Kuo: Apple Aiming to Keep Mixed Reality Headset's Weight Under 150 Grams

[svanstrom]

That’s about 5 ounces for the rest of you.

Don't encourage them.

Can we talk about new Apple Silicon Mac’s please. Mr. KUO any insights?

Don't encourage him.

As far as the design of these things I've sort of gotten into my head that they will end up attaching by replacing (or slotting between) the AirPods Max ear cushions; making the two do this Transformers thing into a single unit.

To me that makes sense because you'd really need the spatial audio of the Maxes (including that awesome "spacial transparency"-mode), not just the Pros, to fully get the experiences right; and I do think that Apple really want people to get that ott first impression of them.

 

[dz5b609]

So the company that made the heaviest over-ear headphones on the market, suddenly cares about weight?

 

[iPadified]

I wonder how they will deal with people usually wearing glasses? Contact lens requirements? Will not work for me.

Reply to myself: there was some talk in other reports about inclusion of liquid lenses. Perhaps these can be adjusted for the individual wearer of the device. Considering the number of people wearing glasses, this is a major issue.

If they solve this I would readily pay 2000-3000 for a device.

 

[Reason077]

Homepod took 5 years to develop and it’s already a thing of the past.

HomePod will spawn many successor products. I wouldn't write the whole line off just because the 1.0 version has been discontinued.

I’m very doubtful these Magic Glasses will ever be the success Apple expects.

They will be a cool novelty but need to find compelling use-cases in software for long-term success. Porn alone probably isn't enough 😉

 

[deckard666]

I thought Porn drove ALL tech upgrades ?

 

[furou]

I wish they’d be as determined to keep the price down too.

 

[diddl14]

That drawing is so incredibly awkward..

 

[JustMartin]

Most (all?) of these responses appear to think that Apple's AR is going to start as a consumer device. I've a strong suspicion that it will be used in a lot of practical/professional (not 'pro') applications such as engineering (imagine being able to look at a device and see labels, manual pages etc. displayed next to the relevant parts)

 

[iPadified]

Most (all?) of these responses appear to think that Apple's AR is going to start as a consumer device. I've a strong suspicion that it will be used in a lot of practical/professional (not 'pro') applications such as engineering (imagine being able to look at a device and see labels, manual pages etc. displayed next to the relevant parts)

I agree, a $3000 device is not for the average consumer.

PS. Macrumourist (and not you specifically) have the most weird definition of a "pro" on the planet. Since when is engineering/science not "pro"? The average macrumourist "pro" definition can be summed up a person thinking that computer must be upgradable and it should be cheap as low end Dell computer with GTX (yeah very professional) cards inside. iPad are of course regarded as toys and 5.4 inch iPhone has the perfect size. Sorry for the rant but the "pro" definitions triggers me. DS.

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

This is going to flop harder than the HomePod. 🪦

Flop? Lol..The mini which is a great success is an upgraded HomePod sir....just like the iPhone 12 is to the 4s say...Apple discontinued selling the 4s would u call the 4s a flop sir?

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

Wow Kuo has such specifics on VR. It’s like he’s analyzing the product while it’s right next to his keyboard as he types this.

 

[thelookingglass]

That would be quite an achievement when you compare it to rivals, like Oculus and PlayStation.

those art full VR. This is mixed reality.

 

[macsareveryinteresting]

How can we find this believable when AirPods Max are 384.8 grams?

Yeah and the Reality Headset looks to be about the size of AirPods Max.

 

[macsareveryinteresting]

Do you understand the concept of a centre of gravity?

Do you?

 

[subjonas]

those art full VR.

Thou bringeth some classy language to MR, I like it.

 

[unsui_grep]

Realtime 3d graphics is the future (and the present), whether it be in the form of AR, VR, gaming, what have you. Next gen apps/experiences are going to touch every conceivable industry I don't see how Apple can move forward with their product strategy without investing in a native, Swift based 3d graphics/gaming engine content creation environment. Maybe Reality Composer is the beginning but they are going to have to supply better tools for the next killer apps and I can't see them relying on Unity and certainly Unreal for content creation.

