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JZR Gold (TSXV:JZR) is advancing its Vila Nova gold project in Amapá, Brazil, to deliver sustainable shareholder value. The company is commissioning its Vila Nova pilot mill to process approximately 9 million tonnes of historical gold tailings grading 2.7 grams per tonne, representing more than 700,000 ounces of contained gold. Near-term cash flow from mill operations will support ongoing exploration to expand JZR’s gold resources.

The pilot mill will initially reprocess 2 million tonnes of tailings from past mining activities containing significant residual gold. With a planned throughput of 800 tonnes per day and an 89 percent recovery rate, the mill is expected to produce about 2 kilograms of gold daily.

Aerial view of JZR Gold

Revenue from the Vila Nova pilot mill is anticipated in the first quarter of 2025, providing cash flow to cover operations and fund further exploration. By reinvesting early proceeds into resource expansion, JZR aims to delineate additional high-grade targets and drive phased, self-sustaining growth without significant external financing.

Company Highlights

  • Near term cash-flow from gold tailings operation at flagship Vila Nova gold project in Amapá, Brazil.
  • An estimated 9 million tonnes of gold tailings have been identified with grades averaging 2.7 g/t for a projected contained gold content of over 700,000 ounces.
  • The Vila Nova project has a fully permitted 800-ton-per-day pilot mill to process high-grade gold tailings for near-term cash flow.
  • JZR Gold has invested more than US$7 million in infrastructure and drilling at the Vila Nova project.
  • The Vila Nova project is situated in an underexplored region with significant geological upside and proximity to established mining operations.
  • Initial operations at Vila Nova are expected to yield approximately 2 kilograms of gold per day.

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Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH ) (OTCQX: SYHBF ) (Frankfurt: SC1P ) ( ‘ Skyharbour ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) is pleased to report that its partner company Terra Clean Energy Corp. (‘Terra’, previously Tisdale Clean Energy) has highlighted the rare earth element (‘REE’) potential at the Fraser Lakes B Deposit, confirmed by drilling and assays. The mineralization is predominantly uranium and thorium but the REE component within the deposit and surrounding areas contains significant quantities of rare earth oxides (‘REO’) specifically La₂O₃ (Lanthanum oxide), Ce₂O₃ (Cerium oxide), Yb₂O₃ (Ytterbium oxide), and Y₂O₃ (Yttrium oxide) as reported in the technical report filed under Terra’s profile on sedarplus.ca on February 9 th 2023. Skyharbour optioned the Project to Terra, and under the Option Agreement, assuming the 75% interest is earned, Terra will fund exploration expenditures totaling CAD $10,500,000, as well as pay Skyharbour CAD $11,100,000 in cash, of which $6,500,000 can be settled for shares in the capital of Terra over the earn-in period.

Map of South Falcon East Project Claims:
https://skyharbourltd.com/_resources/maps/Sky_SouthFalconEast_20250109.jpg?v=1

These light rare earths are key elements in automotive, batteries, magnets as well as other industries. Lanthanum has two main uses: as a phosphate binder in medicine to treat high blood phosphate levels in kidney disease patients, and in various industrial applications like manufacturing nickel-metal hydride batteries, catalytic converters, specialty glass, and as a component in alloys for lighters and other products.

Cerium is used in a variety of applications, including as a polishing agent for glass and a catalyst in automotive catalytic converters to reduce emissions. It is also used in metallurgy to improve alloys and steel, and in the production of flints for lighters, incandescent gas mantles, and components for batteries.

Ytterbium is used in a variety of applications including improving stainless steel, dental alloys, portable x-ray machines, atomic clocks, superconductors, lasers and amplifiers, fiber optic communications, and quantum computing.

Yttrium is used in a variety of applications, most notably as a key component in phosphors for LEDs and displays, and in lasers for medical and industrial uses. It is also used in ceramics, such as those for high-temperature fuel cells and medical implants, as a metallurgical additive for alloys, and in electronics like microwave filters and automotive sensors. Additionally, specific yttrium isotopes have medical applications in cancer therapy and diagnostic imaging.

Below is a link from the Natural Resources Canada (NRC) website showing the Falcon Point Project in Saskatchewan which hosts the Fraser Lakes B Deposit. The South Falcon East Project is a portion of this former project. Through an NRC grant to the University of Saskatchewan in March 2024, The Government of Canada has contributed to a multiyear study of REE’s in northeastern Saskatchewan. The Fraser Lakes B Deposit is part of this study and Terra is a participating partner. REE’s continue to be identified in recent drilling programs.

https://natural-resources.canada.ca/minerals-mining/mining-data-statistics-analysis/minerals-metals-facts/rare-earth-elements-facts

‘With renewed interest in rare earth elements it is important that shareholders understand we are sitting on an active REE deposit,’ said Greg Cameron, CEO of Terra. ‘This deposit adds significant upside, particularly in light of the recent environment which places far more value on the strategic importance of rare earth elements. Management is committed to making sure this value is understood and unlocked as we continue with the ongoing advancement Fraser Lakes,’ continued Mr. Cameron.

‘We are excited to be involved in the expansion of Rare Earth Element deposit understanding and inventory in Canada’, commented Trevor Perkins, Vice President of Exploration for Terra. ‘With the current emphasis on REE, it is time to highlight this aspect of our Fraser Lakes B Uranium and REE Deposit. We are sure that with continued drilling and study of the Fraser Lakes B deposit we will add to both the uranium and REE resource,’ continued Mr. Perkins.

South Falcon East Project Summary:

The South Falcon East Project is a uranium exploration project in the southeast Athabasca Basin and represents a portion of Skyharbour’s former Falcon Point Project. The project covers approximately 12,464 hectares and is located 18 kilometres outside the Athabasca Basin, roughly 50 kilometres east of the Key Lake mill.

The project hosts the Fraser Lakes B Uranium-Thorium Deposit, which contains a historical inferred resource of 6.9 million pounds U₃O₈ at an average grade of 0.03% U₃O₈ and 5.3 million pounds ThO₂ at 0.023% ThO₂. Mineralization is hosted in shallow, structurally disrupted metasedimentary rocks and pegmatites, displaying Athabasca-style basement-hosted characteristics and occurring in association with well-defined EM conductors.

