Apple presented the first generation of its mixed reality glasses on Monday evening. And the reactions from all over the world were not long in coming…
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Reveal people’s reactions to the price of Vision Pro 😅
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What will the app developers do with it?
Security issues, anyone?
What was the first conspiracy theory about the new gadget?
Plausible explanation:
In fact, the Apple boss liked to pose next to the new gadget. But setting it up yourself? no!
And of course some Twitter users remembered: there had been a thing with Google before…
Why does Apple’s boss talk so much?
Welcome to the era of spatial computing with Apple Vision Pro. You’ve never seen anything like it before! pic.twitter.com/PEIxKNpXBs
— Tim Kok (@tim_cook) June 5, 2023
What say experts who have had the chance to try Vision Pro?
But the quality of the pass-through was also first-class. No latency, extremely high quality and it can only get better.”
Apple has a big thing here and they know it. This is the future of computers. My experience was amazing, creepy. Hard to describe, but almost like a dream. The spatial photos/videos gave me goosebumps. This will revolutionize ‘Memories’*.”
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After half an hour under Apple’s video glasses, I’m done, I have to return the high-tech gadget. On the one hand, I find that although I got a little warm underneath, I didn’t sweat.
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I feel like I used my neck muscles more than usual in the past 30 minutes. I can imagine wearing the glasses for a few hours, certainly not a whole day. At least not without longer breaks.”
The presentation of the expensive gadget could have been another iPhone moment for Apple, says the experienced German tech journalist. “But just like with the iPhone at the time, it can also mean that it takes a while before it becomes clear how and for what people will actually use the device.”
What does this mean for Zuckerberg and other VR providers?
Not everyone sees it that way…
Affordable competitive product? There are also different views on this.
Why is this real science fiction?
The sensors of the mixed reality glasses should enable something like mind reading, explains an American who says he helped with the research into prototypes.
American computer scientist and artist Sterling Crispin says most of his previous work at Apple is still covered by non-disclosure agreements. However, a few things have become public knowledge through patents and he is allowed to talk about them.
In a mixed reality or virtual reality experience, an AI model tries to predict the mood of the user. The high-tech glasses recognize whether you are curious, anxious, attentive, or if your mind is wandering. All this can be deduced thanks to sensors and measurements such as eye tracking, electrical activity in the brain, heartbeats and rhythms, muscle activity, blood density in the brain, blood pressure, skin conductance, etc.
I have spent 10% of my life contributing to the development of the #VisionPro while working at Apple as a Neurotechnology Prototyping Researcher in the Technology Development Group. It’s the longest I’ve ever worked on a single effort. I’m proud and relieved that it’s finally… pic.twitter.com/vCdlmiZ5Vm
— Sterling Crispin 🕊️ (@sterlingcrispin) June 5, 2023
What’s missing?
However, what is still missing is a revolutionary AI for conversations – a Siri 2.0. I expect they will make a major announcement in this area soon.”
What is the future after the first generation?
PS: What does Steve say?
Sources
- mirror.de: “A great device – and Apple has absolutely no idea why”
Source: Watson
I’m Ella Sammie, author specializing in the Technology sector. I have been writing for 24 Instatnt News since 2020, and am passionate about staying up to date with the latest developments in this ever-changing industry.
