Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 06/18 – Apple Pumping The Breaks On The Vision Pro?
Jun 19, 2024
Apple is pausing its Vision Pro development, opting to release a cheaper model by 2025, raising questions about the future of augmented reality. Meanwhile, a former Snap engineer has launched Butterflies, a social network blending AI and human interactions. The introduction of RISC-V laptops is shaking up the hardware market, promising a more open-source approach. Plus, new Copilot Plus PCs are hitting the shelves, featuring advanced AI capabilities and impressive performance specs, especially with the Asus VivoBook S15.
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Apple Vision Pro Strategy Shift
- Apple might be pausing high-end Vision Pro development to focus on a cheaper model.
- This could impact the entire AR/VR industry, which sees Apple's product as a market test.
AI-Powered Social Networking with Butterflies
- Butterflies, a new social network, lets users create AI personas that interact with others.
- One user created a Costco CEO bot fixated on $1.50 hot dogs, showcasing the platform's creative potential.
RISC-V Laptops Emerge
- Framework is partnering with Deep Computing to create a RISC-V mainboard for their laptops.
- This signifies a potential shift in the chip market, offering an open-source alternative to Intel and AMD.