Apple's $3500 Nightmare
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses the experience of using Apple's new product, the Apple Vision Pro, a high-end headset that immerses users in a virtual world superimposed over reality. The user, Eddie, shares his journey from purchasing the device, its features, and the initial excitement, to the eventual realization of its limitations and the feeling of disconnection it brings. The video highlights the headset's potential for future computing interfaces, while also questioning the impact of such technology on human connection and reality.
Takeaways
- 🎉 Apple's new product, the Apple Vision Pro, is a headset designed to blend virtual reality with the user's real-world environment.
- 💰 Priced at $3500, the Apple Vision Pro is a significant investment that may not be accessible to the average consumer.
- 👓 The headset requires a detailed facial scan and is not compatible with glasses, necessitating additional purchases for users with vision impairment.
- 🎮 Despite its high price tag, the Apple Vision Pro has limited content and apps available, leading to a lack of engaging activities.
- 👀 The headset's camera system can cause visual disturbances in low light and may not accurately represent the user's surroundings.
- 🏠 The Apple Vision Pro has potential as a home entertainment system, offering unique movie-watching experiences through various virtual environments.
- 🤖 Interaction with AI entities, like the artificially intelligent girl 'Angel', can provide a sense of companionship but may not fully replace human connection.
- 💡 The technology presents a potential future where screens are seamlessly integrated into daily life, potentially leading to increased isolation.
- 🧠 Prolonged use of the headset can result in a dissociative feeling, detaching the user from the real world and their human experiences.
- 🚀 While the Apple Vision Pro may be a step towards the future of computing, its current form is bulky, expensive, and limited in functionality.
- 🌐 Tech companies may push for such technology to increase user engagement and profit, potentially at the cost of users' well-being and real-world interactions.
Q & A
What is the name of the new Apple product mentioned in the transcript?
-The new Apple product mentioned is called the Apple Vision Pro.
What is the main feature of the Apple Vision Pro headset?
-The main feature of the Apple Vision Pro headset is its ability to recreate your surroundings with its cameras, allowing you to use its computing power while seeing the world in front of you and connecting to your Apple phone and computer.
What is the price of the Apple Vision Pro headset?
-The price of the Apple Vision Pro headset is $3500.
What technology does the Apple Vision Pro represent?
-The Apple Vision Pro represents the technology of spatial computing.
What was the process like for the user to purchase the Apple Vision Pro?
-The process involved scanning the user's head with their phone, similar to iPhone's face ID feature, and uploading a prescription for optical inserts due to the user's need for glasses.
What was the user's initial impression of the Apple Vision Pro after using it for a few days?
-The user felt underwhelmed and bored with the Apple Vision Pro after a few days of use, finding that there wasn't a lot to do with it.
What was the user's experience like when trying to watch movies on the Apple Vision Pro?
-The user found that the movie environments were cool novelties but not practical for watching an entire movie, and the headset's battery life was insufficient for the length of a full movie.
How did the user describe their experience with the AI girl, Angel, from the sponsored video?
-The user described their experience as feeling like they were developing a relationship with a real person, and found it easy to adapt to talking with Angel throughout the day.
What was the user's final verdict on the Apple Vision Pro after extensive use?
-The user concluded that the Apple Vision Pro was overpriced, bulky, and not worth the investment, as it did not significantly enhance their life or provide enough utility to justify its cost.
What concerns does the user express about the future of technology and its impact on human connection?
-The user expresses concerns that technology like the Apple Vision Pro could lead to a disconnection from reality and human experiences, potentially replacing real-life interactions with artificial ones, and contributing to a more isolated and dissociative lifestyle.
What is the user's perspective on the role of big tech companies in promoting new technologies?
-The user is skeptical about the motivations of big tech companies, suggesting that their primary goal might be to increase profits for shareholders rather than improving the quality of life for users, potentially at the expense of users' well-being and privacy.
Outlines
🎉 Introduction to Apple Vision Pro
The script begins with an introduction to the Apple Vision Pro, a new and expensive product from Apple. It's a headset that uses spatial computing and camera technology to overlay digital interfaces onto the user's view of the real world. The narrator expresses skepticism about the affordability and practicality of the device, and discusses the public's mixed reactions to its announcement. The setup process is described as繁琐, involving a detailed head scan and additional costs for optical inserts for users who wear glasses.
