Assistive TechnologyComputer Hardware

Apple Vision Pro Second Generation Launches With M5 Chip Upgrade

Apple has unveiled the second-generation Vision Pro headset with a significant processor upgrade to the new M5 chip. The updated spatial computing device maintains the same $3,499 price as its predecessor while offering improved performance capabilities.

In a notably subdued announcement compared to its 2023 debut, Apple has released the second-generation Vision Pro, marking an evolutionary step forward for the company’s spatial computing platform. The updated headset maintains the same premium $3,499 price point while introducing the powerful new M5 processor, positioning it as a refined iteration rather than a revolutionary redesign.

The Quiet Evolution of Apple’s Spatial Computing Vision

AI AnalyticsBusiness Software

Slack Transforms Slackbot Into AI Assistant With Salesforce Integration

Slack has completely rebuilt Slackbot into a sophisticated AI assistant with deep Salesforce integration. The enhanced platform now serves as a centralized hub for agents, data, and automation across enterprise workflows.

Slack has fundamentally transformed its platform from an enterprise communication tool to a comprehensive AI-powered productivity ecosystem. The company’s complete overhaul of Slackbot into an intelligent assistant represents a strategic shift toward creating what executives describe as a “conversational interface for the entire enterprise.”

From Simple Chatbot to Enterprise AI Assistant

Economy and TradingManufacturing

U.S. Manufacturing Investments Surge as Companies Announce Major Plant Expansions

Major corporations are investing billions in new U.S. manufacturing plants, creating thousands of jobs and expanding production capacity. Recent announcements include pharmaceutical manufacturing, aerospace components, and sustainable adhesive production facilities across multiple states.

Recent investments in U.S. manufacturing plants are reaching unprecedented levels as companies across multiple industries announce major facility expansions and new construction projects. From pharmaceutical manufacturing to aerospace components and sustainable materials, these strategic investments represent billions in capital expenditure and thousands of new American jobs, signaling strong confidence in domestic production capabilities.

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