On Monday‚ Brent Bozell appeared on the "O'Connor &; Company" show in Washington‚ DC on WMAL-FM‚ the hot station in the nation's capital for conservative talk. The subject was Biden's age issue and how the media tried to play it down after his angry press conference on Thursday night. Bozell said "they passed around the talking points for the day‚ because they were all saying the same thing." Both front-runners are elderly. Bozell said despite the media spin‚ "all of America saw Joe Biden‚ and it was an absolutely disastrous decision. My guess is it was Joe Biden's decision‚ to go in front of the press past his bedtime."  But they tried to spin it:    NBC’s morning host Savannah Guthrie insisted “Neither one of these candidates are young men‚ let’s be honest‚ okay‚ and both have had senior moments. Donald Trump recently confusing Nikki Haley and Nancy Pelosi on January 6th.”   CNN morning host Phil Mattingly noted “Donald Trump thought the leader of Hungary was actually the leader of Turkey.”  MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell argued Trump should concern voters just as much as Biden: “This feeds directly into a major problem that they are seeing in the polling‚ where 76 percent of those polled in our recent poll are concerned about his age and far fewer concerned about Donald Trump's age…[He confused] Nancy Pelosi and Nikki Haley.”  Bozell said Biden could have decided to grant the traditional Super Bowl interview to CBS‚ instead of this feisty press conference. If he appeared in command‚ the press would have reacted with "check that one off‚ let's get back to softball questions." But Team Biden is already signaling it's a basement campaign‚ and the press will be "laser-focused on Donald Trump‚ trying to prevent him from becoming president." 

According to NBC Late Night host Seth Meyers‚ MSNBC’s Chris Hayes is his most frequent guest and the two joined forces again on Tuesday to laugh at Republican misfortunes on the first vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that failed‚ while labeling the second one “terrible” and “one of the most… shocking abuses of procedure I’ve seen.” Meyers lamented‚ “And it seems like the only thing the House actually wants to do about the border is impeach Secretary Mayorkas‚ which they failed to do‚ but they're going to try again because they didn't miss by many votes the first time.”     Cracking himself up‚ Hayes recalled‚ “By the way‚ you've done this on the show‚ I think‚ but the way they missed the first time is amazing. Al Green‚ Democratic congressman from Texas‚ had surgery‚ literally rolled up to the Capitol in a wheelchair and hospital scrubs. To cast the deciding vote to defend Mayorkas.” By the time the show aired in the early hours of the morning‚ Mayorkas had been impeached‚ but when the show was taped‚ that was still in the future‚ as Hayes continued‚ “Now they're going to do it again‚ and the reason they're doing it again is because they might lose the one vote of their majority if the special election today goes the wrong way‚ and they are impeaching a cabinet secretary for the first time in 150 years.” Moving on‚ Meyers mourned‚ “So this is a terrible precedent‚ which is shockingly what may be only‚ I guess‚ three Republicans‚ the first time—their case for why not to do it is "This is a terrible precedent. We cannot even name a crime we're accusing him of committing.” Naturally‚ Hayes agreed‚ “It's manifestly one of the most‚ sort of‚ shocking abuses of procedure I've seen. There is not even the pretext of a scandal or a high crime‚ misdemeanor. There is a policy difference at the level of policy‚ anger at the way that things have been implemented‚ which is fine. That's politics. That happens everywhere. You can drag him for oversight hearings‚ you can try to defund the department you can do whatever you want to do.” Perhaps Democrats should’ve considered that when they started plotting to impeach Donald Trump before he even took office. Here is a transcript for the February 13 show: NBC Late Night with Seth Meyers 2/14/2024 1:07 AM ET SETH MEYERS: And it seems like the only thing the House actually wants to do about the border is impeach Secretary Mayorkas‚ which they failed to do‚ but they're going to try again because they didn't miss by many votes the first time.  CHRIS HAYES: By the way‚ you've done this on the show‚ I think‚ but the way they missed the first time is amazing.  MEYERS: Yeah. HAYES: Al Green‚ Democratic congressman from Texas‚ had surgery‚ literally rolled up to the Capitol in a wheelchair and hospital scrubs.  MEYERS: Yeah. HAYES: To cast the deciding vote to defend Mayorkas. Now they're going to do it again‚ and the reason they're doing it again is because they might lose the one vote of their majority if the special election today goes the wrong way‚ and they are impeaching a cabinet secretary for the first time in 150 years.  