Why Amazon looks to keep AR/VR simple

                                                                                                                                              Plus, how to stack and create your own stickers on iPhone [Pocket-lint Logo](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/uWvKRWF2to_93-yAPp7vNIewcws=366) March 25, 2024 Customize your content preferences and share our newsletter with friends [here](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/521-bwiypDsCd2rxyA460Xhl2PE=366)! Welcome to the start of another week! Let’s jump straight in -- in a world of complex, innovative tech, Amazon’s Echo Frames feel surprisingly simple. And that’s the goal. We talked with Jean Wang, Amazon's Director of Smart Eyewear, to learn more. Plus, we give our take on why it was a bad move for tech companies to completely remove the headphone jack from phones. Writer Sam Smart presents a few reasons for this, but specifically battery deterioration and e-waste are two reasons. Read more for more. Be sure to check back tomorrow for fresh, hot takes from our back pocket to yours for more device, entertainment, lifestyle, and audio tech coverage. 😉 [Amazon's simple vision for the Echo Frames in an Apple Vision Pro era](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-echo-frames-in-apple-vision-pro-era%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/NpCQj5-gAHAfkmqhd4ULz6qrkfk=366) I met with Jean Wang, Amazon's Director of Smart Eyewear, to learn how the latest Echo Frames keep things simple in a AR/VR headset world. [Christina wearing 3rd-Gen Amazon Echo Frames around NYC ](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-echo-frames-in-apple-vision-pro-era%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/X6e4Y-lu5Ujugy_jAL25Q9QWcqk=366) Smart glasses, while around for more than a decade, haven't achieved the same level of mainstream [fashion](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Ffashion-tech-come-together%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%23robot-fashion/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/rmEoYowqEaYU3Y8ZjwqO6-7y9wE=366) and cultural integration as smartwatches, fitness trackers, or even [wireless headphones](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F3-airpods-max-alternatives-that-are-just-as-trendy%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/woTxsbLbZhjZ8E2yqeczKLsRBGc=366). Recently, however, the narrative is starting to change, with companies like Meta partnering with RayBan, startups like [Brilliant Labs](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbrilliant-labs-frame-ar-ai-glasses-interview%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/GvBcBuFtyRBTnH2RiJmC2kM17rk=366) capitalizing on generative AI, and headset popularity rising in general due to the [Apple Vision Pro](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-vision-pro-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/ldzWEH9_jIAWRLd5jxBJNtK53Rg=366) breaking boundaries. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-echo-frames-in-apple-vision-pro-era%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/epHNJXaYeDX695D2nyA1xX44TTQ=366) [Why removing the headphone jack was bad for wired headphones](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fopinion-why-removing-the-headphone-jack-from-phones-was-a-bad-idea%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/ZjtO9-7GTW26GZZrmLPXiTLVNSM=366) But it's not too late -- not even the biggest companies on the planet can destroy a 140-year old port. [Phone with 35mm jack ](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fopinion-why-removing-the-headphone-jack-from-phones-was-a-bad-idea%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/8QCE7iucFn6dSnLHduSRq1Jjszw=366) When Apple announced it was getting rid of the 3.5mm jack from phones, [audiophiles](%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2Faudiophile%2Fcomments%2F51oa2z%2Fwhy_removing_the_headphone_jack_is_bad_news_for%2F/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/kqor8nq6hHmcu9V6hnCcRaizj7I=366) didn't take it very well. The removal of this essential port makes it, so you either have to use a dongle from 3.5mm to Lightning for iPhones or USB-C for Android phones, or you have to switch to Bluetooth entirely. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fopinion-why-removing-the-headphone-jack-from-phones-was-a-bad-idea%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/mzjHvLGyVRgvkyDqJE7HHSjspRk=366) [How to stack and combine emoji to create sticker art on iPhone](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-stack-emoji-on-iphone%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/qgaKdjhHp-s0IVaUBAPcKpzRxPU=366) In the Apple Messages app, you can stack emoji on top of each other to create your own unique stickers. Here's how it works. [stacked emoji on iphone 15 pro](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-stack-emoji-on-iphone%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/pd40knU9nJ6QDyRP0QibcDDcWq0=366) There are some [iPhone features](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-iphone-14-tips-and-tricks%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/_IfFHmyGlw6zl-kigwVDj-fR1ko=366) that aren't very well-known, and when you discover them, you might wonder how you ever managed without them. One such feature is the ability to use the space bar on the keyboard to move your cursor back and forth through whatever you're typing. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-stack-emoji-on-iphone%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/Tfg98a8BcoL-5uyS8dAN_Vk2tDg=366) Deal of the day [Need a robo vac? This is majorly discounted right now](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09NM56KJM%2F%3Ftag=newsletter039-20/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/UhCXtJEbgE_dx0fGp9rBg6dqydQ=366) In case you missed it [6 features the AirPods 4 need to stay competitive](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Ffeatures-apples-airpods-4-need%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/unvfGoTqER0CMY61edFFboIJOjs=366) [9 offline iPad and iPhone games to play when there's no Wi-Fi](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Foffline-ipad-iphone-games%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/7T9DSYB29r6Gz65UvX81d2QPzvk=366) [10 ChatGPT prompts to unlock the full power of OpenAI's chatbot](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fchatgpt-prompts%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/0rNSiaUxMBJbMBCsn2NMSFXrQiQ=366) [How does a Samsung Galaxy Watch measure your stress?](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-does-a-samsung-galaxy-watch-measure-your-stress%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/e4nqkOoHXgJYZPIU5kp2GsJjVhY=366) [How to use the iPhone Apple logo as a secret button](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-use-the-iphone-apple-logo-as-a-secret-button-back-tap-explained%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/qJCuPLpquEkUgl1AkoEob9YHnYY=366) And finally... [I tested ChatGPT Plus against Copilot Pro -- here's how each AI chatbot did](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fchatgpt-plus-vs-copilot-pro%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/rgsR1gNX2JtAG6HRlaEZBYHSe4U=366) I created a ChatGPT Plus vs Copilot Pro battle to see which AI chatbot subscription service is really worth your $20 every month. [ChatGPT Plus vs CoPilot Pro feature](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fchatgpt-plus-vs-copilot-pro%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/ASVEPptmNGIte7Noz1Ox7HZm_1k=366) OpenAI's [ChatGPT Plus](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fchatgpt-plus-price-features-how-to-subscribe%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/4c3n9f66bd-_CMHfZhoplwRPcFA=366) and [Microsoft's Copilot Pro](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-is-microsoft-copilot-microsofts-ai-explained%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/MvEihMEeDnq7aJcYGAst_qPvmFE=366) are among the biggest names in artificial intelligence. Yet, these chatbots arguably have more in common than any other subscription-based AI software. That's because both platforms are built with versions of [GPT-4](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-gpt-4-model-prompts-tips-tricks%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/1IK3HrzrBj5hkP0TwjrrD2Va_qE=366). In theory, this means one shouldn't be any smarter than the other. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fchatgpt-plus-vs-copilot-pro%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403251634%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e7754feb4-29978187-5b60-486e-9b18-9b76bbae2af2-000000/zve2_qBhbe7a3gsaxaaL3fclzK4=366) Thanks for reading - if you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? 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