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Apple’s potential next big product launch may be rolling out sooner rather than later — with new rumors swirling that the $3,500 Vision Pro headsets.
Will the tech giant’s next sector-defining moment be here in just a few weeks? Let’s dig in…
In today’s tech rundown:
Rumor: Vision Pro set for February launch
'ECG Vest' images heart’s electrical activity to assess risk
8 new products
Activision CEO Bobby Kotick resigns
Sony’s Playstation 5 sales cross 50M
TikTok under fire for underage ‘parental supervision’ access
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TODAY’S HEADLINES
APPLE
Image source: Bloomberg
The Rundown: The hotly anticipated launch of Apple’s potential sector-altering Vision Pro headset could come as soon as February, with production and launch preparations reportedly already underway.
The details:
Apple announced the product in hyped fashion at the company’s developer conference in June, coming in at a $3,500 price point.
Analyst Mark Gurman reported factories in China have kicked into high gear — aiming to have consumer units boxed by January to ship for a potential Q1 debut.
Developers just got a "get ready" notice on Wednesday to prep apps using the latest tools and APIs in preparation for the rollout.
The device marks Apple's first brand new hardware category launch in 8 years — with staff training kicking off in January to handle sales, fitting demos, and accessories.
The relevance: After years of somewhat stagnant new development from Apple, the Vision Pro has a chance to be another iPod / iPhone / iPad moment — potentially bringing the VR/AR sector into the mainstream and creating a massive new category for the tech leader.
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MEDICAL TECH
Image source: University College London
The Rundown: Researchers at University College London (UCL) just developed a fast, reusable vest covered in sensors that combine with MRI scans to map cardiac electrical signals in high resolution.
The details:
The vest uses non-invasive reusable sensors slipped into a breathable fabric shell that slides over the torso, combining data with MRI shots.
The vest's intricate inner activity imaging may reveal hidden hotspots prone to cause deadly chaotic heart rhythms.
Having scanned over 800 patients already, researchers believe it has significant potential as a widely available, scalable screening tool.
Why it matters: With every second counting when it comes to treating heart issues, advancements like this have an opportunity to help better identify threats and save countless lives if the tech can scale.
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SNIPPETS
The UK Supreme Court has ruled against recognizing AI as an inventor on patents, upholding the notion that only humans or companies can be creators.
Bobby Kotick is set to resign as CEO of Activision Blizzard, following leadership changes after Microsoft acquired the company.
A six-month operation led by Interpol and 34 countries resulted in the arrest of 3,500 cybercriminals and the seizure of $300 million.
Sony's PlayStation 5 console sales have reached the 50 million mark, showing a significant increase with 10 million units sold since a prior milestone.
Tesla often blames customers for vehicle part failures, including steering and suspension issues, despite internal knowledge of the parts' high failure rates.
TikTok faces criticism for reportedly allowing users below the age of 13 on the platform by accepting claims of parental supervision.
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