Qualified Person:

The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Serdar Donmez, P.Geo., VP of Exploration for Skyharbour, as well as a Qualified Person.

About Terra Clean Energy Corp.:

Terra Clean Energy (formerly Tisdale Clean Energy Corp) is a Canadian-based uranium exploration and development company. The Company is currently developing the South Falcon East uranium project, which hosts an inferred uranium resource within the Fraser Lakes B uranium/thorium deposit, located in the Athabasca Basin region, Saskatchewan, Canada.

About Skyharbour Resources Ltd.:

Skyharbour holds an extensive portfolio of uranium exploration projects in Canada’s Athabasca Basin and is well positioned to benefit from improving uranium market fundamentals with interest in thirty-seven projects covering over 616,000 hectares (over 1.5 million acres) of land. Skyharbour has acquired from Denison Mines, a large strategic shareholder of the Company, a 100% interest in the Moore Uranium Project, which is located 15 kilometres east of Denison’s Wheeler River project and 39 kilometres south of Cameco’s McArthur River uranium mine. Moore is an advanced-stage uranium exploration property with high-grade uranium mineralization in several zones at the Maverick Corridor. Adjacent to the Moore Project is the Russell Lake Uranium Project, in which Skyharbour is operator with joint-venture partner RTEC. The project hosts widespread uranium mineralization in drill intercepts over a large property area with exploration upside potential. The Company is actively advancing these projects through exploration and drilling programs.

Skyharbour also has joint ventures with industry leader Orano Canada Inc., Azincourt Energy, and Thunderbird Resources at the Preston, East Preston, and Hook Lake Projects, respectively. The Company also has several active earn-in option partners, including CSE-listed Basin Uranium Corp. at the Mann Lake Uranium Project; TSX-V listed North Shore Uranium at the Falcon Project; UraEx Resources at the South Dufferin and Bolt Projects; Hatchet Uranium at the Highway Project; CSE-listed Mustang Energy at the 914W Project; and TSX-V listed Terra Clean Energy at the South Falcon East Project.

In aggregate, Skyharbour has now signed earn-in option agreements with partners that total to over $36 million in partner-funded exploration expenditures, over $20 million worth of shares being issued, and $14 million in cash payments coming into Skyharbour, assuming that these partner companies complete their entire earn-ins at the respective projects.

Skyharbour’s goal is to maximize shareholder value through new mineral discoveries, committed long-term partnerships, and the advancement of exploration projects in geopolitically favourable jurisdictions.

Skyharbour’s Uranium Project Map in the Athabasca Basin:
https://skyharbourltd.com/_resources/news/SKY_SaskProject_Locator_2025_07_16_v1.jpg

To find out more about Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) visit the Company’s website at www.skyharbourltd.com .

Skyharbour Resources Ltd.

‘Jordan Trimble’

Jordan Trimble
President and CEO

For further information contact myself or:
Nicholas Coltura
Investor Relations Manager
Skyharbour Resources Ltd.
Telephone: 604-558-5847
Toll Free: 800-567-8181
Facsimile: 604-687-3119
Email: info@skyharbourltd.com

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The securities offered have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act’) or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, United States persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor in any other jurisdiction.

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be ‘forward-looking statements’. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that management of the Company expects, are forward-looking statements, including the Private Placement.  Although management believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements, include market prices, exploration and development successes, regulatory approvals, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Please see the public filings of the Company at www.sedar.com for further information.

 

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Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. (CSE: SCM) (“Steadright” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an MOU to purchase two additional claims contiguous to the TitanBeach Titanium Project along the shores of the Coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. These two additional exploration Licenses will add another 32 Sq. km’s to the 12 existing claims of 192 Sq. Km’s within NSM Capital Sarl (“NSM”) once the MOU purchase agreement is finalized.

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. has entered into an MOU agreement with an Intermediator, a research and exploration mining corporation out of Laayoune, Morocco. According to the MOU agreement Steadright will pay up to $150,000 USD for two exploration licenses in a deal currently being finalized, and add them to NSM Capital Sarl, a Moroccan run company. Steadright is a shareholder of NSM Capital, which is operated as a Moroccan Corporation, with 75% of the common shares. There will be no Net Smelter Royalty on the two new exploration licenses to be acquired. NSM Capital Sarl controls 100% the Mineral Licenses known as the TitanBeach Titanium Project.

Exploration work continues on the TitanBeach Titanium Project and NSM expects a larger exploration program to commence in November 2025, with its Moroccan exploration team being involved. NSM Capital Sarl continues to work with officials for their input, as part of the process for a comprehensive plan that involves applying for a Mining and Environmental License in November.

Steadright’s CEO, Mr. Matt Lewis states, “Government and local support are key aspects of any mining operation. Moroccan officials have been extremely professional and helpful throughout the company’s rapid growth process, and we are very grateful. The various Moroccan agencies and our Moroccan team on the ground are second-to-none when it comes to getting things done.”

Titanium Dioxide (TiO2). Titanium Dioxide is classified as a Critical and Strategic Mineral in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and a significant amount of the world’s other countries. With only a few of the world’s suppliers dominating the market, TiO2 is in strong demand.

ABOUT STEADRIGHT CRITICAL MINERALS INC.

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. is a mineral exploration company established in 2019. Steadright has been focused in 2025 on finding exploration projects that can be brought into production within the critical mineral space. Steadright is focused on near-term production in Morocco. Steadright currently is also renegotiating an option on the RAM property near Port Cartier, Quebec within the Côte-Nord Region, which is accessible by Route 138. The RAM project is located on an Anorthositic complex that is in a highly prospective geological unit and historically been under-explored for Ni, Cu, Co and precious metals.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

For further information, please contact:

Matt Lewis

CEO & Director

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc.

