But if and when the headset hits stores, it could be a game-changer.
“A Google AR headset would revolutionize user experiences,” tech analystMark Venatold Lifewire in an email interview.
Apples Competition
Google is teaming up with Samsung to build the new headset.
Apple Vision Pro.Justin Sullivan / Getty Images
Together with Qualcomm, theyhinted at a joint ventureto challenge Apple’s mixed-reality initiatives in February.
While designed primarily to operate independently, the machine can also connect wirelessly to a Mac.
The $3500 Vision Prois already generating excitement among potential users.
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To exit the gap with Apple, Vena noted that Google needs to invest in both hardware and software.
He said that Google must refine its AR headset design,ensuring comfort and stylewhile maintaining affordability.
“Google should also enhance sensor technology for precise tracking,” he added.
Seamless integration with existing Google services like Maps and Search could set them apart," Vena said.
Additionally, the unit struggled to provide compelling applications that could warrant its high cost.
