Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 8/25 - 8/31

HMD's Barbie flip phone is official

Meta reportedly scraps high-end Apple Vision Pro competitor

Google acknowledges Pixel 9 Pro XL wireless charging issues, working on fix

Apple shares 'Glowtime' event date, iPhone 16 lineup to take centre stage

EA to release a 'MySims: Cozy Bundle' on the Switch

'Civilization VII' is coming to a Switch near you

Capcom to launch a new classic fighting game compilation

'Castlevania' trilogy and more are hitting the Switch

'Sea of Stars' DLC "Throes of the Watchmaker" unveiled

'Yakuza Kiwami' to make its long-awaited debut on the Nintendo Switch

Dyson launches Airwrap i.d., its first Bluetooth-connected hair tool

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France

Get extra items with the 'Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Day One Edition'

Meta reportedly scraps high-end Apple Vision Pro competitor

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Meta has supposedly abandoned plans for a premium mixed-reality headset designed to compete with Apple's Vision Pro. The decision, according to internal sources, came after a product review meeting attended by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

The headset, codenamed "La Jolla," was slated for a 2027 release and was touted to feature high-quality micro OLED displays, similar to those found in the Vision Pro. However, the high cost associated with these displays proved to be a significant hurdle in achieving a price point below US$1,000 (around CA$1,350).

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Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 7/14- 7/20

Dyson launches customizable OnTrac headphones

Zelda takes the throne: Pre-order the Hyrule Edition Switch Lite

Adobe Express now features TikTok's music library

OnePlus Nord 4 unveiled with metal unibody design and AI-powered features

OnePlus Pad 2: Productivity powerhouse arrives in Canada

Tinder launches new 'Photo Selector' AI feature

Introducing the OnePlus Watch 2R: Powerful battery, lightweight design

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro: Powerful noise cancellation and effortless style

Hisense unveils affordable art-focused TV

Win an Xbox console with a controller inspired by Deadpool's... assets

Dyson launches customizable OnTrac headphones

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Dyson isn't new to the headphone game (remember the Dyson Zone?), but the Dyson OnTrac marks their foray into the high-fidelity arena. These headphones boast class-leading noise cancellation for distraction-free listening, a marathon-worthy 55-hour battery life, and a striking design that lets you personalize your style.

Dyson designed the OnTrac with the discerning audiophile in mind. It is US Ergonomics-certified for comfort, ensuring long listening sessions with plush microfiber cushions and strategically placed components for balanced weight distribution.

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