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Apple recently pulled back the curtain on their inaugural mixed reality headset during the annual Worldwide Developers Conference on June 5. The device, baptized as Apple Vision Pro, became the hot topic in tech circles.

It boasts a blend of augmented and virtual reality features, providing users the opportunity to interact with a digital interface while staying attuned to their immediate environment.

However, the Vision Pro's hefty price tag of $3,499 drew not just flak but also triggered a cascade of memes on social media.

Notably, this online hilarity caught the eye of billionaire and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, who started mocking apple and, added his own spice to the meme storm .

Elon Musk mocking apple : Elon Musk's Scathing Satire on Twitter

Elon Musk, known for his playful internet persona, decided to take a jab at Apple's latest offering. Musk shared a meme juxtaposing a woman sporting the Vision Pro headset with some chemically potent mushrooms.

The latter, priced at just $20, humorously suggested the capability of altering 'carbon vibrations' to enable instant interaction with alien life.

Elon Musk's derision of Apple's pricey gadget was well received, as evidenced by more than 5.4 lakh likes and over 67,000 retweets his tweet garnered.

There was no shortage of reactions, with one user jesting, "Now we know where you got the idea to buy Twitter." Another retort echoed, "No one can beat Mother Nature," while others marveled at the absurdity of turning unidentified flying objects into alien visitations, especially given the plausible explanations that already exist.

 Unpacking the Apple Vision Pro Features

Under its sleek exterior, resembling a pair of high-tech ski goggles, the Apple Vision Pro houses an impressive suite of features.

Powered by the new Apple M2 chip and a dedicated R1 chip for sensor processing, the device boasts a 23-million-pixel screen that wraps around the user's upper face.

The device enables control through the wearer's eyes, hands, and voice, thanks to its 12 cameras, five sensors, and six mics.

Navigating the digital interface is as simple as looking at icons, tapping fingers, or issuing voice commands.

Apple Vision Pro even offers a unique Optic ID authentication system which pairs with a keyboard and uses encrypted iris data.

Unfortunately, eager buyers outside the U.S. will have to wait as Apple is yet to announce the headset's availability in international markets.