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Originally Published 24 days ago — by CNET
The article highlights the AirFly Pro, a Bluetooth dongle that allows travelers to connect wireless earbuds to airplane entertainment systems, making in-flight movies more enjoyable. It emphasizes its practicality as a travel gift, its long battery life, and its ability to connect multiple devices, making it a must-have for frequent flyers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNET
The AirFly Pro from Twelve South, currently on sale for $44 for Amazon's Big Spring Sale, is a dongle that allows you to connect your personal Bluetooth headphones to the 3.5mm headphone jack on a flight, enabling you to listen to in-flight entertainment with better audio quality. It can also pair two separate headphones and doubles as an audio transmitter, making it a versatile travel accessory for flights.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNET
The AirFly Pro from Twelve South is a minimal dongle that allows you to connect your personal Bluetooth headphones to the 3.5mm headphone jack on flights, enabling you to enjoy in-flight entertainment without using the poor quality airline headphones. It can also pair with two separate headphones, has a long battery life, and doubles as an audio transmitter for other devices. This travel accessory has become a must-have for many travelers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Tom's Guide
The author tested the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset on an 8,000-mile flight and found it to be a game-changer for in-flight entertainment, providing a cinematic experience and helping to alleviate flying anxiety. However, the headset's bulkiness and limited streaming app options were noted as drawbacks, making it less suitable for red-eye flights. Despite this, the author plans to continue using the device for future flights, hoping for more streaming app options in the future.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Wccftech
Microsoft executive Omar Shahine transformed his entire cabin into an entertainment hub using the Apple Vision Pro AR headset during a 16-hour flight from Seattle to Dubai, showcasing its potential for in-flight use. Despite some discomfort and the headset's bulkiness, he praised the experience and shared images to dispel skepticism. While in-flight entertainment systems have improved, the Apple Vision Pro offers a unique, immersive media and web browsing experience, hinting at future possibilities for air travel entertainment.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Windows Central
Microsoft Word lead, Omar Shahine, praises Apple's Vision Pro headset for its immersive experience, superior to in-flight entertainment, but notes discomfort from its weight and strain on the eyes. Despite concerns, the $3,499 headset has seen strong pre-order sales and positive user experiences. Comparisons with Microsoft's HoloLens and XREAL's Air 2 Ultra highlight the evolving AR/VR landscape, with potential for Microsoft to introduce a more consumer-friendly HoloLens 3 in the future.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Hainan Airlines has partnered with Chinese startup Rokid to offer passengers free access to Rokid's augmented reality glasses for in-flight entertainment, making it the first large-scale use of AR glasses on flights. Passengers can use the glasses to watch 3D movies, read e-books, and play games instead of using built-in monitors. The initial trial period will coincide with the Lunar New Year holiday in China, and the startup is in talks with other airlines and transit systems to expand the use of AR glasses.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MacRumors
Apple Vision Pro, a new mixed reality headset, has been showcased in various YouTube videos for remote work, gaming, in-flight entertainment, sports, and public use. The headset can be experienced through a free demo at any Apple Store in the U.S., offering a 30-minute session to explore its features and built-in apps. Additionally, iFixit has shared a teardown of the Vision Pro, revealing its internal components, while Apple is preparing for the launch of next-generation CarPlay and considering a foldable device launch in the coming years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
Frequent fliers are raving about the Twelve South AirFly SE Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter, a $35 gadget that connects wireless headphones to any device with a headphone jack, including seatback TVs on planes. The palm-sized transmitter offers seamless audio transmission via Bluetooth, eliminates tangled wires, has a long battery life of up to 20 hours, and comes with a travel-friendly pouch. Users praise its ease of use and high-quality sound, making it a game-changer for in-flight entertainment and other activities like hotel gym TVs or gaming consoles.