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What distinguishes Apple Glasses from Virtual Reality (VR) technology?
Apple Glasses incorporate digital items into the natural environment, while VR creates a completely simulated environment.
What caused the shutdown of the Google Glass Initiative?
Poor public response
What potential capability does the Lidar scanner provide for Apple Glasses?
Tracking the world around its user and augmenting digital features via its display
What is the expected release year for Apple Glasses?
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Which feature of Apple Glasses may eliminate the need for prescriptive glasses?
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How do Apple Glasses aim to incorporate technology into daily routine?
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What is the price range for Apple Glasses?
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What distinguishes Apple Glasses' Augmented Reality (AR) technology from Virtual Reality (VR)?
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What is the field of view for the Apple Glasses?
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Which of the following is a key sensor for Apple Glasses to track the world around its user?
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What is the resolution of the Apple Glasses display?
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When are the Apple Glasses expected to be available for purchase?
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- Apple's newest addition to their ecosystem: the futuristic Apple Glasses
- Augmented Reality (AR) technology used, not to be confused with Virtual Reality (VR)
- Apple Glasses combine digital items with the natural environment, contrasting VR's completely simulated environment
- Google Glass Initiative was shut down in 2015 due to poor public response, Microsoft Hololens still in development
- Apple Glasses aim to incorporate technology into daily routine, sync with an iPhone, show text, emails, maps, and games
- Optical sub-assembly patent: Apple Glasses may function as in-headset vision correction device, eliminating the need for prescriptive glasses
- Lidar scanner: key sensor for Apple Glasses to track the world around its user and augment digital features via its display
- Potential immersive Google Street View experience, improved spatial awareness, and low light capabilities
- Apple Glasses have a field of view of 52 degrees and a resolution of 47 ppi
- Future plans for a separate wi-fi connection if Apple Glasses require heavy processing power from the iPhone
- Apple Glasses to be released after an Apple VR headset, with Apple Glasses available in 2025 and the VR headgear in 2022
- Apple Glasses priced at 499 plus prescription expenses, more affordable compared to competitors like Microsoft Hololens 2 and Vuzix Blade.
