I had some hands-on time with the Apple Vision Pro this week. This is truly one of Apple's most incredible accomplishments. I've tried many AR/VR headsets, and this one knocks it out of the park. I've always wanted that "Tony Stark" home office. You sit down and have 5-20 holographic monitors around you controlled by gestures. This is it, but with a very big headset on your head. I will say the headset is a little heavy, but you'll quickly forget about it if you're fully immersed in something. You will want to take breaks here and there. I stayed inside the Vision Pro world for about 10 of 24 hours one day, and my neck and face definitely felt it. The passthrough was completely usable. I was able to eat, drink, and cook dinner right through it. It isn't as crystal clear as reality, but what really is? I had an "oh wow" experience brushing my teeth with it on. I put on a quick YouTube video and positioned it right over my bathroom mirror. Brushing my teeth never went so fast, haha. Oh, and don't get me started about watching 3D Disney+ movies. That was the best 3D experience I've ever had. Overall, I'm excited to see where Apple takes this next. My biggest want list includes shaving weight off the unit, slightly more visible transparency mode, and more gestures. One gesture I'd like to see is a way to pull up the Home Screen without having to touch the Digital Crown button on top. Congrats, Apple. In my best Flossy Carter typed impression, this is a major, major, major go.

Just had an amazing experience with the Apple Vision Pro demo at an Apple store in Miami! Here are my thoughts and whether I will buy it. 👇 🚩 The demo may not provide the full experience of having it at home, but it's definitely mind-boggling and goes beyond what you can see in YouTube reviews. 🚩 The demo lasted around 20 minutes and covered various aspects of using the device. First, you calibrate the dimensions of your head using an iPhone, and then you're given a custom-size strap to ensure a perfect fit. 🚩 The device offers three functions: eye tracking for cursor movement, finger tapping for clicking, and hand gestures for scrolling. It's simple yet effective! 🚩 I was able to see how apps behave, resize them, and move them around in my space. It felt like a whole new level of interaction! 🚩 The panoramas were mind-blowing! I could explore captivating spatial images and 3D videos captured by the iPhone. 🚩 I also opened the Safari browser and browsed through a webpage. The clarity and smoothness were impressive! 🚩 The highlight was watching a 3D video of Avatar. The visuals were incredibly crisp and clear, making it the best 3D experience I've ever had! 🚩 The final step was an immersive experience demo, where I was transported to different environments. From flying over mountains to walking on ropes, it felt thrilling! There was even a studio experience with Alicia Keys performing live. It was truly amazing! Overall, the Vision Pro device is premium in every aspect. The image quality, responsiveness, and precise controls are top-notch. While I encountered minor glitches that were easily resolved, it's understandable for a new device. The device's lightness and comfort were also impressive. As for purchasing, I currently don't see a specific personal use case beyond entertainment. However, I'm incredibly curious about future iterations of this product and might consider buying it down the road. Exciting times ahead! Have you had a chance to try it yet? Share your thoughts! #AppleTech #CuttingEdgeTech #Innovation #AppleVisionPro #DemoExperience #CustomFit #HeadCalibration #ImmersiveExperience #AppBehavior #IntuitiveControls #SpatialImaging #CaptivatingPanoramas #SafariBrowsing #ImpressiveClarity #3DVideo #AvatarExperience #ImmersiveEnvironment #LivePerformance #PremiumDevice #TopNotchQuality #FutureTech #Curiosity

The Apple Vision Pro Is a Marvel. But Who Will Buy It? The Vision Pro is a high-end device that costs $3,500. Parents, movie buffs and office workers might all succumb to the novelty of Apple’s new “spatial computing” device. V.R. headsets are still niche enough that they attract attention, which is why the target market for the Vision Pro right now includes both show-offs (people who want to be noticed wearing the latest high-end Apple gadget) and shut-ins (people who rarely leave their houses anyway, so why does it matter if the device attracts stares?). The novelty factor may wear off, but for now, it’s a real consideration for anyone hoping to fly under the radar while wearing a Vision Pro. Like it or not, Apple has built a device that is too wild to be ignored. #applevisionpro https://lnkd.in/dWapUw4f