Email: info@steadright.ca

Website: www.steadright.ca

Phone: 1-905-410-0587

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Steadright to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited to: there is no certainty that the ongoing programs will result in significant or successful exploration and development of Steadright’s properties; uncertainty as to the actual results of exploration and development or operational activities; uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing on acceptable terms; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; capital market conditions and market prices for securities, junior market securities and mining exploration company securities; commodity prices; the actual results of current exploration and development or operational activities; competition; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents and other risks inherent in the mining industry; lack of insurance; delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals; changes in legislation, including environmental legislation or income tax legislation, affecting Steadright; conclusions of economic evaluations; and lack of qualified, skilled labour or loss of key individuals.

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Lynette Zang, CEO of Zang Enterprises, shares her thoughts on what the gold and silver price surge says about the world today, emphasizing that people are increasingly losing confidence in the monetary system at a global scale.

Zang also shares how she’s now considering not just a Plan B, but also a Plan C.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Haytham Hodaly of Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM,NYSE:WPM) discusses what’s driving gold and silver’s record-setting price moves.

He also weighs in on the company’s bull market strategy, and the types of conversations Wheaton is having with investors, saying there’s a growing appreciation of safe havens.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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JZR Gold has garnered attention for its strategic focus on the Vila Nova gold project in Amapá, Brazil. As the company moves toward near-term cash flow generation through innovative tailings reprocessing, JZR Gold is well-placed to become a viable player in Brazil’s gold mining industry.

Overview

JZR Gold (TSXV:JZR) is focused on advancing its Vila Nova gold project in Amapá, Brazil to create sustainable shareholder value. Recognizing the need for efficient operations, JZR Gold has chosen to commence its Vila Nova pilot mill, designed to process tailings from historical gold mining activities. The project holds approximately 9 million tonnes (Mt) of gold tailings, with an estimated average grade of 2.7 grams per tonne (g/t), translating to a projected contained gold content of over 700,000 ounces. The near-term cash flow generated from mill operations will fund further exploration work aimed at expanding JZR’s gold resources.

The pilot mill will initially focus on reprocessing 2 million tonnes of tailings from past mining activities. These tailings represent substantial residual gold that was left unextracted during previous operations. With a target daily processing rate of 800 tonnes, the mill is expected to yield approximately 2 kilograms (kg) of gold per day, based on a recovery rate of approximately 89 percent.

JZR’s processing method does not use harmful chemicals; instead, it employs gravitational processing, which involves crushing, grinding and centrifugation. This environmentally friendly approach enables JZR to meet both regulatory and community standards while minimizing its environmental impact.

The revenue from the Vila Nova pilot mill is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025. This cash flow will not only cover operational expenses, but also fund subsequent exploration phases. By reinvesting the initial revenue into exploration, JZR Gold can expand its resource base and delineate additional high-grade gold targets. This phased approach reflects the company’s focus on incremental growth and value creation without requiring substantial external financing.

JZR Gold has obtained all the necessary permits to conduct bulk sampling at the Vila Nova site, allowing the company to extract up to 600,000 tonnes of tailings annually. This capacity provides the flexibility to ramp up operations if needed, ensuring the company can respond to both market demand and operational needs. The permitting process in Brazil is rigorous, and JZR’s ability to secure these permissions reflects its commitment to regulatory compliance and sustainable resource management.

Company Highlights

  • Near term cash-flow from gold tailings operation at flagship Vila Nova gold project in Amapá, Brazil.
  • An estimated 9 million tonnes of gold tailings have been identified with grades averaging 2.7 g/t for a projected contained gold content of over 700,000 ounces.
  • The Vila Nova project has a fully permitted 800-ton-per-day pilot mill to process high-grade gold tailings for near-term cash flow.
  • JZR Gold has invested more than US$7 million in infrastructure and drilling at the Vila Nova project.
  • The Vila Nova project is situated in an underexplored region with significant geological upside and proximity to established mining operations.
  • Initial operations at Vila Nova are expected to yield approximately 2 kilograms of gold per day.

Key Project

Vila Nova Gold Project

The Vila Nova project is JZR Gold’s flagship venture, situated in the mineral-rich yet underexplored region of Amapá, Brazil. This region has attracted significant interest due to its geological similarities to other major gold-producing areas, including parts of West Africa and Ontario, Canada. Amapá has a long mining history, but much of its potential remains untapped, making Vila Nova a critical asset for JZR Gold.

Located in the Mazagão municipality of Amapá, Vila Nova lies within the Vila Nova Greenstone Belt, a region known for hosting orogenic gold deposits. These deposits are typically found along fault lines or shear zones and can yield significant mineral resources at depth. The Vila Nova deposits are found along a north-south shear zone, close to the contact between metasediments and amphibolites, offering strong geological continuity and potential for resource expansion.

The presence of nearby mining operations, such as the Tucano and Gaivotas mines, further highlights the region’s potential. These sites, along with Vila Nova, collectively form one of the most substantial gold-producing zones in Amapá. Vila Nova’s proximity to the city of Macapá, located roughly 145 kilometers away and accessible by highway, enhances its logistical advantages, with Macapá offering both major airport access and essential infrastructure.

JZR Gold’s Vila Nova pilot mill, which is fully permitted, is key to the company’s strategy of achieving early cash flow. Through gravitational processing, the mill is expected to yield approximately 2 to 3 kg of gold daily. These reprocessing activities not only provide cash flow, but also enable JZR to avoid the environmental costs associated with conventional mining techniques. The company has invested more than US$7 million in developing Vila Nova’s infrastructure, including core drilling, sampling and trenching of tailings to prepare the site for full-scale operations.

While tailings reprocessing is the initial focus, Vila Nova offers ample potential for primary exploration as well. The geological characteristics of the Vila Nova Greenstone Belt suggest that additional gold resources could be discovered through deeper exploration. By using cash flow from the tailings operation, JZR Gold can undertake targeted drilling and geological surveys to expand its resource base, thereby increasing the project’s overall value.

