Apple's Vision Pro: A VR and AR Headset with Unique EyeSight Feature

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Apple's Vision Pro is a VR and AR headset with unique EyeSight feature
AR functionality allows users to see computer applications floating in space and interact via hand gestures
EyeSight feature shows a rendered version of the wearer's eyes using lenticular lenses and film that create a 3D effect
The device offers higher resolution than most other VR headsets on the market
Apple's Vision Pro: A VR and AR Headset with Unique EyeSight Feature

Apple's Vision Pro headset is a new product that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology. The device offers two innovations in one: a VR headset with higher resolution than most others on the market, and AR functionality that allows users to see computer applications floating in space and interact via hand gestures. The EyeSight feature that shows a rendered version of the wearer's eyes has been uncovered. A filter uses lenticular lenses and film that create a 3D effect so viewers on the outside can see the right image depending on their angle even if it's not as bright after all the filtering. The device mostly VR with a dash of augmented reality, according to most experts agreed on verbal shortcut.


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Confidence

70%

Doubts
  • It's not clear if the device is fully functional or just a concept at this point
  • The EyeSight feature may be more of a gimmick than a useful tool for users

Sources

62%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

iFixit pulls the Vision Pro apart, exposing its connectors, screens, and fans

The Verge Wes Davis Saturday, 03 February 2024 23:09
  • Unique Points
    • The Vision Pro has two different kinds of Lightning-esque connectors.
    • , which parts could be very expensive to replace. Disconnecting those Buff Lightning connectors for the battery cable and strap arms is pretty easy, requiring only a SIM eject tool.
  • Accuracy
    • Disconnecting those Buff Lightning connectors for the battery cable and strap arms is pretty easy, requiring only a SIM eject tool.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that they have found 'hidden tidbits' about the Vision Pro but fails to provide any new information or insights beyond what has already been reported elsewhere. Secondly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'teardown video', which implies that they are revealing something groundbreaking when in fact it is simply a standard disassembly of Apple hardware. Thirdly, the article contains selective reporting by only focusing on certain parts of the Vision Pro and ignoring others.
    • The author claims to have found 'hidden tidbits' about the Vision Pro but fails to provide any new information or insights beyond what has already been reported elsewhere.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it mentions that iFixit has already found out a few hidden tidbits of Apple's Vision Pro over the last week. This implies that iFixit is some sort of expert on the subject and their findings are trustworthy, but this assumption should not be made without any evidence or qualifications provided by iFixit. The second fallacy is an inflammatory rhetoric when it mentions that
    • Bias (75%)
      The article contains a few examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the Vision Pro by referring to it as 'this thing' and 'it'. Additionally, the author describes some parts of the device as being expensive to replace without providing any context or information on how much they cost. This could be seen as an attempt to sway readers against repairing their devices.
      • Some parts of the device are expensive to replace without providing any context or information on how much they cost.
        • The Vision Pro is a thing that has not one, but two different kinds of Lightning-esque connectors
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          Wes Davis has a financial interest in iFixit as he is an employee of the company. He also has a personal relationship with Apple as they are his employer and have collaborated on projects together.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            The author has a conflict of interest with iFixit as they are tearing down the Vision Pro and exposing its connectors, screens, and fans. The article does not disclose this conflict.

            57%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            The Apple Vision Pro Is Spectacular and Sad

            The Atlantic Magazine Ian Bogost Saturday, 03 February 2024 22:25
            • Unique Points
              • The device offers two innovations in one: a VR headset with higher resolution than most others on the market, and AR functionality that allows users to see computer applications floating in space and interact via hand gestures.
              • The EyeSight feature that shows a rendered version of the wearer's eyes has been uncovered. A filter uses lenticular lenses and film that create a 3D effect so viewers on the outside can see the right image depending on their angle even if it's not as bright after all the filtering.
              • The Vision Pro mostly VR with a dash of augmented reality, according to most experts agreed on verbal shortcut.
            • Accuracy
              • The device offers two innovations in one: a VR headset with higher resolution than most others on the market, and AR functionality that allows users to see computer applications floating in space and interact via hand gestures.
              • The Vision Pro mostly VR with a dash of augmented reality, according to most experts agreed on verbal shortcut.
              • Visitors looked enviously as blue-shirted employees walked them through half-hour demos of the device.
            • Deception (30%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that they are 'crying' when their editor connects with them via FaceTime on the Apple Vision Pro. This statement exaggerates and misrepresents a situation that was likely not as emotional as stated.
              • I am crying,
            • Fallacies (50%)
              The author uses a rhetorical question to imply that the Apple Vision Pro is designed to make people look more normal or robotic. This is an appeal to authority fallacy, as the author assumes that there is some objective standard of what constitutes a 'normal' appearance, and that this device can enforce it. The author also suggests that he has no choice but to act like a computer in order to fit in with his editor's expectations, which implies that computers are inherently alienating or unnatural. These statements are not supported by any evidence or reasoning, and they serve only to persuade the reader of the author's own preferences.
              • Is that what the creators of these goggles hoped for, or was it just what I expected?
            • Bias (75%)
              The author uses language that dehumanizes the user by referring to them as a 'computer man' and saying they look fake. The author also implies that the device is designed to turn people into robots.
              • > A dispatch from the gypsum dunes of cyberspace Josh Edelson / AFP / Getty February 3, 2024, 5:25 PM ET <br> Updated at 8:41 p.m. ET on February 3, 2024 “ I am crying,” my editor said when I connected with her via FaceTime on my Apple Vision Pro.
                • <br> What made her choke with laughter was my <strong>“persona</strong>, the digital avatar that the device had generated when I had pointed its curved, glass front at my face during setup. I couldn't see the me that she saw, but apparently it was uncanny.
                  • <br> You look handsome and refined
                    • but also fake.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      Ian Bogost has a financial tie to Apple as he is an editor at The Atlantic. He also has a personal relationship with Josh Edelson who was involved in the development of FaceTime.
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        Ian Bogost has a conflict of interest with Apple Vision Pro as he is an editor at The Atlantic and the article was published on their website. He also mentions FaceTime in his review which could be seen as promoting Apple's product.
                        • The author, Ian Bogost, is an editor at The Atlantic and the article was published on their website.