MEYERS: So this is a terrible precedent‚ which is shockingly what may be only‚ I guess‚ three Republicans‚ the first time - their case for why not to do it is "This is a terrible precedent. We cannot even name a crime we're accusing him of committing.” HAYES: It's manifestly one of the most‚ sort of‚ shocking abuses of procedure I've seen. There is not even the pretext of a scandal or a high crime‚ misdemeanor. There is a policy difference at the level of policy‚ anger at the way that things have been implemented‚ which is fine. That's politics. That happens everywhere. You can drag him for oversight hearings‚ you can try to defund the department you can do whatever you want to do. There is no high crime or misdemeanor here‚ and they know that‚ 160 years ago when the cabinet member‚ Belknap‚ was impeached‚ there was like -- it was like this enormous kickback scheme where he was‚ like‚ getting payments from people he was putting into positions‚ like‚ that's the kind of bar for this‚ and now we've got it‚ we don't like your politics‚ we just killed a border bill‚ and we need to keep the issue alive. Hence‚ we're going to impeach you. 

House Republicans successfully impeached Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Tuesday night‚ leaving it to the U.S. Senate to decide his ultimate fate. While historically a champion of impeachment when a Republican is in the crosshairs‚ President Joe Biden lashed out at those seeking to hold Mayorkas responsible for overseeing the illegal entry of several million foreign nationals into the nation. Like the DHS‚ Biden called the vote to impeach his DHS secretary "unconstitutional." The vote and the articles of impeachment Without the help of Republican Reps. Ken Buck (Colo.)‚ Mike Gallagher (Wis.)‚ and Tom McClintock (Calif.)‚ the House GOP managed to pass a resolution to impeach Mayorkas in a 214-213 vote Tuesday evening. The first article of impeachment accuses the Biden Cabinet secretary of a willful and systematic refusal to comply with the law. Mayorkas allegedly violated "his oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies‚ foreign and domestic‚ to bear true faith and allegiance to the same‚ and to well and faithfully discharge the duties of his office‚" according to the article. The second article accuses the DHS secretary of knowingly making false statements and obstructing lawful oversight of the DHS. U.S. Customs and Border Protection figures indicate that in Mayorkas' first nine months as DHS secretary‚ 1‚516‚650 illegal aliens stole across the southern border and into the United States — nearly quadruple the number of migrants who entered throughout the entirety of the previous fiscal year. Roughly 6 million more have entered the country in the years since. The Democratic-controlled Senate will almost certainly refuse to charge Mayorkas‚ rendering the House vote largely symbolic. Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.)‚ chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security‚ stressed that his committee's "investigation and subsequent impeachment proceedings demonstrated beyond any doubt that Secretary Mayorkas has willfully and systematically refused to comply with the laws of the United States and breached the public trust." "With this vote‚ Congress has made clear that we will not tolerate such lawlessness‚" added Green. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said‚ "Secretary Mayorkas has willfully and consistently refused to comply with federal immigration laws‚ fueling the worst border catastrophe in American history." "Alejandro Mayorkas deserves to be impeached‚ and Congress has a constitutional obligation to do so‚" continued Johnson. Biden lashes out Biden was less than pleased over Republicans' successful vote to impeach Mayorkas. "History will not look kindly on House Republicans for their blatant act of unconstitutional partisanship that has targeted an honorable public servant in order to play petty political games‚" Biden is credited as saying in a lengthy statement. Although quick to invoke history in the abstract and to paint the impeachment initiative as petty‚ Biden previously championed impeachment when it meant the possible removal of a Republican from office. Biden and other Democrats sought to impeach Trump over a phone call he had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy concerning possible corruption on the part of the Biden family. — (@) Biden even incorporated such demands for Trump's impeachment into his presidential campaign. Time reported that while campaigning in 2019‚ then-candidate Biden told a small audience in Rochester‚ N.H.