Management Team

Robert Klenk – CEO and Director

As CEO, Robert Klenk brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance and resource management to JZR Gold. His leadership emphasizes operational efficiency and shareholder value, guiding JZR’s efforts in establishing Vila Nova as a profitable, environmentally conscious mining operation. He has been the CEO of JZR Gold since April 2017, restructuring the company and acquiring the Vila Nova project in Brazil. He holds an MBA in finance from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of Illinois. During his career, he has worked at the Chicago Board Options Exchange, West Coast Energy, and as an investment advisor for Merrill Lynch, CIBC Wood Gundy and Canaccord Genuity in Vancouver.

Ron Tewitz – Chief Operating Officer and Director

Ron Tewitz is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at Vila Nova. His extensive experience in project management and mining operations ensures JZR Gold’s activities are executed with precision, safety and regulatory compliance. Tewitz was appointed director of JZR Gold in December 2020.

Graham Carter – Director

Graham Carter provides strategic oversight and contributes to long-term planning. His experience in corporate governance and resource development complements JZR’s growth-oriented approach.

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (October 15) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin price performance, October 15, 2025.

Bitcoin price performance, October 15, 2025.

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Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$111,606, up by 0.4 percent in 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$110,456, and its highest was US$113,537.

Despite a historic $21 billion liquidation event in early October, Bitcoin has held positive territory for the month, with prices hovering around $113,000 after briefly dropping to $102,000 amid escalating US–China trade tensions.

Analyst Scott Melker described the market’s resilience as “a small miracle,” noting that despite expectations for October to be “deep in the red,” the crypto sector demonstrated structural strength. Bitcoin dipped by 7 percent and Ethereum dropping 12 percent, yet on-chain data show that 97 percent of Bitcoin’s circulating supply remains in profit, and short-term holders account for 44 percent of realized capitalization, which is the highest level ever recorded.

Meanwhile, trader Ted Pillows noted that the Bitcoin four-year cycle may be over, emphasizing liquidity as the key driver rather than cyclical trends.

‘The Fed has now started to do monetary easing, which means Bitcoin could peak in 2026,’ Pillows posted in X.

Furthermore, Pillows added that the filling of the CME gap often signals potential upside momentum, although uncertainty around Trump-era tariffs and ongoing US-China trade negotiations continues to pose short-term risks.

Bitcoin dominance in the crypto market now stands at 57.01 percent.

Ether (ETH) was trading at US$4,085.68 as of the time of this writing. Its lowest valuation on Wednesday was US$3,929.71, and its highest was US$4,203.80.

Ethereum has also rebounded strongly, trading above US$4,100 after last week’s $19 billion market correction. Analysts are bullish on ETH, with some projecting a potential rally to US$5,200 while citing the Ethereum Foundation’s new privacy initiative as a critical catalyst.

The “Privacy Cluster,” a 47-person research and engineering team, aims to embed protocol-level privacy features, including private payments, decentralized identity, and zero-knowledge infrastructure, directly into Ethereum’s architecture.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$207.60, an increase of 5.1 percent over the last 24 hours and its highest valuation of the day. Its lowest valuation on Wednesday was US$192.60.
  • XRP was trading for US$2.50, up by 3.1 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$2.41, and its highest was US$2.54.

Crypto derivatives and market indicators

Total Bitcoin futures open interest was at US$73.09 billion, a decrease of roughly 0.38 percent in the last four hours.

Ether open interest stood at US$47.32 billion, down by 2.77 percent in four hours.

Bitcoin liquidations were at US$13.07 million over four hours, primarily forcing long positions to close, which could lead to selling pressure. Ether liquidations totaled US$12.25 million, with the majority being long positions.

Fear and Greed Index snapshot

CMC’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index has dipped back into fear territory after shifting in between neutral for the past few weeks. The index currently stands around 37.

Today’s crypto news to know

Corporate Bitcoin holdings surge to US$117B

Public companies significantly increased their Bitcoin exposure in Q3, with the total holdings of corporate treasuries reaching US$117 billion.

Bitwise data shows 172 firms now hold more than 1.02 million BTC, up nearly 40 percent from the prior quarter.

MicroStrategy remains the largest holder with 640,031 BTC, while newer entrants like Metaplanet more than doubled their positions. Analysts say the trend reflects a strategic pivot, with firms treating Bitcoin as both a hedge and a long-term treasury reserve.

Public companies led the accumulation, adding roughly 193,000 BTC, far outpacing private firms and ETFs.

Strategic Bitcoin reserve set to add US$14B in government-held BTC

The US government is preparing to retain approximately 127,271 BTC, valued at US$14.2 billion, as part of a newly established Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

These assets were confiscated in a joint US–UK crypto fraud case tied to Chen Zhi of the Cambodia-based Prince Group.

Instead of selling the Bitcoin, authorities plan to hold it long-term, signaling a shift in how states view digital assets.

Executive Order 2025 mandates that crypto forfeited in criminal or civil cases be allocated to the reserve rather than auctioned.

Analysts note this move may bolster Bitcoin’s perception as a viable state-held asset. The retained coins are expected to complement ongoing institutional accumulation and ETF inflows, potentially strengthening broader market stability.

NYC launches nation’s First Municipal Crypto Office

New York City Mayor Eric Adams established an Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain, appointing Moises Rendon as executive director.

The office aims to promote responsible innovation, coordinate municipal policy, and position NYC as a global crypto hub.

