Following the announcement of Apple's Vision Pro headset

 

Following the announcement of Apple's Vision Pro headset, google searches for "VR," "mixed reality," and "augmented reality" surged by 300%, 1,130%, and 545%, respectively.  According to findings by Digital-adoption.com, Apple's announcement of Vision Pro has captured audiences at the right time, when new AI technologies, like ChatGPT, have become accessible to almost anyone. The timing of Apple's announcement coincided with a peak in online interest in AI, with searches for AI experiencing a 619% increase since 2004. This year has witnessed a significant rise in AI-related searches, reaching a volume of 42 million in May, more than doubling from 17 million in January. The accessibility of AI technologies like ChatGPT and Google Bard has contributed to the surge in interest and adoption. Apple's announcement also triggered a surge in searches to "Buy Apple stock," with a global increase of 1,482% in the last seven days.