I’ve got to be honest, I’m no fan of VR. Having tested plenty of virtual reality headsets in the past the experience definitely hasn’t felt like the future. Yes, it’s clever technology that offers a brief wow moment at family gatherings when guests try it for the first time. But the clunky user interface, fussy setup and total isolation you feel when strapping these gadgets to your head means I’ve shoved them in the cupboard where they’ve stayed gathering dust.
Now there’s a new device from Apple and it’s definitely like nothing I’ve experienced before. It’s called the Vision Pro and despite not launching until next year the US technology giant gave me a chance to try it out at their Apple Park HQ in Cupertino, California.
