Patents tell it all

03/12/2024 1h 1min

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Episode Synopsis

Marty, Eric, and Daniel speak about Vision Pro head straps, patents describing the Vision Pro 15 years ago, and patents of future XR products.
Daniel got his Anna Pro v2
https://annapro.com/products/comfort-head-strap-2-for-apple-vision-pro
Double strap: How Belkin's additional strap for the Vision Pro works

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Double-strap-How-Belkin-s-additional-strap-for-the-Vision-Pro-works-10184483.html
NEWS
Apple has been working on Vision Pro since at least 2008
https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/27/apple-has-been-working-on-vision-pro-since-at-least-2008/ 
Apple is most dangerous when it shows up late
https://www.macworld.com/article/2535266/there-may-be-no-company-more-patient-than-apple.html 
Smallest Mac yet is perfect Apple Vision Pro companion with the right battery pack
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/27/smallest-mac-yet-is-perfect-apple-vision-pro-companion-with-the-right-battery-pack?utm_medium=rss 
With battery pack: Mac mini M4 becomes portable, networked with Vision Pro
https://www.heise.de/en/news/With-battery-pack-Mac-mini-M4-becomes-portable-networked-with-Vision-Pro-10182798.html 
Figmin XR Supports Colocated Multiplayer Between Quest 3 & Apple Vision Pro
https://www.uploadvr.com/figmin-xr-supports-colocated-multiplayer-quest-3-vision-pro/ 
Apple and Real Madrid Explore Immersive Sports Streaming for Vision Pro
https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-and-real-madrid-explore-immersive-sports-streaming-for-vision-pro/ 
Apple in talks to upgrade a sports stadium for live Vision Pro immersive video
https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/27/apple-in-talks-to-upgrade-a-stadium-for-vision-pro-immersive-video-sports/ 
Competition
Samsung's New XR Wearable Patent Challenges Apple's Vision Pro
https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2617244/samsungs-new-xr-wearable-patent-challenges-apples-vision-pro 
Samsung quietly preparing its Apple Vision Pro killer
https://www.sammyfans.com/2024/11/26/samsung-quietly-preparing-its-apple-vision-pro-killer/
Samsung files for a new Patent in Europe for a Possible XR Headset to take on Apple Vision Pro
https://www.patentlyapple.com/2024/11/samsung-files-for-a-new-patent-in-europe-for-a-possible-xr-headset-to-take-on-apple-vision-pro.html
Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses review: Hardware shines, software needs polish
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/28/rokid-max-2-ar-glasses-review-hardwire-shines-software-needs-polish?utm_medium=rss 
Awards
Apple names 45 finalists for 2024 App Store Awards
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/25/apple-names-45-finalists-for-2024-app-store-awards?utm_medium=rss 
ReminderFollow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher service
App updates InSpaze 
https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleVisionPro/s/rFvpM74qL7 
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Indie App Spotlight: 'Pestle' is the ultimate recipe manager, and it just got a big update
https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/23/indie-app-spotlight-pestle/ 
Simply's Vision Pro app turns Apple's XR headset into a  piano teacherhttps://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/skwzeliqyl 
Youtube Video of Simplyhttps://youtu.be/O0paZhxHoUw 
Simply Piano launches on Apple Vision Pro, redefining the future of creative hobbies
https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/simply-piano-launches-on-apple-vision-pro-redefining-the-future-of-creative-hobbies-302319631.html 
Moon Player: Play Any Video
Realtime 3D for watching 2D video clips in 3D with an added resolution boost. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moon-player-play-any-video/id6475702609
Preshow Theater
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/preshow-theater/id6738631881
Mimic movie previews in the theater
Reality Player
Still needed Reality Player for the side-by-side content I had.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reality-player/id6449855042