‚ "Donald Trump has violated his oath of office‚ betrayed this nation‚ and committed impeachable acts. You know‚ to preserve our Constitution‚ our democracy‚ our basic integrity‚ he should be impeached." In his Tuesday statement‚ Biden further claimed Mayorkas "has upheld the rule of law faithfully and has demonstrated a deep commitment to the values that make our nation great." "Instead of staging political stunts like this‚ Republicans with genuine concerns about the border should want Congress to deliver more border resources and stronger border security‚" continued Biden. "Sadly‚ the same Republicans pushing this baseless impeachment are rejecting bipartisan plans Secretary Mayorkas and others in my administration have worked hard on to strengthen border security at this very moment." Contrary to the president's suggestion‚ in recent weeks and months‚ Mayorkas and other elements of the Biden administration have fought not against illegal immigration but against Texas' efforts to secure the southern border. Just last month‚ the DHS threatened Texas after the Lone Star State seized control of a high-traffic area along the border in Eagle Pass. A Jan. 14 letter from DHS General Counsel Jonathan Meyer instructed Texas to "remove all barriers to access to the U.S.-Mexico border." Extra to casting Mayorkas as a man traduced‚ Biden accused Republicans of "playing politics with the border." DHS echoes Biden The DHS regurgitated the Democratic president's talking points in its response to the impeachment vote‚ noting‚ "House Republicans will be remembered by history for trampling on the Constitution for political gain rather than working to solve the serious challenges at the border." "Without a shred of evidence or legitimate Constitutional grounds‚ and despite bipartisan opposition‚ House Republicans have falsely smeared a dedicated public servant who has spent more than 20 years enforcing our laws and serving our country‚" said DHS spokesman Mia Ehrenberg. Ehrenberg further alleged that Mayrokas "will continue working every day to keep Americans safe." Congressional investigators behind the impeachment push suggested in recent reports that Mayorkas' "open-border policies" and the illegal immigration they have ostensibly guaranteed not only impose an annual net burden of hundreds of billions of dollars every year on the U.S. economy but also exacerbate the fentanyl crisis‚ adversely impact public safety‚ contribute to a rise in human trafficking and exploitation of minors‚ and jeopardize public health. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Editor's note: We're facing an unprecedented moment in American history. Our government and multinational tech monopolies are making it clear that we‚ the people‚ are the target of the monstrous surveillance state they've constructed. The deep state is attempting to jail people who share memes‚ Blaze Media journalists‚ and even the leading presidential candidate. It's time we take back control over our privacy and digital communications‚ and this guide will provide you with the tools to do that. This is an excerpt from a larger guide.Own your filesLike so much else in Big Tech‚ convenience comes at the price of security and privacy. When you store your documents on Google‚ Dropbox‚ or a note-taking app like Evernote‚ you can share large files and work with teams‚ and your files are reasonably secure and easy to access. But the reality is that your files and photos are stored on someone else’s server. This means the server owners have control and access. It is like having all your files in a cabinet in someone else’s living room. They can see it. And don’t think it won’t happen. Google doesn’t just store your files; it manages them‚ decides what is acceptable‚ and has locked out and blocked users from accessing their accounts.Currently‚ I use a paid Dropbox account for sharing and collaboration and find it very valuable. Dropbox Paper allows you to collaborate in real time just like Google Docs. It is also just one service‚ not a bundle that keeps your data in various places. I like it better than Google and find it easier to share with those who don’t have a Gmail account. But Dropbox is still someone else’s server. I am looking for better options for privacy‚ including some applications built with blockchain protocols for storing files.There are several private options that fill this need:Proton is starting its own drive‚ which is out in beta. I have used it a bit‚ and it works well.I have used Basecamp for many years for different projects and collaboration with teams. I like it‚ and so do my colleagues. It does not work as well as Dropbox for storing and sharing files‚ but Basecamp does have this feature‚ and it can work with teams.Storj is a