San Diego Police Issue Warning to Tech Users After Man Spotted Wearing Apple Vision Pro Headset While Crossing Street

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20/02/2024 23h43

San Diego police have recently issued a cautionary message to tech enthusiasts after a viral video emerged showing a man crossing a street in downtown San Diego while wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset. The footage, which circulated on Instagram over the weekend, captured the man using the headset to access a virtual menu with his hands as police conducted an unrelated detainment nearby.

The video prompted the San Diego Police Department to address the incident on social media, expressing their astonishment at the sight of the pedestrian utilizing the latest Apple Vision Pro technology in a public setting. The department emphasized the importance of pedestrian safety and reminded individuals to remain vigilant and focused while navigating the streets.

Subsequently, an Instagram account known as San Diego Humor shared a video from the man's perspective, unveiling that he was simply changing a song on the virtual reality device. The man was identified as city resident Vlad Kislov, whose actions sparked discussions regarding the appropriate usage of such advanced technologies in public spaces.

According to reports, Apple has sold 200,000 pairs of the Apple Vision Pro goggles at a price of $3,500 each. While proponents of the innovative gadget hail it as a groundbreaking advancement, some users have reported experiencing discomfort such as headaches and motion sickness following its usage.

In response to the incident, the police encouraged individuals to confine their virtual experiences to sidewalks and maintain traditional pedestrian safety practices while crossing streets. The convergence of cutting-edge technology and public spaces continues to raise concerns and prompt discussions about responsible technological integration.

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