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Affirm Deepens Wayfair Integration as BNPL Gains Traction Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

Affirm and Wayfair are expanding their buy now, pay later partnership just ahead of the critical holiday shopping period. The enhanced integration comes as consumers increasingly rely on flexible payment options for larger purchases amid economic pressures.

Strategic Partnership Expansion

Affirm Holdings Inc. and Wayfair Inc. are significantly expanding their buy now, pay later partnership, according to reports, with the timing strategically aligned with two major sales events: Wayfair’s annual “Way Day” from October 26-29 and the broader holiday shopping season. Sources indicate this expansion comes seven years after the companies first established their partnership in 2017.

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Apple Unveils Next-Gen Vision Pro Developer Strap with 40x Faster Data Transfer

Apple has launched a significantly upgraded Developer Strap for Vision Pro that reportedly delivers data transfer speeds up to 40 times faster than the original version. The accessory remains priced at $299 but is only available to registered Apple Developer Program members. Sources indicate the new strap maintains the same design while dramatically improving connectivity performance.

Major Speed Upgrade for Vision Pro Development

Apple has released a second-generation Developer Strap for its Vision Pro headset that reportedly offers dramatically improved data transfer capabilities compared to the original version. According to reports, the new accessory provides transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps when connected to a Mac, representing approximately a 40-fold increase over the first-generation strap’s USB 2.0 limitation of 480 Mbps.