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 - 6/23- 6/29

OpenAI releases ChatGPT desktop app for all Mac users

Apple supposedly shifts focus to affordable Vision Pro follow-up

Xreal Beam Pro: Bridging the gap in AR glasses

Philips Hue Secure system gets smarter

Apple releases new firmware for AirPods and Beats products

Philips Hue revives and expands decorative Lightguide bulbs

Time magazine teams up with OpenAI to 'expand access to trusted info'

Philips Hue unveils Twilight, its first dedicated sunrise lamp

Philips Hue reveals budget-friendly Solo light strip

Philips Hue enhances GU10 bulbs for brighter, more efficient lighting

Apple supposedly shifts focus to affordable Vision Pro follow-up

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Apple appears to be prioritizing a more affordable mixed reality (MR) headset over the next-generation Vision Pro, according to a new report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Gurman's Power On newsletter details Apple's plans for the "N107," a prototype for a lower-cost headset. This model would reportedly have a narrower field of view than the Vision Pro and might rely on a tethered iPhone or Mac for processing power. This approach would significantly reduce production costs compared to the standalone Vision Pro.

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