Sorry Apple But The Simpsons Was On 'Vision Pro VR' Trend Way Before You

In an eerie yet fascinating turn of events, The Simpsons has once again demonstrated its uncanny ability to predict the future, this time foreseeing Apple’s latest technological innovation – the Vision Pro virtual reality headset. The popular animated sitcom, now in its 35th season, has a history of accurately predicting real-world events, leaving viewers and fans bewildered.

One of the most recent instances of this peculiar phenomenon occurred in a 2016 episode titled Friends and Family. In this episode, characters were depicted using virtual reality headsets in their daily lives, an image that bears a striking resemblance to Apple’s recent launch of the Vision Pro, priced at an astonishing Rs 2.8 lakh.

In the episode, The Simpsons were hired by Mr. Burns to act as his virtual reality family, and the storyline included humorous scenes of the characters participating in various virtual activities like virtual picnics and virtual kisses. Little did audiences know that this satirical take on futuristic technology would manifest itself in the form of Apple’s cutting-edge Vision Pro headset eight years later.

The Simpsons have remarkably predicted various significant events, showcasing an eerie foresight that extends to smartwatches, FaceTime, the Walt Disney and FOX merger, a submarine disaster, Ted Cruz’s escape to Mexico amid a natural disaster, and even Donald Trump’s presidency, including the potential 2024 reelection campaign. These instances merely scratch the surface of the show’s remarkable ability to anticipate future occurrences.

Meanwhile, the Vision Pro, unveiled by Apple last month, has already taken the tech world by storm. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, hailed it as “the most advanced consumer electronics device ever created.” The device is supported by macOS, iOS and iPadOS operating systems, offering users access to a plethora of apps, photographs and spatial FaceTime video.

Since its official release, the Vision Pro has garnered substantial attention, with an estimated 200,000 units already sold through pre-orders, according to the New York Post. Users have flooded social media with videos showcasing their experiences using the VR headset in public spaces, bringing to life scenes reminiscent of The Simpsons episode from nearly a decade ago.

Apple’s visionOS, the operating system powering the Vision Pro, facilitates powerful 3D experiences and can be operated using hands, eyes and voice commands. The device allows users to seamlessly blend virtual and augmented reality, integrating digital content with their physical surroundings.

The success of the Vision Pro is attributed to years of technological advancements in machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), display technology, and silicon chip design.