Disney and Apple might partner for five years to make a wireless virtual reality (VR) experience. You can move freely in that world without wires, controllers, or treadmills. You can wear glasses to see and interact with your apps, entertainment, and social connections in a new way. You can even play the latest Grand Theft Auto game with fantastic realism and immersion.
Disney Imagineering, the creative arm of Disney, has released a new technology called the HoloTile floor. The floor is made of small circular pieces that move and turn when someone walks on it, allowing movement in any direction. The HoloTile adjusts automatically to keep the user on the floor and can be used by multiple people simultaneously. It can be used in virtual reality to move through different spaces, allow users to move together in the same space, and has also been suggested for use in dance performances on stage.
Disney Imagineers cooked up a HoloTile floor, so you can walk around in virtual spaces and it adapts to your movements.
In 5 years, this floor combined with Apple Vision Pro combined with GTA VII will be the most insane gaming experience ever. PIC.TWITTER.COM/YKXZAWKJQU
— Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) JANUARY 22, 2024
Currently, the HoloTile floor is in its early stages of development and is not available for consumer purchase. Likely, Disney will first utilize the flooring exclusively in Disney Parks attractions. However, the inventor of HoloTile, Lanny Smoot, sounded confident that it would eventually reach commercial buyers.
“We’re very excited about HoloTile’s potential to revolutionize the way people experience VR and other forms of entertainment,”
he said.
“We believe this technology will open up new possibilities for storytelling, gaming, and social interaction.”
Apple, one of the tech giants known for its innovation and design, has also announced a new product that promises to change how people use their devices. The Apple Vision Pro is a compact and elegant pair of glasses that transforms how you use your apps, enjoy entertainment, and connect with others. It features a custom micro-OLED display, a dual-chip design, Spatial Audio, and a 3D camera with spatial photos and videos. It offers immersive video watching, serious multitasking, games, and reimagined FaceTime calls.
The Apple Vision Pro is elegant, modern, lightweight, and comfortable. It is designed to cater to users’ needs who prefer a sleek and stylish design. This device can be customized with various frames, lenses, and colors, making it a highly versatile accessory. Vision Pro integrates with other Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. The glasses use advanced sensors and algorithms to track the user’s eye movements, head position, and gestures and to adjust the display accordingly. The glasses also use artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide personalized and contextual information and suggestions.
The Apple Vision Pro will launch on February 2nd, 2024. It will cost around $1,500. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the glasses are “the most significant product we’ve ever made.” He added, “The Apple Vision Pro will redefine how you see and interact with the world. It will enable you to do things you never thought possible and to have fun along the way.”
One thing many people look forward to doing with the Apple Vision Pro is playing games. One of the most anticipated games of all time is Grand Theft Auto 7 (GTA 7), the next installment in the popular and controversial series from Rockstar Games. As of now, GTA 7 has not been officially announced by Rockstar Games. However, based on the release schedule of previous GTA games, it is estimated that GTA 7 could be released sometime between 2032 and 2037.
GTA 7 is expected to be the most ambitious and realistic game in the series, featuring a massive open world, a dynamic storyline, and a variety of gameplay options. The game is also rumored to have a VR mode, allowing players to experience the game in a more immersive and interactive way. However, this is speculative as the integration and compatibility of GTA 7 with the HoloTile floor and the Apple Vision Pro are unknown.
In five years, combining these technologies could create a fantastic gaming experience. The HoloTile floor lets players move naturally in the game. The Apple Vision Pro gives a high-definition, immersive visual experience. The result could be groundbreaking if GTA 7 keeps the series’ tradition of expansive, detailed game worlds. However, we don’t know if these technologies can be integrated and compatible.
Disney and Apple’s advanced technologies could change how people play video games at home within the next five years. But gaming is not the only domain that could benefit from these innovations. The HoloTile floor and the Apple Vision Pro could also be used for education, health, art, and more. The possibilities are endless, and the future is exciting.
