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Apple Vision Pro Launches Amid Safety Concerns

Road safety experts condemn the use of the mixed reality headset while driving, following viral videos of risky behavior.

Overview

  • The Apple Vision Pro, a mixed reality headset, has been launched, featuring more than 600 games and apps and an innovative three-dimensional user interface navigable by eyes, hands, and voice.
  • Despite Apple's explicit instructions not to use the device while operating vehicles, viral videos have emerged of users driving and walking in public with the Vision Pro, raising safety concerns.
  • Road safety experts and organizations have condemned the use of the Vision Pro while driving, highlighting the potential for distraction and danger.
  • The Vision Pro has garnered significant attention and pre-orders, with an estimated 200,000 units sold, according to the New York Post.
  • Apple's Vision Pro is supported by macOS, iOS, and iPadOS operating systems, offering powerful 3D experiences and blending digital content with physical surroundings.