Put down the apple. It’s the tree that may help keep the doctor away.
The UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF), in collaboration with Apple, has announced its exciting ‘Girls into Electronics’ programme for 2023.
This initiative will provide opportunities for hundreds of girls between ages 15-18 to be inspired by Electronics and will be delivered in collaboration with 15 of the UK’s leading universities.
The Electronics sector is extremely important to the UK economy. The global semiconductor industry is the fourth largest industry in the world, and the global compound semiconductor market has been forecast to reach $136 billion by 2024, of which the UK have an 8% share. However, the demand for employable graduates is currently outstripping supply. UCAS figures show that only 3,245 students enrolled on degrees in Electronic and Electrical Engineering in the UK 2021, of which as few as 335 were women.
The UKESF and Apple have launched the initiative to support 400 girls to gain insight into Electronics, in an effort to address the skills shortage and to help Strengthen gender imbalance in the sector.
Making advances in Electronics and semiconductors is critical to providing technological solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing society, including climate change, improving healthcare and better connectivity and communications. Initiatives like Girls into Electronics are important to encourage more students from diverse backgrounds to consider careers in this vital profession.
Speaking about Girls into Electronics, Stew Edmondson, CEO, UKESF, said: “Many students touch upon Electronics in their Physics and Computer Science lessons at school, but the breadth, complexity and importance of the field is often not fully understood. This initiative will ensure that more young people get to experience this fascinating and creative subject, and learn about the worthwhile opportunities available in Electronics Engineering.”
“We believe education can be a powerful force for equity, and help provide young women with the tools and opportunity to pursue a rewarding career in hardware engineering,” said Mari-Anne Chiromo, Apple Inclusion and Diversity Partnerships Lead EMEIA. “We’re thrilled to be working with the UKESF on this important initiative, to encourage more women from all backgrounds to study electronic engineering and Strengthen the current gender imbalance in the field.”
Chi Onwurah MP, Shadow Minister (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy), said, “A strong Electronics and ‘deep tech’ industry is essential to the health of the UK economy but we know that the UK has a skills shortage in this critical sector. That’s why it’s great to see the work that the UKESF is doing encouraging more young people to pursue careers as Electronics Engineers. In particular, their Girls into Electronics initiative has the potential to make a real difference and it is something that we strongly support.”
Some of the UK’s top universities are participating in the initiative, including Bristol, Imperial College London, Leeds and Southampton. The events will take place in June and July 2023 students can register via the UKESF website (ukesf.org).
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- Tile, Life360's Bluetooth tagging device, is releasing a new anti-theft mode to combat the rising number of robberies.
- It makes a user's Tile undetectable in Scan and Secure, which is the company's in-app feature to locate nearby Bluetooth trackers and would stop a thief from knowing the item is tagged.
- That older feature had been designed to prevent stalkers, an issue it and other Bluetooth trackers like the Apple AirTag have struggled to get right, but Life360 says it had not solve the stalking problem.
- For stalking deterrence, Tile is now warning stalkers of a $1 million penalty for any device misuse that results in a court conviction.
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Life360's Bluetooth tagging device Tile is launching a new anti-theft mode designed to get around a tricky issue: criminals knowing when an item they've stolen is being tracked.
The new anti-theft mode makes a user's Tile undetectable in Scan and Secure, the company's in-app feature that allows iPhone and Android users to locate nearby Tiles. That feature was initially launched to combat the rise in stalking with Bluetooth tagging devices, but now the company say that approach hasn't stopped stalking and has, if anything, made a criminal's job easier to get away with.
"It seemed like the genuine problem of stalking wasn't actually being necessarily solved," said Life360 CEO Chris Hulls. "But what was happening was that there's this new vector that's opening up for thieves, where so much of the reason people buy Bluetooth tags to begin with is to protect their items from theft. And now, if you have a Tile or an AirTag, a smart thief will almost certainly be able to find it."
That's because if a thief learns there is a Bluetooth tag on an item that they stole, they're able to easily remove the tag and prevent victims from tracking down valuables.
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Tile is taking a new approach to stalking prevention. If a user chooses to use the anti-theft mode, they must go through an ID verification process, which will register the user with Tile and sync their ID with their account.
"From our research, the real issue with stalkers is how do you remove anonymity?" he said.
Scan and Secure didn't address that issue, he said, and it didn't have any enforcement mechanism. That's changing now too, with Life360 threatening stalkers with a $1 million penalty the company will pursue against any individual convicted in a court of law for using Tile devices to illegally track any individual without their knowledge or consent. If someone is convicted in court for stalking using Tile, in which the ID verification makes prosecution easier, Tile would sue that person for violating the terms and services.
But there is a user privacy issue in the changes as well. Life360 is increasing collaboration with law enforcement so that if anti-theft mode is enabled, users must acknowledge that personal information can and will be shared with law enforcement at the company's discretion, even without a subpoena, to aid in the investigation and prosecution of suspected stalking.
"So much of why people buy these devices to begin with is to protect against theft. So, we think this really threads the needle elegantly," Hulls said.
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Technology safety advocates aren't convinced.
Kathleen Moriarty, chief technology officer at the Center for Internet Security, said via email that a closer tie to identity should Strengthen the integrity of the solution by adding in a human factor and sense of responsibility, but as is the case with any new release, "limits and boundaries will be tested in unexpected ways."
For example, if a Tile can be discovered by its authorized owner, to track down the belonging in which it was placed, the Tile is emanating a signal to make that possible. Although the application designed for Tile use will only make that visible to the Tile owner, the signal may be discoverable with other tools.
"Without insight into the technical details, the protections to prevent detection are not clear. Typically confidence from technologists is higher for standards-based solutions due to the rigorous review process by a number of experts. The solution holds promise and time will tell as it gets tested in real-world scenarios," she said.
Adam Dodge, CEO of digital safety education company EndTAB and a member of the World Economic Forum's Digital Justice Advisory Committee, was more critical of the approach in an email exchange. "This update denies stalking victims access to the most essential of safety measures, the ability to verify and locate a tracker to stop the abuse," Dodge wrote.
He says Life360's new safety commitments — identify verification, fines and promises to cooperate with law enforcement — do not offset the increased risk created for victims, and he noted that the features and new company policies only come into play if the Tile tracker is found, something that anti-theft mode now makes much less likely.
"We have to remember that bad actors care most about getting caught. From that perspective, this new feature is a homerun," Dodge said. "I'd rather see Tile's new commitments to safety implemented on their own, as opposed to a way to blunt the risks created with anti-theft mode."
In his view, if the problem of stalking wasn't being solved, companies like Life360 should solve for it specifically through innovation and new safety features. "The irony is that, by making Tile trackers undetectable, it is now easier for stalkers to stay anonymous," Dodge wrote.
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It turns out the health gains of all that greenery add up.
A recent study conducted in Portland, Ore., found that in neighborhoods where a nonprofit planted more trees, fewer people died.
The paper, by researchers at the U.S. Forest Service, adds to a budding body of research into the health benefits of living around greenery. Its findings amount to a prescription for policymakers to plant more trees.
“Urban trees are an essential part of our public health infrastructure, and they should be treated as such,” said Geoffrey Donovan, the Forest Service researcher who led the study published in the December issue of the journal Environment International.
Green health care
For three decades, the Portland nonprofit Friends of Trees planted nearly 50,000 oaks, dogwoods and other arboreal species around the city, giving Donovan and his colleagues granular data on how its canopy has changed over time.
Using a mathematical model to control for factors such as race, income, age and education, the team found that for each 100 trees planted, there was roughly one fewer non-accidental death a year.
“Across the board, the benefits of trees are astounding,” said Yashar Vasef, executive director of Friends of Trees, which plants across six counties in Oregon and Washington. “And they come at a lower cost than many other solutions.”
The health benefits of living among trees bloomed as the trees themselves grew. As the trees got older, grew taller and cast their leafy limbs wider, the mortality rates among people nearby went down, the study found.
Or as Donovan summed it up: “Bigger trees, bigger impact on mortality, which is what you would expect.”
More trees, fewer deaths
The findings are in line with results from other researchers suggesting nature is good medicine for many ailments, including depression and high blood pressure. Another recent study in the British medical journal The Lancet suggested a third of premature deaths from a 2015 heat wave in Europe could have been avoided with 30 percent more tree cover.
“Many other global studies have looked at similar research questions but use different study designs,” said David Rojas-Rueda, an assistant professor of epidemiology at Colorado State University who has studied the health benefits of vegetation but was not involved in this latest paper. “Most evidence confirms that tree planting is beneficial in reducing premature mortality.”