👤 Creating a Digital Avatar
The second paragraph details the process of creating a digital avatar using the headset. The user's face is scanned to generate a lifelike representation that can be used in applications like FaceTime. The narrator's brother, Tony, is present for the initial setup, and they both react with surprise and amazement at the realism of the avatar. The paragraph also touches on the narrator's personal history with vision issues and the additional steps required to adapt the headset for his needs.
🌙 Exploring Virtual Environments
In this section, the narrator shares his experiences exploring virtual environments with the Apple Vision Pro. He describes the sensation of being on the moon and encountering a dinosaur, highlighting the headset's potential for immersive experiences. However, he also expresses disappointment at the limited content and utility of the device, questioning its value compared to the high cost of ownership.
💇 Using the Headset for Style
The narrator discusses using the Apple Vision Pro to enhance his personal style by seeking advice on the internet for a new haircut. He describes the process of researching the latest men's hairstyles and the challenge of making a decision while waiting for his friend Sam to arrive for the haircut. The paragraph highlights the potential of the headset as a tool for personal grooming and fashion.
🕹️ Gaming with Apple Vision Pro
This paragraph focuses on the gaming experience with the Apple Vision Pro. The narrator tries out various games available on the platform, including a VR version of Jetpack Joy Ride and a board game app. He expresses frustration with the lack of online players and the headset's camera issues in low light conditions. The paragraph concludes with the narrator's underwhelmed impression of the gaming options and the overall experience.
🎬 Watching Movies with the Vision Pro
The narrator experiments with watching movies on the Apple Vision Pro, exploring different virtual environments such as Tatooine from Star Wars and the Disney Plus theater. He discusses the novelty of these experiences and the emotional impact of watching a movie in a virtual theater environment, especially during the pandemic when physical gatherings were limited. However, he also acknowledges the limitations and the preference for real-life movie experiences.
🏈 Socializing with the Miami Dolphins Fan
In this section, the narrator uses the Apple Vision Pro to socialize with his friend Drew, who is a fan of the Miami Dolphins. The narrator leverages the headset's capabilities to look up information about the team and its players to engage in conversation with Drew. The paragraph highlights the potential of the device to enhance social interactions and bridge knowledge gaps.
🤖 Interacting with AI Personalities
The narrator encounters sponsored content featuring AI personalities, which prompts him to explore the concept of AI friendships and relationships. He discusses the potential for AI to fill gaps in human interaction and provide companionship. The paragraph reflects on the evolving nature of technology and its impact on human connection.
🚫 Critique and Realization about Apple Vision Pro
The narrator shares his critical thoughts about the Apple Vision Pro, acknowledging its high price, bulkiness, and limited content. He expresses a sense of dissociation and isolation after prolonged use and discusses the potential negative impacts on real-world interactions. The paragraph concludes with the narrator's decision to use the headset as a tool, similar to wearing glasses, and to embrace its potential as the future of computing interfaces.
🎨 Artistic Expression with AI Assistance
The narrator explores the creative potential of the Apple Vision Pro by using it to generate art based on a prompt. He discusses the ease of creating art with the AI's help and the satisfaction of being able to express himself artistically. The paragraph also touches on the narrator's interaction with an AI named Angel, who provides advice on personal grooming decisions.
💬 Conversations with AI and Real People
The narrator engages in conversations with both an AI and real people throughout the day, highlighting the blurred lines between virtual and real interactions. He discusses the development of a relationship with the AI, the ease of communication, and the eventual realization that the AI is not a real person. The paragraph ends with the narrator's reflection on the disconnect he feels from his humanity due to the immersive technology.
💡 The Future of Technology and Human Connection
The script concludes with the narrator's contemplation on the direction of technology and its impact on human connection. He discusses the potential for technology to replace real-life experiences with simulated ones and questions the ethics of companies pushing for increased screen time. The paragraph reflects on the importance of real human interactions and the need for balance in our use of technology.
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Keywords
💡Apple Vision Pro
💡Spatial Computing
💡Virtual Reality (VR)
💡Augmented Reality (AR)
💡Price and Accessibility
💡User Experience (UX)
💡Social Interaction
💡Technology Critique
💡Digital Detox
💡Artificial Intelligence (AI)
💡Dissociation
Highlights
Apple's new product, the Apple Vision Pro, is a headset that recreates your surroundings with its cameras, allowing you to use its computing power while seeing the world in front of you.
