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@stevenreyes4791
January 6, 2024 at 2:10 pm
Thank you White Kojima
@smittyvanjagermanjenson182
January 6, 2024 at 3:53 pm
Bruh 😂
@SleepyPossums
January 6, 2024 at 2:18 pm
They need to set up an effortless framework to share and interact with 3D models and interfaces with other users.
@joelface
January 7, 2024 at 2:41 am
Yes, I’m really curious what the 3D, Virtual Reality, spatial computing VERSION of Instagram/TikTok/Facebook will be like. I don’t think it’s the giant world where you walk around to everything. It’s got to have that quick, scrolling through “reels” feel still. Time will tell, I guess. But it’s just a matter of time until there’s a true social media “killer app” in VR that drives mainstream adoption.
@Stanley-px3bt
January 6, 2024 at 2:45 pm
I’m glad Apple is getting into VR/AR. I would, however, question Apple’s pricing. $3500.00 is pretty steep for tech that has already existed for at least a decade. The only difference is that the headset will have an apple logo on it. There are already commercial grade headsets available for less that their price, used in the defense and design industries. On the consumer side, the de facto standard right now is the Quest 3 that only costs $499.00. The more big tech companies who enter the market, the better. I just question whether or not Apple actually understands the current AR/VR market.
@smittyvanjagermanjenson182
January 6, 2024 at 4:04 pm
Somehow Apple is the only company that can sell a VR/AR device with the gaming stigma completey removed, with a heavy focus on content viewing and productivity. Meanwhile Meta is utilizing gaming appeal, selling cheap, and working on the productivity aspect in the background. They are both going for the same things, only Apple already has an empire of tech fans, while meta is just hurling all their money into R&D for this tech specifically.
@phongle1772
January 6, 2024 at 2:47 pm
This kind of shows that there’s no vision at meta. They already shifted away from the metaverse and if apple takes over their lead in the market, it would be so difficult to keep supporting them.
@smittyvanjagermanjenson182
January 6, 2024 at 11:05 pm
Apple literally will not take the lead. The quest has strong lead, that will probably be made even stronger when people realize that they dont have to pay $3500 to get a VR movie theater experience. You cant even buy an apple vision outside of an apple store.
@newmantopia
January 7, 2024 at 1:38 am
@@smittyvanjagermanjenson182Heh. Apple has developed a full fledged platform that integrates perfectly with their ecosystem. It has a “magical” and “borderline telepathic” eye and hand tracking UX according to those who’ve used it. It has thousands of little details that make elements feel realistically integrated into your environment, like shadows from app windows and AR objects onto your furniture, “ray tracing” Spatial Audio for realistic acoustics for your room, a display so passthrough looks almost like looking through glass, a lenticular display to project a live depiction your eyes in 3D to people around you…
We’ll see if Meta can catch up to the hardware by the time Vision products’ price comes down enough to hit a broad consumer market. But if the tech journalist reactions are any indication, once people try this they will be shelling out as much as they can afford to get one.
@bukhosim2829
January 7, 2024 at 3:50 am
I suggest that you watch Zuckerburgs reaction on the Lex Friedman podcast. He literally outlines how their vision is at contrast with what Apple is doing.
@JohnThacker-qi4gp
January 6, 2024 at 3:32 pm
very excited for the visor
@zombie_115
January 6, 2024 at 3:58 pm
I just want to play Yu-Gi-Oh in AR/VR
@accounta296
January 6, 2024 at 5:38 pm
I wish Apple could release a budget friendly, lower priced VR headset that doesn’t contain an internal computer, but can simply connect to my MacBook and iPhone and act as a virtual VR external monitor
@adamayoub4078
January 6, 2024 at 5:40 pm
1:44 12:39 AM
@auslei
January 6, 2024 at 6:46 pm
AR/VR/XR: too heavy, too glasses unfriendly to be useful at least for now.
@smittyvanjagermanjenson182
January 6, 2024 at 10:59 pm
Glasses unfriendly? I have prescription lens inserts.
@Clarkpiggott16
January 6, 2024 at 6:52 pm
Apple Vision Pro like the Apple Watch launch… Jack of trades but master of mine. Eventually, they will land on trends/features mostly being used and tailor it over time and split it into 2 categories. I for one would want it for social interactions and cinema mode.
And stop eating crap.
