Wednesday, February 28, 2024

What Apple’s New Vision Pro Headset Might Do to Our Brain

Technology
February 27, 2024

The release of Apple's mixed-reality headset raises questions about hours spent in a virtual replacement of our world

Hi there! I'm Ben Guarino, Scientific American's new tech editor. It's my pleasure to send you a round-up of our best technology stories each week. Such as this one: Apple recently began selling the Vision Pro, a mixed-reality headset that the tech giant bills as an all-day tool for work and relaxation. But is wearing these goggles for hours a good idea? Reporter Lauren Leffer describes the possible pitfalls of a daily dose of mixed reality.
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