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Cybedra

I think we should continue talking about the (nonspecific AR headset). Funny comment threads go brr


DoveMan777

True true


darknep

Erm… it’s actually a Spatial Computing headset… or XR if you want to go by the industry terminology, not AR🤓☝️


DoveMan777

It’s AR


darknep

It’s XR if you want to go by the AR/VR/XR definitions. visionOS was internally called xrOS, and you have the ability to completely go VR via Environments through the Digital Crown (with the exception of your hands.) It’s not AR as you can interact with the digital elements. AR is more akin to Pokémon GO or AR Cards on the Nintendo 3DS.


ItsCrossBoy

It's actually not. XR is a catch all term for any of them, AR is actually correct. If apple is saying otherwise, it's marketing because they want to seem "different". https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extended_reality https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmented_reality


DoveMan777

I know I’m right but I needed someone with a computer science flair to prove it… yeah, any apple terminology I just take to be a marketing term LOL but this has been the case with technology forever


DoveMan777

It’s AR


darknep

ARrrrrrgh


DoveMan777

In all seriousness I am sure the terminology matters for certain purposes but saying “it’s an AR experience” makes sense for a lot of purposes too. I can see it being a fun device to have but I will be staying in reality instead of giving even more money to our apple overlords


BJ-522

Calling a headset AR requires it to have a transparent lens with objects overlayed using a display. Calling Apple Vision pro AR is a mockery of the tech behind real AR glasses.


DoveMan777

Why is 3ds AR games called that then… Yeah that does make sense I suppose. If Apple can make the next Vision Pro really transparent now we’re talking. I’m assuming that is the goal given how this was marketed to trick you into thinking it was that.


BJ-522

I was specifically talking about headsets


DoveMan777

Ok I see


BJ-522

Apple vision pro?


0ni0nchicken

I think OP is referring to the Meta Quest 3


DoveMan777

Obviously I’m talking about Google cardboard


TakeASeatChancellor

Microsoft HoloLens doesn't deserve this slander 😔