Apple Vision Pro’s measurable impact in surgery leads a discussion of spatial computing in medicine, including shorter procedures, surgeon ergonomics, patient benefits, and equipment costs. The panel also explores CarPlay on pontoon boats, Apple Maps versus Waze, another delay in Apple’s legal fight with Jon Prosser, and the difficult privacy compromises surrounding Siri and Apple Intelligence in China.
Portable travel monitors can transform productivity on the road by adding valuable screen space without much cost or bulk. Chuck’s Briefing compares 1080p and 4K options, discusses USB-C and HDMI connections, and power and battery considerations. Built-in audio, protective covers and stands, and why these minimalist monitors might not be just for travel are all part of why an inexpensive second display can make working with multiple apps far easier.
The integration of Apple Maps in Ford’s future electric vehicle platform generates discussions of the auto industry picking and choosing technology. The MacVoices Live! panel also examines security risks involving Claude Cowork and exposed shared chats, OpenAI’s dispute with Hugging Face, and the hazards of autonomous AI tools. If that wasn’t enough, selfie-based account recovery puts a new spin on the facial recognition.The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio.
Do smart glasses need video recording to be relevant? The MacVoices Live! panel debate the importance of privacy, accessibility, navigation, object recognition, captions, and visual assistance as measures of usefulness. They examine the stigma created by existing smart glasses, the difference between processing and storing images and the public expectations around recording, detection apps, and […]
OpenClaw’s official iPhone app is tempting many to get into the whole agentic a AI thing. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Norbert Frassa, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby discuss whether this is a good idea and how anxious they are to put it into practice. They also touch on the security implications of a stolen iPhone, and Apple’s standing as the world’s most valuable brand.The discussion evolves in an exploration of the technical challenges behind an immersive Vision Pro classical concert, and debate whether smart glasses could deliver the same experience,
Rivian’s rejection of CarPlay and physical buttons in favor of voice and AI control sees to question safety, convenience, data control, and long-term car software support. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea question whether Rivian has other motives, and then dive into Tesla updates, AI voice recreation of Stan Lee, Spider-Man ticket promotions, Dashlane concerns, and Andy Ihnatko’s new site.
A conhecida marca UGREEN lançou uma estação de carregamento da linha Nexode Pro, a qual é equipada com seis portas USB-C, uma porta USB-A e uma saída CC (corrente contínua) dedicada, oferecendo uma potência combinada de até 300W.
Assim como um novo modelo de carregador da Satechi que cobrimos recentemente, a estação da UGREEN ostenta uma tela colorida que exibe a potência total de saída, tensão, corrente e o protocolo de carregamento de cada dispositivo conectado. Ela também conta com controles sensíveis ao toque na parte superior, que permitem alternar entre cinco modos de operação.
Divulgação/UGREEN
As portas USB-C1, USB-C2 e USB-C3 suportam até 140W cada uma. Já as portas USB-C4 e USB-C5 fornecem até 100W cada, enquanto a USB-C6 tem capacidade de 30W. A porta USB-A, por sua vez, fornece 22,5W e está localizada ao lado da saída CC, de 240W.
Divulgação/UGREEN
Segundo a fabricante, a estação de carregamento consegue recarregar dois MacBooks Pro em até 50% em cerca de 28 minutos. O carregador também conecta-se ao aplicativo da UGREEN via Bluetooth ou Wi-Fi, permitindo monitorar dispositivos conectados, alternar modos de operação, personalizar a tela e instalar atualizações de firmware.
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A Satechirevelou ontem uma nova versão do seu carregador de mesa ChargeView, agora com seis portas USB-C e uma potência total de 240W. Ele conta com uma tela LCD 1Liquid crystal display, ou display de cristal líquido. semelhante à do primeiro modelo da linha (lançado em abril), capaz de exibir a potência liberada em cada uma das portas em utilização, além de contar com a tecnologia GaN 2Gallium nitride, ou nitreto de gálio..
