Apple has announced that its new Vision Pro headset will be released on February 2nd in the US. People in the US can pre-order it in mid-January, but there's no date yet for the UK release. This is Apple's first big new product since the Apple Watch in 2015. But there have been some problems with making enough headsets, so Apple has lowered its production forecast from one million to 400,000 for 2024.
The Vision Pro headset will have 256GB of storage. Apple says it can track your eyes using just one eye, so it can be used by people who can't see with both eyes. Apple wants its headset to be different from other ones on the market, so it's asking app developers to call their apps "spatial computing" instead of using words like augmented reality or virtual reality.
Apple has made a trailer to get people excited about the Vision Pro headset. If it does well, it could make a lot of money for Apple. But it's expensive, costing $3,499, so it might only be affordable for rich people.
The BBC got to try out the Vision Pro headset last year and thought it was okay. The battery is separate from the headset to make it lighter, but that means it has to be connected with a cable. The headset looks like other Apple products, with familiar app icons and gestures to control it. It can track where you're looking and you can use your fingers to do things in apps. You can adjust how much you feel like you're in the virtual world using a dial.
But it's important to remember that the version the BBC tried wasn't the final one, and Apple didn't let them film it, so any problems they found couldn't be shared online.
Original news source: Apple Vision Pro: $3,499 headset finally gets release date (BBC)
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– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs, students will read the article and then take turns summarizing the main points to their partner. They should try to include key details such as the release date, production forecast, features of the Vision Pro headset, and the BBC's review.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: In groups, students will discuss and share their opinions on the Vision Pro headset. They can talk about whether they think it will be successful, if they would buy it, and if they think the price is reasonable. Each group should appoint a spokesperson to share their group's opinions with the class.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: In pairs, students will take turns choosing a word or phrase from the article and drawing it on the board. Their partner must guess the word or phrase based on the drawing. They can only use gestures and drawings, no spoken words.
– Pros and Cons
Instructions: In pairs, students will discuss the pros and cons of the Vision Pro headset. They should list at least three advantages and three disadvantages. After discussing, they should share their lists with another pair and compare their opinions.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: In small groups, students will brainstorm and discuss their predictions for the future of virtual reality and augmented reality technology. They should consider how it might impact various industries, entertainment, and everyday life. Each group should share their predictions with the class.
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The Vision Pro headset will be released on February 2nd in the US.
Yes, people in the US can pre-order the Vision Pro headset in mid-January.
The Vision Pro headset will have 256GB of storage.
Apple wants its headset to be different from other ones on the market, so it's asking app developers to call their apps "spatial computing" instead of using words like augmented reality or virtual reality.
The Vision Pro headset costs $3,499.
The BBC thought the Vision Pro headset was okay, but they were not able to share any problems they found online because Apple did not let them film it.
You can control the Vision Pro headset using familiar app icons and gestures, as well as using your fingers to interact with apps. It also has a dial to adjust the level of immersion in the virtual world.
The version of the Vision Pro headset that the BBC tried was not the final one, and Apple did not allow them to film it, so they were not able to share any problems they found online.
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has announced that its new Vision Pro headset will be d on February 2nd in the US. People in the US can pre-order it in mid-January, but there's no date yet for the UK release. This is Apple's big new product since the Apple Watch in 2015. But there have been some with making enough headsets, so Apple has lowered its production forecast from one million to 400,000 for 2024. The Vision Pro headset will have 256GB of storage. Apple says it can track your eyes just one eye, so it can be used by people who can't see with both eyes. Apple wants its headset to be from ones on the market, so it's asking app developers to call their apps "spatial computing" instead of using words like augmented or virtual reality. Apple has made a trailer to get people excited about the Vision Pro headset. If it does well, it could make a lot of money for Apple. But it's expensive, $3,499, so it might only be affordable for rich . The BBC got to try out the Vision Pro headset last year and thought it was okay. The battery is from the headset to make it lighter, but that means it has to be with a cable. The headset looks like other Apple , with familiar app icons and gestures to control it. It can track where you're and you can use your to do things in apps. You can adjust how much you feel like you're in the virtual world using a dial. But it's important to remember that the the BBC tried wasn't the final one, and Apple didn't let them film it, so any problems they found couldn't be shared online.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a Vision Pro headset and what can it do?
2. How would you feel if you couldn't see with both eyes and there was a headset that could track your eyes using just one eye?
3. Do you think it's important for companies to come up with new and innovative products? Why or why not?
4. What do you think about Apple asking app developers to call their apps "spatial computing" instead of using words like augmented reality or virtual reality?
5. Do you like trying out new technology? Why or why not?
6. How would you feel if you had the opportunity to try out the Vision Pro headset before it was released?
7. Do you think the Vision Pro headset is worth the high price of $3,499? Why or why not?
8. What do you think about the BBC not being able to film the Vision Pro headset when they tried it out?
9. How do you think the Vision Pro headset could be improved?
10. What are some advantages and disadvantages of having the battery separate from the headset?
11. Do you think it's important for technology to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation? Why or why not?
12. How do you think the Vision Pro headset could be useful in different industries or fields?
13. What other features would you like to see in a virtual reality headset?
14. How do you think the Vision Pro headset compares to other virtual reality headsets on the market?
15. Do you think virtual reality technology will become more popular in the future? Why or why not?
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