There are several reasons trees may boost health, including better air quality, reduced stress and increased physical activity among those in tree-lined neighborhoods. The link between planting trees and lowering death rates held in both already leafy neighborhoods, which tend to be wealthier, and tree-deprived neighborhoods, which tend to be poorer.
“Studies have found links between exposure to the natural environment and improved health in a wide range of different cities and countries,” Donovan said. “We certainly know that air pollution, stress, and sedentary behavior are bad for people no matter their race or socioeconomic status.”
The reverse, unfortunately, seems to be true, too. Mortality rates appear to go up in areas that lose tree cover.
In a previous study, Donovan and colleagues saw an uptick in deaths related to cardiovascular and lower-respiratory-tract illness in counties from Minnesota to New York that lost trees to a wood-burrowing pest called the emerald ash borer.
The study out of Portland has its limitations. Donovan’s team did not have access to individuals’ health records. Instead, the team looked at neighborhoods’ overall deaths. And the researchers did not have other detailed data that could shed light on other factors affecting residents’ health, such as a neighborhood’s smoking rate.
The paper stopped short of asserting a direct cause-and-effect relationship between trees and mortality.
Still, Donovan has taken this research to heart. A resident of Portland since 2002, he has planted fig, plum and pear trees in his yard in Oregon.
“I’m quite fond of fruit trees,” he said. “When you get a sun-warmed fig in that bowl of yogurt and honey, it’s not so terrible.”
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Apple celebrates Black History Month by releasing special content and tailored launches that celebrate Black culture and community. Customers may express their support by purchasing this year’s Black Unity Collection, which includes a limited-edition Apple Watch Black Unity Sport Loop, as well as a new matching watch face and iPhone wallpaper.
Beginning in February, all-new activations will be accessible to explore, including a series of Apple Maps guides developed by the Smithsonian, TV and film collections curated by Dr. Jelani Cobb and more.
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Members of Apple’s Black creative community and allies collaborated to create new expressions inspired by the creative process of mosaic, reflecting the vitality of Black communities and the power of unity.
The word “Unity” is woven abstractly into the band using red, green, and black yarns that pay respect to the Pan-African flag, while a unique layering of yarns gives the letters a feeling of three-dimensionality.
Additionally, the Unity Mosaic watch face combines geometric designs in green, black, red, and yellow. When the minutes change, each number morphs into different forms by using bits of other numbers. iPhone owners may also express their support by using the new Unity Lock Screen wallpaper.
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The App Store will highlight apps and games that are developing innovative solutions for Black communities in categories like music, banking and gaming. Among these applications and games include Dot’s Home, a 2022 App Store Award-winning game aimed to educate players about housing inequality in communities of minority, and financial wellness apps like Goalsetter, Altro, and CapWay, which provide financial tools to the community.
The App Store will also celebrate 50 years of hip-hop culture by highlighting a variety of apps that allow users to listen to, watch, and learn about the significance of this creative movement in the past and today. From streaming and discovery apps to interactive lessons, users will be able to explore the long and rich history of hip-hop music and culture.
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Viewers may discover programs and films handpicked by Dr. Jelani Cobb, dean of the Columbia University School of Journalism and a staff writer at The New Yorker, via the Apple TV app.
This year’s collections are themed “The Matter of Black Lives,” with stories concentrating on three distinct pillars: “Freedom in Black,” “Love in Spite of,” and “The Mosaic.”
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Listeners open Apple Podcasts every day to hear from the world’s most inspiring and influential voices. Each year, Apple’s Black History Month collections let listeners discover producers who provide critical historical background as well as interesting insights on news and society.
Apple Podcasts will include episodes from producers Bridget Todd, Bob the Drag Queen, Monét X Change, and Apple Music’s Ebro Darden that exemplify the omnipresence of Blackness – the ways that Black music, culture, venues, and philosophy positively affect our view of the world and one another.
These podcasts are essential to developing our understanding of the experiences of Black people in the United States and around the world.
Listeners will also have access to a curated list of podcast suggestions compiled by Black disruptors — visionaries in their professions who challenge the status quo to promote beautiful art and innovation — such as environmental activist Leah Thomas.
The list will include thought-provoking, informative, and entertaining podcasts on syllabus ranging from history to education, health, and the arts.
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Precision crop load management starts early in the season, when crucial pruning and blossom thinning decisions are made, said Michigan State University tree fruit physiologist Todd Einhorn.
“It’s essential that we begin early,” Einhorn said. “We don’t want to wait until fruit are 10 to 12 millimeters.”
Einhorn and other speakers offered tips and reminders about precision crop load management as part of an apple education session during the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in December.
Pruning is the first step in the crop load management process — the first crack at meeting your target crop number. You want to reduce the number of fruit buds to about 140 percent of your target load — “giving yourself a little cushion in case frost events come along and you lose some crop,” Einhorn said.
Final fruit quality depends on what happens in the first 30 to 45 days after bloom, Einhorn said. If the crop load is too high, the fruit will not color or size well, and few come off in the first pick.
“The goal of precision crop load management is, ultimately, profitability,” Einhorn said. “We’re trying to make things more efficient, but at the end of the day it has to be profitable.”
Einhorn said emerging computer vision technologies are helping to Strengthen precision crop load management.
During the same EXPO session, North Carolina State University professor Tom Kon discussed a computer vision technology project in North Carolina. He’s hoping to publish the results soon.
Virginia Tech professor Sherif Sherif said thinning during bloom produces the largest fruit, the maximum return bloom and the most consistent annual bearing. Blossom thinning is good for organic apple growers, too, because it’s their only chemical thinning option.
Sherif went over the advantages of precision blossom thinning using the pollen tube growth model, which was developed by Virginia Tech researchers.
The pollen tube growth model was designed to make blossom thinning less subjective by timing thinning applications using the growth of the pollen tube within the flower.
Virginia Tech researchers have studied available blossom thinning tools, including the Washington standard of lime sulfur and oil. They found that rates of 3 percent lime sulfur and 2 percent JMS Stylet-Oil have good thinning activity in the Mid-Atlantic, but can cause severe russeting. Rates of 1.5–2 percent lime sulfur and 2 percent oil showed good thinning results and less fruit russeting. Rex Lime Sulfur Solution and NovaSource Lime-Sulfur Solution were equally effective, Sherif said.
Virginia Tech researchers are still evaluating new and existing blossom thinning materials, Sherif said, while Cornell researchers are using existing data and machine learning techniques to refine and Strengthen the pollen tube growth model.
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Apple products are as popular as ever — but figuring out what to buy, and when, is tricky business.
Some such gadgets have predictable schedules. New iPhone models usually drop in the late summer. Others show up without warning. A new version of Apple’s HomePod speaker was unveiled last month and not over the holidays, as you might have expected. Updated Macintosh computers — including a long-anticipated upgrade to the Mac mini desktop machine — dropped on the same day.
Cost is another issue. Apple hardware tends to be pricey, which can give pause to those who want to buy multiple such devices in a given month or year. You have to weigh your choices carefully — perhaps with a focus on lower-cost Apple offerings that are not of lesser quality but are easier on the pocketbook.
I am coming off a severe, months-long illness when such considerations were the farthest things from my mind. Now, mostly recovered, I am getting caught up with the various Apple releases over the past months — and grappling with how to make the most of my household’s limited budget. I wrote this article to help focus my thinking, and to pass advice on to you.
Note: I won’t always steer you to the most affordable gear. In some cases, I will suggest something pricier because I see it as a better value, or more appropriate for your needs.
iPhone
Apple’s iPhone releases have tended to come just as Minnesota’s leaves start to turn, so I have traditionally spent October with a loaner handset giddily capturing the explosions of color in my neighborhood. I missed last year’s autumnal pageantry because of my illness, and I have been playing catch-up with an iPhone 14 Pro since then.
Get it: My advice to people who ask me what iPhone to buy never changes. Those, like me, who are obsessed with getting the most out of their iPhones’ photography features should absolutely splurge on a high-end Pro model (budget permitting). This year, that is the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro, starting at $999, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max, starting at $1,099. Both were released in September.
The iPhone 14 Pro gives users lots of control over their photography by allowing them to prioritize either low-light capture or hyper-detailed photos (via a new 48-megapixel main camera) in better-illuminated locations. There’s a 3X telephoto lens, four optical zoom settings, an improved Ultra Wide camera, a redesigned flash, and a stabilized Action mode for videos of people or animals in action.
