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Apple Vision Pro headset blends Mac and TV into one

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Apple’s groundbreaking Vision Pro headset is poised to reshape how people consume television content at home and use computers at work, potentially positioning itself as the successor to both traditional television and the Mac.

Priced at $USD3,500, this innovative headset seamlessly merges three-dimensional digital content with the real world, and it has officially landed in Apple’s physical stores across the United States.

Meta Platforms

This launch enters a competitive market, which has been primarily dominated by lower-cost competitors such as Meta Platforms, HTC, and others, mostly catering to the gaming sector, and failing to gain widespread appeal.

Apple has experienced mixed results in courting developers for the Vision Pro.

While some developers like Walt Disney have been quietly working with Apple on creating unique experiences for the headset, others like Netflix have chosen not to develop a dedicated app for the Vision Pro.

Instead, users can access content through the device’s web browser.

Similarly, YouTube has not announced plans for a dedicated app, but users can utilize the Safari web browser for streaming content.

Even Spotify, a popular music streaming service, has not developed an app for the product’s launch.

Custom computing

The Vision Pro distinguishes itself with its custom computing chips and complex display technology, setting it apart from its rivals.

Analysts who have tested the headset believe that these features could potentially pose a threat to conventional two-dimensional screens in both home and workplace settings.

Walt Disney has been collaborating with Apple for several years on an app specifically designed for the Vision Pro’s launch.

This collaboration promises to provide users with immersive experiences, such as watching “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” while sitting in a fictional X-34 landspeeder craft on Tatooine, similar to a futuristic drive-in theater, or enjoying “Avengers: Endgame” from inside Avengers Tower in midtown Manhattan.

The Disney+ app also offers 3D versions of 42 Disney films, including blockbusters like “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Black Panther,” and “Inside Out.”

New canvas

Jamie Voris, Chief Technology Officer at Walt Disney Studios, commented, “When we saw this, it became evident it was a new canvas for how we can tell stories in a way that hasn’t been done before.” Disney is also planning to introduce an interactive experience for its Marvel Studios animated anthology series, “What If?”

FThe Vision Pro opens up new avenues for experiencing live sporting events and theme park rides, offering users an unprecedented level of immersion.

Ahron Young is an award winning journalist who has covered major news events around the world. Ahron is the Managing Editor and Founder of TICKER NEWS.

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Australia’s workforce revolution sets the stage for a four-day work week

Australia’s AI Workforce Revolution: Automation Paves the Way for a Four-Day Work Week and New Job Redesigns.

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Australia’s AI workforce revolution: automation paves the way for a four-day work week.

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UiPath’s report highlights the rapid shift towards “agentic automation,” where AI makes autonomous decisions, encouraging businesses to reassess roles and harness automation for productivity. This evolution may enable a four-day work week and necessitates the retraining of staff while ensuring regulations are in place for trust and compliance with AI integration.

The trend towards work reallocation is rapidly advancing, with UiPath’s new report identifying significant shifts in AI and automation.

Key insights from the report suggest a move towards “agentic automation,” where AI begins to make autonomous decisions. Yelena GalstianHead of Solutions and Customer Advisory at UiPath shares her key insights.

Organisations are encouraged to reassess existing roles and identify areas where automation can enhance productivity.

A critical aspect will be the orchestration of collaboration between human employees, AI agents, and software robots to ensure effective teamwork.

Looking ahead, the motto for businesses is to “redesign and reassign” processes while considering how AI can handle repetitive tasks, allowing human employees to focus on more complex responsibilities.

As organisations embrace these changes, we could see a potential transition to a four-day work week, made feasible through increased efficiency and productivity from AI.

For further insights into the research and methodologies for implementing AI in business, interested parties can connect with the UiPath team through their website.

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Data centres pushed to breaking point as AI demands surge

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The hidden cost of AI’s unstoppable growth

The rise of AI is pushing data centres to their limits, with increasing demands for high-resolution telemetry and greater power capacity. As AI applications grow more complex, managing these challenges efficiently has become a critical focus for industry leaders. The quest for smarter solutions is reshaping the infrastructure landscape. Luke Dalske, COO of Radix IoT, joins the program to discuss.

 

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AI’s role in transforming supply chains: Efficiency, forecasting, optimisation

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AI is transforming supply chains: enhancing efficiency, demand forecasting, delivery optimisation through advanced technologies.

Supply chain issues continue to challenge industries worldwide.

AI is increasingly seen as a solution to enhance efficiency and resilience within this sector.

To understand its impact, Jyot Singh, CEO of RTS Labs, joined to share his insights.

By utilising historical data, algorithms can predict future demand, facilitating better inventory management.

Additionally, advances in generative AI further enhance these forecasts by incorporating sentiment analysis and other factors.

AI also optimises delivery routes by analysing real-time data on traffic and weather conditions, thus reducing costs.

Companies, such as UPS, utilise technologies to streamline last-mile delivery, which is the most expensive portion of the supply chain.

AI’s role extends to improving vendor management and procurement efficiency through smart contracts and data-driven decision-making.

This helps businesses assess vendor reliability and make informed choices about allocating resources effectively.

Moreover, the digital twin technology allows businesses to simulate their supply chains virtually, testing various scenarios to identify potential disruptions.

American technological research and consulting firm Gartner predicts that by 2026, 60% of global supply chains will adopt digital twin applications, enhancing their ability to manage complex logistics.

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