 

[Neodym]

They will be a cool novelty but need to find compelling use-cases in software for long-term success. Porn alone probably isn't enough 😉

Kuo: Apple's AR Headset to Launch in Second Quarter of 2020

Why are the AirPods such a success? After all, the iPhone could play back audio via internal speakers and wired (and even wireless) headphones were/are widely available. But the AirPods are very convenient and provide a smooth user experience. The glasses will have a similar use case...

forums.macrumors.com

 

[iZac]

I can believe that if this device is going to basically be an iPhone with a bunch of cameras attached to your face then it could be about the weight of an iPhone.

Perhaps the asterixis is that the almost certainly removeable face cushion (think Airpod Max pads) might not be part of the device weight, nor the head strap strap which will undoubtedly come in a variety of formats.

Both these things may need to come in different shapes and sizes to accommodate different facial structures, if the device itself is going to fit as close to the eyes as possible. Especially if the rumour that they'll sell prescription lenses for people who use spectacles.

 

[Reason077]

Kuo: Apple's AR Headset to Launch in Second Quarter of 2020

Why are the AirPods such a success? After all, the iPhone could play back audio via internal speakers and wired (and even wireless) headphones were/are widely available. But the AirPods are very convenient and provide a smooth user experience. The glasses will have a similar use case...

forums.macrumors.com

Yes, there are certainly some compelling use-cases. But the implementation has to be very, very good. Google Glass could do a lot of this stuff (eg: navigation) back in 2013, but it couldn't do it well enough to convince people that it was neccessary.

By the way: I believe you meant to write "electric vehicles can be dangerous for sight-impaired persons" - not hearing-impaired! It was blind advocacy groups who argued for pedestrian warning sounds to be installed in electric vehicles.

I get the point, but I'd imagine that any vehicle is potentially dangerous for a hearing impaired person, not specifically electric ones.

 

[ericwn]

Do you understand the concept of a centre of gravity?

It was a totally valid comment though coming from a just announced product that many have experienced as too heavy already.

 

[ericwn]

This is going to flop harder than the HomePod. 🪦

Looking forward to the message that from now on Apple will focus on the glasses mini.

 

[ericwn]

Flop? Lol..The mini which is a great success is an upgraded HomePod sir....just like the iPhone 12 is to the 4s say...Apple discontinued selling the 4s would u call the 4s a flop sir?

The mini is a success? Do you have more data on that?

 

[Neodym]

Yes, there are certainly some compelling use-cases. But the implementation has to be very, very good. Google Glass could do a lot of this stuff (eg: navigation) back in 2013, but it couldn't do it well enough to convince people that it was neccessary.

By the way: I believe you meant to write "electric vehicles can be dangerous for sight-impaired persons" - not hearing-impaired! It was blind advocacy groups who argued for pedestrian warning sounds to be installed in electric vehicles.

I get the point, but I'd imagine that any vehicle is potentially dangerous for a hearing impaired person, not specifically electric ones.

Yup, you‘re right, that should have been sight-impaired.

I once had a chance to test Google glasses: Those were a proof of concept at best. A tiny, low-resolution area at the top corner of your fov, barely able to show the time. If the Apple glasses come even halfway close to the rumors („full-screen“ high-res display), it would be akin to C64 vs. a modern gaming PC.

IF Apple does the software right - I fully agree with you there - I think they have a huge winner at their hands!

 

[NPC Compliant]

It was a totally valid comment though coming from a just announced product that many have experienced as too heavy already.

Yes, they also released a MacBook Pro recently that weighs over a kilo, can you believe it? That’s even heavier than the AirPods Max!

 

[ericwn]

Yes, they also released a MacBook Pro recently that weighs over a kilo, can you believe it? That’s even heavier than the AirPods Max!

I guess to each their own wearables. You enjoy the MBP glued to your forehead then.