Adams, an early Bitcoin and Ethereum recipient of his mayoral salary, emphasized the potential for digital assets to expand opportunities for underbanked communities.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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With up to 3.5x more performance for AI workflows, faster storage, up to a phenomenal 24 hours of battery life, and macOS Tahoe, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even better

Apple® today unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro®, featuring the incredibly powerful Apple M5 chip. With M5, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even faster, more capable, and delivers a huge leap in AI performance. The M5 chip features a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, delivering up to 3.5x the AI performance 1 and up to 1.6x faster graphics 2 than the previous generation. M5 also includes a faster and more efficient CPU, an enhanced Neural Engine, and higher memory bandwidth that accelerates everything from launching apps to running large language models (LLMs) on device. Additionally, it offers phenomenal battery life of up to 24 hours, so users can take their pro workflows anywhere. 1 With the latest storage technology, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 brings faster SSD performance than the previous generation for tasks like importing RAW image files or exporting large videos. 2 Renowned features — including a gorgeous Liquid Retina XDR® display with a nano-texture option, a 12MP Center Stage® camera, a six-speaker sound system, a wide array of ports, Apple Intelligence™ capabilities, and the unrivaled power of macOS® Tahoe — complete the MacBook Pro experience. Altogether, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 delivers an industry-leading combination of capabilities for the same starting price of $1,599 — making it an even better value and upgrade for current and new Mac® users. Available in space black and silver, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is available to pre-order today, with availability beginning Wednesday, October 22.

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Supercharged by the powerful M5 chip, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro delivers even more performance and takes the next big leap in AI for the Mac.

Supercharged by the powerful M5 chip, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro delivers even more performance and takes the next big leap in AI for the Mac.

‘MacBook Pro continues to be the world’s best pro laptop, and today, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even better with the arrival of the M5 chip,’ said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. ‘M5 marks the next big leap in AI for the Mac, and delivers a huge boost in graphics performance accelerating demanding workflows for everyone from students to creatives, developers to business professionals, and more. With its amazing performance, extraordinary battery life, and unrivaled display, M5 takes the new 14-inch MacBook Pro to another level.’

M5: The Next Big Leap in AI for the Mac

Apple silicon leads the industry with blazing performance, advanced technologies, power efficiency, and AI capabilities. With its advanced CPU, GPU, and faster Neural Engine, M5 propels the capabilities of the new 14-inch MacBook Pro even higher and takes the next big leap in AI for the Mac. Featuring a next-generation 10-core GPU — with a Neural Accelerator in each core — it delivers up to 3.5x faster AI performance than M4, and up to 6x faster performance than M1. 1 From college students transcribing lecture notes, to creators storyboarding a new project with AI tools, to business users uncovering insights by running local models in webAI, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is the ultimate laptop for everyday AI workflows and so much more. Users will experience faster text-to-image generation when running diffusion models in apps like Draw Things, and LLMs will run even faster in popular apps like LM Studio. The M5 chip also speeds up a wide variety of pro workflows, like deep learning, data modeling, and AI video enhancement. A faster 16-core Neural Engine further accelerates on-device, AI-driven tasks and enhances performance of the generative models that power Apple Intelligence. Additionally, with up to 2x faster SSD performance than the prior generation, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro lets users load a local LLM faster, and they can now choose up to 4TB of storage. 2

Next-Level Performance with M5

The M5 chip also brings even faster systemwide performance and more capabilities to the 14-inch MacBook Pro. With the new GPU in M5, the 14-inch MacBook Pro delivers up to 1.6x faster graphics performance in pro apps and enables up to 1.6x higher frame rates in games compared to the M4 model. 2 The M5 CPU features the world’s fastest CPU core for even more responsiveness. 1 The 10-core design delivers up to 20 percent faster multithreaded performance versus M4 for workloads like code compiling, and is perfect for multitasking or speeding through creative applications. 1 The new 14-inch MacBook Pro is great for data analysts querying databases in Python and for professionals like product designers, who routinely multitask across applications like Rhino, Notion, and Jira. Additionally, with over 150GB/s of unified memory bandwidth, users can work with large AI models on device or manipulate massive scenes in 3D apps.

14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 delivers:

  • Up to 7.7x faster AI video-enhancing performance in Topaz Video when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.8x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4. 1
  • Up to 6.8x faster 3D rendering in Blender when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.7x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4. 1
  • Up to 3.2x higher frame rates in games when compared to the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1, 3 and up to 1.6x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4. 2
  • Up to 2.1x faster build performance when compiling code in Xcode® when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.2x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4. 1

A Breakthrough for M1 and Intel-Based Upgraders

With game-changing improvements over Intel-based and M1 models, there’s never been a better time to upgrade or switch to a 14-inch MacBook Pro.

  • Staggering performance gains : The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is a big upgrade. When compared to Intel-based systems, it delivers up to 86x faster AI performance, up to 30x faster GPU performance with ray tracing, and up to 5.5x faster CPU performance. 1 M1 upgraders will experience up to 6x faster AI performance, up to 6.8x faster GPU performance with ray tracing, and up to 2x faster CPU performance. 1
  • Phenomenal battery life : Battery life soars up to 14 additional hours for Intel-based upgraders, and up to four more hours for users coming from M1, delivering up to 24 hours overall, so users can get more done on a single charge. 1 And unlike many PC laptops, MacBook Pro delivers the same incredible performance whether plugged in or on battery. New Mac users and upgraders coming from Intel-based and M1 systems can also take advantage of fast charge to charge up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes using a 96W or higher USB-C power adapter. 1
  • Industry-leading Liquid Retina XDR display : Upgraders will enjoy the 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a nano-texture option, which offers 1600 nits peak HDR brightness and up to 1000 nits of brightness for SDR content. Upgraders will also be able to drive up to two high-resolution external displays.
  • Advanced camera, mics, and speakers : With an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera and studio-quality mics, upgraders will look and sound their best while taking calls. They will also experience an immersive six-speaker sound system with support for Spatial Audio.
  • Even more value : Users coming from Intel-based and M1 systems will also get 16GB of starting unified memory, an additional Thunderbolt port, and the space black finish with an anodization seal.

An Unrivaled Experience with macOS Tahoe

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro comes to life with the beautifully designed macOS Tahoe, which delivers powerful features to maximize productivity. 4 Major updates to Spotlight® make it easier to find relevant apps and files and immediately take action — like sending an email or creating a note — right from the search bar. With Continuity, business users can use the new Phone app to conveniently access their Recents, Contacts, and Voicemails, and make calls directly from their Mac. And with Live Activities® from iPhone®, users can stay on top of things happening in real time, like an upcoming flight.

