Apple has released its latest virtual reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, which offers a high-end experience for users in the XR industry. Priced at $3,500, the headset is designed to be the pinnacle of Apple's spatial computing platform. The pre-order process for the headset was limited to a 5 a.m. PST window and required users to scan their faces with the front-facing FaceID camera on their iPhones for a custom fit. The headset can be purchased at Apple Stores, where customers are given a demo of its capabilities before taking it home.
The Apple Vision Pro does not have any functional USB ports for data or accessories, which means that hardware authentication tokens cannot be used with the device. The only USB port is for charging the battery, which is located outside the headset to prevent overheating. The headset features Sony's micro-OLED displays, delivering a resolution of 23 megapixels to each eye. It also includes eye tracking technology for foveated rendering, which improves GPU performance and battery life.
