In the wake of Apple’s recent release of the Vision Pro headset, intended for immersive experiences within controlled environments, users are testing the boundaries, engaging in activities that defy the company’s safety guidelines. Despite explicit warnings on the Vision Pro support page urging users to avoid potential hazards, including driving and operating heavy machinery, some individuals are flaunting these guidelines.
Apple’s explicit instructions caution users against using the headset in unsafe locations or near potential dangers. The Cupertino-based tech giant has gone so far as to code the VisionOS to alert users and limit capabilities if it detects unsafe movement, displaying a message such as “Moving at Unsafe Speed.”
Notable YouTuber Casey Neistat demonstrated some risky behaviour by navigating busy Manhattan streets on an electric skateboard while donning the Vision Pro. The VisionOS code suggests that such actions could prompt the headset to shut down most features to ensure user safety.
While Apple has introduced a Travel Mode designed for use on airplanes, allowing limited functionality during movement, the company advises users to remove the headset during takeoff and landing due to potential issues with looking out of plane windows. Some users claim to have used the Vision Pro in moving vehicles, but the code indicates that users must remain stationary for this feature to work effectively.
The Vision Pro’s restrictions extend beyond safety concerns, with reports indicating limitations on accessing adult content. Despite the availability of sex tech apps on the device, users have expressed frustration at the perceived restrictions on mainstream adult content.
As users push the boundaries of Apple’s Vision Pro capabilities, controversy arises, reminiscent of concerns depicted in Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One. While some explore the headset’s potential in safer environments, the debate continues over whether users should adhere strictly to Apple’s safety guidelines or test the limits of the immersive technology.