The new design featuring Liquid Glass offers users even more ways to personalize their Mac with an updated Control Center and new color options for folders, app icons, and widgets. And the menu bar is now completely transparent, making the display feel even larger.

Apple Intelligence also expands with powerful new features that elevate the Mac experience further, while protecting privacy at every step. Integrated into Messages, FaceTime®, and the Phone app, Live Translation helps users easily communicate across languages, translating text and audio. 5 Shortcuts get even more powerful with intelligent actions and the ability to tap directly into Apple Intelligence models, so users can automate complex tasks like sorting through photos. Additionally, developers can bring Apple Intelligence capabilities into their applications, or tap into the underlying Foundations Model framework for specialized intelligence tasks on device.

14-Inch MacBook Pro with M5 and the Environment

Apple 2030 is the company’s ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across its entire footprint by the end of this decade by reducing product emissions from their three biggest sources: materials, electricity, and transportation. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is made with 45 percent recycled content by weight, including 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery. It is manufactured with 55 percent renewable electricity, like wind and solar, across the supply chain. Additionally, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro ships in 100 percent fiber-based packaging which can be easily recycled. It also is designed to last, offering industry-leading software support, and meets Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency and safe chemistry.

Pricing and Availability

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Footnotes

1 Testing was conducted by Apple in September 2025. See apple.com/macbook-pro for more information. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
2 Results are compared to 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 32GB of unified memory, and 2TB SSD.
3 Results are compared to 13-inch MacBook Pro with Apple M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, and 2TB SSD.
4 macOS Tahoe is available as a free software update. Some features may not be available in all regions or in all languages.
5 Live Translation in Messages supports English (U.S., UK), French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain), and Chinese (simplified). Live Translation in Phone and FaceTime is available for one-on-one calls in English (U.S., UK), French (France), German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain) when Apple Intelligence is enabled on a compatible Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

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M5 delivers over 4x the peak GPU compute performance for AI compared to M4, featuring a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, a more powerful CPU, a faster Neural Engine, and higher unified memory bandwidth

Apple® today announced M5, delivering the next big leap in AI performance and advances to nearly every aspect of the chip. Built using third-generation 3-nanometer technology, M5 introduces a next-generation 10-core GPU architecture with a Neural Accelerator in each core, enabling GPU-based AI workloads to run dramatically faster, with over 4x the peak GPU compute performance compared to M4. 1 The GPU also offers enhanced graphics capabilities and third-generation ray tracing that combined deliver a graphics performance that is up to 45 percent higher than M4. 1 M5 features the world’s fastest performance core, with up to a 10-core CPU made up of six efficiency cores and up to four performance cores. 2 Together, they deliver up to 15 percent faster multithreaded performance over M4. 1 M5 also features an improved 16-core Neural Engine, a powerful media engine, and a nearly 30 percent increase in unified memory bandwidth to 153GB/s. 1 M5 brings its industry-leading power-efficient performance to the new 14-inch MacBook Pro®, iPad Pro®, and Apple Vision Pro™, allowing each device to excel in its own way. All are available for pre-order today.

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M5 is Apple

M5 is Apple’s next-generation system on a chip built for AI, resulting in a faster, more efficient, and more capable chip for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro.

‘M5 ushers in the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon,’ said Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies. ‘With the introduction of Neural Accelerators in the GPU, M5 delivers a huge boost to AI workloads. Combined with a big increase in graphics performance, the world’s fastest CPU core, a faster Neural Engine, and even higher unified memory bandwidth, M5 brings far more performance and capabilities to MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro.’

A Next-Generation GPU Architecture Optimized for AI and Graphics

With the next-generation GPU architecture in M5, every compute block of the chip is optimized for AI. The 10-core GPU features a dedicated Neural Accelerator in each core, delivering over 4x peak GPU compute compared to M4, and over 6x peak GPU compute for AI performance compared to M1. 1 And now with M5, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro and iPad Pro benefit from dramatically accelerated processing for AI-driven workflows, such as running diffusion models in apps like Draw Things, or running large language models locally using platforms like webAI.

The next-generation GPU and enhanced shader cores in M5 also deliver increased graphics performance, achieving up to 30 percent faster performance compared to M4 and up to 2.5x faster performance than M1. 1 M5 also includes Apple’s third-generation ray-tracing engine, providing up to a 45 percent graphics uplift in apps using ray tracing. 1 Combined with rearchitected second-generation dynamic caching, the GPU provides smoother gameplay, more realistic visuals in 3D applications, and faster rendering times for complex graphics projects and other visually intensive applications. With M5, Apple Vision Pro renders 10 percent more pixels with the micro-OLED displays, and refresh rates increase up to 120Hz, resulting in crisper details, more fluid display performance, and reduced motion blur.

The GPU architecture is engineered for seamless integration with Apple’s software frameworks. Applications using built-in Apple frameworks and APIs — like Core ML®, Metal® Performance Shaders, and Metal 4 — can automatically see immediate increases in performance. Developers can also build solutions for their apps by directly programming the Neural Accelerators using Tensor APIs in Metal 4.

A Faster Neural Engine to Power Intelligent Features

The faster 16-core Neural Engine delivers powerful AI performance with incredible energy efficiency, complementing the Neural Accelerators in the CPU and GPU to make M5 fully optimized for AI workloads. For example, AI-powered features on Apple Vision Pro — like the ability to transform 2D photos into spatial scenes in the Photos app, or generating a Persona — operate with greater speed and efficiency.

The Neural Engine in M5 also enhances performance for Apple Intelligence™. 3 On-device AI tools like Image Playground™ get faster, and the overall performance of Apple Intelligence models are enhanced by the faster Neural Engine and unified memory in M5. 4 Also, developers using Apple’s Foundation Models framework will get faster performance.