Skip it. Other iPhone 14 Pro features are cool but not vital. One of the most dramatic is the Dynamic Island, a black oval at the top of the screen that can enlarge and morph to display alerts, provide multimedia controls, show sports scores or your Uber’s whereabouts, and more. It’s exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro line, and I like it, but I don’t miss it when I’m on older iPhones.
The iPhone 14 Pros have great safety features — such as detecting when you are in a crash in order to summon emergency services automatically, and letting you ask for help via an overhead satellite if you are in a remote area with zero bars. But so do the new iPhone 14 and 14 Plus models (the ones without “Pro” in their names), and those start at $799.
Even that is too fancy for my wife and daughter. Each recently bought an iPhone 13 mini, which at 5.4 inches is deliciously portable, and starts at just $599.
AirPods
September saw the release of the much-awaited 2nd-generation AirPods Pro earbuds that look similar to the 3rd-generation AirPods (without “Pro” in the name) released in late 2021 — but there are important differences.
Unlike the $179 AirPods, the $249 AirPods Pro include rubber eartips in several sizes for a snug ear-canal fit that creates a sound-isolating seal. This isn’t new, but Apple has added a fourth set of tips in a new size for better customization.
Get them. The new AirPods Pro have new or improved audio capabilities that will be the clinchers for many. One of these, active noise cancellation, blocks exterior sounds so you can focus on your music or podcast. “Adaptive” transparency mode is a bit different, letting in exterior audio if you’re needing to pay attention to your surroundings, but reducing the intensity of super loud, potentially harmful noises like sirens and power tools.
This worked great for me when I walked by a wood chipper in use while on one of my walks on Summit Avenue. ANC did a nice job of blocking out most of the racket. When I switched to adaptive transparency mode, I could hear the commotion but it wasn’t painful.
Skip them. The AirPods Pro and their AirPods cousins are not at the top of my list for one reason others might have overlooked or disregarded: They can be alarmingly easy to lose. Even with the rubber eartips, the AirPods Pro have a way of popping out of my ears and sending me scrambling as the buds skitter across the floor. This is why I’d mostly use them at home — and even there I’d be frantically hunting them down at times.
Consider the $199.99 Beats Fit Pro from Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre. These buds lodge firmly in your ear courtesy of little rubber stabilizing “wingtips,” and have active noise cancellation along with a (non-adaptive) transparency mode.
But the earbuds I swear by are Apple’s most affordable — the $69.99 Beats Flex from Beats by Dre. These are less likely to get lost because they are attached to a cable with integrated controls that wraps around my neck — I even take these earbuds to bed with me sometimes.
The Beats Flex lack the AirPods Pro’s audio sorcery, but they have the best physical ear-canal sealing courtesy of eartips that I can cram deep into my ears for superb passive audio blocking.
My tech-expert friend Josh Centers calls the Beats Flex the best bargain in Apple audio.
Apple Watch
The big Apple Watch news in October was the Apple Watch Ultra, an extra-large model aimed at hardcore sports enthusiasts and seemingly intended to compete with the chunky sports watches that bicyclists, hikers, runners and swimmers have been using for ages.
Get it. The Ultra pushes a lot of my buttons.
As a more-than-casual athlete, I am excited about the watch’s exclusive hardware and software features for advanced fitness tracking. As a klutz who has shattered more than one Apple Watch screen, I like that the Ultra is more ruggedized than traditional Apple Watch models. I am grateful for the new Action button that can be programmed for a variety of uses — I use it to turn on the flashlight or activate a siren.
And, not getting any younger, I like having an extra-big, easier-to read screen (even if the watch’s bulk gets on my nerves sometimes).
Skip it. At $799, an Ultra is a bit hard for me and other budget-conscious consumers to justify.
The new Apple Watch Series 8 is only $399 and the upgraded SE model is just $249. Go for a Series 8 if you want a complete suite of health-monitoring features, including blood oxygen and ECG apps — but the SE does not skimp on safety features, such as crash and fall detection.
iPad
The big Apple tablet news in October was the release of the 10th-generation iPad, which did away with the classic Home button and gained modern styling (along with a USB-C port) like that of the iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad Pro models.
Get it. A big reason to buy this $449 iPad has to do with videoconferencing. This is the first iPad to emulate a laptop by positioning its selfie camera near one of its longer edges — meaning the camera is top and center when the iPad is being used in landscape mode with an add-on keyboard, and not weirdly off to one side. If you do lots of video chatting, you’ll appreciate this feature. I tried it and it’s great!
Skip it. If that feature isn’t important to you, give other iPad models a look. For lots of folks, the 9th-generation iPad starting at $329 is the right choice. This tablet has retro styling with a Home button, but it is plenty powerful for average users and therefore a bargain. No wonder it’s the most popular iPad.
If you have a bit of extra cash to burn, consider skipping the 10th-gen iPad for the one next up in the food chain — the $599 iPad Air. It looks almost identical but it has a superior screen, a faster USB-C port, and is compatible with the second-generation Apple Pencil stylus; the 10th-generation iPad works only with the older, clunkier first-gen Pencil, which I loathe. Also, the iPad Air has an M1 processor like the one on recent Mac models, and it therefore supports more software features than less expensive iPads.
My pal Josh says the iPad Air is the best iPad for most people. I heeded his advice, buying an Air last year, and I’ve never regretted it.
Macintosh laptops
Most Mac buyers want laptops — and Apple offers great choices. One of the most appealing (and affordable) is a new version of the MacBook Air, a longtime favorite that got a long-needed revamp in June. It runs $1,199 and up.
Get it. If you’ve been biding your time for an Air with freshened looks and more juice under the hood, buy now.
The new version dispenses with the classic “wedge” profile for a flatter, more modern appearance. It has a higher-resolution webcam, and a bigger and brighter display. It brings back the greatly missed magnetic MagSafe charging cable that easily detaches from the Air when yanked to prevent catastrophic damage.
The Air uses Apple’s M2 processor. This chip is only incrementally speedier than the M1 chip found in the previous Air model, but it offers impressive performance and battery life (and it runs more quietly than many Intel-powered laptops that can sometimes sound like hairdryers).
I’ve had an M2 Air on loan from Apple for a while, lending it to my daughter when I was ill, and we love it. We’ll hate to see it go.
Skip it. My wife and daughter are in the market for Apple laptops — but the M2 Air isn’t under consideration because my wife always look for deals and (surprise) the M1 Air is still available starting at $999.
In fact, the M1 Air can be had in “refurbished” form, meaning it’s not brand new but quite close to it — with the same warranty, free tech support and optional AppleCare extended service plan. My wife is excited to pay just $849, and has zero qualms about such a purchase after having used her current Air refurb mostly issue-free for more than a decade.
By the way, Apple this month released upgraded versions of its 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks, which have more advanced M2 Pro and M2 Max chips intended for power users. The notebooks start at $1,999, and they go way, way up from there. Average users should just get an Air (or the also recently updated 13-inch MacBook Pro, which has older styling but the same M2 chip as in the Air, at a similar price).
Macintosh desktops
The all-in-one 24-inch iMac with built-in display is the best-known desktop Mac, and it’s lovely. But this M1-powered Mac is one to avoid for now because it’s long overdue for an M2 upgrade.
The display-less, super-compact Mac mini, though, has just been upgraded to the M2 chip, so this is the right time to consider buying.
Get it. The M2 Mac mini might be the Mac for you if mobility is not a requirement, and if you crave decent power at a nice price. It starts at just $599 — or $100 less than the previous version. Think about that: an M2 Mac for less than $600. I’ve decided it is my next Mac.
Skip it. Remember refurb? At some point you should be able to score a sweet deal on a M1 mini — but not right now. Apple, as of this writing, was offering a refurbished M1 for $649, or more than you’d pay for a non-refurb M2 mini. Wait this out if you are not in a rush.
Also, when considering a Mac mini, keep in mind that you have to supply your own display and input devices. This can really crank up the collective cost if you want a premium monitor similar in quality to the iMac’s panel. But if you’re like me and already own a display you like, the mini makes a lot of sense.
A version of the Mac mini for power users has an M2 Pro chip and starts at $1,299. This is not an exorbitant price, but most average users don’t need that much power.
Macintosh displays
There’s only one Apple-branded Mac display that is remotely affordable, the 27-inch Studio Display, released in March at a starting cost of $1,599. Your only other option is Apple’s Pro Display XDR aimed at high-end users — and starting at (ouch) $4,999.