As portas C1 e C2 contam com suporte a uma potência de 140W cada com a tecnologia USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.2, que conta com o Extended Power Range (EPR) e Adjustable Voltage Supply (AVS) para carregamento via USB-C (o protocolo de carregamento rápido do iPhone 17).
As portas C3 e C4 fornecem 100W de potência cada, enquanto a C5 e a C6 estão limitadas a 30W de carregamento cada. Além disso, essas quatro últimas fazem uso da tecnologia USB PD 3.0 com suporte ao Programmable Power Supply (PPS).
Em matéria de acabamento, ele possui uma parte em metal fosco e uma cobertura brilhante para a tela. Sua cor, Space Black, foi pensada para combinar com o ecossistema de computadores da Apple, com destaque para o MacBook Pro e o Studio Display. O carregador é acompanhado ainda de um suporte, o qual permite que ele seja utilizado tanto na horizontal quanto na vertical em sua mesa de trabalho.
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Liquid crystal display, ou display de cristal líquido.
Conforme visto pelo 9to5Mac, a receita gerada por apps que não são jogos bateu um recorde de US$24,4 bilhões, com um crescimento expressivo de 14,6% em relação ao mesmo período do ano passado. Em termos absolutos, foram 25,5 bilhões de downloads no segundo trimestre.
Por outro lado, os jogos apresentaram uma queda de 5,9% em relação ao trimestre anterior, ficando abaixo dos US$20 bilhões pela primeira vez nos últimos nove trimestres — o que pode representar um indício de crise para o setor, pelo menos no mercado mobile.
Quanto aos mercados com o maior número de downloads de apps, o Brasil segue na terceira colocação com 2,43 bilhões de softwares baixados — uma queda de 2%. O país está atrás apenas da Índia (com 6,66 bilhões de downloads) e dos Estados Unidos (com 3,08 bilhões).
A pesquisa também apresentou os gêneros de jogos que mais se destacaram, com a IA generativa liderando esse recorte graças um aumento de 108% ao ano. Segundo os dados, 60% dessa categoria é representada pelo ChatGPT, que cresceu nada menos que 82% ao ano.
O app da OpenAI, inclusive, foi o mais baixado do mundo nos últimos três meses, sendo seguido pelo TikTok e pelo Instagram.
O TikTok também esteve na lista dos que mais geraram receita, ocupando a primeira colocação à frente do ChatGPT e do Google One.
Além de já ter resultado em aumentos para o consumidor final [1, 2, 3], o efeito da atual disparada nos preços de componentes de memória também gerou outros impactos na cadeia de suprimentos.
No caso das linhas de produção do iPhone, a Apple estaria ampliando, desde o segundo trimestre deste ano, seu estoque de displays OLED1Organic light-emitting diode, ou diodo emissor de luz orgânico. para responder aos fortes aumentos nos preços de outros componentes.
Segundo fontes do ETNews, a Apple aumentou seu período de manutenção de estoque de displays de quatro para seis semanas, de modo a garantir um volume de peças maior.
Recentemente, os preços das matérias-primas têm subido rapidamente, e a pressão sobre os preços de outros componentes está se intensificando devido à disparada nos preços dos semicondutores de memória. A Apple aumentou seu estoque de painéis OLED para estabilizar os preços.
O segundo trimestre é tradicionalmente um período de baixa temporada para a cadeia de suprimentos da Apple. Como a empresa costuma lançar novos modelos de iPhone só em setembro, os volumes de pedidos de componentes inevitavelmente caíam de forma significativa durante o período em anos normais.
No entanto, relata-se que os volumes de pedidos deste ano foram “substanciais”, uma vez que a demanda pela linha iPhone 17 permaneceu sólida e o período de manutenção de estoque de componentes foi ampliado.
Como a escassez de chips não é um problema que será resolvido em curto prazo, a extensão do período de manutenção de estoques se tornará uma política de longo prazo, e não apenas uma mudança temporária. Visto que se espera uma extensão desse período para os modelos “iPhone 18 Pro” e “iPhone 18 Pro Max”, cujo lançamento ocorrerá no próximo mês, prevê-se um aumento no volume de fornecimento por parte dos fabricantes de painéis sul-coreanos.
