✈️ “Jet lag is a choice”

It’s Saturday, February 17 — people are talking about consumers returning Apple’s Vision Pro, Taylor Swift’s comment “Jet lag is a choice”, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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🥽 Customers returning the Vision Pro

Why are people are returning their Apple's Vision Pros before the 2-week mark?

🥽 Customers are returning The Vision Pro, Apple's $3,500 mixed-reality headset. The Verge blames comfort and value issues.

🥽 The NY Post agrees: Comfort is a big issue. Apple Vision Pro's headache-inducing tech sent users rushing for refunds.

🥽 But maybe something else is driving the returns. The Guardian took issue with the Vision Pro because it felt oddly dystopian.

🥽 But Cult of Mac says the explanation for returns is much simpler: The Vision Pro is just really expensive. Plus, Apple has a good return policy.

🥽 A Redditor on r/Technology had another explanation for the returns, though: “'Influencers prob got their clickbait views already”.

✈️ “Jet lag is a choice”

Taylor Swift's comment has the internet split: Is she right, or is it just her privilege talking?

✈️ In a conversation with Travis Kelce, popstar Taylor Swift shared her secret to beating a common travel woe: “Jet lag is a choice”.

✈️ Newsweek says the comment earned her criticism: Some felt the comment was out of touch, given her private jet amenities.

✈️ But Barstool Sports approved of Taylor Swift's take: “Based”.

✈️ And View from the Wing thinks she has a point: Jet lag is a choice. There are ways to avoid it!

Quick hits

⚫ Lefty Driesell, the legendary Maryland basketball coach who transformed the program and innovated with Midnight Madness, has died at age 92.

🏛️ Fani Willis, Fulton County DA, faces a hearing that could remove her from the Trump election interference case due to a personal relationship.

🎭 “Poor Things” and “Oppenheimer” are top contenders at the BAFTAs, with diversity issues highlighted as few women directors were nominated.

🇮🇱 Israel intensifies its Gaza offensive as civilian toll mounts and cease-fire talks stall. Cross-border violence with Lebanon also surges.

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