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Apple Vision Pro’s Best Feature Is an Incredibly Realistic Avatar of You

Buried inside Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro headset is a feature that continually wows CNET’s Scott Stein, but you’ve probably never heard of it. The feature, called Personas, involves two or more users, all wearing Vision Pros, chatting with one another in real time but as virtual replicas. Now out of beta, Personas are part of…

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Now out of beta, Personas are part of Apple’s avatar system for the Vision Pro, creating replicas of yourself via a 3D photo scan.

But for the moment, however, you’ll never experience it unless you’re inside a Vision Pro. Hopefully there will be a time when the entry ticket into this magic telepresence world is far more affordable and better distributed, so more people can come aboard.

Would you be interested in Personas with a more affordable Vision Pro? #avp #apple #personas #spatialcomputing

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4 Comments

@QAYWSXEDCCXYDSAEWQ

November 5, 2025 at 10:49 am

You look younger, so sad that nobody can afford these specs

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@farkhidinov95

November 5, 2025 at 10:50 am

Apple is quality

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@janmdsdks

November 5, 2025 at 10:59 am

Yeah, these personas are impressive

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@Royce16727

November 5, 2025 at 11:04 am

Talk about living in a virtual world… It seems like all this is a precursor to creating online universes. Cool?

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A Robot That Can Fly and Swim Like a Bird | #WhatTheFuture

This robotic creation from MIT is based on aquatic birds that can both dive into the ocean waters as well as soar into the sky. Video Credits: Producer: Jesse Orrall Video Editor: Jon Gomez Add CNET as a trusted news source Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 Check out CNET’s Amazon…

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This robotic creation from MIT is based on aquatic birds that can both dive into the ocean waters as well as soar into the sky.

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Producer: Jesse Orrall
Video Editor: Jon Gomez

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review: Why This Is My Favorite New Foldable | All Things Mobile

Samsung’s passport-sized phone is built for all your scrolling, binge-watching and reading. The $1,900 price is steep, but it has some strong selling points that won me over. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Unlocked Cell Phone Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Phone *Cnet may…

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Samsung’s passport-sized phone is built for all your scrolling, binge-watching and reading. The $1,900 price is steep, but it has some strong selling points that won me over.

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review: A Passport-Size Shape-Shifter for Every Moment
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: Improved Battery, Screen and a Higher Price

0:00 Intro & Design Concept
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Meet the Flying, Swimming Robot Inspired by Aquatic Birds | What The Future

Researchers at MIT have created a new robot inspired by aquatic birds that uses waterproof wings to transition from flying to swimming. Watch more What The Future videos on CNET.com Video Credits: Host: Jesse Orrall Video Editor: Jon Gomez Thumbnail Designer: Cole Kan Footage: MIT Add CNET as a trusted news source Never miss a…

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