Why the Vision Pro is still no match for your computer

Spatial computing devices can’t compete with the resolution and information density of a laptop or desktop PC, and history suggests they may never fully replace them.

Apple promised the world a “revolutionary spatial computer” when it unveiled its Vision Pro headset at its annual WWDC developer conference in June of 2023. Twelve months later, and five months after the device became commercially available, the Vision Pro has arguably been a mixed bag for the company, and an imperfect solution for people looking to replace their laptop or desktop PC with groundbreaking new technology.