WHY IT MATTERS Meta’s new VR Glasses cost less than half of Apple’s Vision Pro and weigh a fraction as much, thanks to a compute puck that solves the headset’s biggest complaint. Based on the demo, this isn’t just a cheaper alternative. It might be the better product. At Meta Connect 2026, the company unveiled … Read more
BOTTOM LINE The iPhone Duo is genuinely impressive execution, and it’s priced lower than the $2,499 many expected. It’s still $1,999 for a phone most people will never own, and I don’t think it makes foldables mainstream. Apple’s September keynote opened with a cold-open sketch, a string of people pitching increasingly over-the-top ideas for how … Read more
BOTTOM LINE Apple’s new Mac mini now starts at $899, its second price increase in four months, as the AI-driven DRAM shortage spills into consumer hardware. The M6 chip is a genuine leap forward, but most buyers won’t have a workflow demanding enough to justify paying for it. Apple’s new Mac mini starts at $899, … Read more
BOTTOM LINE Gigabit fiber at home is sold as a transformation, but after thirty days the honest verdict is narrower. Day-to-day tasks, like browsing, email, video calls, and even 4K streaming, already ran fine on a mid-tier connection, so most of that bandwidth sits idle. The real payoff shows up in short, specific bursts: big … Read more