Get it. I’ve had a Studio Display loaner for a while and I’ll be sad to return it. It offers a lot for the money: A 5K-resolution glass panel comparable to that on the now-discontinued 27-inch iMac, an integrated 12-megapixel webcam, a built-in six-speaker audio system that can negate the need for exterior audio hardware, and an anti-reflective coating.
You can get an optional “nano-texture” option that further reduces screen glare for an additional $300. Another $400 gets you a tilt- and height-adjustable stand — the basic stand only tilts. My review loaner included neither of these extras, and I was mostly fine with that.
Skip it. The Studio Display is the best Mac display I’ve ever used but I can’t justify the cost, and I’m delighted with the display I own. That’s LG’s 23.7-inch UltraFine Display, which was released in 2019, and still wows me every day. This is an Apple monitor, in a way, since LG created it and a bigger UltraFine version in consultation with Apple when it did not have a monitor offering of its own.
The 23.7-inch UltraFine would still be my display choice today because of its Apple-quality 4K-resolution panel, its generous selection of ports — three USB-C ports and two powered Thunderbolt ports (or one more Thunderbolt port than on the Studio Display), and its height adjustability, all at no extra cost. It costs $699.95, and you can buy it directly from Apple.
The 23.7-inch UltraFine does not provide a built-in webcam, but its 27-inch 5K sibling does. That display runs $1,299.99 — but at that price you might consider spending just a bit extra for the Studio Display. (Tellingly, you can’t get the 5K UltraFine directly from Apple.)
If you are not in a rush, consider that 5K-resolution alternatives to the Studio Display are on the way from the likes of Dell and Samsung, and one of them might turn out to be a better choice for you.
HomePod
The most surprising Apple product release in recent memory is the $299 HomePod, a cylindrical speaker nearly identical to a HomePod model that Apple discontinued in March 2021. It was assumed at the time that the original HomePod was a lousy seller needing to be jetissoned — but apparently it just needed fine-tuning for re-release at the same price as the old one.
Get it. The original HomePod sounded great, and the overhauled version should be similar — I’ve not tried one yet.
Its features include support for HomeKit and Matter, two technologies for controlling the latest smart-home gadgets. It incorporates humidity and temperature sensors, as well. If you can afford two HomePods, you can deploy them as stereo pairs (but you can’t pair a first-gen HomePod with a second-gen version despite their physical similarities).
Skip it. Most folks don’t need a HomePod because they can get Apple’s $99 HomePod mini. This cute little orb won’t sound as good as its big brother, but it seems just fine to me, and it can be used in stereo pairs. The large HomePod’s smart-home features are also found in the mini. And the mini is available in a selection of cheerful colors, not just boring black or white.
Apple TV 4K
I am a fan of the Apple gadget that connects to a TV for video streaming, gaming and more. In fact, my wife and I got rid of our Xfinity cable box and TV service years ago, and we went all-in with an Apple TV (along with a YouTube TV service that gives us all the channels we need).
Apple updated the Apple TV in October. There are two models that are similar in price, and deciding which one to get may be the easiest Apple buying decision you will ever make.
Get it. The $149 Apple TV 4K has 128 gigabytes of storage, the option to get online via wired Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi, and a future-proofing technology called Thread (related to Matter) that will be critical for linking to smart-home devices in the coming years.
Skip it. The $129 Apple TV 4K has half the storage, no Ethernet and no Thread support.
Save!
Apple doesn’t sell junk, in my experience. Even its most affordable hardware tends to be of superb quality — unlike other tech manufacturers that sometimes cut corners to lower prices.
So stand firm if you are at an Apple retail store and an employee is nudging you to get a premium device — not that such pressure tactics are rampant at such places, in my experience.
Stick to your budget, confident that you’ll get hardware that will likely last you a long, long time.
But are there reasons to sometimes splurge? For sure.
Technology giant Apple Inc AAPL has released many revolutionary products over the years that have transformed business segments and pushed the company into new areas. One item launched in 2001 helped transform the company forever.
What Happened: Apple released the iPod in 2001 as one of the first personal electronics products. The company announced it was discontinuing the iPod in May 2022.
The first iPod was released on Oct. 23, 2001. The company followed up with later versions like the iPod Mini in 2004, the iPod Nano in 2006, the iPod Touch in 2007 and several versions of the iPod Shuffle.
The device was one of several items that expanded the product line for Apple away from the computer market, and also one of the many products that were launched with co-founder Steve Jobs serving as Apple CEO.
The success of the iPod led Apple to later push into the phone market with the iPhone, a product that has been extremely successful for the company and remains a huge revenue driver for the tech giant.
“If we didn’t do the iPod, the iPhone wouldn’t have come out,” former Apple Senior Vice President Tony Fadell said. “The iPod brought us confidence. It brought Steve confidence that we could do something outside of the map and that we could actually continue to innovate in new areas.”
The iPod changed the music industry forever, with options to buy songs separately from a full album and several a-la-carte options. The music player also helped boost the share price of Apple with early success.
Related Link: Apple Shares Slide After Q1 Miss Amid Weak iPhone Sales, Installed Active Devices Cross 2B Mark
Investing $1,000 in Apple: Apple shares traded around $19.60 on Oct. 23, 2001. A $1,000 investment in Apple could have purchased 51.02 shares at the time of the iPod release.
Over the last 21 years, Apple stock has also split several times with a 2-for-1 split in 2005, a 7-1 split in 2014 and a 4-1 split in 2020.
The hypothetical investment would now be 2,857.12 shares.
Based on a price of $154.50 for Apple shares at the time of writing, the $1,000 investment would now be worth $441,425.04. This represents a return of 44,042.5% over the last 22+ years.
For comparison, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY, which tracks the S&P 500 Index, is up 373.9% over the same time period.
Not every investment will produce the same returns as Apple's since the launch of the iPod. The lesson here is that new product releases are important milestones for investors to monitor.
Early sales data and demand can show how successful a product is and could be in the future.
© 2023 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content.
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Which are leading players in the Near Eye Display Device market?
● Magic Leap
● Meta
● Microsoft
● Sony
● Apple
● Lumus
● Google
● Lenovo
● Vuzix Corporation
● Epson
● MAD Gaze
● Nreal
● LLVISION
● Rokid
● RealWare
● XLOONG
● Greatar
● Beijing Ned Ltd
● LINGXI-AR
● GuangLi
● Goolton
● Shenzhen Lochn Optics Technology Co
● North Ocean Photonics
● Shanghai Raypai Photonic Crystal Ltd
● 3Glasses
● Shadow Creator
● Goertek
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The Global Near Eye Display Device market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2022 and 2028. In 2021, the market is growing at a steady rate and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon.
The global market for Near Eye Display Device is estimated to increase from USD million in 2021 to reach USD million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of Percent during 2022-2028. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use sectors. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.
The APAC Near Eye Display Device market is expected at value of USD million in 2022 and grow at approximately Percent CAGR during 2022 and 2028.
The United States Near Eye Display Device market is expected at value of USD million in 2022 and grow at approximately Percent CAGR during 2022 and 2028.
The Europe Near Eye Display Device market is expected at value of USD million in 2022 and grow at approximately Percent CAGR during 2022 and 2028.
The China Near Eye Display Device market is expected at value of USD million in 2022 and grow at approximately Percent CAGR during 2022 and 2028.
Global key Near Eye Display Device players cover Magic Leap, Meta, Microsoft, Sony and Apple, etc. In terms of revenue, the global largest two companies occupy a share nearly Percent in 2021.
