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Pinterest brings on Google Pixel VP to fill chief product officer position
Pinterest announced today its newest hire, Sabrina Ellis, to take on the role of chief product offer. Ellis spent the last 12 years at Google, where she led the work on Google Pixel. Previously, she spent eight years at Yahoo (the parent company of TechCrunch) in numerous leadership roles. Sabrina will join Pinterest on May […]
Pinterest brings on Google Pixel VP to fill chief product officer position by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch
Universal Product Code Barcode Will Be Supplanted By 2027 With a More Data-Rich ‘2D’ Barcode
The new “2D” barcodes will unlock reams of online extras (for consumers) and revolutionize inventory management (for retailers). Scanning them may tell us the field where something was grown, the factory where a garment was sewn, the sustainability practices of the company that made it — or the washing instructions. […] Stores will be able to respond immediately to product recalls, identifying faulty items and removing them from shelves. They’ll be able to flag foods that are approaching their sell-by date — and offer discounts before they expire. Consumers will gain online access to a trove of useful data — everything from ingredients, recipes and potential allergens to promotional offers and information about how to recycle the product.
GS1 US just released a “barcode capabilities test kit” to help retailers evaluate their readiness for the 2D transition. We can expect to start seeing more products printed with 2D barcodes (or both types, as the transition moves forward) fairly soon.
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Gurman: Mac Studio Isn’t One-Off Stopgap Product, New Models Planned
In his newsletter today, focused on new MacBooks and other announcements planned for WWDC, Gurman briefly mentioned that “there are also two Mac Studio follow-ups planned, but their timing is less clear.” He did not share further details about the new models, so tech specs and release timing remain unknown for now.
Apple released the Mac Studio and its companion Studio Display in March 2022. The high-end desktop computer is available with Apple’s M1 Max and M1 Ultra chips, with pricing for these configurations starting at $1,999 and $3,999, respectively. The higher-end Mac Studio with the M1 Ultra chip is currently the fastest Mac ever released.
In February, Gurman said the next Mac Pro would be equipped with an M2 Ultra chip and offer “very similar” functionality as the Mac Studio. As a result, he said it “wouldn’t make sense” for Apple to release a Mac Studio with an M2 Ultra chip, suggesting that the computer might not be updated until M3 Max and M3 Ultra chips are ready at least. If so, the next Mac Studio would likely be released in 2024 at the earliest.
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The MacRumors Show: Product Designer Marcus Kane Envisions What Apple’s AR/VR Headset Could Look Like
Marcus is an industrial designer and UX consultant who uses virtual and augmented reality headsets on a daily basis to support his workflow. He recently created detailed concept renders of what he expects Apple’s mixed-reality headset will look like with YouTuber David Lewis based on rumors, Apple patent filings, and his own expertise.
We talk through Marcus’s approach to the design and what existing Apple products inspired him, looking at some of the key aspects that Apple will have had to consider with the device. We also discuss the broader user experience with the headset, including its rumored waist-mounted battery pack – which Marcus has envisioned as enclosed in a pouch on a shoulder-strap that also contains a cable to power the device, potential restriction to indoors use only, and real-world passthrough with a “reality dial.”
Since Marcus uses existing headset products to support his design work, we learn about some of practical use-cases for this category of device, where Apple could compete, and what key software features the company could deliver. See more of Marcus’s work over in David Lewis’s latest video, and follow him on Instagram and Twitter.
We also discuss some of this week’s latest Apple news, including the rumor that watchOS 10 will include significant UI changes, iOS 17‘s purported Control Center redesign, display changes for 2025’s iPhone lineup, and more.
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If you haven’t already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up for our discussion about WWDC 2023 and whether Apple’s headset will finally emerge at the event.
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You Can Install and Use Windows 11 Without a Product Key
Long gone are the days of requiring a valid product key to install Windows, but what happens if you never activate Microsoft’s latest desktop OS with a license? Here’s what you need to know about installing and running Windows 11 without paying a dime.
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‘OpenAI is product development, not AI research,’ says Meta’s chief AI scientist LeCun
TechCrunch+ roundup: YC Demo Day faves, thrift shop VCs, cybersecurity product challenges
Starting up in San Francisco still has benefits: moderate weather, great food, and sure, the world’s largest concentration of venture capital.
TechCrunch+ roundup: YC Demo Day faves, thrift shop VCs, cybersecurity product challenges by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch
Out With The Old! Apple Slices Support For Dated Devices, Is Your Product In Trouble?
Alas, however attached you may feel to your old reliable Apple product, you might need to start considering investing in…
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