Enhanced Memory to Do Even More with AI

M5 offers unified memory bandwidth of 153GB/s, providing a nearly 30 percent increase over M4 and more than 2x over M1. The unified memory architecture enables the entire chip to access a large single pool of memory, which allows MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro to run larger AI models completely on device. It fuels the faster CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine as well, offering higher multithreaded performance in apps, faster graphics performance in creative apps and games, and faster AI performance running models on the Neural Accelerators in the GPU or the Neural Engine. And with 32GB of memory capacity, M5 also helps users to seamlessly run demanding creative suites like Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut Pro® simultaneously, while uploading large files to the cloud in the background.

Apple Silicon and the Environment

Apple 2030 is the company’s ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across its entire footprint by the end of this decade by reducing product emissions from their three biggest sources: materials, electricity, and transportation. The power-efficient performance of M5 helps the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro meet Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency, and reduces the total amount of energy consumed over the product’s lifetime.

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Footnotes

1 Testing conducted by Apple in September 2025 using preproduction 14-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M5, 10-core CPU, and 10-core GPU; production 14-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M4, 10-core CPU, and 10-core GPU; and production 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M1, 8-core CPU, and 8-core GPU. Performance measured using select industry-standard benchmarks. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of MacBook Pro.
2 Testing conducted by Apple in September 2025 using shipping competitive systems and select industry-standard benchmarks.
3 Apple Intelligence is available in beta with support for these languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Japanese, and Korean. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/en-us/121115 .
4 Genmoji™ and Image Playground are available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, and Japanese.

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The latest version improves performance, display rendering, battery life, and comfort, while offering innovative features with visionOS 26 and all-new spatial apps and Apple Immersive content

Apple® today introduced Apple Vision Pro ™ with the powerful M5 chip that delivers a leap forward in performance, improved display rendering, faster AI-powered workflows, and extended battery life. The upgraded Vision Pro also comes with the soft, cushioned Dual Knit Band to help users achieve an even more comfortable fit, and visionOS® 26, which unlocks innovative spatial experiences, including widgets, new Personas, an interactive Jupiter Environment, and new Apple Intelligence™ features with support for additional languages. 1 There are over 1 million apps and thousands of games on the App Store®, hundreds of 3D movies on the Apple TV® app, and all-new series and films in Apple Immersive™ with a selection of live NBA games coming soon. Vision Pro with M5 and the Dual Knit Band is now available to pre-order on apple.com . Customers can book a demo at Apple Store® locations today and it will be available nationwide beginning Wednesday, October 22.

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The upgraded Apple Vision Pro features the powerful M5 chip, the comfortable Dual Knit Band, innovative features with visionOS 26, and all-new spatial apps and Apple Immersive content.

The upgraded Apple Vision Pro features the powerful M5 chip, the comfortable Dual Knit Band, innovative features with visionOS 26, and all-new spatial apps and Apple Immersive content.

‘With the breakthrough performance of M5, the latest Apple Vision Pro delivers faster performance, sharper details throughout the system, and even more battery life, setting a new standard for what’s possible in spatial computing,’ said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. ‘Paired with the comfortable Dual Knit Band, innovative features in visionOS 26, and all-new Apple Immersive experiences spanning adventure, documentary, music, and sports, spatial computing is even more capable, entertaining, and magical with the new Vision Pro.’

A Leap Forward in Performance with M5

M5 provides an even faster, smoother, and more responsive experience for Apple Vision Pro users, while introducing new opportunities for developers to create more advanced spatial and immersive experiences. Built using third-generation 3-nanometer technology, M5 on Vision Pro features an advanced 10-core CPU that delivers higher multithreaded performance, resulting in faster experiences throughout the system, including faster load times for apps and widgets and more responsive web browsing. The next-generation 10-core GPU architecture brings support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading, enabling developers to add remarkable detail to lighting, shadows, and reflections in games like Control.

With M5, Apple Vision Pro renders 10 percent more pixels on the custom micro-OLED displays compared to the previous generation, resulting in a sharper image with crisper text and more detailed visuals. Vision Pro can also increase the refresh rate up to 120Hz for reduced motion blur when users look at their physical surroundings, and an even smoother experience when using Mac Virtual Display™. Vision Pro with M5 works alongside the purpose-built R1 chip, which processes input from 12 cameras, five sensors, and six microphones, and streams new images to the displays within 12 milliseconds to create a real-time view of the world. The high-performance battery now supports up to two and a half hours of general use, and up to three hours of video playback, all on a single charge. 2 And it’s easy to use Vision Pro for longer periods at home, at an office, or while commuting by connecting the battery to power.

The 16-core Neural Engine makes AI-powered features run up to 50 percent faster for system experiences — like capturing a Persona or transforming photos into spatial scenes — and up to 2x faster for third-party apps compared to the previous generation. 3 With M5, developers such as JigSpace are pioneering new use cases for enterprises that combine spatial computing with on-device AI. Using Apple’s Foundation Models framework, the new JigSpace app for Vision Pro taps into the on-device model at the core of Apple Intelligence to make complex information easier to understand. Users can parse through complex datasets with natural language and learn about sophisticated objects, like wind turbines, using interactive 3D models.

The New Dual Knit Band Offers a More Comfortable Fit

The Dual Knit Band delivers an even more comfortable fit for users. It features upper and lower straps that are 3D-knitted as a single piece to create a unique dual-rib structure that provides cushioning, breathability, and stretch. The lower strap features flexible fabric ribs embedded with tungsten inserts that provide a counterweight for additional comfort, balance, and stability. And the intuitive dual-function Fit Dial allows users to make fine-tuned adjustments to achieve their ideal fit. The new Dual Knit Band comes in small, medium, and large sizes; is available to purchase separately; and is compatible with the previous-generation Apple Vision Pro. Customers can easily find the size that is right for them using the Apple Store app for iPhone ®.

Powerful Spatial Experiences with visionOS 26

visionOS 26 brings a set of powerful spatial experiences to Apple Vision Pro. Widgets seamlessly integrate into a user’s space and reappear every time they put Vision Pro on, making it easy to check the time or weather, play music or podcasts, decorate their space with photos, or access ChatGPT. Striking enhancements to Persona make communicating in apps like FaceTime® feel even more natural and familiar. Spatial scenes, which use generative AI to add lifelike depth to photos, make memories come to life. Users can play back 180-degree, 360-degree, and wide field-of-view video from popular action cameras, so they can enjoy their footage the way it was meant to be seen, and creators can publish videos in these formats to apps like Safari® and Vimeo. With iPadOS® 26.1, available later this fall, the Apple Vision Pro app comes to iPad®, offering users another great way to discover new content, queue apps and games to download, find tips, and quickly access information about their Vision Pro.