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Detailed TOC of Global Near Eye Display Device Market Insights and Forecast to 2028
1 Scope of the Report
1.1 Market Introduction
1.2 Years Considered
1.3 Research Objectives
1.4 Market Research Methodology
1.5 Research Process and Data Source
1.6 Economic Indicators
1.7 Currency Considered
2 Executive Summary
2.1 World Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Near Eye Display Device Annual Sales 2017-2028
2.1.2 World Current and Future Analysis for Near Eye Display Device by Geographic Region, 2017, 2022 and 2028
2.1.3 World Current and Future Analysis for Near Eye Display Device by Country/Region, 2017, 2022 and 2028
2.2 Near Eye Display Device Segment by Type
2.2.1 AR
2.2.2 VR
2.3 Near Eye Display Device Sales by Type
2.3.1 Global Near Eye Display Device Sales Market Share by Type (2017-2022)
2.3.2 Global Near Eye Display Device Revenue and Market Share by Type (2017-2022)
2.3.3 Global Near Eye Display Device Sale Price by Type (2017-2022)
2.4 Near Eye Display Device Segment by Application
2.4.1 Industrial Manufacturing
2.4.2 Real Estate and Home Furnishing
2.4.3 Cultural and Tourism
2.4.4 Medical Health
2.4.5 Education and Training
2.4.6 Film and Television Entertainment
2.4.7 Military
2.4.8 Other
2.5 Near Eye Display Device Sales by Application
2.5.1 Global Near Eye Display Device Sale Market Share by Application (2017-2022)
2.5.2 Global Near Eye Display Device Revenue and Market Share by Application (2017-2022)
2.5.3 Global Near Eye Display Device Sale Price by Application (2017-2022)
3 Global Near Eye Display Device by Company
3.1 Global Near Eye Display Device Breakdown Data by Company
3.1.1 Global Near Eye Display Device Annual Sales by Company (2020-2022)
3.1.2 Global Near Eye Display Device Sales Market Share by Company (2020-2022)
3.2 Global Near Eye Display Device Annual Revenue by Company (2020-2022)
3.2.1 Global Near Eye Display Device Revenue by Company (2020-2022)
3.2.2 Global Near Eye Display Device Revenue Market Share by Company (2020-2022)
3.3 Global Near Eye Display Device Sale Price by Company
3.4 Key Manufacturers Near Eye Display Device Producing Area Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
3.4.1 Key Manufacturers Near Eye Display Device Product Location Distribution
3.4.2 Players Near Eye Display Device Products Offered
3.5 Market Concentration Rate Analysis
3.5.1 Competition Landscape Analysis
3.5.2 Concentration Ratio (CR3, CR5 and CR10) and (2020-2022)
3.6 New Products and Potential Entrants
3.7 Mergers and Acquisitions, Expansion
4 World Historic Review for Near Eye Display Device by Geographic Region
4.1 World Historic Near Eye Display Device Market Size by Geographic Region (2017-2022)
4.1.1 Global Near Eye Display Device Annual Sales by Geographic Region (2017-2022)
4.1.2 Global Near Eye Display Device Annual Revenue by Geographic Region
4.2 World Historic Near Eye Display Device Market Size by Country/Region (2017-2022)
4.2.1 Global Near Eye Display Device Annual Sales by Country/Region (2017-2022)
4.2.2 Global Near Eye Display Device Annual Revenue by Country/Region
4.3 Americas Near Eye Display Device Sales Growth
4.4 APAC Near Eye Display Device Sales Growth
4.5 Europe Near Eye Display Device Sales Growth
4.6 Middle East and Africa Near Eye Display Device Sales Growth
5 Americas
5.1 Americas Near Eye Display Device Sales by Country
5.1.1 Americas Near Eye Display Device Sales by Country (2017-2022)
5.1.2 Americas Near Eye Display Device Revenue by Country (2017-2022)
5.2 Americas Near Eye Display Device Sales by Type
5.3 Americas Near Eye Display Device Sales by Application
5.4 United States
5.5 Canada
5.6 Mexico
5.7 Brazil
6 APAC
6.1 APAC Near Eye Display Device Sales by Region
6.1.1 APAC Near Eye Display Device Sales by Region (2017-2022)
6.1.2 APAC Near Eye Display Device Revenue by Region (2017-2022)
6.2 APAC Near Eye Display Device Sales by Type
6.3 APAC Near Eye Display Device Sales by Application
6.4 China
6.5 Japan
6.6 South Korea
6.7 Southeast Asia
6.8 India
6.9 Australia
6.10 China Taiwan
7 Europe
7.1 Europe Near Eye Display Device by Country
7.1.1 Europe Near Eye Display Device Sales by Country (2017-2022)
7.1.2 Europe Near Eye Display Device Revenue by Country (2017-2022)
7.2 Europe Near Eye Display Device Sales by Type
7.3 Europe Near Eye Display Device Sales by Application
7.4 Germany
7.5 France
7.6 UK
7.7 Italy
7.8 Russia
8 Middle East and Africa
8.1 Middle East and Africa Near Eye Display Device by Country
8.1.1 Middle East and Africa Near Eye Display Device Sales by Country (2017-2022)
8.1.2 Middle East and Africa Near Eye Display Device Revenue by Country (2017-2022)
8.2 Middle East and Africa Near Eye Display Device Sales by Type
8.3 Middle East and Africa Near Eye Display Device Sales by Application
8.4 Egypt
8.5 South Africa
8.6 Israel
8.7 Turkey
8.8 GCC Countries
9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
9.1 Market Drivers and Growth Opportunities
9.2 Market Challenges and Risks
9.3 Industry Trends
10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
10.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
10.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Near Eye Display Device
10.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Near Eye Display Device
10.4 Industry Chain Structure of Near Eye Display Device
11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
11.1 Sales Channel
11.1.1 Direct Channels
11.1.2 Indirect Channels
11.2 Near Eye Display Device Distributors
11.3 Near Eye Display Device Customer
12 World Forecast Review for Near Eye Display Device by Geographic Region
12.1 Global Near Eye Display Device Market Size Forecast by Region
12.1.1 Global Near Eye Display Device Forecast by Region (2023-2028)
12.1.2 Global Near Eye Display Device Annual Revenue Forecast by Region (2023-2028)
12.2 Americas Forecast by Country
12.3 APAC Forecast by Region
12.4 Europe Forecast by Country
12.5 Middle East and Africa Forecast by Country
12.6 Global Near Eye Display Device Forecast by Type
12.7 Global Near Eye Display Device Forecast by Application
13 Key Players Analysis
13.1 Magic Leap
13.1.1 Magic Leap Company Information
13.1.2 Magic Leap Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.1.3 Magic Leap Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.1.4 Magic Leap Main Business Overview
13.1.5 Magic Leap Latest Developments
13.2 Meta
13.2.1 Meta Company Information
13.2.2 Meta Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.2.3 Meta Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.2.4 Meta Main Business Overview
13.2.5 Meta Latest Developments
13.3 Microsoft
13.3.1 Microsoft Company Information
13.3.2 Microsoft Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.3.3 Microsoft Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.3.4 Microsoft Main Business Overview
13.3.5 Microsoft Latest Developments
13.4 Sony
13.4.1 Sony Company Information
13.4.2 Sony Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.4.3 Sony Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.4.4 Sony Main Business Overview
13.4.5 Sony Latest Developments
13.5 Apple
13.5.1 Apple Company Information
13.5.2 Apple Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.5.3 Apple Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.5.4 Apple Main Business Overview
13.5.5 Apple Latest Developments
13.6 Lumus
13.6.1 Lumus Company Information
13.6.2 Lumus Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.6.3 Lumus Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.6.4 Lumus Main Business Overview
13.6.5 Lumus Latest Developments
13.7 Google
13.7.1 Google Company Information
13.7.2 Google Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.7.3 Google Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.7.4 Google Main Business Overview
13.7.5 Google Latest Developments
13.8 Lenovo
13.8.1 Lenovo Company Information
13.8.2 Lenovo Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.8.3 Lenovo Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.8.4 Lenovo Main Business Overview
13.8.5 Lenovo Latest Developments
13.9 Vuzix Corporation
13.9.1 Vuzix Corporation Company Information
13.9.2 Vuzix Corporation Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.9.3 Vuzix Corporation Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.9.4 Vuzix Corporation Main Business Overview
13.9.5 Vuzix Corporation Latest Developments
13.10 Epson
13.10.1 Epson Company Information
13.10.2 Epson Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.10.3 Epson Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.10.4 Epson Main Business Overview
13.10.5 Epson Latest Developments
13.11 MAD Gaze
13.11.1 MAD Gaze Company Information
13.11.2 MAD Gaze Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.11.3 MAD Gaze Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.11.4 MAD Gaze Main Business Overview
13.11.5 MAD Gaze Latest Developments
13.12 Nreal
13.12.1 Nreal Company Information
13.12.2 Nreal Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.12.3 Nreal Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.12.4 Nreal Main Business Overview
13.12.5 Nreal Latest Developments
13.13 LLVISION
13.13.1 LLVISION Company Information
13.13.2 LLVISION Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.13.3 LLVISION Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.13.4 LLVISION Main Business Overview
13.13.5 LLVISION Latest Developments
13.14 Rokid
13.14.1 Rokid Company Information
13.14.2 Rokid Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.14.3 Rokid Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.14.4 Rokid Main Business Overview
13.14.5 Rokid Latest Developments
13.15 RealWare
13.15.1 RealWare Company Information