A Samsung Display e a LG Display continuam sendo as principais fornecedoras de telas OLED para o iPhone, com a chinesa BOE fornecendo uma parcela bem menor de componentes.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Cores: prateado, laranja-cósmico ou azul-intenso Armazenamento: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB ou 2TB
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Uma pesquisa da Omdia revelou que donos de iPhones costumam gastar mais por aplicativos de microdramas (as novelas verticais) que donos de smartphones com Android — inclusive em países como o Brasil.
Por aqui, 48% dos usuários do iPhone pagam por esse tipo de conteúdo, contra 39% do Android. Na Alemanha, as porcentagens são de 49% contra 44%, enquanto na Coreia do Sul elas são de 59% contra 45%.
Nos Estados Unidos, a situação é um pouco mais equilibrada. Por lá, 69% dos usuários do iPhone disseram pagar por conteúdos, enquanto no Android o número caiu apenas um ponto percentual, mais especificamente para 68%.
O relatório também concluiu que usuários do iPhone gastam aproximadamente US$14 por semana nesses apps, enquanto no caso de donos de smartphones com Android o gasto é de cerca de US$10 por semana.
Divulgação/Omdia
A Omdia destaca que esse resultado vai de encontro a suposições que geralmente relacionam o consumo de novelas verticais a um público com menos poder aquisitivo, que geralmente é mais associado ao Android.
No entanto, é importante ressaltar que ela leva em consideração não apenas o consumo, e sim a compra de conteúdos — que costuma ser mais frequente no iOS em praticamente qualquer tipo de aplicativo.
A new day has dawned in the Play Store, and it's one that Google tried very hard to avoid. The first third-party app store has arrived in Google Play as a result of the long-running antitrust lawsuit with Epic. Those in the US can now head into Google Play and download Aptoide, a game-focused store that has been available as a sideloaded client since the early days of Android.
Forcing Google to distribute third-party app stores in Google Play was one of several remedies imposed by Judge James Donato after Epic emerged victorious in 2023. The remedies also included lowering developer fees, mirroring Google Play apps in other app stores, and allowing developers to use alternative payment systems. But it was the app store stipulation that seemed to irk Google the most.
Google almost avoided this outcome when it agreed to a settlement with Epic, which was announced early this year. Under the terms, Google would certify third-party app stores to allow users to install and use them with less friction, but it would not host them in Google Play. However, Google and Epic withdrew the settlement when it appeared the court would not approve it. This Registered App Store program is still slated to launch internationally, but in the US, Google is only doing what it must to comply with the judge's orders.
A new day has dawned in the Play Store, and it's one that Google tried very hard to avoid. The first third-party app store has arrived in Google Play as a result of the long-running antitrust lawsuit with Epic. Those in the US can now head into Google Play and download Aptoide, a game-focused store that has been available as a sideloaded client since the early days of Android.
Forcing Google to distribute third-party app stores in Google Play was one of several remedies imposed by Judge James Donato after Epic emerged victorious in 2023. The remedies also included lowering developer fees, mirroring Google Play apps in other app stores, and allowing developers to use alternative payment systems. But it was the app store stipulation that seemed to irk Google the most.
Google almost avoided this outcome when it agreed to a settlement with Epic, which was announced early this year. Under the terms, Google would certify third-party app stores to allow users to install and use them with less friction, but it would not host them in Google Play. However, Google and Epic withdrew the settlement when it appeared the court would not approve it. This Registered App Store program is still slated to launch internationally, but in the US, Google is only doing what it must to comply with the judge's orders.
Um dia desses, falamos sobre o CloudGear, uma plataforma cuja proposta é funcionar como uma alternativa mais poderosa que o Safari para jogos na nuvem — basicamente um navegador mais otimizado para esse tipo de atividade em relação ao browser nativo da Apple.
