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Business Standard
29-04-2025
- Business Standard
Apple Vision 'Air': Affordable and lightweight headset may launch this year
Apple may introduce a lighter and more affordable version of its Vision Pro headset as early as the end of this year. According to a report from 9to5Mac citing Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is working on an 'air' model of the mixed reality headset, targeting a launch window between late 2025 and the first half of 2026. However, it remains unclear whether the new headset will be a standalone device or require tethering to a Mac, as previously speculated. Internally, Apple reportedly views the current Vision Pro as too heavy for prolonged use, and its high price point has limited its adoption. The new device in development is likely intended to address both of these concerns. Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that Apple is developing two new mixed reality headsets: a direct successor to the Vision Pro and a lighter, more accessible model. While details about the lighter model remain scarce, Apple is expected to scale back some hardware features to achieve reductions in weight and cost. This could include fewer camera sensors, lower internal display resolution, a narrower field of view, and the removal of the EyeSight display — the outward-facing panel that shows the user's eyes. Other reports suggest that this lighter model may not operate independently and could instead require a connection to an iPhone or Mac to function. Meanwhile, for the next-generation Vision Pro, Apple is said to be focusing on enterprise use cases by addressing latency issues. According to the report, the second-generation headset will support a direct connection to a Mac, enabling ultra-low latency performance. This could prove particularly useful in fields like surgery, where viewing medical images with minimal delay is critical, or in flight simulators.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
View Interior Photos of the 2024 Subaru WRX TR
Read the full review The EyeSight driver-assist system is now standard on all WRX models, including manual-transmission ones like this. The TR is the only manual-transmission 2024 WRX to get these Recaro seats. Fun fact: Reverse is to the right and down in the WRX but left and up in the BRZ because Subaru designed the WRX's transmission but not the BRZ's, which is based on an Aisin design. Now you have something interesting to say at cocktail parties. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
$30,000 challenge: which crossover SUV is best for the price?
Every large automaker builds a subcompact crossover SUV competing for your dollar. In many ways, these SUVs have replaced hatchbacks, small wagons, and daily commuters simultaneously. While not many of these vehicles have serious off-road capability, most are quite good at driving through adverse conditions like snow. This group of three directly competes with each other, offering high value and usable all-wheel drive (AWD) systems. They are all four-cylinder, naturally aspirated vehicles, and offer plenty of standard features for the this comparison, the pricing is based on their online MSRP, with our goal being an approximate $30,000 price tag. All have standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with second-tier options that can push the price just over $30,000. Remember that these are manufacturer suggested retail prices, and they depend on a variety of conditions including your location, dealership and incentives. Often lauded for its competent AWD capability, safety and rugged image, the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is a bit of a bargain when you include its Premium trim. You get an 11.6-inch STARLINK Multimedia touchscreen, as opposed to the tiny 7-inch screen in the base model, and the usual standard EyeSight driver-assist system. This trim includes a 182 horsepower 2.5-liter horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The EPA estimates the fuel economy at 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. I recommend the "Premium" trim because it has the 2.5-liter engine, as opposed to the 2.0-liter engine in the "Base" model, which is a bit anemic and not that much more efficient. I recommend Option Package 14 for $2,245, which includes the All-Weather Package, with heated seats, heated exterior mirrors, and a heated windshield wiper de-icer. It also gives you a power driver's seat, power moonroof and blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert. With that package, your total MSRP will be approximately $31,000. For the money, you will be hard pressed to find a more capable snow-country vehicle with this equipment. There's just enough grunt from the 2.5-liter to give the Crosstrek enough power to overcome the CVT, and Subaru's AWD and traction control systems work well on just about every surface. With 8.7-inches of ground clearance, mild-mannered commuting performance, and a maximum 54.7 cu. ft. cargo capacity, the Subaru Crosstrek is an excellent deal for an outstanding a 191 horsepower 