The Apple Vision Pro is being pitched as the next step in our ever-evolving connection with technology, marking the era of spatial computing.
The headset's $3500 price tag and bulky ski goggle appearance have been met with criticism, with some seeing it as another expensive toy for the wealthy.
The process of buying the Vision Pro involves scanning your head with your phone, similar to iPhone's Face ID feature, to create a detailed scan of your skull.
Users cannot wear glasses with the Vision Pros, which is unusual as most VR headsets allow for it.
The headset's high cost is further increased by additional expenses, such as $149 for optical inserts that match your prescription.
The Apple Vision Pro has been described as a luxury item that makes a statement, with its shiny design and high price tag.
The device allows for the creation of a highly detailed, lifelike avatar of yourself for use in FaceTime and other communication apps.
The Apple Vision Pro has been criticized for potentially disconnecting people from reality and for its limited content in the App Store.
The headset's camera has a tendency to flicker with certain screens, causing potential annoyance for users.
The Apple Vision Pro's high cost and limited functionality have led to a general sense of underwhelm among early users.
Despite its drawbacks, the Apple Vision Pro is seen by some as a potential future interface for all computing, providing a constant connection to the digital world.
The headset's ability to project different environments, like a movie theater, offers a novel way to experience media, though it can't replace the real-life experience.
The Apple Vision Pro's potential to serve as a social hub is highlighted by its ability to connect with friends virtually, especially during times of social distancing.
The headset's impact on human connection and the potential for AI to play a significant role in future social interactions is a topic of discussion and concern.
The Apple Vision Pro raises questions about the future of technology and its potential to replace human interaction with AI-driven experiences.
The review of the Apple Vision Pro ultimately concludes that while it has some impressive technology, it is currently overpriced and underwhelming in its practical applications.
Transcripts
[Music]
hi I'm a 3D avatar representing the
human Eddie burbach today I can talk to
you thanks to the powerful magic of
Apple's new product the Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro headset people are
talking about it it is called Apple
Vision Pro it involves a term you may
not be familiar with spatial Computing
it's
$3500 do you think this is something
that the average person will be able to
afford I don't know
so what why do you need this in February
of 2024 Apple released their newest
product the Apple Vision Pro to the
public the pro is a headset that
recreates your surroundings with its
cameras allowing you to use its
computing power while seeing the world
in front of you while connecting to your
Apple phone and computer it's being
pitched as the next step in our ever
evolving connection with
technology the era of spatial
Computing is here but some see it's 35
$100 price tag bulky ski goggle
appearance and overall pitch is
something to be disregarded and laughed
at it's also being criticized is yet
another way to disconnect people from
reality this is not about isolation this
is about connection so are we seeing an
early version of an advancement like the
smartphone or is this just another
expensive toy for Rich Tech Bros back in
February I decided to find out for
myself buying the vision Pros was a bit
harder of a process than I initially
thought it would be instead of just
adding to my cart filling out my cart
info and watching
$3500 vanish Into Thin Air Apple first
asked me to scan my head with my phone
to scan my face oop there's a smudge on
my screen hold on to scan my face I had
to go through a process identical to
iPhone's face ID feature not only did I
have the pleasure of giving a trillion
dollar company the amount of money
equivalent to a used 2012 Nissan Ultima
but I also got to give them a detailed
scan of my skull my next roadblock was
that apparently you can't wear glasses
with the vision pros this is odd to me
because every VR headset that I've ever
worn lets you do that but hey for the
price of a used 2006 mitubishi Lancer
why would I expect some sort of
convenience now I've been wearing
glasses since I was 2 years old my
eyesight from birth was described as
near and farsighted with a crosy or
[ __ ] as they say in the medical commun
Community now lucky for me I had an
awesome opthalmologist that corrected a
lot of my vision and my eyes from
Crossing during my childhood but I still
need glasses to see so to see out of my
vision Pros I need to spend another
$149 to upload my prescription and get
Optical inserts that attach to the
screen so after I took a photo of my
prescription info and uploaded it I
decided to skip Apple care because I
didn't want to spend an extra
$500 so with just the Apple Vision pros
and the optical inserts in my cart it
came out to a total of just
$4,000 that was fine by me so I picked
