Guess what? Apple’s AR headset is finally here after a whole seven years of development! It’s been a while since we had a “one more thing” surprise from Apple. During the introduction of the new headset, Apple CEO Tim Cook said, “With Vision Pro, you’re not limited to a screen anymore.” Unlike previous reports about mixed reality, this system is more focused on augmented reality than virtual reality. Apple is calling this a shift to “spatial computing.”
In simple terms, it’s a new way of interacting with the computer interface, like using a mouse or trackpad. The headset looks quite similar to the earlier designs—it actually resembles ski goggles. Clearly, it’s not meant to be worn outside the comfort of your home or office.
The Technology
The Vision Pro headset is made of aluminum and has curved glass in the front. There’s a physical button for taking pictures and a digital crown for making adjustments. The back has a flexible strap, and the display extends to the wearer’s head like a visor to block out light. The sides have built-in “audio pods” to provide sound. This is the perfect opportunity for spatial audio to shine—it’s now evident why Apple has been emphasizing it so much. The system is designed to create the illusion of audio coming from different directions.
The headset runs on the standard M2 chip, paired with a new R1 chip that handles video streaming. The displays are micro-OLED, with an impressive 64 pixels packed into the same space as a regular iPhone pixel. The three-element lens is there to enhance the images from all angles. Apple also partnered with Zeiss to offer custom prescription glass inserts, so you don’t have to wear your glasses inside the headset.
There’s a cool new feature called “EyeSight,” which uses a front-facing display to show your eyes to others in the room (since the visor is opaque). This creates an “authentic representation of you” on the curved front glass. They achieve this by scanning your face initially. That image also acts as your avatar, representing you to other people using the headset.
How will it be used for AR/VR Porn?
The headset also has a built-in 3D camera, allowing users to capture “Spatial” photos and videos. This could be great for filming interactive experiences, so people can create and share their own adult content or enjoy high quality CGI Generated models thanks to the impressive 8K display resolution and partnership with Unity. Also, porn stars whispering in VR users ears has been a fan favorite and it will only get better with Apple’s spatial audio on the Vision Pro.
It’s pretty clear that we’re in the very early stages of this technology. In fact, the product was announced mainly to attract more developers to jump on board and create amazing experiences.