Falaremos hoje sobre um app ainda mais completo, o Portal: Remote Play. Além de uma plataforma para cloud gaming, ele suporta também o streaming de jogos remoto — que é quando o game é executado no próprio console do usuário, o qual funciona como um servidor.
Outro diferencial importante é o suporte a mais plataformas para além do GeForce NOW e do Xbox Cloud Gaming, já que usuários também podem jogar títulos elegíveis do PlayStation — e nas duas modalidades oferecidas pelo app: remotamente e via nuvem (Cloud Streaming).
O Portal também suporta HDMI e UVC — o que o permite receber e exibir no iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro ou Apple TV o sinal de jogos executados em outros dispositivos por meio de uma placa de captura compatível, sem depender de transmissão de streaming pela internet.
O Portal: Remote Play é gratuito para baixar na App Store e experimentar, mas para desfrutar do conjunto completo de recursos oferecidos por ele é necessário aderir a um dos planos de assinatura premium (semanais, mensais, trimestrais e anuais) ou adquirir um pacote por uma compra vitalícia.
The iPhone Ultra price could establish an entirely new tier within Apple’s smartphone range. Current estimates place the company’s first foldable iPhone above $2,000, with some industry forecasts suggesting an average selling price near $2,500 and higher-storage configurations approaching $3,000.
Apple has not confirmed the device, its name, or its retail price. The iPhone Ultra branding also remains unofficial, although it has appeared repeatedly in reports concerning Apple’s planned expansion beyond the Pro and Pro Max levels.
The foldable is expected to join the iPhone 18 Pro family during Apple’s fall hardware cycle. Rather than replacing the iPhone Pro Max, it would sit above it as a separate model built around a book-style design and a display that expands to approximately the size of a small tablet.
A price beyond $2,000 would make it the most expensive iPhone Apple has released. The current iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at $1,199 in the United States, leaving a difference of at least $800 between Apple’s established flagship and the lowest estimates for the foldable.
Recent projections have pushed that gap even wider. Reports citing analyst Ming-Chi Kuo have discussed a possible range between $2,300 and $2,500, while an IDC estimate cited in supply-chain coverage placed the average selling price at approximately $2,500. Storage upgrades could take selected configurations closer to $3,000.
iPhone Ultra Price Creates a New Flagship Tier
Apple has spent years arranging the iPhone range around a price ladder. Standard models serve the center of the market, while Air and Pro devices address different preferences involving weight, cameras, materials, performance, and display size.
A foldable iPhone would require another level. Its internal display, hinge, structural materials, battery arrangement, and manufacturing tolerances introduce costs that do not exist in a conventional iPhone.
The rumored hardware points to a device intended to combine phone and tablet functions. Reports describe an outer screen measuring about 5.5 inches and an internal display of approximately 7.8 inches. When closed, the product would operate as a compact iPhone. Opening it would provide enough space for larger applications, side-by-side content, expanded video, and an iPad-style software interface.
Apple is reportedly developing interface changes that would let applications take greater advantage of the internal display instead of simply enlarging an iPhone layout. That software work may become one of the main distinctions between the device and existing foldables, particularly if Apple can connect it closely with iPad multitasking conventions.
The hinge is expected to use liquid metal, an amorphous alloy chosen for strength and resistance to deformation. Apple has also reportedly focused on reducing the visible display crease, one of the most recognizable compromises found on current folding phones.
Those elements help explain a premium price without guaranteeing that customers will accept it. A $2,000-plus phone would compete for spending that could otherwise purchase an iPhone and an iPad, a high-end Mac, or several years of conventional smartphone upgrades.
The device would therefore need to offer more than the novelty of a folding screen. Durability, battery life, camera performance, application behavior, repair costs, and long-term display reliability will influence whether buyers view the iPhone Ultra as a versatile computer or an unusually expensive phone.
Costly Engineering Behind the Fold
Rumors suggest Apple may use Touch ID in the side button instead of Face ID. The change would not necessarily represent a retreat from facial authentication across the rest of the iPhone range. A foldable chassis has limited internal space, and eliminating the TrueDepth camera hardware could help Apple manage thickness around the outer and inner displays.
