usbc solved a lot of the connector issues, so long as you can get a hub to play nice with Linux drivers.
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Could this be the run-up to Apple acquiring Perplexity? I remain convinced that Apple defending their internal AI division shows they are close to a major acquisition and are just waiting for a valuation dip on one of the major competitors. Distribution is a solved problem for Apple, what they need is proven usecases and a competitive tech stack.
That said, search and consolidating multiple model APIs isn't a great match for what Apple needs, and their optics aren't great. My bet is still on Apple acquires Anthropic in 2026.
Welp, looky there, an expansion port right on the bridge of the headset with PCIE compatibility.
@andros_rex my boi. But do you Bifo?
I don't see it in the hardware design, but from a software perspective the groundwork is there for modularity. Offloading the core compute to the PC frees up onboard processing to run peripherals like full color front cameras (onboard are black and white / IR) and more advance proximity detection, hell hook up lidar and go nuts with full body tracking.
That said, all of that would depend on decent I/O. 2x USB4 ports would go a long way.
It days right in the marketing text that the headset is "a PC" which to me implies full SteamOS distro with no limitations on installing a different OS, if you can get the many hardware drivers to work.
It's too bad it leaves the door open for age verification requirements, but the language is overall pretty decent.
Yes, I'm just pointing out that phones aren't terrible at acting as servers, it's a generational issue.
I'm definitely going to give this a try when I replace my current phone next year.