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Apple Vision Pro: A Product Review

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet • 380 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Product Review Wearable Tech Artificial Intelligence
  1. The reviewer advises against buying the Apple Vision Pro due to a nightmarish experience, despite some impressive functionalities.
  2. Wearing the Apple Vision Pro glasses outside the U.S. seemed to unlock strange powers, leading to a dependency and unsettling experiences for the reviewer.
  3. The reviewer recounts a troubling progression of events after wearing the glasses for a few days, suggesting a Faustian bargain and a loss of control.

Seeing through the Apple Vision Pro

INDIGNITY • 137 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Devices Wearable Tech
  1. Apple Vision Pro is a computerized set of goggles that replaces the wearer's view with a camera feed on an Apple video screen.
  2. The Vision Pro is priced at $3,499 and currently appeals mainly to tech enthusiasts and reviewers.
  3. Apple's marketing challenge is to convince the general public of the device's utility and value.
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Why Books Are My Metaverse: Part II

Sol Reader • 98 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Wearable Tech Smartphones AR/VR
  1. The author struggled with digital distractions and found that traditional methods to break the habits didn't work.
  2. Using a specialized e-reader helped reduce the author's dependency on smartphones and increased focus on reading.
  3. Finding a replacement for smartphone use, like the Sol Reader, was more effective in reducing screen time and increasing time spent on novels.

🥟 Chao-Down #70 ChatGPT reads financial headlines and Federal Reserve speeches, Google uses generative AI for ads, IBM and Moderna develop vaccines with AI and quantum computing

Chaos Theory • 39 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Quantum Computing Data science Wearable Tech Machine Learning
  1. ChatGPT reads financial headlines and Federal Reserve speeches for prediction
  2. Google employs generative AI for advanced ad campaigns
  3. IBM and Moderna collaborate on AI and quantum computing for vaccine development

Smartwatches aren't stupid after all

My Home Office Hacks • 10 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Product Review Wearable Tech Tech accessories
  1. Smartwatches are more than just a fashion statement and actually offer practical features like heart rate monitoring and step tracking.
  2. Investing a bit more for a smartwatch with additional features like customizable watch faces and comfortable design can be worth it.
  3. Utilize focus hacks like the 'Focus' feature in Microsoft Word to improve concentration and minimize distractions.

Future Bites #2

Year 2049 • 13 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Regulation Health tech Space Tech Chatbots Wearable Tech
  1. Apple is working on noninvasive blood glucose tracking tech for the Apple Watch to help monitor health and prevent diseases.
  2. The EU is looking to regulate AI through the proposed AI Act, including risk levels, transparency requirements, and focus on high-risk applications.
  3. Blue Origin is developing solar cells using simulated lunar soil to support sustainable human presence on the Moon, collaborating with NASA.

h8rs gonna h8

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 15
🕹 Technology Internet Wearable Tech Social media Mobile Apps Tech Trends
  1. Explaining the magic of Google Autocomplete: It's more than what Google initially envisioned and keeps things quirky. Let's keep Autocomplete weird.
  2. How Larry King tweets: He uses a flip phone, calls an assistant to transcribe, and claims to tweet daily. A unique approach to social media.
  3. Effects of Internet trends: Punctuation-less humor is catching on, but it might not be everyone's cup of tea. Trends in online communication evolve quickly.

STEP IT UP, slacker.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Sep 14
🕹 Technology Internet Wearable Tech Social media Online Culture Digital Trends
  1. The internet hit one billion websites milestone. Not all of them are great, but the ones that are bring us unique and fun content.
  2. Nowadays, having a Fitbit and aiming for 10,000 steps on top of other Type-A behaviors is the new standard for success.
  3. Even long-time Twitter users like Erin Kissane are considering leaving the platform due to its troubles.

Looking this good is exhausting

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Aug 14
🕹 Technology Social media Wearable Tech
  1. Joining exclusive online communities can be intriguing, but the entry bar is often set high with specialized knowledge requirements.
  2. Social media platforms struggle to effectively protect users from harassment, despite using flagging systems.
  3. In rural areas, many Americans still rely on dial-up internet due to limited broadband access, not just due to being elderly or technophobic.

Still firmly in the not-crazy camp

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jun 14
🕹 Technology Maps Internet Social media Wearable Tech
  1. Finding one's hometown using online maps is possible, as seen in the story of Saroo Brierley.
  2. Wikipedia may seem chaotic, but it actually faces challenges due to bureaucratic processes.
  3. David Sedaris, the popular essayist, once displayed obsessive behavior with his Fitbit, walking an incredibly high number of steps in a day.

How AI is changing education; Bard and ChatGPT are reshaping our relationship with the internet; tech companies chase wearable AI; Gemini goes into Google Cloud

Computerspeak by Alexandru Voica • 0 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Education Wearable Tech Cloud Computing Large Language Models
  1. AI is transforming education by personalizing learning, making it more engaging, and accessible to all.
  2. Advances in AI models like ChatGPT are creating opportunities for teachers to focus on building meaningful relationships and inspiring curiosity in students.
  3. While AI tutors can offer personalized lessons and feedback, they currently lack emotional intelligence and reasoning, making human teachers and classrooms irreplaceable for now.

Projecting Reality for Apple AR/VR Headsets

CIRP - Apple Report • 0 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🕹 Technology Tech news Wearable Tech Market Analysis
  1. Apple is reportedly planning to launch an AR/VR headset next month with a unique design and high price point.
  2. The new Reality headset is expected to operate independently rather than as an iPhone accessory like the Apple Watch and AirPods.
  3. Apple's market share among iPhone owners for smartwatches and Bluetooth headsets is significant, but the adoption rates among iPhone users are relatively low.

"Society One Step Closer To Dystopia": Vision-Pro Early-Adopters Spotted In Wild

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Wearable Tech Social media Innovation Tech Ethics
  1. Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset has early adopters already spotted using it in public.
  2. There are concerns about safety, with reports of individuals using Vision Pro while driving and engaging in risky activities.
  3. The integration of Vision Pro into daily life has sparked reactions, with some comparing it to scenes from Black Mirror.

New AI glasses — better than Ray-Bans?

Mike’s List • 0 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gadgets Artificial Intelligence Wearable Tech
  1. New AI glasses, like Frames from Brilliant Labs, provide a unique twist with a screen built into one lens.
  2. 2024 is considered the Year of AI Glasses, indicating a significant advancement in face-computer technology.
  3. Early adopters and reviewers showcase the Apple Vision Pro glasses in various real-world scenarios like skiing, driving, and flying.

The drama is real

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jun 15
🕹 Technology Data Tracking Wearable Tech Social media
  1. Charlie Charlie might be fake, but in the Bahamas, the drama is real. The country's religious and superstitious nature causes significant reactions even among intelligent individuals.
  2. Your traffic app, like Google-owned Waze, collects vast data sets. Cities can use this information for positive purposes, such as improving road conditions and reducing congestion.
  3. Traditional Swiss watchmaking is facing competition from the trendiness of smartwatches like the Apple Watch. The craft, known for its history and high cost, now contends with the rise of modern technology in timepieces.