The reported design includes two rear cameras and front-facing cameras accessible in both folded and unfolded positions. That arrangement may leave the iPhone 18 Pro Max with the more extensive photography system, despite the foldable carrying a much higher price.
Such a decision would position the iPhone Ultra around form factor and productivity rather than making it the automatic leader in every specification. Apple has used similar distinctions elsewhere, allowing one product to command a premium for its design while another retains advantages in cameras, battery endurance, or sustained performance.
Display production is another source of expense. Folding OLED panels require flexible materials, protective layers, specialized hinges, and tighter assembly controls. Apple’s reported pursuit of a nearly crease-free screen may increase component costs and reduce early manufacturing yields.
The company is also entering the category after competitors have spent several generations addressing hinge failures, screen damage, dust protection, and application scaling. Arriving later gives Apple access to a more mature supply chain, but its design standards may create additional production challenges.
Industry estimates suggest Apple’s arrival could help raise the average selling price of book-style foldables throughout 2026. Competitors already sell premium folding phones, yet a model priced near $2,500 would push the category further away from mainstream flagship pricing.
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Apple Upgrade Softens the Monthly Number
Apple Upgrade could make the iPhone Ultra price appear less intimidating at checkout. The Klarna-backed program lets eligible US customers lease selected Apple devices through fixed monthly payments rather than covering the entire retail price upfront.
Current iPhones can be leased for 12 or 24 months. At the end of the term, customers may return the device, move into another eligible Apple product, or pay the remaining amount required to keep it.
That structure can produce lower monthly payments than traditional financing because the customer is not necessarily paying the entire purchase price during the lease. Part of the product’s value remains in the device at the end of the agreement.
A future iPhone Ultra could fit naturally into this model. Its high retail price and expected resale value would give Apple and Klarna room to separate the cost of using the phone for two years from the cost of owning it permanently.
No monthly figure has been announced for the foldable. Apple cannot price an Apple Upgrade lease until it establishes the phone’s retail cost, residual value, eligible term, and trade-in conditions. A simple calculation that divides $2,000 or $2,500 by 24 months would therefore be misleading.
The monthly charge may be considerably lower than a standard purchase installment, but the customer does not automatically own the iPhone after making the scheduled lease payments. Keeping it requires an additional payment based on the remaining value specified by the agreement.
AppleCare+ is also separate from the current Apple Upgrade lease price. That differs from the former iPhone Upgrade Program, which bundled AppleCare+ coverage into its monthly payments. Protection could be particularly relevant for an expensive first-generation foldable containing a flexible display and complex hinge.
Trade-in credit may reduce the monthly charge, while storage selection would push it higher. Sales tax, cellular service, accessories, and optional protection would remain additional costs. Apple Upgrade changes when and how customers pay, but it does not turn a $2,000-plus product into a lower-priced iPhone.
Limited Supply Could Intensify Early Demand
Apple is reportedly preparing millions of foldable units, but production may be heavily weighted toward the final months of 2026 and 2027. Supply-chain estimates have ranged from 7 million to 10 million devices, with different reports using different production periods and assumptions.
The foldable may be announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max but reach customers later. That would resemble the 2017 launch of the iPhone X, which was introduced with the iPhone 8 family in September and released in November.
A delayed retail date would give Apple more time to accumulate inventory while preserving the device’s place in its fall presentation. It could also place the iPhone Ultra into the holiday quarter with considerable demand concentrated around a relatively small supply.
High pricing does not necessarily prevent shortages during the first weeks of an Apple product launch. Early adopters, developers, collectors, and customers waiting specifically for an Apple foldable represent a smaller audience than the conventional iPhone market, but they may still outnumber the units available at release.
Apple Upgrade could add another source of demand by replacing the full retail figure with a monthly lease price inside the Apple Store. That presentation may make the phone accessible to customers who would reject a $2,500 purchase while accepting a recurring payment and returning the device later.
