On Monday, I had the opportunity to take a closer look at what Apple envisions for the future of computing. For nearly half an hour, I used the Vision Pro, a $3,500 high-tech headset that will be released by the company next year. While I left feeling both impressed and skeptical, I couldn’t ignore the potential for this product.
The Vision Pro is marketed as the beginning of a new era of “spatial computing,” in which digital data blends seamlessly with the physical world to unlock new capabilities. For example, one can imagine using a headset to assemble furniture while digital instructions are projected onto the pieces, or cooking a dish while the recipe is displayed in your field of vision.
Upon using the Vision Pro, I was immediately struck by the device’s high resolution video and intuitive controls. The headset is also quite comfortable to wear, and I was relieved that it felt even better than other VR headsets I had tried in the past – such as those made by Meta, Magic Leap, Sony and other competitors.
However, I also had some doubts about the product. While testing out the headset and viewing virtual photos and interacting with a virtual dinosaur, I felt that the device didn’t offer much in the way of novelty. Furthermore, the experience left me with a “revulsion” factor that I had never experienced with an Apple product before.
That being said, the headset is certainly an impressive feat of technology. Once adjusted to fit my face, I was able to use a combination of voice, hand, and eye commands to interact with the device. For example, I could look at an icon to move the cursor, pinch my fingers together to click, or grab and move objects with my hands.
Despite the innovative technology, however, I wondered about the effectiveness of voice commands and other gestures. Moreover, I had concerns about the emotional consequences of mediation through technology. For example, I was uncomfortable with using a headset to engage with an ultra-realistic avatar in a video call – rather than seeing a lower-quality video of a loved one.
In conclusion, the Apple Vision Pro is a device with significant potential for the future of computing. However, its success will depend on how well it balances its impressive technological capabilities with ethical concerns like emotional connection and social engagement.
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