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We know that Microsoft is interested in wearable headsets. After all, the company developed the HoloLens mixed reality headset. However, with the rumors that Apple could be looking to enter the space, it seems that Microsoft and Qualcomm have decided to team up.

In an announcement during Qualcomm’s CES 2022 keynote address, the company revealed that they will be working with Microsoft in developing a custom chipset that could be used to power future AR glasses.

According to Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, “We’re announcing that we’re developing a custom augmented reality Snapdragon chip for next-generation, power-efficient, very lightweight AR glasses for the Microsoft ecosystem, and we’re integrating into that chip platform software from both companies: the Microsoft Mesh platform, and the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon Spaces XR development platform.”

This is not the first time that Microsoft and Qualcomm have worked together. Previously, Microsoft had worked with Qualcomm which resulted in the SQ1 chipset that was used in the Surface Pro X.

There is no word on when this headset is expected to be launched, but if the rumors are true and Apple is working on their own headset, it will be interesting to see how Qualcomm’s chipsets will hold up against Apple’s own hardware.

Qualcomm Working With Microsoft On Custom Chip For AR Glasses

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Usually if you’re looking for a headphone amp, how it works is that the amp connects to your headphones, and the amp also then connects to your music source, whether it be your laptop, desktop, and so on. However, the folks over at Astell & Kern have unveiled a rather interesting gadget at CES 2022.

Dubbed the Acro CA1000, this is both a music player and headphone amp combined. This means that you can store your music in it and bring it with you, so the only thing you really only need to connect are your headphones.

What’s pretty cool about it is that it features a digital music player that’s actually integrated into the device itself. This music player is like one of those dedicated music players from the iPod days, except it will feature a 4.1-inch touchscreen display that you can lift up and place at an angle so you can easily browse your library of songs.

The Acro CA1000 comes with 256GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 1TB via microSD, and it also supports native DSD512 and 32bit/384 kHz playback, thanks to its Quad ES9068AS DAC. The unit also features a variety of headphone ports for various jack sizes, such as balanced 2.5mm and 4.4mm ports, and unbalanced 3.5mm and 6.35mm ports.

There will also be support for wireless connectivity where you can pair it with a phone via the BT Sink function. The Acro CA1000 comes with an 8,400mAh battery that is good for 10.5 hours, but it also supports wired use if you’re at home and don’t need the portability. The Acro CA1000 won’t come cheap though, with a price tag of a whopping $2,100 when it goes on sale this February.

Astell & Kern’s Acro CA1000 Is Both A Music Player And Headphone Amp

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Source: Lenovo

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Working outside can be fun because it represents a change in environment. However, the problem with working outside in a public setting like a cafe or library is that you have strangers around you, some of whom might not be polite enough to ignore what you’re doing on your laptop.

Enter the Kensington MagPro Elite Magnetic Privacy Screen (that was a mouthful!). This is a magnetic privacy screen that has been designed for Apple’s new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops, and it even has a cutout for the notch in the laptops. The screen is said to help narrow field of view to 30 degrees, meaning that unless you’re facing your laptop directly, people to the sides won’t be able to see what’s on your display.

While privacy screens aren’t new, one of the advantages that Kensington has is that their screen uses magnets. This means that placing it on your laptop and taking it off when you’re at home is quick and simple and it doesn’t leave behind any residue. It is also thin enough where you can leave it on and close your laptop without any issues.

The screen is also reversible, where one side offers a glossy finish while the other side offers a matte finish, so depending on the environment and your preferences, you will be able to choose. If this sounds like something you might be able to use, it is priced at $65 and will be available for purchase from Kensington’s website.

Kensington’s MagPro Elite Magnetic Privacy Screen Stops People From Peeking At Your Laptop

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