The release of Apple’s new augmented reality headset, the Vision Pro, has sharply divided opinion online regarding the technology’s societal impacts. Many social media users used humor and sarcasm to highlight the dystopian aspects of Apple’s latest gadget this week.
NBC News reports that the $3,500 Vision Pro headset, which overlays digital imagery and information onto real-world views, officially launched last week. Since then, videos of users testing the device in public have gone viral, fueling a debate around whether the Vision Pro represents an exciting technological leap or a dystopian future.
Vision Pro enthusiasts insist the product offers a “profound” and “futuristic” experience. YouTuber Casey Neistat called it the “most profound piece of technology [he’s] ever experienced,” while creator Canoopsy said the Vision Pro felt “like one of the most…