13.15.2 RealWare Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.15.3 RealWare Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.15.4 RealWare Main Business Overview
13.15.5 RealWare Latest Developments
13.16 XLOONG
13.16.1 XLOONG Company Information
13.16.2 XLOONG Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.16.3 XLOONG Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.16.4 XLOONG Main Business Overview
13.16.5 XLOONG Latest Developments
13.17 Greatar
13.17.1 Greatar Company Information
13.17.2 Greatar Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.17.3 Greatar Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.17.4 Greatar Main Business Overview
13.17.5 Greatar Latest Developments
13.18 Beijing Ned Ltd
13.18.1 Beijing Ned Ltd Company Information
13.18.2 Beijing Ned Ltd Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.18.3 Beijing Ned Ltd Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.18.4 Beijing Ned Ltd Main Business Overview
13.18.5 Beijing Ned Ltd Latest Developments
13.19 LINGXI-AR
13.19.1 LINGXI-AR Company Information
13.19.2 LINGXI-AR Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.19.3 LINGXI-AR Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.19.4 LINGXI-AR Main Business Overview
13.19.5 LINGXI-AR Latest Developments
13.20 GuangLi
13.20.1 GuangLi Company Information
13.20.2 GuangLi Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.20.3 GuangLi Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.20.4 GuangLi Main Business Overview
13.20.5 GuangLi Latest Developments
13.21 Goolton
13.21.1 Goolton Company Information
13.21.2 Goolton Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.21.3 Goolton Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.21.4 Goolton Main Business Overview
13.21.5 Goolton Latest Developments
13.22 Shenzhen Lochn Optics Technology Co
13.22.1 Shenzhen Lochn Optics Technology Co Company Information
13.22.2 Shenzhen Lochn Optics Technology Co Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.22.3 Shenzhen Lochn Optics Technology Co Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.22.4 Shenzhen Lochn Optics Technology Co Main Business Overview
13.22.5 Shenzhen Lochn Optics Technology Co Latest Developments
13.23 North Ocean Photonics
13.23.1 North Ocean Photonics Company Information
13.23.2 North Ocean Photonics Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.23.3 North Ocean Photonics Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.23.4 North Ocean Photonics Main Business Overview
13.23.5 North Ocean Photonics Latest Developments
13.24 Shanghai Raypai Photonic Crystal Ltd
13.24.1 Shanghai Raypai Photonic Crystal Ltd Company Information
13.24.2 Shanghai Raypai Photonic Crystal Ltd Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.24.3 Shanghai Raypai Photonic Crystal Ltd Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.24.4 Shanghai Raypai Photonic Crystal Ltd Main Business Overview
13.24.5 Shanghai Raypai Photonic Crystal Ltd Latest Developments
13.25 3Glasses
13.25.1 3Glasses Company Information
13.25.2 3Glasses Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.25.3 3Glasses Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.25.4 3Glasses Main Business Overview
13.25.5 3Glasses Latest Developments
13.26 Shadow Creator
13.26.1 Shadow Creator Company Information
13.26.2 Shadow Creator Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.26.3 Shadow Creator Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.26.4 Shadow Creator Main Business Overview
13.26.5 Shadow Creator Latest Developments
13.27 Goertek
13.27.1 Goertek Company Information
13.27.2 Goertek Near Eye Display Device Product Offered
13.27.3 Goertek Near Eye Display Device Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2022)
13.27.4 Goertek Main Business Overview
13.27.5 Goertek Latest Developments
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Forget the Apple Store. The best deals on Apple tech in February 2023 are at Walmart and Amazon.
That's especially true for Apple Watches: We spotted the new Apple Watch 8 and Apple Watch Ultra on sale now at unbeatable prices. And that's not all -- you can get a Apple Watch SE GPS (1st generation) for as low as $199.
Here are all the best deals on Apple Watches and more Apple tech.
Top products in this article:
The most powerful Apple Watch ever: Apple Watch Ultra, $730 (reduced from $799)
Save on the new Apple Watch 8: Apple Watch 8 GPS (41mm), $329 (reduced from $399)
Budget Apple Watch option: Apple Watch SE GPS (1st generation, 40mm), $199 (reduced from $279)
An Apple Watch can make a great addition to your New Years health and fitness routine thanks to their numerous activity and health tracking features. The Apple Watch Ultra is also great for any outdoor enthusiasts planning a hike or ski trip this year. We've scoured the internet to find you the best deals on a new Apple Watch in February 2023.
Best Apple Watch deals in February 2023
From the new luxury Apple Watch Ultra to the more affordable Apple Watch SE, these smartwatches make excellent accessories. They're all on sale now at Amazon and Walmart.
Apple Watch Ultra: $730
The Apple Watch Ultra is designed to be a more rugged and durable option for athletes and adventurers. It provides up to 36 hours of life on a single charge with standard use, or 60 hours of battery life with the soon-to-be-released battery optimization setting. It is made with a stronger titanium alloy material for improved impact resistance. It also offers a larger (49mm), brighter display and a second speaker for better sound and display visibility during outdoor use. Apple says it's also optimized for diving and water sports.
The Apple Watch Ultra provides enhanced GPS functionality to trace your steps and Strengthen navigation for outdoor expeditions. There is also an action button that can be used to more accurately track your workouts by marking segments of your workout.
The Apple Watch Ultra is now at its lowest price ever at Amazon, so pick it up while you can.
Apple Watch Ultra, $730 (reduced from $799)
Apple Watch Series 8: $329 and up
Apple Watch Series 8, the latest addition to the Apple Watch lineup, features the new S8 chip for improved performance. It also includes an always-on display and new watch face options. The Apple Watch 8 will has a larger battery than previous models: Battery life can be extended to 36 hours when in low-power mode. The Apple Watch 8 features a durable design and is swim-proof, dust-proof and crack-resistant.
The Apple Watch 8 has a number of health-tracking features, including an optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor for ECG, blood oxygen sensor and a new body temperature sensor.
The Apple Watch 8 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizing options. Shoppers can choose between stainless steel or aluminum casing and several different colors.
Apple Watch 8 GPS (41mm), $329 (reduced from $399)
Apple Watch Series 8 GPS (45mm), $359 (regularly $429)
Apple Watch SE (1st generation): $199
The Apple Watch SE, the most affordable model in the Apple Watch lineup, is even more affordable now with this deal at Walmart. The smartwatch offers a 40mm screen and boasts a wide range of health and fitness features. It can also be used to play music, check your tests and make calls when paired with your iPhone.
Apple Watch SE GPS (1st generation), $199 (reduced from $279)
Best deals on Apple iPads
Find these iPads on sale at Amazon and Walmart right now.
Apple iPad 9: $269
The 10.2-inch iPad 9, released in 2021, is the most affordable of Apple's iPad offerings. It offers a 8 MP wide-angle back camera, and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle front camera. It boasts stereo speakers, too. This iPad is powered by a A13 Bionic chip. It boasts up to 10 hours of battery life, and is compatible with the Apple Pencil ($99) for drawing or note-taking.
Available in two colors; prices vary.
Apple iPad 9 (64 GB) (silver), $269 (reduced from $329)
10.9" Apple iPad 10th generation: $448
The latest edition in Apple's classic iPad lineup is the iPad 10th generation. This 10.9-inch tablet features a Liquid Retina display with Apple's True Tone technology. It has Apple's A14 Bionic chip, an upgrade from the iPad 9's A13 chip. The iPad 10 is compatible with Wi-Fi 6 and 5G internet for fast performance. It also offers all-day battery life, so that you can easily take it to school, work or on your travels without having to worry about plugging it in mid-day.
The new iPad 10 comes in four vibrant colors: yellow, pink, blue and silver. You can also choose between 5G cellular and WiFi-only models. Pricing varies by color, andright now you'll get the best deal on the yellow model.
Apple iPad 10th generation (Wi-Fi, 64GB), $448
11" Apple iPad Pro 4 (2022): $769
The latest iPad Pro comes with several major upgrades. One of the most notable changes is that the 2022 iPad Pros are equipped with the M2 chip, the same fast and powerful chip included in the latest MacBooks. The M2 chip makes this the fastest iPad yet -- and an excellent choice for video editing, streaming or gaming.
Apple made some improvements to the writing and drawing experience on the new iPad Pros as well. When used with the Apple Pencil 2, the iPad Pro provides a more effortless experience. The Apple Pencil can now be detected up to 12 mm above the iPad Pro display, which allows users to draw with more precision and preview marks before they make them. It also makes it more efficient for the iPad to register handwriting and convert it to text with the Scribble app.
The new 11-inch iPad Pro comes in silver and space gray. It is priced at $769 on Amazon now, $30 below the list price of $799. Pricing increases based on storage and connectivity selections.