2.5-liter I4 bolted to a six-speed automatic transmission, the CX-30 is the athlete of the bunch, at least on tarmac. This powertrain has an EPA rating of 24 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. Along with standard safety features like rear cross-traffic alert and blind spot monitoring, the "Select Sport" package gives you Alexa built-in, heated side mirrors, and dual-zone climate control. If you opt for the "Preferred" trim, it will bump the total to about $31,000. For the extra cash, you get a power sliding-glass moonroof, a power driver's seat, and heated front seats. However, you still get the 8.8-inch screen, as the 10.25-inch screen is available on more expensive trims. With 45.2 cubic feet of storage with the rear seats folded down, the Mazda CX-30 is by far the smallest of the bunch, and its 8-inches of ground clearance trails the Subaru, but it's on par for the rest of the competitors. What makes the 2025 Mazda CX-30 compelling is its snappy performance and beautifully designed interior. The attention to detail and quality inside and out make it a class leader, and the overall driving feel is spot HR-V comes with a 158 hp 2.0L four-cylinder engine mated to a standard CVT. The EPA has rated the HR-V at 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, which is all a bit less than the competition. Still, the HR-V makes up for it with a decent value, utility, and excellent commuting behavior. I selected the "Sport" trim as it gives you heated cloth seats, heated mirrors, a 6-speaker, 180-watt audio system, nicer wheels, and an outstanding list of safety features. While the other competitors come standard with AWD, you can save some money and get an HR-V with front-wheel drive only. The Honda HR-V holds the most cargo of the group, with a maximum cargo space of 55.1 cu. ft. and more usable space throughout. The Sport model has a slightly higher ground clearance than the other trims, at 7.3 inches. The EX-L trim will net you more goodies, like a 9-inch touch screen rather than the standard 7-inch and an 8-speaker 180-watt sound system for approximately $32,000. The HR-V EX-L is a great little car for daily driving, but it falls a bit short of the overall capabilities of the Crosstrek and these crossovers are not equal. They all have their positive points and their downsides, but the Mazda CX-30 and Subaru Crosstrek are the ones competing for first place. I believe the Subaru will satisfy more consumers as it does many things well. Its off-road chops are the best of the bunch, it holds a lot, it's comfortable and affordable, and its economy is more than competitive. It looks adventurous, too. On the other hand, for those who want to enjoy their daily drive and have some off-road capability, the Mazda CX-30 is hard to beat. It's a lot more engaging to drive and a nicer place to spend time in. I also think it looks pretty sleek, no? The Honda will appeal to people who want something less flashy, with a lot of space. It's a very easy car to commute in, and the overall spaciousness makes it a nice place to get comfortable. What do you think? Which of these would you pick for your driveway? Let us know in the comments below! Love reading Autoblog? 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Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The 2024 Subaru Outback Touring XT Delivers a Premium Experience at an Easy Price, AWD Included
The Subaru Outback is one of those cars that everyone—even those who aren't mechanically inclined—is familiar with. In fact, you probably know someone who inherited their parent's old Outback when they first got their license. Maybe a Subaru Outback was your first car. Or, maybe your parents had an Outback as theirs. For years, the Outback was Subaru's largest and best-selling SUV thanks to several undeniable factors like safety ratings, ease of driving, versatility and the brand's outdoorsy Earth-loving culture. That it has always had all wheel drive standard set it apart from all the other cars on the market, most of which didn't even offer AWD. It's also an incredible value. I recently tested the 2024 Subaru Outback Touring XT, which even with all the optional add-ons and destination and delivery fees, was $44,356. The XT designates the larger, more powerful turbo engine that's only available in the Outback's top-shelf models, so you get leather, a fancy sound system, heated power front seats, heated rear seat, and a digital rear view 'smart' camera. Subaru's legendary EyeSight tri-camera safety system is standard on all models, however. This story is 100% human-researched and written based on actual first-person knowledge, extensive experience, and expertise on the subject of cars and trucks. When Subaru introduced the Outback to the States in 1994, the marketing strategy was simple: it's an affordable, reliable, no-nonsense car that can get anyone anywhere without fussing. An ad for the Outback and Forester from the time read simply, 'Different Drivers. Different Roads. One Car.' That mission still holds today. The most expensive Subaru Outback is the Touring XT, which starts at $42,795. In case you