A New Dimension for Web Content

I've been playing with the new Spatial Video support in Safari on Vision Pro, and it's both exciting and a bit bittersweet. The technology itself is incredible - being able to view spatial videos right in your web browser feels like something from the future. But I can't help but dream about what could be possible if we pushed this even further.

See For Yourself

Click the video play button and expand the link (top right arrows) and it pops up in the 3D mode while wearing your Apple Vision Pro.

What you're seeing above is a spatial video that, when viewed on Vision Pro, can break free from the 2D constraints of the webpage. It's pretty cool, but here's where I think there's room for growth - wouldn't it be amazing if these videos could exist as dioramas within the page itself? Imagine having little windows into 3D worlds that you could peek into before deciding to go full immersive.

The Future of Web Experiences

Combined with spatial images, this technology opens up incredible possibilities for creating deeply interactive experiences right in the browser. No special apps, no extra downloads - just pure web magic. We could build rich, immersive storytelling experiences that feel natural and intuitive.

While the current implementation is impressive (check out Justin Ryan's demo site for more examples), I'm excited about where this could go. Imagine product showcases where you can examine items in true 3D space, virtual tours that feel like you're actually there, or educational content that puts you right in the middle of the action.

Looking Forward

The potential for creating immersive web experiences without complex tooling is huge. While the current implementation is a solid foundation, I'm hoping future updates will allow for more seamless integration between the 2D web and spatial content. The ability to create "windows" into spatial content that live naturally within web pages could transform how we think about web design and interaction.

For now, though, it's exciting to see this technology taking shape. It's a first step toward a more immersive web, and I can't wait to see how developers and creators push these capabilities to their limits.