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The XR Week Peek (2020.12.28): Flight Simulator VR released, a new hack lets you use Quest without Facebook, and more!

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Of course, no. Of course, there are some caveats: doing like that you lose all social features of the Quest, you lose the casting to your phone and you may have some quirks here and there. Of course, it works by being connected to the phone via USB. But, hey, this is 2020… could this launch be perfect?

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Apple Vision Pro Accessories: The Top Options for 2024

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The case, costing $199, includes specially designed components for an extra battery, ZEISS optical inserts, and the Pro headset itself. ZEISS Optical Inserts One of the things that set the Apple Vision Pro apart from other mixed-reality headsets is its commitment to supporting all users, even those using prescription glasses.

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‘Monkey King’ is a Cinematic VR Series from Digital Domain and Qualcomm

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This is of course the premise of Monkey King , a new cinematic VR series in development by Digital Domain and Qualcomm. I’m not well-versed in Chinese mythology, but even I’ve heard of the Monkey King, otherwise known as Sun Wukong. Most notably, I know about his appearance in the 16th century novel, Journey to the West.

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Editorial: Apple Vision Pro is a mix of innovation, and year-2016 VR, for a hefty price. But…

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I hope they are going to come later… And then of course there is the last horrible thing which is the cable that connects the headset to the external battery. Screen replacement is of course useful, but we already have had it for ages in VR. The cable is bad to be seen, and it is going to be a nuisance during usage.

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Apple Vision Pro Release Date Rumors and Latest News

XR Today - Virtual Reality

This is why Apple has partnered with Zeiss to create custom optical inserts to replace glasses for users. Of course, the question is, when the Apple Vision Pro does finally arrive, will it live up to expectations? The Apple Vision Pro’s display may have one limitation, however.

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What is the Apple Vision Pro Headset?

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Of course, some investors are still concerned. Plus, users with vision issues can still access a tremendous experience, thanks to Apple’s partnership with ZEISS. The Apple Vision Pro headset, Apple’s new “spatial computing” device, is set to be CEO Tim Cook’s signature product in the Apple Portfolio.

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Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3: Which is Better?

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The prescription lenses for the Quest 3 start at $50, too – half the price of the Zeiss lenses for reading and a third of the cost of prescription lenses for the Vision Pro. This could be something Apple fixes in the future, of course. Even the carry cases for the Quest 3 start at $70 compared to Apple’s case costing around $199.

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