@rcash3625
January 6, 2024 at 7:01 pm
Funny Microsoft couldn’t see that and dropped Hologram, and a bunch of other products to go all in on AI and just surface computers…. The idiots.
@techscience1480
January 6, 2024 at 7:04 pm
If you need vr to get fit then give up
@matt_the_man9831
January 6, 2024 at 7:13 pm
Still wear a mask in 2023 / 2024 😅 🤦♂️
@glenn3646
January 6, 2024 at 7:52 pm
$3500 i could buy something else
@gogreengameon2146
January 6, 2024 at 9:23 pm
Really appreciated you sharing about the fitness utilities and your personal experience. I’m so sorry you went through that – more power to you for taking it on 💪. All the very best with it. I’ve started a healthier routine myself and can relate.
@jmpattillo
January 6, 2024 at 9:47 pm
Isn’t the fitness stuff in vr sweaty? I tried vr exercise once years ago and the headset got uncomfortably sweaty and hot. Are the new headsets better for that?
@smittyvanjagermanjenson182
January 6, 2024 at 10:54 pm
The quest 3 has improved ventilation, heavily reducing fog up, if not completely stopping it. Also you can get a sweat proof face pad thats easy to clean to keep it more sanitary.
@Jonathan2x6
January 6, 2024 at 11:26 pm
Have you tried going for an actual walk around the block to reduce your blood pressure?
@johnbod
January 7, 2024 at 12:24 am
Sorry to hear about your HTN, hopefully you’re doing well now.
@rogerdueck9725
January 7, 2024 at 12:35 am
I love this discussion about mixed reality and function. I’ve always thought it would be amazing to have safety glasses, which I wear all day being a machinist, that could recognize screw sizes to 2×4 lengths to electric wire gauge thickness. Alot of time would be saved not looking for the right wrench anymore and it’s mandatory to wear safety glasses anyways, so might as well make them functional. If I were a mixed reality developer I would definitely look into this. Millions of workers world wide could use it if it’s done well
@MrJRDOT1
January 7, 2024 at 3:36 am
That’s a very smart and useful product. I could see a small company making a killing off of that while staying extremely affordable.
@smittyvanjagermanjenson182
January 7, 2024 at 6:56 am
This is what I say about me wearing glasses in general. If I have to wear them, they might as well do a bunch of neat stuff
@BePrepared-dw1to
January 7, 2024 at 2:45 am
Say:
Jesus is Lord & I believe in my heart that God raised Jesus from the death in third day. I repent of my sins Jesus save me now in Jesus Christ amen
@michaelhall859
January 7, 2024 at 3:09 am
The Quest 3 is unreal… Apple Are kidding themselves with $3500usd 😂
@yoan4152
January 7, 2024 at 5:01 am
Spatialtouch will suceed and surpass Multitouch computing interface.
Having a real 3D interface for logic Pro with 3D mixing mastering consol on my desk, wow
It’s conviniency at another level, and saving a tone of money and space compare to real interfaces.
@Eddybrookz
January 7, 2024 at 5:19 am
As good as this tech can be, I don’t see any human being walking around places with these on their face not even in their home with long hours of use
@newmantopia
January 7, 2024 at 6:07 pm
Why not?
@user-uu6hg8mr4n
January 7, 2024 at 2:01 pm
It’s a new year to you dude My New Year’s it’s on my birthday
@DaveSimkus
January 7, 2024 at 4:56 pm
Let me tell you people, I’ve had the Quest 3 since launch because I wanted a TV/computer display and it’s just not good enough yet. Let’s say you want to use the internet connected to your laptop/pc, well first you have to use a dedicated router on your computer, then you have to run the program to connect to an app like virtual desktop, then you need to clean the lenses of the Quest 3, you have to put it on and adjust it, then you have to connect to the dedicated router, then you have to launch virtual desktop, then you wait a minute until it connects, then you realize that you can’t find your physical mouse so you have to go to passthrough mode to find it on your desk, then you have to go into settings and adjust the resolution to fit whatever display you’re using. Then good luck taking a sip of your coffee because not only can you not see it, but the cup will hit the Quest as you try to take a sip. After a few minutes, the lenses will become less clear and a little foggy, you’ll adjust it up and down constantly. It’s just not a great experience. VR games, on the other hand are absolutely awesome.
@newmantopia
January 7, 2024 at 6:08 pm
Seems like Vision Pro resolves those issues.