newer decentralized storage option built on the Ethereum blockchain.No matter what you use‚ always pay for your storage.Personal serversAnother option is to set up a personal server. This is more private‚ but it is also more complex and requires you to pay attention to your own security. I have not done this yet‚ but here are a couple of resources:Urbit – Personal ServersEssay on how to set up a personal serverWired magazine on setting up a personal serverI think that personal servers and blockchain-based decentralized servers are the way we need to go. But at this point‚ it is more complex and requires attention to security and hacking. One of the benefits of Google‚ Dropbox‚ and other services is that they are world-class engineers and help secure your data from hackers. But the price is that they have access to and control of your data. You may not want to get a personal server‚ but at least get a service that respects your privacy. And because “the cloud” is someone else’s server‚ be careful with your most personal documents‚ encrypt them‚ and have offline backups. Any important documents‚ tax documents‚ passwords‚ or letters to family that you really want to be private‚ keep offline and don’t send digitally.Offline backupsFinally‚ it is important to have multiple offline backup drives and keep them in different places. You can have backups in the cloud‚ but unless it is your own server‚ someone else is guarding your data. Even Google backs up to tape.RAID systemsIf you have a lot to back up‚ a RAID system can be helpful and provide extra safety. RAID stands for redundant array of independent disks. This means that your data is on multiple disks and if one fails‚ you still have your data on the other disk drives. For most people‚ basic backup disks will be sufficient. But for those who want extra security‚ RAID may be a good option.Buy physical media for things you valueHaving digital music‚ books‚ and videos is super convenient. CDs and DVDs get scratched and lost‚ and having all your music instantly available on all your devices is great. Same with books. I don’t really like reading ebooks‚ so generally I buy paperback or hardcover. And the result is that I have thousands of books that clutter up every room in our house. Putting half of them on an e-reader would do a lot for my wife’s sanity. But convenience‚ again‚ has a potential price. Books in digital format can be edited‚ changed‚ or even removed. For example‚ when you buy a book on Kindle‚ which I sometimes do‚ the terms of use state that you don’t “own” the book. You are licensing the book. If you really value a book‚ movie‚ or music‚ then you may want to consider purchasing it in physical form. All things are trade-offs‚ but if you really want access to a book or movie and you want it in the form you bought it‚ buy physical media.

The Biden administration's Medicaid guidelines have expanded to allow states to use part of their budget to provide rental assistance or money for utilities to recipients.The new guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services advise that states can devote more than 3% of their Medicaid spending to experimental subsidies‚ so long as they add in their own funding and evaluate the outcomes. The new CMS guidelines under the Biden White House have stated that any service a state chooses to include must simply be based on evidence that proves it makes a difference‚ the Washington Post noted.Much of the guidance comes out of the Biden administration's U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health‚ which lists housing security‚ food security‚ education access‚ and "healthy environment" as the top causes for inequal outcomes.So far‚ Arizona and Oregon are the inaugural states to start using the new guidelines and will reportedly target homeless people‚ those who are at risk of losing their housing‚ and the mentally ill.The Daily Mail reported that rental assistance programs will come in the form of one-time payments for security deposits or money to pay for rent and utilities for more than six months. Arizona will allegedly spend more than $550 million of its Medicaid funding on the experimental program. Arizona's program will also reportedly include housing vouchers‚ which can cover between 70% and 100% of an eligible person's rent‚ depending on income.Oregon will spend a reported $1 billion on its housing assistance program. Those with a behavioral health crisis‚ with a long-term health condition‚ or who are pregnant will reportedly qualify.As well‚ those who are at risk of becoming homeless may be eligible."Clearly‚ nobody is saying that Medicaid is here to solve all housing and nutritional needs in the country‚ nor are we here to take over other agencies‚" said Medicaid Director