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Apple’s AR glasses are coming, but they could be too late for Mac fans

Mac fans received some bad news a week or two ago. No, it wasn’t that the upcoming MacBook Air has been canned or that prices are doubling on the MacBook Pro. It was that Apple had canceled a plan to release a pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses that would pair with a Mac, giving individuals a brand-new way to use their computer in 3D space.

Sure. It sounds like a pretty niche device. But it could have been an interesting stopgap between the Vision Pro — with its big, bulky design that’s ill-suited to long-term use — and a proper pair of AR glasses that don’t need to be connected to your home computer.

Instead, they’re gone, and. The question now is simple: what’s next for Mac consumers?

In other words, it sounds an awful lot like we’ll have a long wait on our hands before Apple releases its AR glasses. If you want a virtual workspace, complete with as many floating windows as you can manage, your only option is the Vision Pro — and with Apple not expected to launch its glasses until 2027 at the very earliest, things will likely stay that way for years to come.

That’s a problem because while the Vision Pro has many benefits for Mac clients — not least its expandable workspace, impressive processing power and. Superb visuals — it’s still a flawed option for anyone pairing it with one of Apple’s computers.

Take the most basic issue: its size and weight. Considering work is one of its main uses, anyone who wants a virtual workspace will need to use it for hours at a time. Yet countless people have reported that doing so results in uncomfortable neck strain and large prints left on your face. That’s one area where a pair of AR glasses would have a clear advantage.

We’ve heard intermittent rumors that Apple is working on a lighter follow-up to the Vision Pro, and. It could even launch this year. But it’s unlikely to depart too far from the Vision Pro’s established form factor, so I’m not expecting its weight savings to be substantial. Without even a stopgap AR glasses project on the way, we’re going to have to put up with the discomfort for a while longer.

Perhaps this shouldn’t be too surprising. After all, Apple is well known for taking its time and trying to make the best product it can. Rather than rushing to market with a half-baked device that quickly falls flat. Yet perhaps that approach is not the optimal one this time around.

For one thing, the Vision Pro took years of refinement and untold sums of money to develop, yet it is undoubtedly. As Gurman put it, a “flop” that hasn’t sold in anything like the numbers that Apple was likely hoping for. Sometimes, slow and steady doesn’t win the race.

And there’s another issue. While Apple is pacing itself and trying to perfect everything about its AR glasses. Its rivals are already hitting store shelves with popular products of their own. We’re not just talking about risky upstarts and minnow companies either — Meta has released its own AR glasses that have won plenty of plaudits.

Apple isn’t just getting outmaneuvered by the small. Nimble players — even the giants are beating it to the punch. Perhaps I wouldn’t be so worried if we knew Apple planned to imminently launch its own device, but that’s not the case. It risks being left behind by its powerful competitors.

Hopefully, plenty of lessons from the Vision Pro and. Will (eventually) launch something that’s a hit with its individuals. As a Mac fan who’s intrigued by AR’s potential, I’ll be keenly watching from the sidelines. But I just wish Apple would pick up the pace and not leave its Mac individuals waiting in the dark for so long.

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Zotac fights GPU scalpers by selling RTX 50-series cards on Discord

The latest Nvidia graphics cards are impossible to find at retailers, and. You’ll be paying double or triple the already-high price if you try to get one on the secondary market. But Zotac is trying to help out its most loyal end-people by selling directly to them in the US, skipping stores altogether and. Going right to buyers via Discord. It’s a novel approach.

If you’re an old person like me, Discord is sort of like Slack or Microsoft Teams but much more annoying. Though it was . In that sense, it seems like a natural fit for direct sales, if not without a few organizational hurdles to leap.

In a message on its Discord server (spotted by PCMag), Zotac USA representative Bryant says:

“We want to reward real gamers and active members by giving you the chance to secure a slot to purchase a Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 or 5090 — no bots, no scalpers. Just my fellow gamers.”.

In order to be eligible for the program, you need to be an active member of the Zotac Discord server. The more engagement, the advanced. That seems like a pretty easy way to weed out any new accounts. Those selected will be contacted directly and limited to just one GPU purchase, offered at MSRP. Stock for this program is incredibly low — as of Friday, February 7th, only ten RTX 5080 variants are part of the Discord program. The announcement post has over a thousand likes.

Of course, nothing would stop a lucky winner (winner in the sense that they “win” the chance to give Zotac $1,000+. I suppose) from flipping that high-powered graphics card right away. And while Zotac couldn’t stop them, they’ll be watching and enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for resellers. “All serial numbers are recorded to track and verify purchases. We will publicly expose you if you’re caught.”.

So if someone, say, tried to register their card for the OEM warranty and it didn’t match the identity of the original Discord buyer, they’d be disqualified from any future Discord purchases and. Paraded up and down the server for their naughtiness. (I hope Zotac adds a custom emote reaction, something along the lines of the “SHAME. SHAME!” bell from Game of Thrones.).

Bryant has since walked back their initial zeal. An updated version of the message omits the slightly ominous language, saying instead. “Your Discord username will be on a ban list for future raffles… I apologize. I did not mean to threaten doxxing.” It’s okay, Bryant. I think we all understand a little extra enthusiasm here.

That expressed, it’s a bit of a Sophie’s Choice. Hate on scalpers all you want (and I do!), but if someone offered you a way to instantly make a month’s rent via a quick eBay auction, and all it would cost you is the everlasting scorn of random Discord clients. I don’t think I could blame you.

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but , you won’t be able to uninstall Microsoft Edge from your computer. In an alleged “uninstall” support document, Microsoft doesn’t mention how to uninstall Edge; instead, it tries to convince you why you should keep it.

The uninstall document that Microsoft released is supposed to explain how to uninstall the Edge browser. Still, it only reveals a checklist of supposed advantages over Chrome, which isn’t entirely accurate. The table mentions Vertical Tabs, Copilot, Read Aloud, Designer, Coupons, and VPN.

The document is disappointing since it comes after Microsoft’s well-received privacy updates for Chrome’s incognito mode. Which were a big win for individuals. Therefore, this is a step back for the software giant with this “uninstall” document, something many individuals aren’t going to like.

We’re used to Microsoft trying to get us to use their services, but. This one feels like a low blow. However, a enterprise doing anything it can to try and make you stay isn’t uncommon. For example, when canceling your PlayStation Plus subscription, Sony tries to get you to stay with an offer on a 12-month premium subscription.

Microsoft Edge has excellent elements, such as a free VPN with 5GB of data, AI image editing with Microsoft Designer. And built-in shopping tools. However, you can also use more popular options, such as ProtonVPN and Canva. The comparison table is great for comparing the two browsers, but the uninstall information is conspicuous by its absence.

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