Apple’s Vision Pro launches in Hong Kong, drawing buyers from mainland China, Asia

Apple’s Vision Pro launches in Hong Kong, drawing buyers from mainland China, Asia

Apple’s Vision Pro mixed-reality headset officially went on sale in Hong Kong on Friday, drawing local customers as well as those from mainland China and other regions, where the device is either more expensive or unavailable. Buyers who pre-ordered the Vision Pro, which starts at HK$27,999 (US$3,585) in Hong Kong, can pick up the product … Read more

Massachusetts prosecutors call defense request a ‘fishing expedition’

Massachusetts prosecutors call defense request a ‘fishing expedition’

The Plymouth DA’s office is fighting a motion from the defense in the Hingham Apple Store deadly crash, calling the defense’s request a “fishing expedition.” Bradley Rein’s defense team is trying to blame the fatal crash on Toyota technology, claiming that the vehicle’s software caused the SUV to unintentionally accelerate and slam into the store. … Read more

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets BYD, other key mainland suppliers in Shanghai as US tech giant opens 57th China store

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets BYD, other key mainland suppliers in Shanghai as US tech giant opens 57th China store

At Apple’s office in Shanghai, Cook on Wednesday met two billionaire company founders: Wang Chuanfu, the chairman and chief executive of the world’s largest electric vehicle maker BYD, and Zhou Qunfei, the chairwoman and chief executive of touch screen manufacturer Lens Technology. Also present at the meeting was Chen Xiaoshuo, chief executive at electronic components … Read more

Apple CEO Tim Cook goes on a charm offensive in China amid weak iPhone sales in the world’s largest smartphone market

Apple CEO Tim Cook goes on a charm offensive in China amid weak iPhone sales in the world’s largest smartphone market

Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Wednesday met Chinese video game developers, a filmmaker and the billionaire founder of BYD in Shanghai, ahead of the company’s new store opening in the city, as the US tech giant goes on a charm offensive amid weak iPhone sales in the world’s largest smartphone market. This marks the … Read more

Apple Vision Pro launch nears as staff get special training

Apple Vision Pro launch nears as staff get special training

Apple is making final preparations for the highly anticipated launch of the Vision Pro, the $3,499 mixed-reality headset that it unveiled in June. As it’s a new product line for the tech giant, a crucial part of the preparations include training Apple Store staff on how to present it and demonstrate it to potential customers. … Read more