Daniel Tsai. "Does Medicaid have a role in social needs? The answer is yes. … It’s exciting. It’s groundbreaking. It is not an open check."The U.S. Playbook‚ released in November 2023‚ stated that it has a "commitment to advancing health equity‚ expanding health coverage‚ and improving health outcomes."The document claimed that health disparities have arisen over time due to "structural inequities" that often disproportionately impact "historically underserved individuals." The government's lengthy list of underserved people included blacks‚ Latinos‚ native Americans‚ "Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color‚" transgenders‚ and "queer (LGBTQ+) persons."This was in addition to people with disabilities‚ seniors‚ women‚ the homeless‚ and those who live in rural areas. However‚ the document also added the category of those who "live in communities with environmental justice concerns."The federal government also promoted the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness‚ which declared housing to be a right‚ not a privilege‚ and is "guided by its commitment to racial equity."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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The next big revamp for the MacBook Pro is an OLED version‚ possibly launching in 2027. While early rumors expected this transition to happen a year after Apple introduced an OLED iPad Pro – scheduled to be announced in the coming months – it was later delayed to 2026‚ and it seems 2027 is the best timeframe for this change. The most important thing to understand about this transition to OLED in both iPad and Mac is the different display specs. The OLED iPad Pro will use the 6th generation technology‚ while the Mac will have the 8th generation‚ which is in the early days of development. One of Apple's partners for this technology is Samsung Display. Last year‚ the South Korean company announced a $3.1B investment in this technology. Now‚ the timeline for the OLED MacBook Pro to launch is a bit clear thanks to a new report by the Korean version of The Elec. According to the publication‚ Samsung plans to bring its first IT 8th-generation OLED deposition machine in March. Its evaporator is manufactured by Canon Toki of Japan. Still‚ considering the time for the South Korean company to install and set process conditions‚ all machines are expected to be operational in the second half of 2025. While this might sound like good news‚ Samsung won't make the 8th generation OLED panels exclusive to Apple‚ and it will also focus on producing panels for other vendors. For this reason‚ the first supply panels made with the 8th generation won't be for the upcoming OLED MacBook Pro but for HP and Dell. That said‚ Samsung could only make OLED panels for Apple in 2027. Despite Samsung‚ LG and BOE also want to work with this technology‚ although BOE doesn't have an evaporator machine just yet‚ and LG is still trying to secure investment resources. With that‚ if you're holding up to upgrade to a new MacBook because you want the next design change‚ you might want to switch your strategy‚ if you don't think your laptop can last that long. Don't Miss: iPad Pro 2024: Release date‚ price‚ specs‚ &; everything we know The post OLED MacBook Pro launch possibly delayed to 2027 appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone‚ and it’s awesome Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43 Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon Save 75% on a Canon black and white multifunction laser printer on Amazon

Apple Vision Pro Rating: 5 Stars It's the future of computing. Are you going to participate? Skip To Our Expert Review Rating: 5 Stars Skip To Our Expert Review Pros Incredible Hardware Transformative UI/UX Captivating Experiences Best Consumption Device Cons First Generation Heavy &; Uncomfortable Buggy Buy From List Price Sale Price Apple $3‚499 $3‚499 See It The Apple Vision Pro is heavy. It's fatiguing to wear. It's bulky. There's a fan that turns on and blows warm air over the bridge of your nose. The device can get a bit hot. Yes‚ you look ridiculous with it on your head. But not a single one of those things matters. At all. This is the future. No hyperbole‚ no bullshit‚ this is absolutely the future of how we are going to interact with software and technology in our lives‚ and I kind of hate it because it's so incredible. Let's rewind for a second. Image source: Jonathan S. Geller You open the big‚ towering shell of a box that Apple ships this thing in‚ and you instantly can see and feel how absolutely impressive this device is before you turn it on. It has an insanely cool industrial design‚ in a way that only Apple could pull off. The machined CNC cutouts in the aluminum enclosure are just