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Development on Augmented Reality 'Apple Glasses' Postponed Indefinitely
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It depends on the Mac mini. If it’s an M1, it would only support one monitor. But you could have an infinite number of virtual monitors within that monitor.
As for motel use, it would depend on the quality of the mirrors on the ceiling.
Planned to release? Funny how many believe a rumor as complete and utter truth.
Disagree, that would be a ridiculous price for a consumer product. The first version is pro, for engineering, medical, and scientific visualization. It will also provide a development platform for the 2.0 version.
Those OLED displays in those iPhones and those monitors? I am most certain that they are manufactured by LG.Lots of companies don't make cars or glasses. While I would have liked to see what Apple could come up with... I'm not that upset at Apple.
At least Apple still makes phones. LG couldn't handle it and they exited the phone market.
In fact... LG doesn't make cars, glasses, or phones... what losers!
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According to Bloomberg, some Apple employees do not believe that Apple will ever ship AR glasses. Most of Apple's AR/VR group is working on the mixed reality headsets that Apple is planning to produce, but there are still some that are exploring technology for future AR glasses.
Rather than developing augmented reality glasses, Apple is now focused on creating a more affordable mixed reality headset that will appeal to a wider range of consumers.”
Can someone explain how “mixed reality” is different from “augmented reality”?
According to Bloomberg, some Apple employees do not believe that Apple will ever ship AR glasses. Most of Apple's AR/VR group is working on the mixed reality headsets that Apple is planning to produce, but there are still some that are exploring technology for future AR glasses.
Rather than developing augmented reality glasses, Apple is now focused on creating a more affordable mixed reality headset that will appeal to a wider range of consumers.”
Can someone explain how “mixed reality” is different from “augmented reality”?
Apple's not building a car. That would be a stupid product for Apple. They are, however, developing stuff that fits within an automotive ecosystem.
Glass was awful in pretty much every way you can imagine.
Still, it felt insanely cool. *+
* former glasshole
+ back when I thought it was kewl to be super online
is there a reason you’re using a diminutive of Tim’s name? Is it because your argument has no merit? Or do you know Tim personally?
At least the delay means no more of that hideous ski googles graphic from Macrumors!
50 years? 50 YEARS?
Google Glass was basically already there. Aside from battery life and basic awkwardness of a new interface. Overcoming the social reticence is another thing.
The technology for mass market AR by and large already exists.
In 50 YEARS I hope I’m not slathering over AR glasses. I’ll be hoping for a personal craft to a new life on the offshore colonies or barring that, a cryo chamber.
Or five more years of it.
For what it’s worth, no ski goggles ever made look like that. You’d never want your goggles sealed to your face, unless you live somewhere where you are trying to ski in the rain I guess? Maybe Appalachia or the Alps? The dumb render is a scuba mask with Apple Watch bands. Absurd.
How’s that secret Chinese chip Bloomberg? Years later and no evidence.
Bloomberg’s tech reporting doesn’t even measure up to the reliability of reading tea leaves.
Bloomberg’s tech reporting doesn’t even measure up to the reliability of reading tea leaves.
“…similar to the Google Glass smart glasses. The glasses would provide digital information overlaid on the real world…”
So, not similar at all then? If we have to mention Google Glass every time AR glasses come up, why not refer to the TV wristwatches of the 80s whenever something happens in smartwatches? They do all the same things, right?
(Honestly even that comparison might be too generous.)
So, not similar at all then? If we have to mention Google Glass every time AR glasses come up, why not refer to the TV wristwatches of the 80s whenever something happens in smartwatches? They do all the same things, right?
(Honestly even that comparison might be too generous.)
Might be launched a few years later after AR/VR headset is launched.
mixed reality is the term Microsoft gave to their VR headsets.
I have no idea why they are mentioned here as I will be very surprised if any type of VR is in these apple headsets. Tim has been hammering the AR forever and never mentions VR.
Absolutely. LG makes great screens!
But LG couldn't remain in the phone market. They were not "special" enough, to use your words.
My point was... you can slam Apple for not making cars or glasses... but some companies can't even make phones.
Honestly... most companies don't make cars or glasses... so I don't know why you think it's some kind of problem for Apple.
I believe Apple can still be special even if they don't make cars or glasses.
Makes much more sense to work on a “cheaper version” of the AR headset first then eventually move onto glasses. Good move Apple. One step at a time.
I love how many people just gave up immediately upon seeing this. If you just did a bit of digging, you’ll know there was literally an AR optic breakthrough today. It’s only a matter of when not if before this is ready for the public. Please delete this reply thanks…
Apple has paused development on the augmented reality Apple Glasses that it planned to introduce after its mixed reality headset, reports Bloomberg. Work on the product has been postponed because of technical difficulties.
Rumors suggested that Apple wanted to develop a pair of lightweight augmented reality glasses that would be similar to the Google Glass smart glasses. The glasses would provide digital information overlaid on the real world rather than offering immersive virtual experiences like the AR/VR headset, but Apple has not been able to develop the necessary hardware to produce a lightweight wearable that has the power of an iPhone and enough battery life to run it.
Apple initially wanted to release the Apple Glasses in 2023 before delaying the project to 2025, but now the product's launch has been postponed "indefinitely." Apple has also scaled back work on the device, so Apple Glasses will not be launching in the foreseeable future, but Bloomberg says that Apple considers AR glasses to be a product that could one day replace the iPhone.
According to Bloomberg, some Apple employees do not believe that Apple will ever ship AR glasses. Most of Apple's AR/VR group is working on the mixed reality headsets that Apple is planning to produce, but there are still some that are exploring technology for future AR glasses.
Rather than developing augmented reality glasses, Apple is now focused on creating a more affordable mixed reality headset that will appeal to a wider range of consumers. The first AR/VR headset that is set to launch this year will cost somewhere around $3,000, so Apple wants to provide similar capabilities at a cheaper price point in the future.
Details on all of the features included in the first mixed reality headset can be found in our AR/VR roundup.
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