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What Apple’s New Vision Pro Headset Might Do to Our Brain

Apple released its long-awaited Vision Pro mixed-reality headset this month. The company describes the device, which has a starting price of $3,500, as a “spatial computer,” an alternative to a standard laptop or desktop. Apple’s ads have shown people using the headset to send e-mails and conduct other mundane two-dimensional tasks, and a June 2023 press release from the company said, “Apple Vision Pro is designed for all-day use.” Enthusiastic early adopters have already recorded themselves using it for dozens of hours…

The 7 best VR headset Presidents Day deals right now

With the recent release of the Apple Vision Pro, virtual reality has seen an increase in popularity. VR headsets have been around for some time, however, and Presidents Day marks a great opportunity to land a discount on one. Meta has been in on the VR game for awhile, and its Quest 2 VR headset makes for our favorite Presidents Day virtual reality deal. But there are a lot of virtual reality deals to pounce on today, so read onward for more details. Best VR headset Presidents Day deal Meta Quest 2 — $248, was $250…

Apple’s first headset lacks polish and purpose

About 17 years ago, Steve Jobs took the stage at a San Francisco convention center and said he was introducing three products: an iPod, a phone and an internet browser. “These are not three separate devices,” he said. “This is one device, and we are calling it iPhone.” At $500, the first iPhone was relatively expensive, but I was eager to dump my mediocre Motorola flip phone and splurge. There were flaws — including sluggish cellular internet speeds. But the iPhone delivered on its promises. Over the past week, I’ve had a…

Meta’s Quest Pro VR headset just got an 11% price cut

Meta If you’re thinking about buying a virtual reality headset, you simply can’t go wrong with the Meta Quest Pro, especially now that you can get the device with an 11% discount from Amazon. From its original price of $1,000, it’s down to $899 — it’s still not cheap, but it’s excellent value for a VR headset that promises top-of-the-line features for both gaming and productivity. You’re going to have to be quick with your purchase if you’re interested though, as we’re not sure how much time you’ve got left to enjoy…

Apple Vision Pro is getting one of the best VR games of all time — get ready to cook hotdogs, fix cars, and more in Apple’s mixed…

Just as the Apple Vision Pro's App Store reaches the 1,000 apps milestone, there are more announcements for extra games that users can enjoy. In this case, it's some of the best VR games ever put on screen mere inches from your face — Owlchemy Labs' excellent Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator.Revealed in a signup page for a Unity creator roundtable (and spotted by UploadVR) designed to show developers how to bring their apps to visionOS and Vision Pro, there's a small note that says, "Hear how Owlchemy Studios brought…

PlayStation Pulse Elite Review

PlayStation Pulse Elite HeadsetThe PlayStation Pulse Elite would be a great headset with several fun and innovative peripherals, but it's far too uncomfortable.PlayStation's latest first-party headset uses Bluetooth to connect with PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile. It sounds very good on PC, but it excels on PS5. Unfortunately, it compresses the head and ears to the point that it's actively uncomfortable whether you're moving around or standing perfectly still. Priced at $150ProsGreat audio quality on PC, but it's even…

Apple Vision Pro Buyers Returning Headset Due to Discomfort, Productivity Issues: Report

Apple Vision Pro went on sale in the US for the first time on February 2. With the company's stipulated 14-day return window drawing closer, there is a rising trend of early buyers returning the headset. A recent report claims that most people are returning due to major physical discomforts, while others are also experiencing productivity issues. Despite the initial excitement around the new Apple device and its hefty pricing, customers seem not too willing to negotiate with comfort or ease of access.The Verge notes in a…

Samsung created a separate team for XR headset development

During the launch of the Galaxy S23, Samsung revealed that it is making an XR product in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. While the device or its release date wasn't revealed, it was rumored that Samsung could launch the XR headset in late 2023, but that didn't happen. More information about the development of the company's first XR headset has now been reported. Samsung created the ‘Immersive Team' inside Samsung MX for XR headset development According to a new report from Hankyung, Samsung created a separate…