New Apps, Content, and Games to Explore

There are over 1 million apps available for Apple Vision Pro, including more than 3,000 apps built for visionOS. Users can design their dream home with HomeByMe and Lowe’s Style Studio, outfit their closet with Balenciaga, and browse stunning artwork with Christie’s Select and Art Authority Museum. They can explore extraordinary locations around the world with Epic Earth and Explore POV, transform their physical space into a planetarium with Space Vision, or travel back in time with D-Day: The Camera Soldier.

Apple Vision Pro remains the ultimate entertainment device. With the new Vision Pro, users can experience concerts like never before with Amplium; tune into their favorite teams with apps from major sports leagues; or enjoy a personal theater with apps from popular streaming services on a screen that appears up to 100 feet wide. Apple Immersive continues to redefine what is possible in storytelling, and Vision Pro users can enjoy new series and films on the Apple TV app. Later this season, users in the Lakers’ broadcast territory will be able to watch select live games in Apple Immersive, and new titles from the Audi F1 Project, the BBC, HYBE, and Red Bull will launch in Apple Immersive in the coming months. 4 The Apple TV app is also home to one of the largest digital collections of 3D movies available, featuring recent blockbusters like Superman , Jurassic World Rebirth , How to Train Your Dragon , and Wicked .

Gaming on Apple Vision Pro is next level with its ultra-high-resolution displays, advanced Spatial Audio system, low latency, and responsive controls across a variety of input methods, including popular game controllers like Sony DualSense, which now supports multidevice pairing. Players will be able to enjoy iPad games like Where Winds Meet, POOLS, and Sniper Elite 4, fun spatial games like Porta Nubi and Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss , and the latest titles on consoles and PCs with apps like Portal and Steam Link. And with support for the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller, players get a new class of immersive games with high-performance motion tracking in six degrees of freedom, finger touch detection, and vibration support. Elu Legend, Pickle Pro, Ping Pong Club, and Spatial Rifts are some of the first games available with support for the PlayStation VR2 controller.

Enhanced Capabilities for Pro Users and Enterprises

With Apple Vision Pro, users can supercharge their workflows and discover new ways to realize their creative visions. Artists can design new works using apps like Crayon and Da Vinci Eye. Photographers can edit images with color accuracy from any location and in any lighting condition using Pixelmator on MacBook Pro® with Mac Virtual Display. Filmmakers can scout locations from anywhere by viewing spatial media — including panoramas and spatial videos shot on iPhone — on a large wraparound display. And pro users can assemble and rehearse their presentations while in a seat-for-seat replica of the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park using Keynote®. With Logitech Muse — a digital pencil built for Vision Pro — users can create and collaborate with a new level of precision. Apps like Crayon, doppl by Interaptix, Sketch Pro, and Spatial Analogue are adding support for Muse over the coming weeks.

Businesses around the world are harnessing the power of spatial computing on Apple Vision Pro every day to invent new solutions and streamline operations across design, education, healthcare, sales, and more. CAE, the multinational technology company that specializes in simulation and instruction solutions, uses Vision Pro to help pilots complete training activities outside of specialized centers, featuring true-to-life flight deck environments and scenarios. At Porsche, drivers can visualize and personalize new vehicles in select showrooms before taking delivery. And by seamlessly blending digital content with the physical world, Visage provides high-quality, three-dimensional medical imaging, helping hospitals like UC San Diego Health improve patient care.

Apple Vision Pro and the Environment

Apple 2030 is the company’s ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across its entire footprint by the end of this decade by reducing product emissions from their three biggest sources: materials, electricity, and transportation. Apple Vision Pro is made with 100 percent recycled aluminum in the frame and battery enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery. Vision Pro is designed to last and meets Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency and safe chemistry. The paper packaging is 100 percent fiber-based and can be easily recycled.

Pricing and Availability

  • Dual Knit Band is available to purchase separately for $99 (U.S.).
  • For users who require vision correction, ZEISS Optical Inserts — Readers will be available for $99 (U.S.), and ZEISS Optical Inserts — Prescription will be available for $149 (U.S.). 5

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Footnotes

1 Image Playground™ is available in English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish (Mexico, Spain) when Apple Intelligence is enabled. Feature availability varies by region.
2 Testing conducted by Apple in August and September 2025 using preproduction Apple Vision Pro (M5) units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback, internet browsing, spatial video capture, and FaceTime. Video playback tested in conjunction with an Environment, using 2D movie content purchased from the Apple TV app. Internet browsing tested using 20 popular websites. FaceTime tested between two Apple Vision Pro units with Personas enabled. Tested with Wi‑Fi associated to a network. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, network, environmental conditions, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific Apple Vision Pro units; actual results may vary.
3 Testing conducted by Apple in September 2025 using preproduction Apple Vision Pro (M5) and production Apple Vision Pro (M2) units. Up to 2x faster performance results were achieved when tested with prerelease Draw Things v1.20250820.0 on Apple Vision Pro (M5), v1.20250903.0 on Apple Vision Pro (M2), and a 768×768 text-to-image generation with step-distilled Qwen Image model at 6-bit quantization in two steps. When tested with Photos app by creating spatial scenes from photos, performance results were up to 1.5x faster. Performance tests are conducted using specific Apple Vision Pro units and reflect the approximate performance of Apple Vision Pro.
4 Additional information about titles from the Audi F1 Project, the BBC, HYBE, and Red Bull will be provided by these creators closer to their availability.
5 A valid prescription is required. Not all prescriptions are supported. Vision correction accessories are sold separately. ZEISS Optical Inserts — Prescription are only available to purchase online.

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