11" Apple iPad Pro 4th generation (WiFi, 64 GB), $769 (reduced from $799)
12.9" Apple iPad Pro 6 (2022): $1,089
Want a bigger screen? No problem. Apple also released a 12.9-inch model of the new iPad Pro. The larger model includes all of the same updates as the 11-inch iPad Pro, including the M2 chip.
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro comes in silver and space gray. You can choose from four storage options and can select either the cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity options.
12.9" Apple iPad Pro 6th generation (Wi-Fi, 128 GB), $1,089 (reduced from $1,099)
Apple iPad Air 5: $559
Walmart is rolling back the price of the 4.8-star-rated Apple iPad Air 5.
Introduced in 2022, the 10.9-inch Apple iPad Air 5 is the latest in the lightweight iPad Air line. The iPad Air 5 offers performance up to 60 percent faster than the prior model, thanks to Apple's turbo-charged M1 chip. The device boasts a 12 MP wide-angle back camera that supports 4K video. It also offers touch ID, and Apple's Liquid Retina display.
Choose from five colors.
Apple iPad Air 5 (64 GB), $559 (regularly $599)
Apple iPad Mini 6: $469
The iPad Mini 6 is a compact tablet with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display screen. Released in 2021, the Apple tablet is powered by an A15 Bionic chip. It features a 12 MP wide-angle back camera, and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle front camera. It boasts landscape stereo speakers. Available in four colors.
Note that the Apple iPad Mini is not compatible with Apple's external Magic Keyboard. It can, however, be used with other Bluetooth-enabled external keyboards.
Apple iPad Mini (64 GB), $469 (reduced from $499)
Best deals on Apple AirPods
Check out the brand new AirPods Pro 2, now on discount at Amazon, or save big on the other top-rated models.
Apple AirPods Pro 2: $239
The latest Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds offer 30 hours of listening time with the included charging case. They have an upgraded wireless chip for improved audio functionality, a new low distortion driver for clearer audio and improved active noise cancellation. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 provide truly custom sound: You can use your iPhone's camera to analyze your unique ear anatomy and find the perfect audio settings for you.
The design of the AirPods Pro 2 is fairly similar to the previous generation, but Apple has introduced touch control to the AirPods Pro 2 to help users more seamlessly control their AirPods. Users will also get a new extra-small tip with their AirPods. The case did get a notable design upgrade with a new lanyard loop and a built-in speaker to help track the location of your AirPods case.
Apple AirPods Pro 2, $239 (reduced from $249)
Apple AirPods Max: $500
Apple AirPods Max use active noise-cancellation technology to block out unwanted noise and feature a transparency mode so you can hear what you need to. These headphones feature 20 hours of listening. They come in a variety of colors including blue, green, red and silver. They're also compatible with Siri.
Apple AirPods Max, $500 (regularly $549)
Best deals on Apple MacBooks
Ring in the new year with a new laptop. If you want to splurge on a new MacBook, consider these highly-rated options.
Apple MacBook Air (2020): $950
This is one of the best deals you're going to be able to find on a MacBook this week. As part of the Amazon Cyber Monday sale, the 2020 MacBook Air with the M1 chip is only $950. This lightweight MacBook features Retina display, an impressive 18-hour battery life and fast performance. There is a 2022 edition out, so this is a slightly older model -- however, it is unbeatable deal for a new MacBook.
13" MacBook Air (2020), $950 (reduced from $999)
14" MacBook Pro: $2,100
A step up from the MacBook Air, the slightly weightier (three pounds) 14-inch MacBook Pro boasts a powerful active cooling system, which helps keep the 8-core CPU running fast. It delivers up to 21 hours of battery life on a single charge, and features a Retina display that's brighter than the MacBook Air.
14" Apple MacBook Pro (Apple M1 chip, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD), $2,100 (regularly $2,499)
16" MacBook Pro: $2,100
Is the 14-inch MacBook Pro not powerful, or big enough for you? Then try its sibling, the 16-inch MacBook Pro. On Amazon, you can get a deal on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with a 10-core CPU, as well as 16GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage. All of that is more than enough for you to be able to edit 8K videos on the machine. You also get four Thunderbolt ports, an HDMI port and a SDXC card slot.
With its size and more powerful guts, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is aimed at professionals who need a seriously powerful laptop for graphics-intensive applications, such as video rendering and design. Just keep in mind that this machine comes with a professional-level price tag.
16" Apple MacBook Pro (Apple M1 Pro, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD), $2,100 (regularly $2,499)
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Amazon is currently offering some major discounts on popular tech, home and travel products, just in time for Presidents Day. The retailer has deals on iRobot robot vacuums, Apple AirPods Pro, top-rated kitchen gadgets and more. Keep memorizing to find the best deals available on Amazon now.
Read on for our favorite deal picks at Amazon's Presidents Day sale, or tap the button below to head straight to Amazon to see all the deals.
AirPods Pro 2: $200
The latest Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds have an upgraded wireless chip for improved audio functionality, a new low distortion driver for clearer audio and improved active noise cancelation. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 provide truly custom sound: You can use your iPhone's camera to analyze your unique ear anatomy and find the perfect audio settings for you.
The design of the AirPods Pro 2 is fairly similar to the previous generation, but Apple has introduced touch control to the AirPods Pro 2 to help users more seamlessly control their AirPods.
Apple AirPods Pro 2, $200 (reduced from $249)
Apple Watch Ultra: $749
The Apple Watch Ultra is designed to be a more rugged and durable option for athletes and adventurers. It provides up to 36 hours of life on a single charge with standard use, or 60 hours of battery life with the soon-to-be-released battery optimization setting. It is made with a stronger titanium alloy material for improved impact resistance. It also offers a larger (49mm), brighter display and a second speaker for better sound and display visibility during outdoor use. Apple says it's also optimized for diving and water sports.
The Apple Watch Ultra provides enhanced GPS functionality to trace your steps and Strengthen navigation for outdoor expeditions. There is also an action button that can be used to more accurately track your workouts by marking segments of your workout.
Apple Watch Ultra, $749 (reduced from $799)
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2022 download: $56
Need to file taxes in 2023? Amazon has a deal on TurboTax Deluxe downloads right now. This software allows you to file up to five federal returns and one state return electronically.
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2022, $56 (reduced from $75)
Want start on your 2023 tax return for free? Head to the TurboTax website -- you don't need to pay until you file, and you'll save a few bucks over the price of buy software on Amazon. Some can even file for free. (For simple tax returns only, not all tax payers qualify.)
Blink Mini smart home security camera (2 pack): $42
Start or expand your smart home security setup with a two-pack of Blink Mini cameras. The Blink Mini smart home security camera features 1080p video recording (cloud-based saving optional), motion detection and two-way audio. Blink Mini works with Alexa, so you can monitor your cameras from your Amazon Echo Show ($35) via voice command.
Blink Mini smart home security camera (2 pack), $42 (reduced from $65)
Blink Outdoor home security camera: $70
The Blink Outdoor is a water-resistant security camera designed to monitor the outside of your home. It features two-way audio, motion detection and a live video stream. It is battery-operated and has a two-year battery life.
Like the Blink Indoor camera, the outdoor offering also comes in a variety of multi-packs and bundles.
Blink Outdoor camera kit (1 pc.), $70 (reduced from $100)
Blink Outdoor camera kit (3 pc.), $160 (reduced from $250)
Theragun Pro: $429
Theragun Pro is a professional-grade device constructed for physical therapists, trainers and other professionals, but it's also great for athletes, however amateur. Like the Theragun Elite, it is equipped with an OLED screen and a customizable speed range of 1,750 to 2,400 PPMs (percussions per minute) with three presets. However, instead of 40 pounds of force, the Pro boasts 60 and is the only model with an adjustable arm, allowing for easier use.
The Theragun Pro comes with six attachments: a dampener, standard ball, wedge, thumb, cone and super soft tip. A two-year warranty (compared with just one with the less expensive models) makes it more appealing for anyone who might use the gadget daily.
Theragun Pro, $429 (reduced from $599)
Lefant M210 robot vacuum cleaner
Lefant's M210 robot vac features built-in, anti-collision infrared sensors, so it won't bang into its surroundings. The robot vacuum detects "stuck areas" and adjusts its cleaning path automatically. download the Lefant app to pair the Wi-Fi-enabled vac with your smartphone or device -- the better to control the appliance remotely. The robot vacuum features 100 minutes of run time.
Act quick: This Amazon lightning deal won't last forever.
