'We're doomed': Internet alarmed as viral video shows man crossing busy street wearing Apple Vision Pro

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: San Diego police issued a warning this week after a video went viral showing a man casually walking into traffic while fully immersed in Apple's new virtual reality headset, the Vision Pro.

The $3,500 device, which offers a fully immersive augmented reality experience, has sparked intense reactions since its release - and this latest incident has only added fuel to the fire, as reported by New York Post.

San Diego police issue warning following viral video of man crossing street wearing Apple's Vision Pro

In the now-viral video, a man identified as San Diego resident Vlad Kislov is seen slowly meandering across a busy downtown intersection, peering into the Vision Pro screen strapped to his face.

With his hands outstretched to access the device's virtual menu, Kislov seems completely unaware of the bustling traffic just steps away, focused intently on the high-tech goggles transporting him to another realm.

The perplexing scene left police officers "pausing in bewilderment," concerned over Kislov's lack of regard for pedestrian safety. "While we're all for exploring new dimensions and technology," the San Diego Police Department said in a statement, "let's remember the importance of pedestrian safety."

In their social media message, San Diego police gently warned about enjoying new technology responsibly. "Keep those virtual experiences on the sidewalk, folks, and let’s cross streets the old-fashioned way – with our eyes wide open to the real world, unobstructed and without distractions!" they recommended.

Later, Kislov revealed he was simply changing a song on the Vision Pro when he wandered obliviously into the street. But the nonchalant attitude toward a dangerous situation has only heightened existing worries over the immersive impacts of Apple's new device.

Apple's Vision Pro has elicited intense and divided reactions since hitting market

Since hitting the market a few weeks ago, the Vision Pro has elicited intense, divided reactions. Some have hailed the augmented reality goggles as revolutionary - a glimpse into the awe-inspiring technological future. The device overlays digital visuals onto real-world views, with hand tracking and spatial audio for a fully enveloping experience.

But alongside breathless excitement, worries abound over potential health and safety issues. Complaints of headaches, nausea and disorientation have already emerged. And Kislov's recent stunt has further stirred fears that the hyper-realistic VR environment could cause users to lose touch with their physical surroundings.

Internet reacts to viral video involving Apple's Vision Pro

As news of the viral video involving Apple's Vision Pro spread across the internet, a barrage of reactions flooded social media platforms. One Instagram user expressed a mixture of emotions, stating, "This is sad and weird at the same time." Another voiced apprehension, declaring, "The future is here & it’s scary."

A third user succinctly criticized the gadget, stating, "Stupid glasses," while a more pessimistic individual declared, "We are doomed." Reflecting on the situation, a fifth user commented, "Crazy people, no common sense." Meanwhile, a user offered a more observational perspective, commenting, "The guy just be like he is in his room rn."

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