Our Steve Turner tested the new Apple Vision Pro. Quite an experience. They match the goggle lens to your eye prescription before you can start. PROS... -Great immersive experience with panoramic views like you are standing there. -Awesome 3D Video. Great clarity and detail. -Appeared to be standing right next to Alicia Keys while she was singing like you could reach out and touch her. -Another experience was standing in a jungle where wild animals were everywhere and a rhino came right up to me like I wanted to pet him. -Navigate through the eye and fingers no mouse is needed. -No computer hookup is needed. -You can move screens around and view multiple displays simultaneously. This would replace those using several monitors at work or play. CONS... -Expensive, $3,500+. -Goggles seem heavy after a while weighing 1.3 pounds. -The rotating crown, which controls the fit and other controls on the top can be hard to locate with the goggles on. -Not enough now for business use and though you can see others around you it is confining. -Removes the social aspect of viewing something together on one screen as opposed to many people wearing goggles at the same time. -Tethered to a battery that runs around 2 hours. SUMMARY... Lots of great tech here. All the best from Apple. Now it will be up to developers to come up with the apps to take this to the next step. A more affordable version will eventually be forthcoming. Still a long way from being something to be bought and used by the mainstream. #applevisionpro #computing #IT #spatialcomputing #spatialaudio

I watched a video this week on Apple's new mixed-reality headset (the Vision Pro) and it looked super cool UNTIL I read about this one thing There is one key design element that Apple seems to be downplaying - the external battery pack This battery pack is tethered to the headset via a cable, and it needs to be carried around by the wearer or placed nearby Apple has not been forthcoming about the battery pack in its marketing materials or press demos, and it has even tried to prevent journalists from taking photos of it I reckon there are a few possible reasons for this The battery pack may be seen as inelegant or bulky, and it could detract from the overall design of the headset Additionally, the fact that it is external may suggest that the headset itself has a short battery life Whatever the reason, Apple's attempt to hide the battery pack is raising some eyebrows Some experts believe that it is a major design flaw, while others believe that it is not a big deal Only time will tell how the battery pack will ultimately affect the usability and popularity of the Vision Pro What do you think about this? Is this a major usability fault or not a big issue? #productdesign #visionpro #applevisionpro #usability

I bought the Apple Vision Pro on launch day this past Friday and there's one thing that nobody is talking about and that's the web AR and the "direct touch" capabilities You can watch me interact with the AVP AR web model in my office, and browse the web by touching the screen. So you don't have to use the "sit and pinch" to interact with the interface, you can literally touch windows and objects. It's actually way easier to surf the web by treating like a virtual giant tablet, vs. sitting down and pinching. I see the eye tracking and pinch as like the remote control when it's too far away to walk to the application you're interacting with. AR on the vision pro is what we all dreamed it would be some day. I've built AR experiences for large brands using tablets, this blows that away, by far. P.S. If you're interested in a full "living with it for 4 days" review, just comment below. #applevisionpro #augmentedreality

Tested the new Apple Vision Pro. Quite an experience. They have to match the goggle lens to your eye prescription before you can start. PROS... -Great immersive experience with panoramic views like you are standing there. -Awesome 3D Video. Great clarity and detail. -Appeared to be standing right next to Alicia Keys while she was singing like you could reach out and touch her. -Another experience was standing in a jungle where wild animals were everywhere and a rhino came right up to me like I wanted to pet him. -Navigate through the eye and fingers no mouse is needed. -No computer hookup is needed. -You can move screens around and view multiple displays simultaneously. This would replace those using several monitors at work or play. CONS... -Expensive, $3,500+. -Goggles seem heavy after a while weighing 1.3 pounds. -The rotating crown, which controls the fit and other controls on the top can be hard to locate with the goggles on. -Not enough now for business use and though you can see others around you it is confining. -Removes the social aspect of viewing something together on one screen as opposed to many people wearing goggles at the same time. -Tethered to a battery that runs around 2 hours. SUMMARY... Lots of great tech here. All the best from Apple. Now it will be up to developers to come up with the apps to take this to the next step. A more affordable version will eventually be forthcoming. Still a long way from being something to be bought and used by the mainstream. #applevisionpro #computing #IT #spatialcomputing #spatialaudio

