Tech giant Apple announced its highly anticipated AR headset, the Vision Pro, at its WWDC 2023 event on Monday. The upcoming mixed reality headset is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2024 and it promises users to provide the ability to work, socialise, and enjoy movies, through the visor. However, what’s caught people's attention is its hefty price tag of $3499 (approximately Rs 2,89,000) which has triggered a meme fest on social media.
People are sharing various reactions, with remarks on its features, looks and most importantly the price.
As per the users, with hefty prices extraordinary features should also be offered. Some users demanded much more than what Apple had to offer, like the ability to see the future.🥲#WWDC23 #Apple #Memes pic.twitter.com/FacI5VXVOs
— How to become a Dimas (@zulus9311) June 5, 2023
If I pay 3500 for goggles it better show me what bets are hitting that day https://t.co/q7hmXJQe23
— Mikey O’ver (@MikeyOver1) June 5, 2023
A few others also demanded superpowers for what they are paying.
“For $3500 I hope the apple vision pro gives me the same powers while relaxing on my couch!” one user wrote.
For 3500$ i hope the apple vision pro gives me the same powers and while relaxing on my couch! pic.twitter.com/RlyElFq2LF
— laVingtCinquièmeNuit (@BaamlVc) June 5, 2023
Several others compared the price to other necessities in life as one user said, “I know this Apple Vision Pro AR headset is about to cost more than my rent.”
I know this Apple Vision Pro AR headset is about to cost more than my rent. #WWDC23 pic.twitter.com/YkQeheHBBd
— Dez (@thebookofdez) June 5, 2023
Apart from the price, Apple also got trolled for the look of the visor which in itself is unique to put it nicely.
Live look at vision pro pic.twitter.com/bgIBWRb5H8
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) June 5, 2023
A user wrote, “#Apple’s Vision Pro look amazing” sharing a classic meme.
#Apple’s Vision Pro look amazing #WWDC #WWDC23 pic.twitter.com/m2kSkOLDUX
— Holte Villan (@HolteVillan) June 5, 2023
The online trolling was not limited to Apple, but many others criticised Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg as well. With Apple entering the mixed reality scene, Zuckerberg is now facing a big-time rival of his Metaverse.
Apple even chipped at Meta’s Oculus Rift as it said the Vision Pro offers freedom from clumsy controllers.
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This was pointed out by one user, as he wrote, “Apple says its headset doesn't require ‘clumsy hardware controllers’. Anyone looks at Mark Zuckerberg when he heard that?”
Apple says its headset doesn't require "clumsy hardware controllers"
Anyone look at Mark Zuckerberg when he heard that?— kif (@kifleswing) June 5, 2023
While another user made a meme of Zuckerberg to show how he would have possibly felt during the launch.
Mark Zuckerberg watching the launch of Apple #VisionPro on #WWDC23: pic.twitter.com/NYsDKkqIhA
— 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘰 (@Lord_NicolasX) June 5, 2023
Apple’s Vision Pro promises to bring digital into the real world by introducing an overlay into real-world surroundings.
Much like the ski goggles, the Vision Pro will provide an experience of mixed reality along with entertainment and other interface functionalities.
The headset will run on VisionOS, which is a specialised operating system created for spatial computing.
It will also use two Apple Silicon chips (M2 Ultra and R1), and a tethered battery pack. It will also offer “natural control” with hand and eye tracking along with voice commands.
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
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