                        56%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                        Apple’s Vision Pro is ‘spatial computing.’ Nobody knows what it means.

                        The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Shira Ovide Friday, 02 February 2024 17:30
                        • Unique Points
                          • Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro ski goggles is not virtual reality but spatial computing.
                          • No one agrees on the definition of spatial computing. Some technologists call it mixed reality or augmented reality.
                          • The technology simply isn't ready yet.
                        • Accuracy
                          • The Vision Pro headset went on sale for $3,499 and Chris Velazco tried it to see if it's worth the hype and money.
                        • Deception (30%)
                          The article is misleading in its use of the term 'spatial computing' as it does not provide a clear definition or explanation of what this technology entails. The author uses different terms such as mixed reality and augmented reality interchangeably which further confuses readers. Additionally, the article fails to disclose any sources used for information presented in the article.
                          • The term 'spatial computing' is not clearly defined or explained in the article.
                        • Fallacies (85%)
                          The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses the phrase 'nobody knows what it means' to create a sense of confusion and uncertainty around the term spatial computing. This is an example of an appeal to authority fallacy as the author presents this statement without providing any evidence or expert opinions on the matter. Additionally, throughout the article, there are several instances where terms such as mixed reality and augmented reality are used interchangeably with no explanation for why they are being used in that context. This is an example of a dichotomous depiction fallacy as it presents these two terms as opposite ends of a spectrum without providing any evidence to support this claim. Finally, the author uses vague language such as 'most experts agreed on' and 'the industry loves to argue about these terms' which can be seen as inflammatory rhetoric.
                          • The article contains several examples of informal fallacies.
                        • Bias (85%)
                          The article is a preview of The Tech Friend newsletter and it discusses Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro ski goggles. However, the author does not provide any clear definition for spatial computing which leads to confusion among readers. The article also mentions that no one agrees on the definition of spatial computing and this is a problem as it makes it difficult for people to understand what Apple's product is all about.
                          • The article discusses Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro ski goggles but does not provide any clear definition for spatial computing
                            • The author mentions that no one agrees on the definition of spatial computing and this leads to confusion among readers.
                            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                              Shira Ovide has a conflict of interest on the topic of spatial computing as she is reporting on Apple's Vision Pro product which claims to be a spatial computing device. She also reports on virtual reality and augmented reality products from other companies.
                              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of spatial computing as they are reporting on Apple's Vision Pro product which is marketed as a spatial computing device. The article also mentions other terms such as virtual reality and augmented reality which could be considered related to spatial computing.
                                • The article mentions virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality as terms that are often used interchangeably with spatial computing.
                                  • The author reports that Apple's Vision Pro is ‘spatial computing.’

                                  59%

                                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                                  Apple employees outnumbered customers at Vision Pro launch in SF

                                  SFGate Stephen Council Friday, 02 February 2024 22:24
                                  • Unique Points
                                    • Apple launched its first new product in seven years, the $3,499 Vision Pro headset.
                                    • The launch brought a small but eager contingent of techies to check out the device.
                                    • Some came to buy it while others wanted to try it first-hand.
                                    • <br>Visitors looked on enviously as blue-shirted employees walked them through half-hour demos of the device.
                                  • Accuracy
                                    • The Vision Pro is Apple's entry into the headset market and has received positive reviews for its technical achievement, despite complaints about price and weight.
                                    • Some visitors came to buy it while others wanted to try it first-hand.
                                  • Deception (50%)
                                    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the headline claims that Apple employees outnumbered customers at the Vision Pro launch in SF but this is not true as there were more than a dozen people lined up outside San Francisco's flagship Apple store when doors opened at 8 a.m.
                                    • The article claims 'Apple employees, Genius Bar workers and marketers swarming across the shop floor often outnumbered the visiting customers,' but this is also false as there were more than a dozen people lined up outside San Francisco's flagship Apple store when doors opened at 8 a.m.
                                    • The article states 'A far cry from the mob scenes that accompanied early iPhone launches, just a few dozen people were lined up outside San Francisco's flagship Apple store when doors opened at 8 a.m.' but this is not true as there were more than a dozen people.
                                  • Fallacies (80%)
                                    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that reviewers have raved about the technical achievement of the Vision Pro headset. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when he describes the price and weight of the device as 'roughly pound-and-a-half' which is a subjective statement.
                                    • The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that reviewers have raved about the technical achievement of the Vision Pro headset.
                                  • Bias (85%)
                                    The article is biased towards the product and its features. The author uses language that deifies the technology and portrays it as revolutionary. They also use quotes from customers who are excited about the product without providing any context or criticism of their opinions.
                                    • ]Welcome to the era of spatial computing.
                                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                      Stephen Council has a conflict of interest on the topic of Apple Vision Pro as he is an employee at Patently Apple and may have financial ties to the company.
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                                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                          The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Apple Vision Pro as they are reporting on its launch in San Francisco and mentioning the price point ($3,499) which may influence their coverage.
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