Apple's AR/VR headset -- all the details!

January 03, 2023

My goodness, the long-awaited Apple AR/VR headset sounds like it's going to be an absolute beast.

The headset is bristling with all kinds of crazy technology, including scores of sensors for tracking your eye and body movements; multiple Lidar trackers for mapping your environment; an external screen that shows your facial expressions; multiple chips to power the thing; and much, much more besides.

It looks like it might actually be impressive!

This is the first time I'm actually excited about the Apple headset.

Hit our top story for details.

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

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