missed it, that means it has a 2.4-liter turbo engine, generating 260 horsepower seen in the Ascent, Legacy Sport, and WRX. It comes with the updated CVT made to handle the extra horses, and man, it shows. The Outback doesn't look like it from the outside, but it has plenty of get-up-and-go when you need it. It was something that came as a very pleasant surprise since Outbacks have never been known to move quickly. The model I tested was $44,356, and that's with all options and the delivery fees. Which, is a fantastic price for the long list of options, creature comfort features, standard safety systems, passenger comfort, and interior quality. I especially appreciated the excellent and open visibility. My oldest loved the sunroof and large rear windows. Read: 5 Reasons I Love My Subaru Forester While the Outback has been Subaru's more luxurious model for some time, it's no Mercedes – but the driver's seat definitely made me feel like I was in one. The brown Nappa leather was very complimentary to the soft, black leather on the steering wheel, center console and door panels. The center screen is nicely integrated into the dashboard, unlike some systems that look like someone stuck a giant iPad onto the dash. HVAC/AC controls were easy to access and use thanks to buttons on the side of the screen, though more in-depth settings were easy to find at the bottom of the screen. The Outback Touring XT I tested had the 12-speaker Harman Kardon system, and when used with the wireless Android Auto or Apple CarPlay system (which always connected immediately upon startup), was *chef's kiss.* Especially when I got to drive alone. The steering wheel warmer switch was easy to use and came in handy driving in Bend, Oregon when the average daytime temperature was in the twenties. It warmed up quickly, it didn't get too hot and made me realize how much I needed one after my test drive was over. My test model did lack a wireless phone charger, though I did see that they could be added after purchase at the dealership. Read: Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: Same Engine, Same MPG. Which is Better? One of my favorite parts of my week-long journey with the Subaru Outback Touring XT was how well it did doing short-distance driving with frequent stops at low speeds. Even though 99.9% of my driving was around town, I ended the test period with an average of 22 mpg. This doesn't sound like a lot when you see most modern cars earning well over 25 mpg, but for a heavy SUV with a turbocharged engine, all-wheel drive and 3,500 lbs. of tow capacity, this is good. The smaller 2.5L engine generates 182 HP, can tow up to 2,700 lbs. and is estimated to get 29 MPG. The 22 MPG I experienced was right on the nose for EPA estimates and impressed me, especially considering my toddlers and their car seats were in it most of the time, the heater was on full blast, and the defrosters were always two toddlers actively struggling with a snack and berry addiction, I'm a regular at my local Costco. Even with my camera gear, wipes, pull-ups for my oldest, toilet paper, milk, and various snacks, the Subaru Outback Touring XT still had space for more. The rearview camera and video rear view mirror made it easy (and safe) to see behind me at any time, so if the car was packed to the gills with camping gear, furniture, or Goodwill donations, you wouldn't have to worry about losing the ability to see anything behind you. The Outback's cargo space is a comfy 32.6 cubic feet, slightly larger than the Forester's 29.6 cubic feet but smaller than the Toyota RAV4's 37.5 cubic feet of space. Even so, the back seats had plenty of space in the footwells for other items, and the front of the car has large storage areas in the door panels, a cavernous glovebox, and center console storage. If you've never seen the viral video of the Google Maps game where the mission is to find a street corner in Portland that doesn't have a Subaru on it, there's yet to be a victor. In Oregon, especially Bend, the Subaru Outback is everywhere. Every time I parked, it seemed like another Outback would mysteriously appear next to me. And there's good reason for that. Today, for instance, Bend saw almost three inches of snow despite the forecast saying it was supposed to be sunny. The Subaru Outback yawns at unpredictable weather since it's always ready for the unexpected. Of course, the safety aspect is prevalent, but there's also the accessibility factor, too. What's better than a Subaru to get you to the biking trailhead, or a remote campsite, or to a fabled hiking trail? Drivers of all tax brackets can enjoy the great outdoors, the security of all-wheel drive, stellar safety ratings, ample cargo space, and all-around livability. Go ahead and try and find an Outback owner who shrugs and says, 'Eh, it's alright,' when you ask what they think of it. However, you should be prepared to sit and listen to them rant and rave about it for the next hour or two. More must-reads: The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Gives Us Spacious Spa Vibes The Chevrolet Silverado EV May Be the Most Incredible Pickup Truck Ever
