This product was born into existence right around the time the Vision Pro launched in early 2024, because who in their right mind would make an accessory for the flagging headset in 2025? Kyle Goodrich, a former augmented-reality designer at Snap, posted on X at the time about a prototype of a protective cover for the Vision Pro. It went viral, and Dbrand suggested a collab. Nearly a year later, it’s finally here for the masses. Er, well, for the dozens of proud Vision Pro owners.
The holey design is for a reason—Apple’s mixed reality headset has sensors all over to map out the world in front of you, and Dbrand says the Aperture doesn’t obstruct any of these cameras and sensors, so performance will be the same. The polyurethane cover should keep your $3,500 device free from scratches and other potential damage without adding much bulk. There’s a companion protector for the battery with a holster so you can clip it to your pants instead of shoving it into a pocket.
The Aperture Vision Pro cover costs $49, and the bundle with the battery cover is $69. Both are available now from Dbrand’s website. They come in black or orange.
Comcast Soups Up the Super Bowl
Comcast plans to stream the Super Bowl in both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for the first time ever this Sunday. We’ve seen Dolby’s top-tier HDR format during the big game before, but never had access to immersive object-based audio via Dolby Atmos.
The sound quality should help at-home viewers feel like they’re watching with fans live, assuming you have a compatible setup. Folks with Xfinity TV can access the better-than-usual stream via the Xfinity Stream App as a part of Comcasts new Enhanced 4K offering, first launched for the Paris Olympics last year. —Parker Hall
Rado’s New Watch for Helmet Heads
Rado has combined forces with industrial designer Tej Chauhan (who has crafted tires for Lexus, sneakers for Nike, and 2003’s teardrop-shaped Nokia 7600 phone) to create the most interesting watch the brand has released in years. Based on Rado’s DiaStar, the final sci-fi design of this piece is apparently inspired by none other then Brad Pitt’s space helmet seen in 2019’s Ad Astra.
Photograph: Rado
The DiaStar came out in 1962 and was the world’s first scratch-resistant watch. Even the ad campaign promised the piece was “unconditionally guaranteed three years,” no matter what you did to it. This new version, however, is made from Ceramos, a proprietary material that combines 90 percent ceramic with 10 percent metal alloy, meaning it is lightweight and supposedly even more resistant to scratches.
The $2,250 limited edition 38 x 45-mm DiaStar Original x Tej Chauhan features a polished yellow gold colored PVD case, a matte black dial, and a pillow-shaped rubber strap. It’s a striking design, one for which Rado should be applauded. If you’re looking for a watch that is both stylish and stand-out, maybe grab one while you can. —Jeremy White
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