A unique trend has emerged amid ongoing discussions about the Apple Vision Pro's role in entertainment and productivity: users are harnessing the new headset, combining augmented and virtual realities, for attention-grabbing social videos.

According to The Verge, this trending content, characterized by unconventional uses of the Vision Pro, includes scenarios featuring robot dogs, subway rides, and crosswalks.

Notably, a specific niche gaining traction involves integrating elements of Tesla, Autopilot, and Cybertruck enthusiasm. One instance involves X user Dante Lentini clarifying that his video was a staged "skit" after showcasing himself wearing the headset while driving a Tesla, hinting at potential legal consequences.

Another participant, Edert Lopez, similarly misuses the Vision Pro in viral TikTok videos, with one catching the attention of US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, who shared it as a "reminder" about the need for drivers to remain fully engaged despite assistance systems.

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Apple Emphasizes Safety

Amid this clout-chasing phenomenon, the implications remain uncertain, but the call for responsible use of Apple Vision Pro due to safety reasons. Cupertino-based Apple has taken a firm stance against users engaging in potentially hazardous activities with its Vision Pro headset. Explicit warnings on the Vision Pro support page emphasize its intended use in controlled, safe environments on level surfaces.

Vision Pro users are cautioned against using the headset near stairs, balconies, windows or engaging in activities that could lead to injury, per Gizmodo. Guidelines extend to avoiding contact with sharp objects and sources of excessive heat, and using the Vision Pro while driving, biking, or operating heavy machinery is strictly prohibited.

In an attempt to mitigate risky behavior, Apple has implemented features in the VisionOS code. If the headset detects the user moving at an unsafe speed, it is designed to issue an alert with the message "Moving at Unsafe Speed," as revealed by insights into the VisionOS code reported by 9to5Mac.

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(Photo : DAVID SWANSON/AFP via Getty Images)A customer tries his Vision Pro at the launch of the Apple Vision Pro at Apple The Grove in Los Angeles, California, on February 2, 2024. The Vision Pro, the tech giant's $3,499 headset, is its first major release since the Apple Watch nine years ago.

The Vision Pro includes a designated travel mode explicitly designed for airplane usage. While this mode enables functionality in motion, certain features, such as the 3D deepfake persona capabilities, are disabled. Apple instructs users to remove the Vision Pro during takeoff and landing, cautioning about potential issues when looking out of the plane's windows.

Some users claim to use the headset in a moving vehicle, possibly leveraging the Travel Mode feature. Nevertheless, despite user reports showing the Vision Pro operating in a car's passenger seat, some experts suggest that stationary usage is still necessary.

YouTube Working on App for Apple Vision Pro

In another news on Apple's latest product, YouTube has reversed its stance on developing an app for the Apple Vision Pro, stating that it now has such an app "on the roadmap." The company, however, did not specify a timeline for the app's release.

In the interim, YouTube asserts its support for Vision Pro by ensuring an optimal experience for users accessing the platform through Safari, per GSMArena. The sudden change in YouTube's position is unusual, especially after its initial denial of interest in the new Apple product. It could be attributed to the unexpected popularity of the Vision Pro or the rising demand for a $5 third-party YouTube app already available for the headset.

The official app, when launched, may not support 360-degree and VR YouTube videos, aligning with Apple's focus on delivering a high-quality spatial experience. Apple suggests that much-existing content needs to be tailored for such experiences and may cause motion discomfort.

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