost. Fortunately, we know of a few workarounds for getting custom text on your iPhone's lock screen anyway. Here are a few of our favorite tricks. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [iPhone Volume Keeps Going Down By Itself? Here’s How to Fix It]( [iPhone 14 volume control buttons on the side of the phone.]( Are you noticing that your iPhone's volume keeps decreasing by itself? You don't have a sneaky lil' goblin hiding inside your iPhone that's playing tricks on you! Rather, the solution could be as simple as disabling "Attention Aware" on your iPhone, or another easy fix We show you all the reasons why your iPhone may be reducing its volume and help you to address them, so you can return to using your iPhone at a reasonable, comfortable volume. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- ICYMI [How to Limit Charging on Your iPhone 15 (and Why You Shouldn’t)]( [USB Type C cable charging the Apple iPhone 15]( The iPhone 15 introduced a new charging optimization feature that caps your battery at 80%. The idea is to prolong your iPhone battery's longevity, since charging to 90-100% causes battery cells to produce more heat, thus straining them. But optimized battery charging is already a thing that protects your battery from premature degradation. So is there actually a valid reason to cap your iPhone's battery at 80%, or is the new charging optimization feature more trouble than it's worth? We feel like it's the latter - and we make our case why. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [How to Download Files From GitHub]( [The arguments ECHO can take.]( Downloading files on GitHub isn't as straightforward as downloading from other sites and platforms. And because all projects on GitHub are different, finding the download you need could end up feeling like you're on a scavenger hunt if the project's author isn't as organized as they probably should be. But there's no need to stress! We show you where to look and where to go when you want to download files, programs, and source codes from a GitHub project. 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Different from "Power Saving" mode, Watch Only mode turns off only the most mandatory of features on the Galaxy Watch, essentially turning it into a "dumb watch." Hey, it's a good thing! See why as we show you how to use Watch Mode, including how to get the same effect on your smartphone! [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [How to Split Screen in Windows 10 and Windows 11]( [Task View open on Windows 11.]( If you don't have the luxury of using two monitors on your Windows 10 or 11 PC, the next best thing is taking advantage of its split screen option. This feature allows you to snap in-place two windows side-by-side. It's uber convenient if you want to alter an original copy of something, compare one thing from another, and more. Here's how to get the most out of split screening, including how to turn it on if it's off by default. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [How to Search Pinterest Without Logging In]( [Pinterest Logo on Blue Background.]( Pinterest is so convenient for finding new projects and ideas. But when you go to look at a pin or board, you're blocked from browsing the social media platform unless you sign in to your account. It's so annoying that it's enough to make you press the back arrow on your browser and forget about looking at the content altogether. But you did you know that you can look at Pinterest without logging in or even signing up for an account? You can, and this is how you do it. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [2023-09-28-(help-wanted)] [Careers]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Subscribe]( | [Contact]( You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from How-To Geek. [Click here]( to change your preferences or unsubscribe. 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