I really hope it can be connected to the Mac to create some kind of huge distraction free workspace. That would be more then epic!
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AR/VR Headset Rumor Recap: 10 Features Coming to Apple's Next Major Product
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AR/VR goggles will make this the era of the Apple user 
The bite out of the Apple was made by the cutting edge
The bite out of the Apple was made by the cutting edgePossible, but I like many are not paying purely for the technology but what we can do with the device. Brilliant technology you can't do anything with is still useless or at least not worth paying $1,000 or more for it.
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If I can’t do this I’m not impressed. I want something like this from Apple 👇
No chance I’ll be buying it, mostly because of cost and it being a “v1” product.
But I have a stupid question: Do these allow for eyeglasses? I can’t imagine it does, since it’s supposed to block out all light. So what do people who need glasses do? Maybe they’ll have prescription screens in the future?
But I have a stupid question: Do these allow for eyeglasses? I can’t imagine it does, since it’s supposed to block out all light. So what do people who need glasses do? Maybe they’ll have prescription screens in the future?
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All of this sounds cool, but I fail to see how this will be a big seller even with those features.
Too many VR headsets are sitting on the shelf, and they were cool and cutting edge when they came out, too. My 3D TV was cool and cutting edge when it came out. I watched Avitar on it, and never took the wrapper off the next movie I bought to watch, Life of Pi (I still haven't seen that movie, 3D or not).
There will be a curiosity factor when this thing is released. Apple fans with disposable income will dig into their wallets and pony up the $3000. But like the VR headsets before, I challenge anyone who purchases these to tell me they're still thrilled and using them frequently a year from purchase...
Too many VR headsets are sitting on the shelf, and they were cool and cutting edge when they came out, too. My 3D TV was cool and cutting edge when it came out. I watched Avitar on it, and never took the wrapper off the next movie I bought to watch, Life of Pi (I still haven't seen that movie, 3D or not).
There will be a curiosity factor when this thing is released. Apple fans with disposable income will dig into their wallets and pony up the $3000. But like the VR headsets before, I challenge anyone who purchases these to tell me they're still thrilled and using them frequently a year from purchase...
Most current VR headsets have room for glasses. But that means they have to be bigger and heavier than headsets that don't need to accommodate glasses. Apple's headset will likely have prescription lens inserts that can be fitted just in front of the normal lenses. There is also at least one VR headset with adjustable diopters, but that won't be adequate for as many people as custom inserts would be.
Anyone tempted to buy this, make sure you are happy with your laptop, phone, and tablet, and even have the budget for needed upcoming upgrades. If not, put money into those things first, and then think about this whatever this is. As for me, I am fortunate to have the money to buy pretty much anything I want, but no way I am getting the first gen of this, if ever.
Do you not realise how absurd that sounds when you’re apparently happy with the status quo (everyone walks down the street with their head bent over at 45°)? If nothing else, it could help people with their self induced neck problems.
This is not a problem?
Not saying it’s not possible, however a bunch of people standing around reading newspapers don’t tend walk straight into post or open door, which I’ve seen with people on their phones…nor do they read newspapers while driving, causing accidents like peopld may when they text.
Agree with v1 comment…these are meant as a first generation product to prime the pump for app development and continued iterations of tech development to make it better and move towards glasses tech. i expect you can either wear glasses underneath or they have settings to adjust for myopia.
This gives new meaning to the idea of paying serious $$$$ to be an uncompensated beta tester. Good luck with the EyePods Pro, Apple!
Yes, it’s a rumor but it sounds plausible. If the VR headset is battery powered you don’t want that weight on the headset. I’ve used a headset with an aftermarket battery. This was not an issue for me. Too bad I relied on WiFi with my VIVE pro and WiFi was always terrible. Ultimately I preferred the cord.
I’m excited about it and I think it’s going to exceed expectation and shape the future of AR/VR/MR.
I am hoping for an iPhone equivalent moment when it launches (or close).
I think it’s gonna be eye opening to see it in person.
Just like iPhone didn’t have App Store until version 2.0, this will even more so need support from developers. It will probdbly grow tremendously over the first few years and iterations.
I am hoping for an iPhone equivalent moment when it launches (or close).
I think it’s gonna be eye opening to see it in person.
Just like iPhone didn’t have App Store until version 2.0, this will even more so need support from developers. It will probdbly grow tremendously over the first few years and iterations.
Hello friendo, it appears for some reason you completely mis-understood my post as what I was envisioning would actually solve that problem. Re-read my post and get back to me after you’ve done so and edited yours.
If we weren’t all in a peaceful state right now we’d be slapping our foreheads.
First one to come out with realistic AI VR porn headset wins. That is the reality.
Re-read and nope, because... the point I disagree with is where you mentioned that it would be useless unless made into glasses. As far as what the AR/VR Goggles look like? Well, we don't know yet, so I can't comment until I see something better than an "artist impression". Personally, I don't care if a person is walking around wearing goggles, glasses, or anything else tbh. The world changes and I don't judge what people look like. 7 billion people on this earth and everyone has their own story.
I don't know if you wear glasses or not, but they are a very rudimentary 'fix' that doesn't work well for many people. Goggles could absolutely make a huge difference for people. Can you imagine a screen for a person with peripheral vision loss, and having it concentrated in an area of vision? Something glasses cannot do. I just paid $1000 for "progressive lenses" that have the least amount of optic variations available and they still only do a mediocre job for the money. AR Glasses could absolutely solve this, without considering the fashion, to which I don't care, they could be a game changer in health and in the ability to 'see' things others cannot see.
I’m 73 and I’ve always carried books to read while I walked. At least until I bought one of these electronic devices with hundreds of books available to read while I walk.