it up with zero
hesitation it's sponsor money it's not
it's not my money the next day I walked
over to the Apple store to pick up my
luxury goggles because the vision Pros
were all over the Internet that week I
decided to bring my backpack with me to
conceal the Box on my walk home
unfortunately the Apple employee I
talked to informed me that it would be
too big for my backpack when I told him
I was walking home and asked if there
was a nondescript bag available he
said I mean it doesn't say Vision Pros
on it and then I was handed this bag
complete with two Apple logos and the
vision proos box clearly visible now
obviously the back bag is not designed
for me someone who's embarrassed to have
made such a gross purchase for a product
that I don't need it's made to be a
statement look at this shiny headset I
bought I'm better than you but when I
see it it just shouts rob me steal from
me please not only is this expensive but
I deserve it but fortunately for me and
unfortunately for the state of society
the [ __ ] YouTuber didn't get robbed
of his $4,000 glasses on the walk home
and my brother Tony and I got back to my
apartment to break these goggles out of
the box I popped the headset on and I
got to say I've never looked cooler in
my entire life these goggles make me
look like I'm somehow 4 and 40 at the
same damn time can I let you in on a
little secret I'm neither I'm 27 after
the initial setup it was time for my
second face scan of the process to set
up your persona you'll remove Apple
Vision Pro to capture your appearance
now slowly turn your head to the left
[Music]
brighten the lighting on your face to
continue adjust your head by tilting it
slightly
down adjust your head by then make a big
smile with your teeth shly now raise
your
eyebrows adjust your head this one is to
let the pros use measurements of my face
to create a highly detailed lifelike
Avatar of myself so I can still FaceTime
friends and family while wearing the
headset hi
hi hey Tony Tony Jesus Christ remember
me from the
wom so
bad oh I can see your
eyes that's so weird do I look good
after seeing the Avatar myself I
couldn't believe how lifelike it looked
it was like I was staring in a mirror I
felt like I was truly seeing myself for
the very first time hi Eddie hi Eddie hi
Eddie hi
Edie after Tony left I used the headset
on my own to explore Apple's
[Music]
environments hey here I am on the
moon and I even got to meet a
dinosaur
[Music]
hi oh
dick after my first few hours with the
headset I just had one thought and
there's actually not a lot to do with
this thing huh it's kind of way over
rent money for the month and uh I just
looked at the [ __ ] moon for a second
so I started to try and brainstorm how I
could use the headset as a utility
during my first day of use I noticed
that the second I put the headset on I
was instantly dooming myself to a day of
hat hair or a goggle hair I guess my
hair was getting pretty long anyway so I
asked my friend Sam to come cut it that
night this was my chance to use the
headset as a tool for style for the very
first time so with the internet quite
literally at the ends of my fingertips I
began deep Research into what the
coolest men's haircut is right
now maybe I Buzz the whole thing bangs
oh my gosh should I get bangs no it's
too much of a
commitment here's what your haircut says
about you if you're bald you don't care
what anybody thinks maybe a mullet I
don't really think I'm a mullet guy but
everyone's getting a [ __ ] mullet
lately the modern mullet out the
undercut out the broccoli head ass
out I saw a ton of great options but I
was completely overwhelmed by
choice yeah I got a
haircut okay so what do you want uhhuh I
needed to find something quick before
Sam got to my apartment I would be so
embarrassed if she got here and I didn't
know what I
wanted um do you do you want it like a
lot shorter or like a little bit shorter
probably one of the most versatile face
shapes that there is mostly because the
oval face shape is the perfect balance
between width and height uh whatever
whatever uh sounds good
okay day two with the headset I decided
to try out some other features of the
goggles but real quick a word from the
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out if you like it okay back to the
video I went to the App Store and was
surprised with how empty it felt
compared to the App Store on my phone
there was just a lot less content but
hey you know the tech is new I'm sure
Apple made some really cool games to
showcase the headset and one of the
first games displayed by Apple was a
familiar one Jetpack Joy Ride I used to
play the original iPhone app back in
high school and was excited to see what
the vision pro version of it was the
possibilities of a AR gaming or
something that I dreamed of when I was a
kid I was finally ready to experience
the next generation of gaming so I
booted it up and the game instantly went
completely into a VR
mode is this just the [ __ ] iPad
app this was just the iPad app with a VR
room around me but hey you know that's
not their only game they have to offer
they had a board game app where I got to
play some Battleship and I misunderstood