Kuo expects only 500,000 to 1 million foldable iPhones to ship during the third quarter, a supply level that could push some deliveries four to six weeks beyond the opening preorder window.
Apple’s CarPlay is coming to Crest and Balise pontoon boats
MasterCraft Boat Holdings has announced that it is adding Apple CarPlay to its upcoming Crest and Balise pontoon boats, MacRumors reports. The company is partnering with Savvy Navvy to bring CarPlay and on-water navigation to boaters.
Boaters who purchase select 2027 Crest or Balise pontoons will gain access to CarPlay, offering many of the same features available in cars. The Savvy Navvy mobile app will integrate with CarPlay to display nautical charts, GPS tracking, smart routing, and live weather forecasts alongside other CarPlay apps.
Savvy Navvy will provide specialized water navigation—a feature not available through the Apple Maps CarPlay integration.
“Boaters have been asking for a modern infotainment system for years,” says Jelte Liebrand, Founder and CEO of Savvy Navvy. “Plan your trip on the couch, step aboard, and it is already at the helm. No complicated ways to synchronise things; it just works. Savvy Navvy for CarPlay works on iOS and Android with any compatible display. I’m thrilled to see Crest and Balise put CarPlay in front of their boaters.”
Starting with the 2027 model year, Apple CarPlay with Savvy Navvy will come standard on all new Balise and Crest Conquest and Caribbean models. A limited Savvy Navvy Premium subscription is included.The Savvy Navvy app is available for CarPlay worldwide starting today and works with any compatible CarPlay display, including aftermarket marine head units.
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A fabricante de barcos de lazer MasterCraft Boat Holdingsanunciou ontem que está levando a compatibilidade com o CarPlay a alguns de seus barcos pontão (pontoon boats) em parceria com o app Savvy Navvy.
Um pedido antigo de clientes da fabricante, o sistema de infoentretenimento da Apple, bem como o Android Auto, serão implementados por padrão em modelos 2027 (ou mais recentes) das marcas Crest e Balise, que contarão com vários dos mesmos recursos disponíveis em carros.
A parceria com o Savvy Navvy, no entanto, permitirá que usuários confiram também informações como cartas náuticas, rastreamento por GPS 1Global positioning system, ou sistema de posicionamento global., rotas inteligentes, previsões meteorológicas em tempo real e dados de marés, muitas das quais ainda não estão disponíveis no app Mapas (Maps), da Apple.
Quem adquirir um barco elegível das linhas Balise, Crest Conquest ou Caribbean ganhará ainda acesso a todos os recursos do Savvy Navvy Premium, versão mais completa do serviço de navegação, sem custo extra.
Ainda segundo a MasterCraft Boat Holdings, os primeiros modelos compatíveis com o CarPlay serão lançados já no próximo mês. O Savvy Navvy, por sua vez, está disponível para download na App Store.
Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood marketplaces to digital pen pals and nature journals, here are the latest App Store finds worth adding to your Home Screen.
Igeekphone News August 8, 2026 – XR hardware company Unseen Reality has officially unveiled the URXR One, a lightweight head-mounted display designed to serve as a portable replacement for traditional monitors rather than a conventional virtual reality headset. The device is set to launch on Kickstarter on August 4, with an early-bird price of $800, while the expected retail price is $900. Shipments are scheduled to begin in mid-October 2026.
Designed as a Personal Display Instead of a VR Headset
Unlike most VR headsets that focus on immersive gaming or virtual environments, the URXR One is positioned as a wearable display for productivity, entertainment, and extended everyday use. The headset is optimized for displaying traditional 2D content, making it suitable for users who want a large virtual screen for work, media consumption, or multitasking.
According to Unseen Reality, the headset has been engineered for comfortable long-term wear and supports both 3 Degrees of Freedom (3DOF) and 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) operating modes. Spatial tracking in 6DOF mode is enabled by a dual-camera SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) system, allowing the virtual display to remain anchored in physical space as users move around.