The future just got real with Apple Vision Pro. Heard about Apple's Vision Pro yet? It's the talk of the town for a big reason. This isn't just another product. Seems like it’s going to change the way we use digital stuff, get our work done and have fun! 1)What is it? A headset that combines AR experiences and VR 2)Who is it for? People big on multitasking, enjoying 3D entertainment, capturing photos and videos and business travelers  3)What does it cost? $3,499 plus more for additional storage and accessories  4)What can you do with Apple Vision Pro? Supersize your Mac display by looking at it, use and pin multiple apps around your space, capture and view 3D photos and videos, watch 3D movies, experience AR apps, play games 5)How long is the battery life? 2 to 2.5 hours What’s hot(or PROS): - Really cool way to use your eyes and hands to control it - The 3D movies and special Apple videos look amazing - The video and photo stuff makes things look super real - Works really well with MacBooks - The apps for playing and learning are awesome Not-so-good Points(or CONS): - Super expensive - Doesn’t have some big apps like Netflix or YouTube - The way it shows people during calls could be better - Having to connect it to a battery can be a hassle The Apple Vision Pro is really showing off some cool tech, with sharp displays and video that looks almost too real. It's super easy to use, tracking where you're looking and what your hands are doing. It's great for doing a bunch of things at once, especially if you're using it with a Mac. When it comes to watching stuff, the 3D videos on the Vision Pro are something else. The Immersive Video feature is especially exciting while it could really change how we watch concerts/sports. Plus, it makes your videos and photos pop out like they're right in front of you! Right now, not all the big app names are on it, but the AR apps available are incredibly realistic. Hopefully, this will get more app makers interested in creating for it. Pictures of the first Apple Vision Pro owners are already appearing on the network. A man just walks down the street and drags tabs: I'd love to hear your thoughts, so let's start a discussion! #apple #visionpro #updates #applevisionpro #ar #vr #products #technology

🥽 Review of Apples Vision Pro glasses. ✅ PROs + The eye-tracking interface and hand gestures are amazingly intuitive + Spatial computing takes multitasking to the next level + Awesome movie experience — especially in 3D — and Immersive video + Impressive spatial photos and videos (and panoramas) + Works with your MacBook like frickin' magic + Compelling AR apps and experiences ❌ CONs - The battery is ALWAYS with you - It's kinda heavy - Very expensive (not counting accessories!) - Personas are creepy (for now) - Some big missing apps like Netflix and YouTube 🟰 Bottom line = But if I had to sum up the Vision Pro in a few words: Amazing, immersive and pricey. 💡At $3,500 this is a tough sell for most, but I do think the Vision Pro is the best mixed reality headset by far and could be worth the premium for multitasking power users, business travelers and early adopters who want to be on the cutting edge. ✅ Even if you can't afford one you owe it to yourself to try the Vision Pro at an #Apple Store to get a taste of what the future of computing is like. Just make sure to not cross the street while wearing it.

Have you had the Apple Vision Pro on your head already? Of course, it's impressive. It's features have been covered widely in tech exhibitions as well as in media.* And it's promising something that all productivity inventions promise: We become more EFFICIENT, hence, save time. But what is really happening? Have we had more TIME since the introduction of the automobile, email, or mobile phone? No. We mostly just end up DOING MORE. And if we are honest, we lose something else that's precious: ATTENTION. With the introduction of Apple's Vision Pro, a new era of digital interaction is introduced directly into the human field of vision, taking individuals even deeper into a world of digital distraction. And this should already be familiar to us as we look at our phones too often to not "miss anything". The immersive technology of the Apple Vision Pro will intensify the battle for attention. The text in the picture below translates "It works out! Dad finally noticed us!" -------------- *Don't get me wrong, I'm just as impressed with the Apple Vision Pro as most people who put it on. Only this time I'm trying to shed light on the downside, as most people are sharing the upsides. #Apple #AppleVisionPro #Attention #Technology #Distraction #Productivity #Efficiency #Invention #Improvement