tech
January 29, 2026
Apple’s Vision Pro Headset marks a New Era of AR Technology
With spatial computing anticipated to dominate the global technology market, the Vision Pro headset could stand to test multiple industries moving forward
TL;DR
- Apple Vision Pro headset launches in the US on February 2nd, 2024, with pre-orders starting January 19th.
- The headset is priced at $3,499 and features 256GB of storage.
- It represents Apple's first entry into the spatial computing market.
- Spatial computing involves connecting virtual objects with real space using technologies like AI and XR.
- The device uses Apple's M2 chip and a new R1 chip for processing sensor data.
- Users can navigate the interface using eye, head, and hand tracking, without a controller.
- Meta's Quest 3 headset is a key competitor, priced around $500.
- Apple's stock performance has recently declined, making the Vision Pro a significant test for the company in 2024.