Commentary: Apple's expensive headset remains something that appeals only to pros (and rich bros). There are things it does right and things it needs to improve as soon as possible.

A recently-revealed patent shows a stick-like design for an Apple Vision Pro controller, and it already makes us uneasy.

Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of the Apple Vision Pro launch, which means Apple's $3,500 AR/VR headset has now been available

Late last year, Apple reportedly scaled back the production of its headset amid tepid demand. It's only been a year since its release, so it'd be premature to sound alarm bells just yet, but clearly, the Vision Pro has some room for growth.

A new patent filing shows that Apple has been working on a fairly standard external game controller device for Apple Vision Pro, backing up recent rumors of it hoping to partner with Sony.

The first time you pair, you’ll be asked to press Windows+Y. Your PC will show a QR code, and your headset will scan it — and then, the two devices will be linked. From that point forward, you can just look at the PC while wearing the headset and select “Pair.”

It's been a wild year for Apple Vision Pro, if slow, and it's time for Apple to step up and prove it's the future and drive customers, developers, and creators to the platform.

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