Ask HN: Are you using AR/VR-Headsets for productivity?

2 pointsxxprogamerxy3y ago6 comments

Meta just unveiled their new Quest Pro headset. I am curious whether any of you are actually using AR/VR-Headsets on a regular basis for productive tasks.

Please share your use-case and how switching to this platform did (or perhaps didn't) improve your productivity and overall work experience.

6 comments

senttoschool3y ago

Reminds me of that Twitter thread of a Waymo employee who explained why some of Google's products failed. It's because of glaring issues that the company and team ignored.

In this case, one of the most glaring issues is:

It's less efficient to use a VR headset for the vast majority of work.

65103y ago

It's useless until it isn't I suppose. Like a phone is better for notifications than a pc or laptop when away from home.

GoldenMonkey3y ago

Nreal air AR glasses are seeming more useful and affordable ($380) for a multi-desktop experience. I am not keen on spending $1500 for the pro... probably going to wait until the resolution is better and other improvements.

Here's a review of Nreal, on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj8hMtWeTUg

ss1083y ago

Nice try Zuckerberg

xxprogamerxyOP3y ago

Got me ^^

Mockapapella3y ago

Not yet, but I work as an SE and ordered a Simula One that I'm looking forward to using full time.

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