The internet reacts to Apple's Vision Pro AR headset

Is it really worth it?
By
Tim Marcin
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Photo of a woman using Apple's Vision Pro AR headset.
At least it looks cool? Credit: Apple

Apple announced its highly anticipated AR headset, the Vision Pro, on Monday at WWDC 2023, the company's annual showcase for developers.

It was the centerpiece of the event and highly touted by Apple. Mashable's Stan Schroeder covered the launch in depth, but the headset features no controllers and a see-through display that promises to put a digital landscape over the real world. It's an entirely new kind of product from Apple and, though reviewers haven't gotten their hands on it yet, it could mark the beginning of a new reality for spatial computing.

Anyway, the internet mostly joked about the battery cord that attaches to the headset. (You carry the external battery pack.)

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There was also the case of how people might look all wrapped up in the goggle-like headset, even if they might think it's cool.

And how will Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, who now has a big-time competitor, react? People have thoughts on that too.

The headset will also cost a whopping $3,499 when it goes on sale next year, which was the subject of many comments online.

So I guess if the Vision Pro seems cool to you, start saving now.

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Tim Marcin
Associate Editor, Culture

Tim Marcin is an Associate Editor on the culture team at Mashable, where he mostly digs into the weird parts of the internet. You'll also see some coverage of memes, tech, sports, trends, and the occasional hot take. You can find him on Bluesky (sometimes), Instagram (infrequently), or eating Buffalo wings (as often as possible).


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