perfection. Each part of the headset feels like it has a purpose. It has Ready Player One mixed with Loro Piana ski goggles vibes. That means it's awesome. From the actual unit to the Light Seal Cushion and Solo Knit band‚ there is not a more premium device in this class‚ by far. Apple has leaped ahead of every single VR or AR device on the hardware front by miles and it's only the company's first entry. It should be more impressive‚ but because it's Apple it feels mostly expected. Crazy‚ how we've been conditioned‚ huh? Image source: Jonathan S. Geller So now you pick it up‚ hold the left button to turn it on‚ and holy shit... You see a blurry passthrough video of your room and decide this isn't worth the $3‚500 and put that thing directly back in its box. Half kidding here — that blurry passthrough video gets ignored within a couple of seconds because you are instantly presented with the clearest‚ most detailed iconography you have ever seen using a device like this. What you're looking at doesn't seem out of focus‚ it just looks absolutely crisp and perfect. And we're just talking about a checkmark icon here that congratulated you for shoving the headset down half a centimeter on your face so it has a perfect fit on your face. Then it asks you to scan your hands. You hold them out in front of you and quickly see another screen that asks you to look at a dot and select it using a pinching gesture. You don't turn your head‚ you don't hold your hands up and wave them around‚ all you do is look at the dot with your eyes and select it with that simple gesture. The dot is selected. This is brilliant. It's literally tracking your eyes. Anywhere you look‚ you can control. And we're only in the setup app for Christ's sake. Apple asks you to now do this to 6 dots around a circle multiple times so it can properly track your eyes to focus on where you're selecting. It gets brighter and brighter. You made it to heaven. Now you're fully in‚ there's no turning back. Welcome to the new app home screen. Welcome to the future. Image source: Jonathan S. Geller Oh my god‚ it's beautiful. The colors‚ richness‚ vividness‚ and depth. They're right in front of you. It feels like you can reach out and touch them. Wait‚ you can?! First thing I open? Dinosaur Encounters. A world where a giant portal stretches out across your entire space‚ and you're watching in actual full 3D a dinosaur scene that shows a tiny bit of what this magical device and ecosystem are capable of. I'm not kidding‚ within just the first couple minutes you can start to get a sense of how transformational this kind of thing is and can be. Then you pull up your apps and see how would actually use something like this. Since Apple Vision Pro scans your surroundings and maps them‚ you can put these apps and windows in your physical space‚ and they stay there. Let's say you're in your living room and you want the Apple TV app above your fireplace. Launch the app‚ pinch and move the window directly where you want it‚ and place it there. It stays there even if you look away. Even if you walk into another room‚ when you're back in the living room‚ that window is still where you placed it. It's mind-blowing. So now you have your movie up‚ let's open the Messages app and put it to the side‚ and then let's open Safari and put it to the other side so you have a browser open. Just this single use case alone is a transformational way of working with a new computing paradigm. And there's so much more. The analog world here gets a digital layer‚ and you can actually physically interact with it‚ and it's so cool. You tap into a message and a keyboard pops up. You could look at each key and select it using your pinch gesture by pecking one by one‚ but there is a magical way to type. When you look at the bottom of an app window‚ there are two selectable options. A dot with an X to close the app‚ and a bar that you can select to drag and place the apps anywhere. When you pull the keyboard up closer to you‚ you can actually take your finger and press it through the digital key‚ just like it was actual hardware. And I learned that you can even pull in your app windows instead of having them far away. If you pull them close‚ you can literally swipe and flick on them directly as if you were using an iPad or iPhone with your finger. Image source: Jonathan S. Geller You are manipulating a digital world with your physical self‚ and it is mind-blowing. That blurry passthrough video I mentioned earlier? It goes unnoticed about 2 seconds into using the headset. You don't care. The digital world is just too fresh and too clean for you to think about it. You're living in the future. You're taking that Disney+ app‚ expanding the screen as big as possible‚ and you're watching a 3D movie