Apple's 3,500 Vision Pro hits US stores TODAY... Here's what YOU need to know about the new mixed-reality headset

Apple stores across the US are seeing lines form on Friday with people waiting to purchase the new 3,499 Vision Pro that went on sale at 8am ET. Those waiting outside are set to receive one-on-one demonstrations with the device that features a single, thick band on the back of the head, connecting a large and sleek screen that sits over the eyes. Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived at the flagship Apple store in Manhattan for the launch and greeted early risers who were standing in line before the doors had opened. The Vision Pro is over five times as expensive as the rival Meta Quest 3, but Apple sold out pre-orders for the device on January 19 - 200,000 units were reserved. While the headset starts at nearly 3,500, customers can purchase upgrades like storage and 149 prescription inserts.