Nuked Hello there, my fellow tech enthusiasts! Today, I want to talk about Apple’s latest announcement at the WWDC developer conference. The company just unveiled its newest product, the Apple Vision Pro headset, and it’s causing quite a stir in the tech world. As a self-proclaimed funny guy who loves technology, I couldn’t resist taking a closer look at this futuristic device.
So, what does the Apple Vision Pro look like? Well, imagine a pair of ski goggles, but fancier and more sci-fi. During the conference, Apple executives detailed both how the hardware works and how you’re meant to use it. After the event, lucky individuals like myself were able to take a brief look at the $3,499 Vision Pro itself in a demo room at the Steve Jobs Theater.
Based on what we’ve seen so far, it’s safe to say that the Apple Vision Pro is a dramatically better-looking device than any other AR or VR headset on the market. The actual headset itself is thin, with most of its heft and size coming from the shield around it and the plushy band around the back. The goggles are slightly curved and should fit most faces comfortably. It’s also a nice silvery color, down to the cable coming out of the left side and the iPhone-sized battery pack at the bottom.
The built-in audio is located on small bumps on the sides of the Vision Pro’s band. Spatial audio is one of the big selling points of this device. Most of its other sensors and cameras are housed just under the front-facing glass; you can see some of the cameras pointing outwards from the headset at just the right angle. The cheese grater-style vent runs underneath both eyes, presumably to push all of the processor’s hot air down onto your cheeks.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the Vision Pro is its front-facing display, which gently pulsates with light. This will be the indication that someone is in the headset but can’t see out. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to see the other view, in which the wearer’s eyes are projected through that front screen. That view will either be innovative or horrifying, only time will tell.
Of course, the big question is how it feels in use. With no overhead band, will it sit too heavily on your nose? Will the cable attached to your left temple, running down to the battery pack, be annoying? Will it get hot after a few minutes? And how will it look from the inside? These are all valid concerns that remain to be addressed.
Furthermore, there’s the ongoing debate of “what is this for?” Unlike when Apple launched the Apple Watch or even AirPods, there’s not a huge existing market for mixed reality devices. Most people have little or no idea how these headsets work, and little about how they should work seems to have been settled.
Ultimately, the success of the Apple Vision Pro will depend on its software and user interface. There’s still a lot left to figure out before it launches next year. But based on a brief look at the device in a hands-on area at Apple Park, Apple seems to be off to a fairly strong start on the hardware front.
So, what do you think about this mixed reality device? Are you excited about its potential or skeptical of its purpose? Let me know in the comments below!