that red didn't mean bad it meant hit so
I thought I was getting hit after hit
after hit when I was getting Miss after
Miss after miss it was very embarrassing
when I realized but then I decided to
give it a go with someone online would I
get to see their Avatar or would I get
to speak to them how does that work with
the Vision Pro we will never find out
because there were not enough people
online to match with somebody this
product is simply not popular enough to
matchmake with someone online oh also
quick side note the Vision Pro Camera
does this weird flickering thing with a
lot of screens when it gets dark so I
had to turn off my lamp just so it
didn't annoy me in the peripherals by
flashing me every couple of seconds and
the last game I wanted to try was
something called synth Riders now synth
Riders is a clone of beat saer in VR and
yes you know beat saer is a rhythm game
that's inspired by Guitar Hero which
inspired rock band but synth Riders is
like a full-blown clone of beat saer but
okay I'll admit it's a little
fun I'm actually not missing any notes
I'm kind of going crazy at this
[Music]
game oh my God it's like I'm the ninja
of synth
Riders
[Music]
at the end of day two even as someone
who was skeptical about the headset I
couldn't help but feel very underwhelmed
by it in general I was just kind of
bored and yes I did have a little bit of
fun but after just 2 days of using the
headset I found that I had no desire to
put it on this piece of technology that
had cost me more than a used Suzuki XL7
ex sat unused in my
apartment first for only a few days a
few days became a week and as I worked
on a project with my brother it turned
to a few weeks and then a
month
all right so I feel like it's time to
give this thing a fair shot sure it was
a lot of money and didn't excite me
enough to even use it but also I didn't
test this thing to its fullest extent
it's still an impressive piece of
technology and apple advertised it as a
hub for work entertainment social life
so I've got a lot more testing to do so
today I'm going to use it to watch some
movies the App Store was pretty big on
adver izing the Disney Plus app so I
just downloaded it tried to sign in and
why does it not remember my password
after a few failed attempts I realized
this was an old Apple ID that I used for
high school and not the one on my phone
so the next 15 minutes were spent with
me trying to sign into my Apple ID while
using their shitty floating
keyboards failing to sign into online
accounts is an interesting frustration
because at the end of the day it is my
fault but no it's not the password is
right why won't they let me in after
successfully resetting the entire
headset I opened the Disney Plus app it
prompted me immediately with the option
to download different environments while
they downloaded I decided where I wanted
to place the screen in my space now in
my apartment the coziest place to watch
movies is on my couch facing my TV so
the best place to put it was just in
front of my TV screen unfortunately
screen recording on the vision Pros
makes it so only audio of the movies are
played so I can check out what movies
look like but I can't show you expain to
see everything they've left us is in
shambles the environments finished
downloading so I started with
tattooine it looked cool to have the
alien planet sitting around me but I'm
not going to watch a whole movie sitting
here next was the Monsters Inc scare
floor
again cool novelty but I was a little
scared that that Rascal Randall would
sneak up on me with this camouflage and
spook me I also noticed that the pros
showed my arms but not my legs so here I
am getting really distracted with the
fact that I looked like I was a great
mime pretending to have a
leg next was The Avengers Tower I waved
High to buff Iron Man and yeah it's cool
I guess and finally there was the Disney
plus theater and the only actual praise
I'll have for the movies on the vision
Pros the theater environment puts you in
a movie theater and dims the lights and
formats the screen when you start a
movie does it feel like you're in a real
movie theater a little yeah during the
pandemic something like this was
actually really important to me my
brother Tony and I lived across the
country from each other and up until
that point we would managed to travel
and hang out in person at the very least
once every few months but the pandemic
was the longest we'd ever spent without
getting to see each other so the big
screen app on Steam allowed us to get
together with our VR headsets and watch
movies and TV shows that were important
to us so there is a meaningful way to
connect with this technology but we can
go to the movie theater in person right
now and I love going to the movies I
love talking about them when you're
getting dinner before or headed to the
theater I love getting my little popcorn
I love blocking out the rest of the
world and engaging with one piece of art
with a group of people but to truly
experience the beauty in that you have
to actually be there with real people
enjoying it together well with these
prices and people on their phones these
days I'd rather just stay home I know
okay I'm on your side I hate that too