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The counterpoint to the weight criticism is that other leading headsets are heavier just balanced in the back more. Apple will probably do something to distribute weight to make it less noticeable too

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Or at least through third party head straps.

a bit of velcro on the battery attached to the rear of the strap? that should balance it out a bit.

Genius. Such a ground breaking, original, and industry defining idea is even patent worthy: https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO20....

I'll never understand why Apple feel the need to act as a patent troll. Their brand is so powerful they could take any electronic device, slap their logo on it and sell it to a huge amount of people at much more profit margin than most companies that make functional things can get away with.

Maybe this is just to Apple's patent lawyers what pointless UI redesigns is to frontend devs. Gotta do something.

I'd hazard a guess this may be primarily for protection from patent trolls and as a mitigation for accidental patent violation. It's likely cheaper to gratuitously patent than risk ceasing production or sale of products.

That's what we do for night vision goggles. https://tnvc.com/shop/ab-night-vision-lpbp-go/

NVGs are also typically designed to be attached to a kevlar (combat helmet).

Mine are usually mounted to a Crye Nightcap: https://www.cryeprecision.com/NightCap

Basically, you need either balance or more points of contact. As long as it’s solidly attached you’re good.

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