Lightweight Design with Pancake Optics
One of the URXR One’s standout features is its remarkably lightweight construction. Weighing just 93 grams, the headset is significantly lighter than most standalone VR and mixed reality devices currently on the market.
The display system incorporates a Mini Pancake optical design, which helps reduce both size and weight while maintaining image clarity. The headset is equipped with:
Dual 1.03-inch Micro OLED displays
2448 × 2064 resolution per eye
90Hz refresh rate
These specifications are intended to deliver crisp visuals suitable for productivity applications, video streaming, and general computing.
Virtual Display Expands Up to 200 Inches
The URXR One enables users to create a virtual display that can scale from the approximate size of a laptop screen to as large as 200 inches, providing a flexible workspace without requiring a physical monitor.
This approach makes the device particularly attractive for mobile professionals, travelers, and users working in limited spaces who want a large-screen experience while maintaining portability.
External Device Required
Unlike standalone XR headsets equipped with onboard processors, the URXR One does not include an independent computing platform. Instead, it functions as an external display by connecting directly to compatible devices through a USB-C DisplayPort connection.
Users can pair the headset with laptops, PCs, tablets, or supported smartphones capable of video output over USB-C.
However, Unseen Reality notes that certain smartphones may not provide sufficient power or DisplayPort output through a single USB-C connection. For these devices, the company offers an optional URXR Power Hub, priced at $69, which supplies additional power and expands compatibility.
Pricing and Availability
The URXR One will be available through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, offering:
Early-bird price:$800
Expected retail price:$900
Optional URXR Power Hub:$69
The company expects to begin shipping the headset to backers in mid-October 2026.
Final Thoughts
Rather than competing directly with immersive VR headsets, the Unseen Reality URXR One targets users looking for a lightweight, wearable personal display for productivity and media consumption. Its 93-gram design, Mini Pancake optics, dual Micro OLED displays, 90Hz refresh rate, and 6DOF spatial tracking distinguish it from traditional smart glasses while avoiding the bulk of many standalone XR devices.
If Unseen Reality delivers on its promises of comfort, display quality, and reliable spatial tracking, the URXR One could become an appealing option for professionals and enthusiasts seeking a portable large-screen experience without carrying a physical monitor.
Para a estreia das telas OLED1Organic light-emitting diode, ou diodo emissor de luz orgânico. e do suporte ao toque em computadores com o suposto “MacBook Ultra”, a Apple poderá recorrer exclusivamente à Samsung Display como fornecedora dos painéis.
A informação partiu do site sul-coreano The Elec, o qual afirmou que, segundo as suas fontes relacionadas à cadeia de suprimentos, cerca de 250 mil unidades de painéis OLED de 14 e 16 polegadas (8,6ª geração) da Samsung foram encomendadas, com previsão de produção em massa para o mês de agosto.
A Apple não teria cogitado a LG Display e tampouco a BOE para o desenvolvimento dessas telas, devido a questões de rendimento, tornando a Samsung a única fornecedora viável.
De acordo com uma série de leakers, analistas e jornalistas, especulava-se que o “MacBook Ultra” tivesse o seu lançamento entre o final deste ano e o início do ano que vem, mas devido à crise de memória é possível que ele de fato chegue às lojas somente em 2027.
Segundo o jornalista Mark Gurman (da Bloomberg), tal Mac deverá ser equipado com os chips M5 Pro e M5 Max, com o conjunto (design, construção e tela) posicionando-o acima dos MacBooks Pro.
MacBook Pro de 16″
Cores: preto-espacial ou prateado Tela: padrão ou nano-texture Chips: M5 Pro ou M5 Max Memória: 24GB, 36GB, 48GB, 64GB ou 128GB Armazenamento: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB ou 8TB
Cores: preto-espacial ou prateado Tela: padrão ou nano-texture Chips: M5, M5 Pro ou M5 Max Memória: 24GB, 36GB, 48GB, 64GB ou 128GB Armazenamento: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB ou 8TB Adaptador de energia: USB-C de 70W ou 96W
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