Apple Is Planning New Vision Pro Models and Rival to Meta Ray-Ban Glasses, Report Says

Apple is working on two new versions of the Vision Pro headset, according to a report: one that's lighter and more affordable than the original, and another designed to tether with Macs. Despite low demand for its current AR/VR headset, Apple remains focused on creating versions of the device with broader mainstream appeal, Bloomberg reported this week. The new lower-cost Vision Pro being developed would likely have a less powerful chip and scaled-back features, bringing the price down significantly from the original $3,500. It's also expected to include an ultralow-latency system for streaming a Mac display, according to the report. Apple is also reportedly still working on its own smart glasses equipped with cameras and microphones, similar to Meta's Ray-Ban line. CEO Tim Cook "cares about nothing else" more than delivering a true pair of AR glasses, calling it a "top priority," Bloomberg said, citing an anonymous Apple engineer. But until the technology can be perfected in a way ... Read full article.