Lefant M210 robot vacuum cleaner, $89 (reduced from $260)
Amazon Eero Pro 6E tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system: $249 and up
The Eero Pro 6E tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system is the brand's first Wi-Fi 6E-compatible system -- and right now these advanced Wi-Fi systems are up to 21% off.
The Eero Pro 6E supports faster speeds and direct access to the new 6 GHz band when using Wi-Fi 6E devices. It supports network speeds up to 2.3 Gbps and allows for up to 100 connected devices.
Amazon Eero Pro 6E tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6E system (1-pack), $249 (reduced from $299)
Amazon Eero Pro 6E tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6E system (2-pack), $400 (reduced from $499)
Amazon Eero Pro 6E tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6E system (3-pack), $550 (reduced from $699)
Delsey Paris Helium Aero hardside luggage: $158
If you're hoping to travel more in 2023 or planning a getaway this spring, you might want to take advantage of this deal on the Delsey Paris Helium Aero hardside luggage. This best-selling suitcase has a 4.5-star Amazon rating and it's currently 31% off.
Delsey Paris Helium Aero hardside luggage, $158 (reduced from $232)
Keurig K-Mini coffee maker: $80
This mini coffee device is a great option for small spaces.
The five-inch-wide Keurig coffee maker lets you brew up to 12 ounces of coffee, hot chocolate, tea and more. It offers an energy-efficient feature that automatically turns the coffee maker off 90 seconds after you've brewed your cup.
Keurig K-Mini coffee maker, $79 (regularly $100)
iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum: $239
The Roomba 694 is Wi-Fi-enabled. Control the vac with your connected smartphone or device via the iRobot Home app. The Roomba 694 has a 90-minute run time before it automatically docks and recharges.
"We have two dogs, one that sheds moderately," a customer says. "I purchased in hopes that it at least would help between regular vacuuming. I vacuumed first with my Dyson then set it free. When it was done with the job, I didn't expect much in the dust trap... I was wrong! It was full! Super impressed."
(Want more options? Check out the best robot vacuums of 2023.)
iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum, $249 (reduced from $274)
Garmin Vivoactive 4: $200
The Garmin Vivoactive 4 with a 45mm case is 45% off right now at Amazon. This Garmin smartwatch uses Garmin's Pulse Ox technology to track your energy levels, respiration, menstrual cycle, stress, sleep, heart rate, hydration levels and more. It can stream downloaded music from Spotify and Amazon Music. When paired with your smartphone, the watch can receive incoming notifications.
This Garmin smartwatch features more than 20 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps. Want a personal trainer on your wrist? This watch can show you animated workouts via your watch screen.
Available in a variety of colors.
Garmin Vivoactive 4 (black), $200 (reduced from $330)
Anova Nano sous vide precision cooker: $100
If you've never had sous vide cooked meat and vegetables, well -- you're missing out. The 12.8-inch Anova Nano sous vide precision cooker circulates heated water at exact temperatures to cook foods to perfection. Rated 4.7 stars on Amazon.
Anova Nano sous vide precision cooker, $100 (reduced from $149)
Yeedi robot vacuum and mop: $250
This multi-purpose cleaning device features 3D object avoidance, which allows it to recognize any objects in its path and move around them to avoid getting stuck. It's great for pet households, as the Yeedi Vac 2 is designed to avoid your dog's food bowl, water bowl and toys.
(Want more options? Check out the best robot mops of 2023.)
Yeedi Vac 2 robot vacuum and mop, $250 after coupon (reduced from $350)
Apple iPad Pro (2022): $769
Apple's high-end tablet, the iPad Pro, features a Liquid Retina XDR display, a pro camera system (12 MP wide; 10 MP ultrawide) and a Thunderbolt port for lightning-speed data transfers. Looking for a traditional laptop experience? It's compatible with Apple's Magic Keyboard.
The latest iPad Pro comes with several major upgrades. One of the most notable changes is that the 2022 iPad Pros are equipped with the M2 chip, the same fast and powerful chip included in the latest MacBooks. The M2 chip makes this the fastest iPad yet -- and an excellent choice for video editing, streaming or gaming.
(Not the right Apple iPad or tablet model? Check out the best deals on Apple iPad, plus the best tablets of 2023.)
11" Apple iPad Pro 4th generation (WiFi, 128 GB), $769 (regularly $799)
Arlo Essential spotlight camera 2-pack: $160
These Arlo Essential cameras records video in 1080p and offer a 130º viewing angle. Right now, you can score this set of two for 33% off.
Arlo Essential spotlight camera 2-pack, $160 (reduced from $241)
Schwinn indoor cycling bike: $990
This Scwhinn bike is compatible with popular third-party cycling apps, like Peloton and Zwift. It features a full-color, backlit LCD console that monitors your heart rate, speed, time, distance and calories burned while cycling. It also has an adjustable race-style seat and dual-link foot pedals with toe cages and clips for a secure ride.
Schwinn Fitness indoor cycling bike, $990 (reduced from $1,199)
Blender Bottle (28 oz.): $10
Blender Bottles are ideal for mixing up protein shakes on the go. Amazon's offering discounts on the 28-ounce size, so it's a good time to stock up.
Blender Bottle (28 oz.), $10 (reduced from $11)
65" Amazon Fire TV Omni series 4K smart TV: $600
The Amazon Fire TV offers a 4K experience with support for Dolby Vision, HDR 10 and HLG. This smart TV is a must-have for Alexa owners. You can go entirely remote free and ask Alexa to play live TV, stream your favorite TV shows and movies, check sports scores, set timers and reminders, start video calls and more.
The Amazon Fire TV Omni series gives you access to over 1 million movies and TV episodes, plus the streaming platforms you subscribe to. Want to broadcast whatever's on your phone right into your living room? Use the TV's Airplay function to share videos, photos and music from your compatible smart devices to your Fire TV.
The Amazon Fire TV Omni series is available in multiple sizes. Prices vary.
65" Amazon Fire TV Omni series 4K smart TV, $600 (reduced from $830)
Petcube pet monitoring camera: $35
Check in on your pets while you're at work or out to dinner with the Petcube pet camera. The Petcube streams and records in 1080p video, while providing sound and motion alerts.
If it records anything suspicious or concerning, pet parents can access 24/7 live chat with a veterinarian via the Petcube app.
Petcube pet monitoring camera, $35 (reduced from $50)
Cricut Easypress 2: $149
This heat-press machine (available in two sizes, 9 by 9 inches and 12 by 10 inches) eliminates the need for an iron and simplifies heat-transfer projects. In short, it makes applying a decal on a T-shirt a breeze.
Cricut EasyPress 2 (9" x 9"), $149 (reduced from $189)
The larger model is ideal for bigger projects like sweatshirts.
Cricut EasyPress 2 (12" x 10"), $195 (reduced from $239)
Big Blanket Co extra large throw blanket: $159
This 10-foot-by-10-foot, extra large throw blanket is the perfect last-minute cozy gift for friends or family members. It's large enough to fit the whole family but still compact enough to fit into a normal washing machine.
Big Blanket Co extra large throw blanket, $159 (reduced from $169)
Luna sherpa weighted blanket: $33
Weighted blankets provide enhanced comfort and can help you sleep better in 2023. Right now, Amazon Prime members can get this sherpa weighted blanket from Luna for a crazy good price. The blanket is 61% off on Amazon right now, but you can also apply a 5% off coupon for even more savings.
This Luna weighted blanket is made with soft sherpa and premium glass beads. This weighted blanket is available in full, queen and king sizes. Prices vary by size, weight and color.
Luna premium sherpa weighted blanket, $33 after coupon (reduced from $90)
Redliro under desk treadmill: $330
Consider this under-desk treadmill if you work from home and want to get more movement into your daily routine.
This motorized walking and jogging treadmill offers 12 preset exercise modes as well as the option to manually adjust the setting for your perfect workout.
Redliro under desk treadmill, $330 after coupon (reduced from $480)
Bowflex Xceed home gym: $799
This compact home gym system can give you a full body workout with over 65 potential exercises. The Bowflex Power Rods can be used to adjust the resistance from as low as 5 lbs to up to 210 lbs. It features an integrated lat tower and a removable leg extension/curl attachment.
Bowflex Xceed home gym, $799 (reduced from $999)
14" Asus Chromebook: $200
Amazon is currently offering an unbeatable deal on this 14-inch Asus Chromebook. The lightweight, portable laptop features an Intel Core m3-8100Y processor, 4 GB RAM and 128 GB of storage.
14" Asus Chromebook, $200 (reduced from $300)
