This is the first photo of Tim Cook wearing a Vision Pro
Tim Cook was photographed for Vanity Fair donning a Vision Pro. For the first time. The article is about the creation of the device and how Tim Cook and other top executives see the product.
When asked about the weight of the Vision Pro, Vice President of Industrial Design Richard Howarth said, "There's nothing we could have done to make it lighter or smaller" because it is made of "the lightest materials on earth".
Meta reportedly canceled the development of Augments for its AR glasses
The Information reports that Meta has discontinued development of an AR feature called Augments for its upcoming AR glasses. No reasons are given. The publication speculates that Meta is cutting costs and narrowing its priorities in the AR space, especially since Meta's first AR glasses will not launch for at least another three years. However, development of Augments for Quest headsets will continue, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The Information also reports that the team working on AR glasses and Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses will be merged. Meta is also putting more energy and priority into the development of Ray-Ban glasses, according to two people with direct knowledge.
Panasonic sells off Shiftall, which produces ultra-light VR headsets
Panasonic has sold its Shiftall subsidiary to a Tokyo-based company called Creek & River, Brad Lynch reports via Twitter. The products, services, and warranties are not expected to change and the Meganex Superlight will still be released later this year. The compact VR headset was announced at CES 2024. It features pancake lenses and an OLED microdisplay with a resolution of 2,560 x 2,560 pixels per eye. It is said to weigh about 200 grams.
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