If video game companies can’t make this work, which is the most obvious application of a headset, then Apple’s ‘good enough’ approach certainly isn’t going to make it work.
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I’m highly skeptical that software engineers or designers or whoever are going to strap a headset to their face for a whole day to do their work. Even if Apple made something incredibly comfortable and lightweight you’d still get tired of having it on your face at some point. It’s never going to be like wearing a pair of reading glasses.
the thing is that whatever this thing will do, it will likely be very polished/cool.
that will draw people in. they’re going to make it look really awesome and clean. it may not have a killer app or ton of features, but what it CAN do will be heavily marketed.
This feels like more of a "me too" product from Apple -- unless it can do something revolutionary that Sony, Meta or any other VR headset maker doesn't do.
And no, slapping an Apple logo on it doesn't automatically make it revolutionary.
Which video game company attempted mixed reality so far? I know I've seen virtual reality but did I miss a mixed reality headset?
Well to start with, this rumored headset isn't a VR headset. It is a Mixed Reality headset.
I don’t know why the Apple is rushing this. Look, the AR/VR market is kinda in the slumber right now, no one is gonna steal your lunch if you don’t release it asap, so you might as well take your time with this.
It has been delayed multiple times according to rumors so sounds like anything but a rush to me.
Well, that reminds me of Cyberpunk 2077, almost 10 years in development, and it was still rushed to release, because out of those 10 years, for most of that time they actually did nothing substantial.
I think this NYT article has killed this project - if it wasn’t doomed already.
It sets a negative expectation that the product won’t be strong enough to break free from.
Either this gets shelved for at least another 12 months, or it comes out as planned and bombs.
It sets a negative expectation that the product won’t be strong enough to break free from.
Either this gets shelved for at least another 12 months, or it comes out as planned and bombs.
Apple needs a powerful AI to generate on the fly anything in the FOV (people bodies/ environment/ behavior) until then it will be useless and quickly forgotten
A lot of random people seem to have seen Apple's internal documents with the posts they are making about this still not announced product. There's no way they are basing it off their imaginations, right?
Tell me what I would use it for ? What does it solve for me ? I know literally 3 people with headsets and they are 1,000,000% nerds - even Sony can’t decide about their headset and that’s just a grand all in….
I will be pleased if Apple prove me wrong…
I will be pleased if Apple prove me wrong…
How can any of us who haven’t seen it comment on it or agree or disagree with the sentiments in the article? Clearly some others at Apple are onboard with the launch. Wait till you see it then have an informed opinion.
MANY thought that the iPod will flop and that the iPhone will flop and were very wrong.
We know that the price will be high, so it’s not for everyone for sure. But for those of us who have not seen or tried it and its new applications, let’s reserve judgment.
MANY thought that the iPod will flop and that the iPhone will flop and were very wrong.
We know that the price will be high, so it’s not for everyone for sure. But for those of us who have not seen or tried it and its new applications, let’s reserve judgment.
It is possible it isn't for you. Doesn't mean it won't be useful for many others.
Also the Sony headset is VR. This is rumored to be mixed reality. Not the same thing.
I hate it with a passion even before it's released.
IMHO, they should have made low-range wireless glasses, but instead they went in the wrong direction.
By making it a wireless display with sensors, it could be affordable, and help sales of the next iPhone, which conveniently would be required for the ultra low-range wireless.
Apple's Intel moment.
IMHO, they should have made low-range wireless glasses, but instead they went in the wrong direction.
By making it a wireless display with sensors, it could be affordable, and help sales of the next iPhone, which conveniently would be required for the ultra low-range wireless.
Apple's Intel moment.
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You do know the pictures shown are renders and not official product images right? As are the details of what it does and the price. None of it is official or confirmed.
Apple has not announced it or revealed pics of it or anything.
The endgame / ultimate product here is normal-sized glasses that take the place of normal prescription glasses, but have AR features which augment the experience for the wearer.
This isn’t possible with today’s technology, but you don’t get from zero to end state by skipping the first step.
This isn’t possible with today’s technology, but you don’t get from zero to end state by skipping the first step.
This'll be niche in the sense that a workstation is niche.
Apple is likely pushing this out to repair the image of XR after Meta's misstep. We know that light-weight AR is the place to be, but the tech simply isn't there yet. Until then, empowering top-tier creators to invent the future is fine by me.
Apple is likely pushing this out to repair the image of XR after Meta's misstep. We know that light-weight AR is the place to be, but the tech simply isn't there yet. Until then, empowering top-tier creators to invent the future is fine by me.
Agreed. This R&D could be spent on better battery tech. We haven't had a real breakthrough in this area in a while. Why not let this become a "hobby".
Forget that. They should just give us a Holodeck or upload us into a nanobot colony. Jeez, Apple, why aren't you doing physically impossible things using today's tech? /s
Seriously, your comment is asking for the impossible. Apple are not incompetent - you're just not understanding how technology works.
AR/VR is almost certainly going to be a major driver for battery tech breakthroughs because it is the main reason why we would ideally need battery breakthroughs. Necessity drives innovation.
$3000 Bucks and I bet you can't even change the battery this is has got to be for those few folks with alot of disposable income🥸