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gaming2 years ago

"No Man's Sky Launches on Mac, Boosting Expectations for Mac Gaming"

No Man's Sky is now available on Macs, with the game being playable on any Mac with Apple silicon and Intel-based Macs with a Core i5 processor. The game is available on Steam and will be coming to the Mac App Store shortly. The launch has led to speculation that No Man's Sky will be one of the key demos during the Reality Pro presentation on Monday, with the second Apple emoji tweeted by Hello Games founder potentially teasing the game's support for the upcoming headset.

technology2 years ago

"Insights into Apple's Upcoming AR/VR Headset Design and Challenges"

Apple is expected to unveil its long-rumored Reality Pro AR/VR headset at WWDC on Monday. While there have been many rumors about the device's software features and functionality, there has been little information on its design. Based on patents and reports, the headset is expected to have a sleek, ski-goggle-like design with a Digital Crown-like input and a button on the side. It will feature a battery pack connected to the headset and a clasp that doubles as the charger. The displays are rumored to be Micro OLED with 4K per eye and over 5000 nits of brightness.

technology2 years ago

"New Report Reveals Eye-Watering Price and Unique Feature of Apple's Reality Pro AR Headset"

Apple's Reality Pro AR headset is expected to be unveiled at WWDC in June. The headset will cost $3,000 and is an ambitious piece of kit that Apple hopes customers will wear all day, replacing daily tasks done on an iPhone or Mac. The headset will feature hand and eye control and run many of the kinds of apps found on Apple's other devices. The device will have an outward-facing display showing the user's eye movements and facial expressions, allowing people to interact with the wearer without feeling as if they're talking to a robot.

technology2 years ago

"Apple's Revolutionary AR/VR Headset: Price, Features, and Risks Revealed"

Apple's Reality Pro mixed reality headset is expected to be unveiled at WWDC in June. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the headset will cost $3,000 and is an ambitious piece of kit that Apple hopes customers will wear all day, replacing daily tasks done on an iPhone or Mac. The device will feature hand and eye control and run many of the kinds of apps found on Apple's other devices. It will also have an outward-facing display showing eye movements and facial expressions, a unique feature that Apple regards as a key differentiator from enclosed VR headsets.

technology2 years ago

Apple's VR Headset Launch Sparks Metaverse Coin Rally

Apple's upcoming Reality Pro AR/VR headset has significantly deviated from the company's original vision, with some top execs skeptical about its potential and distancing themselves from it. The device will be sold almost at cost, in contrast to the high margins expected from other products. Development costs exceeded $1B per year, with more than a thousand engineers working on it. The headset is a compromise due to technological constraints, and Apple Glasses may never launch. Tim Cook was described as "distant" from the project, frustrating the team by taking time to make decisions.

technology2 years ago

Apple Registers 'xrOS' Wordmark for Upcoming AR/VR Headset Unveiling

Apple has registered a wordmark for "xrOS," suggesting that the company's upcoming mixed reality platform will be called "xrOS." The platform is expected to run on the rumored Apple Reality Pro headset, which is set to be announced at WWDC 2023. The headset will offer an immersive experience with multiple sensors and high-definition displays, but due to its complexity, availability will be limited, and the product is not expected to hit stores before the holiday season. The first version of the headset is expected to cost $3,000.

virtual-reality2 years ago

Apple's Reality Pro headset to outperform competitors.

Apple's upcoming mixed-reality headset, likely called Reality Pro, is expected to fully enclose the user's eyes for greater immersion and have external cameras for augmented reality functionality. The device will have an external battery pack to make it lightweight and comfortable. The headset is still in an experimental mode but is expected to significantly outperform its rivals in terms of immersion and performance. The headset is rumored to have a $3,000 price tag and is expected to ship in the fall at the earliest, with shipments of just 200,000 to 300,000 units in 2023.

technology2 years ago

Apple's Mixed-Reality Headset Launch Faces Delays and High Stakes.

Apple's "Reality Pro" AR/VR headset is still set to debut at WWDC on June 5, but mass production won't begin until December, according to sources. The headset will use a mixed-reality approach and feature a ski goggle-style design and an external battery pack. However, Apple is anticipating production issues and some employees and suppliers have questioned whether the rollout could be delayed given the challenges with integrating the headset with new software and the broader market. The expected $3,000 price tag is also out of the realm for many consumers.

technology2 years ago

"Apple's game-changing AR/VR headset: What to expect"

Apple is set to unveil its mixed reality headset, expected to be called 'Reality Pro', at its annual developer conference in June. The headset will overlay digital images on real-life surroundings, and will be capable of virtual reality, meaning it will project entirely virtual elements without the real-life background. The device will be marketed as an iPhone accessory and will be linked up to the phone. The headset will contain sensors and its own processors, and will work with the iPhone so that any alerts that come through on the phone will be displayed on the headset. The headset will start at around $3,000 and will be released to stores in September.

technology2 years ago

Apple's Reality Pro headset: The last hope for the struggling AR/VR market?

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple's Reality Pro headset announcement at WWDC in June "is the last hope" for the struggling AR/VR headset market, as Sony, Meta, and Pico have faced significant struggles in gaining widespread adoption. Kuo predicts that the future of the AR/VR headset market rests solely in the hands of Apple's Reality Pro headset, which is expected to be an ultra-premium product priced at around $3,000 and feature top-of-the-line specifications. However, there is doubt surrounding the product, even internally at Apple.

technology2 years ago

Apple's Reality Pro headset demoed in secret ceremony to top executives.

Apple's Reality Pro headset was demonstrated in a large-scale ceremony to around 100 of the company's top executives, indicating that the device is almost ready for launch. The event marks a notable turning point in the mixed-reality headset's development ahead of its anticipated launch at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Despite the showy presentation, many Apple executives are "clear-eyed about Apple's challenges pushing into this new market" and are acknowledging that it won't be an instant hit. With an expected price tag of $3,000, Apple is allegedly targeting sales of one million units in its first year.