<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Hacker News: alongrinshpoon</title><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=alongrinshpoon</link><description>Hacker News RSS</description><docs>https://hnrss.org/</docs><generator>hnrss v2.1.1</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:46:04 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://hnrss.org/user?id=alongrinshpoon" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"></atom:link><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by alongrinshpoon in "Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Some quick thoughts:<p>- Focus is on entertainment, remote work, collaboration, and utility, but their partnership with Unity might mean that gaming is part of the long-term strategy. Gaming is a top use case for VR with Meta devices, so Apple is focusing on AR use cases first.<p>- Disney is aligned on Apple's AR vision with Disney, Marvel Studios, ESPN 3D content, and more available on launch. This will make more entertainment companies jump into AR/VR!<p>- Can create a digital persona ("avatar") and make a virtual version of you with face tracking. Interesting move that can affect companies focusing on avatar creation.<p>- No physical controller - you can use your eyes, hands, and voice. Really interesting approach, and leaves room for haptic companies to shine.<p>- Comes with an M2 chip and a new R1 chip. Not sure how the R1 (or M2+R1) compares to the leading XR chip, Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2.<p>- Spatial photos and videos are supported and can be created with the device. Can be competitive with Leia's Lume Pad 2.<p>- Your Mac screen expands automatically to the VisionPro, which can be competition for companies building "AR laptops" or remote collaboration apps.<p>- Price is $3499, definitely a "Pro" price, which probably means that a "non-Pro" version is in the works.<p>- visionOS is Apple's OS for spatial computing. Interesting move that can affect companies building an OS for XR.<p>- "Spatial Computing" is the notable messaging (vs. "Metaverse").<p>- Launching early next year. Let's go!</p>
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