that looks better than any 3D movie you have ever seen on a screen that looks better than a brand new 4K laser projector. And you can be anywhere. On a plane. Or a toilet. The eye tracking capability and interactions‚ the gestures‚ the refinement‚ and the combination of tiny little beautiful‚ whimsical‚ amazing things come together in only a way that Apple can create. You can peek into the future because this honestly feels like some time traveler went 25 years into the future and brought this gadget back with them. It's that incredible. But I'm having a tough time with it‚ and here's why. In Nick Bilton's feature on it with Tim Cook‚ he wrote that the Vision Pro made his other devices seem boring and flat when he took it off. He's right‚ but I think it is even worse. This heavy‚ uncomfortable for long periods of wear‚ bulky‚ ridiculous ski goggle with a battery dangling won't be like this forever. It will be half as big and half as expensive in 2-3 years‚ while becoming two times better and more capable. Eventually‚ these will morph into more of a traditional eyeglass form factor‚ probably contact lenses at some point in the further future. What's the bad part of this‚ you ask? Sounds awesome! I assembled my first computer at 6 years old. I had a 30-inch Gateway Media PC in my bedroom when I was 8 that had a wireless QWERTY keyboard I kept on my bed. I built and sold websites and music online at 12. My parents had zero restrictions on how much technology I interacted with‚ and I literally lived on screens. It actually ended up being very valuable to me‚ my career‚ and my life. But this isn't the same. In 10 years from now when we all pick up our glasses and slip them on in the morning when we head out the door‚ and we don't really use smartphones at all‚ we're going to be fully in this augmented reality / spatial computing world. And I don't think I want my kids to grow up in that world. We're not talking about screen time. It's screen world. And what happens when this is the baseline? I don't want anyone to be left behind because they don't participate‚ and unfortunately‚ that's where we are headed. When you walk into a room and see what's in front of you‚ but your friends are all looking at this entirely other world that is not visible to you‚ you will be left behind. When your company is demoing their new concept product that they just finished a render for in the middle of the conference room‚ and you don't see it because you aren't wearing the Apple Vision Air (Late 2028) glasses‚ you are left behind. And look‚ the other issue is‚ I'm not sure how good I feel actually having technology like this strapped to my face. It's already next to my groin‚ it's already on my wrist. In your ears. Do I want all of these CPU/GPU‚ Bluetooth‚ and Wi-Fi radio signals directly on my skull? And do I want my eyes staring at screens instead of the real world? Blue lights? EMFs? Paging RFK Jr.? I don't think we have even been asked to make these incredibly tough decisions before to the order of this magnitude‚ and it feels awful to honestly consider them. It's awful because this is the most incredible piece of technology‚ maybe the most incredible product I have ever tried. But I keep trying to put some distance between it and myself. I haven't worn it all day yet‚ I haven't fully worked in it‚ though I do find myself missing the experience when I'm not wearing it. It is fatiguing‚ it's more focused on consumption than productivity‚ but this it the V1. Some of these things will and obviously can be fixed and improved‚ but the overall point still stands. The future is not coming. It's here. And you will have to decide if you're going to participate in the AI-generated Spacial Computing future where digital replicas of ourselves become the main way that people see‚ hear‚ touch‚ connect‚ and experience moments together. In addition to a whole lot more. Ideally there would be some balance in this new world‚ one in which we didn't need to be fully immersed in a digital life 24/7. Where our kids actually played sports with their friends‚ maybe even had the courage to talk to people on the phone instead of text‚ or god forbid‚ date someone‚ drink a sip of alcohol‚ or do anything fun with their lives. Ah‚ the good old days. But for this minute‚ I'm going outside to touch some grass without my phone‚ watch‚ headset‚ or AirPods‚ and it would be really nice if the world did the same. The post Apple Vision Pro review: The future is now here‚ but do we actually want it? appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone‚ and it’s awesome Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43 Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon Save 75% on a Canon black and white multifunction laser printer on Amazon