A week after Apple Vision Pro's launch, Google CEO Sundar Pichai 'excited' for $3,500 MR headset

Apple's mixed-reality headset, Vision Pro, has been launched at $3,499, featuring a blend of augmented and virtual reality. Google and Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai, expressed his excitement about the potential of this technology, stating that compu...

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Pichai has been struggling to find his AI moment in the rapidly changing tech world.
The highly-anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference 2023 was a huge success with the launch of Apple's mixed-reality headset Vision Pro last week.

Priced at $3,499, the premium smartphone manufacturer has entered a new era of technology that seamlessly blends augmented and virtual reality (AR-VR) in the digital world.

The iPhone-maker's multi-billion dollar dream has got the tech bosses excited.


Talking to Bloomberg, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, in an interview, said that Vision Pro has exciting potential. Although the tech honcho admitted that he hasn't seen or used it, he said technology has greater potential.

Sharing his views about the Apple headset, Pichai was quoted as saying to Bloomberg, "I literally haven’t used or seen it, but we’ve always felt computing will evolve beyond the black rectangles. We will have more immersive experiences. I’m excited about the potential for the technology."

Pichai has been struggling to find his artificial intelligence (AI) moment in the rapidly changing tech world. Google is trying to join the AI boom with its new chatbot Bard.
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Sundar Pichai Turns 51: In Google CEO's Book, Impatience & Failure Yield Dividends
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Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is celebrating his 51st birthday.

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is celebrating his 51st birthday.

Sundar Pichai, who never fails to sport a smile, knows the secret to happiness lies in an individual's attitude. With the "right attitude," happiness can come easily.

Sundar Pichai, who never fails to sport a smile, knows the secret to happiness lies in an individual's attitude. With the "right attitude," happiness can come easily.

According to Pichai, success can only come to people who know how to fail in life. And if a person hasn't failed enough, the Google boss feels s/he may not have tried hard.

According to Pichai, success can only come to people who know how to fail in life. And if a person hasn't failed enough, the Google boss feels s/he may not have tried hard.

Who said impatience was a bad thing? Pichai said that people who are impatient are capable of pushing the wheels in a changing world.

Who said impatience was a bad thing? Pichai said that people who are impatient are capable of pushing the wheels in a changing world.

Insecurities can be overwhelming but sometimes can help build personalities. Pichai believes people must allow themselves to feel insecure from time to time as it will help them grow as individuals.

Insecurities can be overwhelming but sometimes can help build personalities. Pichai believes people must allow themselves to feel insecure from time to time as it will help them grow as individuals.

Pichai knows how to be a great leader. From supporting the team to growing with them, the tech boss says a true leader focuses on his people's success.

Pichai knows how to be a great leader. From supporting the team to growing with them, the tech boss says a true leader focuses on his people's success.

Life can be unpredictable, but every person is still in charge of their own life. Pichai believes this too. He said it all depends on an individual and how he wants to see his life transform.

Life can be unpredictable, but every person is still in charge of their own life. Pichai believes this too. He said it all depends on an individual and how he wants to see his life transform.

It's normal to be bogged down by failure or become lazy after an initial success. To keep growing in life, people must keep pushing their limits, says Pichai.

It's normal to be bogged down by failure or become lazy after an initial success. To keep growing in life, people must keep pushing their limits, says Pichai.

The reaction to anything comes easily, but learning to respond well is an art. Pichai says an individual must always learn to pause and reflect on the appropriate response.

The reaction to anything comes easily, but learning to respond well is an art. Pichai says an individual must always learn to pause and reflect on the appropriate response.

Pichai believes following one's dreams is crucial to be successful. Things that motivate you will lead to success.

Pichai believes following one's dreams is crucial to be successful. Things that motivate you will lead to success.

Last week, Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg - who recently announced the launch of the Quest 3 headset - told his employees that Apple's device could be the vision of the future of computing, but it's not the one he wants.

As reported by The Verge, Zuckerberg said in a company-wide meeting that the MR headset didn't introduce any major advancements in technology that Meta hadn't "already explored." "I think that their announcement really showcases the difference in the values and the vision that our companies bring to this in a way that I think is really important," the Meta CEO added.

Zuckerberg's comments came during the first all-hands gathering at its Silicon Valley campus since the pandemic, just days after Apple unveiled Vision Pro mixed reality headsets.

Around the same time, the world's richest man Elon Musk took to Twitter to join the Vision Pro mania. Without saying a word, he dropped a meme featuring the $3,500 headset versus a packet of magic mushrooms.
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The SpaceX CEO has never been a fan of AI. Time and again, he has warned the world of the dangers of AI and that it had the potential to control humanity.

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Father’s Day 2023: From Apple Watch To Kindle Oasis, Tech Gifts For Your Dad
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Father's Day is just a few days away and there's no better gift than a tech gadget that can not only help your dad in his day-to-day life but also possibly turn him into a tech savvy person. Here's a list of useful gadgets and devices that you can give your father this year.

Father's Day is just a few days away and there's no better gift than a tech gadget that can not only help your dad in his day-to-day life but also possibly turn him into a tech savvy person. Here's a..
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Father's Day is just a few days away and there's no better gift than a tech gadget that can not only help your dad in his day-to-day life but also possibly turn him into a tech savvy person. Here's a list of useful gadgets and devices that you can give your father this year.

Father's Day is just a few days away and there's no better gift than a tech gadget that can not only help your dad in his day-to-day life but also possibly turn him into a tech savvy person. Here's a..
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If your father is a music buff and often grooves to melodies, then this will be a gift that he’ll definitely adore and end up using a lot. AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) start at Rs 26,900.

If your father is a music buff and often grooves to melodies, then this will be a gift that he’ll definitely adore and end up using a lot. AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) start at Rs 26,900.

We all want our parents to be fit and healthy, so what better gift than an Apple Watch which comes packed with interesting and useful health apps and features that can help your father stay on track.

We all want our parents to be fit and healthy, so what better gift than an Apple Watch which comes packed with interesting and useful health apps and features that can help your father stay on track.

If your dad is an Apple enthusiast and also in need to upgrade his smartphone, then give him iPhone 14 Pro, which is currently available on huge discounts and offers.

If your dad is an Apple enthusiast and also in need to upgrade his smartphone, then give him iPhone 14 Pro, which is currently available on huge discounts and offers.

If your father isn’t an iOS person, then Google Pixel Watch is definitely a good option. The smartwatch operates on Wear OS by Google, and comes packed with Fitbit-powered health apps and more. It’s also pocket-friendly.

If your father isn’t an iOS person, then Google Pixel Watch is definitely a good option. The smartwatch operates on Wear OS by Google, and comes packed with Fitbit-powered health apps and more. It’s ..
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For dads who are always on the go but are also ardent readers, Kindle Oasis is yet another thoughtful choice of gift. The 10-Gen Kindle Oasis flaunts a 7-inch large, high resolution display with built-in adjustable warm light. It's also waterproof and Prime members have access to unlimited books, comics and more.

For dads who are always on the go but are also ardent readers, Kindle Oasis is yet another thoughtful choice of gift. The 10-Gen Kindle Oasis flaunts a 7-inch large, high resolution display with buil..
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A lot of times, our parents forget to charge their devices, especially phones because they already have a lot on their plates to deal with. So gifting a nice power bank is also one good option. Mi Power Bank 3i 20000 mAh is one of the most popular power banks in India which comes with 20000 mAh lithium polymer battery.

A lot of times, our parents forget to charge their devices, especially phones because they already have a lot on their plates to deal with. So gifting a nice power bank is also one good option. Mi Po..
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