Tag: Vision Pro

Apple's new mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, has been compared to the iPhone, but Siri seems to be lagging behind Alexa and Google Assistant in conversation capabilities. The author suggests integrating Siri into Apple's apps to increase utility and using AI to analyze context for various tricks. AI advancements by Google and Microsoft may be leaving Apple behind.

Find out why weight is not an issue for Apple's Vision Pro despite its comparison to traditional VR headsets. Customization options were provided for a more comfortable fit, though its short battery life is a drawback.

Qualcomm is advancing the open side of the metaverse industry with its latest products, designed for immersive experiences running on less than a watt of power. Their decision to keep devices open fosters innovation, in contrast to Apple's recent Vision Pro headset. The upcoming Meta Quest 3 VR headset and OpenXR APIs will be supported by Qualcomm's technology. AWE developer event showcased groundbreaking designs and software created with diverse industry partners.

Apple's new Vision Pro headset is set to revolutionize human-computer interaction, as it connects users with mixed-reality content through their voice, hands, and eyes. Steve Jobs' biographer, Walter Isaacson, stated that if Jobs were still alive, he would love the device for its innovative use of artificial intelligence, which allows it to process visual data and create a new platform for interaction. The $3,499 headset, which runs on the spatial computing operating system visionOS, is a testament to Apple's desire to redefine what is possible in technology.

Apple's new $3,499 Vision Pro mixed-reality headset offers an immersive experience but doesn't mention the metaverse, positioning it as a successor to iPhones and Macs. It may account for 10% of all Apple's sales in 2030, says Gene Munster.