In a statement explaining the increase, Sony blamed the move on high inflation and “adverse currency trends.” Issues with the global supply chain have made PS5s very difficult to get out of the console that launched in November 2020. For a moment it appeared that Sony was getting close to meeting demand when it said it would ramp up production in May of this year. . But this recent price change makes it clear that there are still some delays. Following Sony’s announcement, both Microsoft and Nintendo said they would not raise the prices of their consoles, the Xbox and Switch. If you’re still willing to fork over $400 for the digital-only version of the PS5 – or $500 for the disc-drive version – here are some tips on how to get your hands on it. And now some more news from the world of consumer technology: Apple is going into space Apple’s next product announcement event will be on Wednesday, September 7. It will be a live show, originating from Apple headquarters in Cupertino starting at 10am. PDT. Apple likes to tease the themes of these events by dropping visual hints in the graphics that accompany its announcements, so take from this event’s “Far Out” title what you will. Perhaps it’s a hint at some astrophotography features coming to iPhone cameras to compete with what’s already on Google Pixel phones. Perhaps it’s a reference to the company’s spaceship campus. Or, you know, maybe Apple just thinks space is cool. These annual September events are usually when Apple likes to announce new iPhones, so expect to see a few iterations of the iPhone 14. Another Apple Watch or two is likely, as rumors of an upcoming, slightly beefed-up “rugged” version of the watch swirl for months now. Apple announced its lineup of new MacBooks at the WWDC event earlier this year, so chances are there won’t be anything new on the computer this time around. However, there is some news for the MacBook, as the company recently expanded its new repair program to include some Mac laptops. It only applies to M1 MacBooks and has already been criticized for its limited scope, like the other products covered by Apple’s self-repair program. Meta reveals more about its next VR headset Meta’s next VR headset is coming in October, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. He broke the news on the controversial Joe Rogan Experience podcast—because of course he did. The device is rumored to be called the Quest Pro, a potentially expensive premium handset. Although no official specifications have been released, Zuckerberg did show off some new features of the handset. The eye and face tracking technology is supposed to capture a person’s expressions and allow them to make eye contact in VR settings. This is all about trying to build on Zuckerberg’s ambitions, where he envisions people interacting in VR on a regular basis. Hopefully, having technology that incorporates your actual expressions and emotions will make you look less like Zuckerberg’s avatar. Twitter is a Podcast now It seems like it’s always a crazy time to be on Twitter. Aside from the ongoing Elon Musk drama, there’s the recent controversy sparked when the Washington Post published a story about a whistleblower who accused Twitter of widespread security breaches. Still, Twitter continues as if nothing has happened, and this week announced a new feature: podcasts. On Thursday, Twitter posted on its blog that it has begun integrating podcast content into its audio-based Spaces feature. Twitter launched Spaces following the popularity of Clubhouse and is now expanding this audio category to include professional audio tracks. It’ll be a scrollable clip type, with podcast tracks produced by outlets like NPR and Vox Media. Twitter says it’s testing the feature with some users now, but could roll out to everyone soon. Make way for the IRA The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act provides $400 billion to pursue green energy technology in the US. That means tax credits, rebates and incentives for people who want to make energy-efficient upgrades. Whether you’re looking to get better home insulation, solar panels, or an electric vehicle, you’re likely to use some of these credits to offset those costs. The only problem is that everything is still a bit complicated. This week on the Gadget Lab podcast, WIRED writers Aarian Marshall and Matt Simon break down the CCA and share tips on how you can save money on green energy technology.
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