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Apple Vision Pro Production Slashed as Company Plans More Affordable Version: Report
Apple Vision Pro production has been curtailed by the company, according to a report. The company is reportedly building a cheaper version of its mixed reality headset that could be available by the end of 2025, as it competes with companies like Meta that offer cheaper AR/VR headsets like the Meta Quest 3.
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Meta Quest 3S With 4K Displays, Full-Colour Passthrough Capabilities Launched: Specifications, Price
Meta Quest 3S mixed reality headset was launched at the Connect event on Wednesday. It joins the Quest 3 in the company’s latest family of immersive experience devices and boasts features such as 4K Infinite+ displays, full-colour passthrough capabilities and Meta Horizon OS rebuilt for spatial computing.
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Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Reportedly Surfaces on DEKRA Certification Site
Meta Quest 3S may soon arrive in the market. Initially, reports claimed that Meta could be working on a more premium offering than the Meta Quest 3 to compete with Apple's Vision Pro. However, recent leaks claim that Meta will instead likely focus on developing a cheaper, more affordable alternative. A new VR headset spotted on a certification site...
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Meta Considers New Mixed Reality Glasses as Headsets Alternative: Report
Internally code-named "Puffin", the new project is focused on designing an alternative to the heavy headsets offered by Facebook's parent company, which have a limited consumer appeal, the report added.
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Meta Considers New Mixed Reality Glasses As An Alternative To Headsets
Meta Platforms is planning a mixed reality device that resembles a bulky pair of glasses, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing two employees from the social media giant.
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Meta to Launch a Cheaper Version of Meta Quest 3, Could Be Called Quest 3S: Mark Gurman
Meta is reportedly working on a new mixed-reality headset. Until recently, rumours suggested that the company is developing a premium variant to compete with Apple's Vision Pro. Those claims have now taken a backseat as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his latest newsletter that Meta is planning to launch an AR/VR (augmented reality/ virtual re...
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Meta Cancels Plans for High-End Mixed-Reality Headset to Rival Apple Vision Pro: Report
Meta has scrapped its plans for a high-end mixed-reality headset, that could have rivalledd Apple's Vision Pro spatial computer, as reported by The Information. Employees in the Reality Labs division, which has incurred millions in losses to date, were instructed to halt their work on the project this week following a product review meeting, accord...
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Meta Quest 3 Gets New Layout App With the Ability to Measure Real-World Objects
Meta Quest 3 is getting a new app that will allow users to measure real-world objects. Dubbed Layout, the utility app was released by the company as a part of the Meta Quest v68 update for the mixed-reality device. The new app can both measure real objects as well as place virtual objects with a given size specification.
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Meta Reveals Big Plans for Its Horizon OS, Will Expand It to Third-Party Mixed-Reality Headset Makers
Meta announced the expansion of the operating system for its mixed-reality headset lineup to third-party device manufacturers and brands on Monday. The Horizon OS powers the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences on the Meta Quest series so far, but now other companies can also use the OS for their headsets and similar devices.
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YouTube Reportedly Rolling Out Support for 8K Resolution Videos on the Meta Quest
YouTube has rolled out a new update for its app for the Meta Quest, as per a report. The users of the mixed reality headset could now view YouTube videos in 8K resolution. However, it is said that HDR videos do not support 8K, and instead will be available to watch in a maximum of 4K resolution. The feature was reportedly rolled out recently with a...
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Mark Zuckerberg Criticises Apple Vision Pro Again, Says Meta Quest 3 Is 'Better'
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has criticised the Apple Vision Pro for a second time since the iPhone maker's first mixed reality headset was launched in February. The social networking giant's co-founder and CEO said that the Quest 3 headset is more advanced than the Vision Pro and that Apple made too many compromises for higher resolution.
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Apple Vision Pro Successor to Feature Smaller and Lighter Design, Will Be Easier to Wear: Mark Gurman
Apple Vision Pro 2 is reportedly in the works at Apple, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker is focussing on lowering both the weight and size of the second-generation Vision Pro headset. Facebook parent Meta, on the other hand, wants the successor to the Meta Quest 3 to be more affordable, according to Gurman.
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WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger to Get AI Assistants; Meta Shows Off Image Generation Tool Emu
Meta showcased a host of new products and services, including the Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset and a pair of smart glasses made in collaboration with Ray-Ban, at its Meta Connect annual conference on Wednesday. Alongside the hardware, the company also announced its own AI assistant, Meta AI, and a variety of AI experiences across Meta’s sui...
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Meta Quest 3 Pre-Orders Go Live, Mixed Reality Headset Starts Shipping October 10
Meta announced its newest Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset back in June, promising twice the graphical performance of its predecessor, the Meta Quest 2. Now, with increased competition in the mixed reality segment from Apple, the company has revealed more details about its next-generation headset at its Meta Connect 2023 annual conference on Wedn...
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Meta Teams With LG On a Mixed Reality Headset to Take on Apple's Vision Pro: Report
Meta is reportedly collaborating with LG to build future versions of the Quest Pro headset. LG Electronics will reportedly handle the production of the future Quest Pro headset. It could use display components from LG Display and LG Energy and LG Innotek would reportedly supply batteries and other components. The high-end headset will reportedly na...
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Apple Vision Pro Production Slashed as Company Plans More Affordable Version: Report
Apple Vision Pro production has been curtailed by the company, according to a report. The company is reportedly building a cheaper version of its mixed reality headset that could be available by the end of 2025, as it competes with companies like Meta that offer cheaper AR/VR headsets like the Meta Quest 3.
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Meta Quest 3S With 4K Displays, Full-Colour Passthrough Capabilities Launched: Specifications, Price
Meta Quest 3S mixed reality headset was launched at the Connect event on Wednesday. It joins the Quest 3 in the company’s latest family of immersive experience devices and boasts features such as 4K Infinite+ displays, full-colour passthrough capabilities and Meta Horizon OS rebuilt for spatial computing.
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Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Reportedly Surfaces on DEKRA Certification Site
Meta Quest 3S may soon arrive in the market. Initially, reports claimed that Meta could be working on a more premium offering than the Meta Quest 3 to compete with Apple's Vision Pro. However, recent leaks claim that Meta will instead likely focus on developing a cheaper, more affordable alternative. A new VR headset spotted on a certification site...
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Meta Considers New Mixed Reality Glasses as Headsets Alternative: Report
Internally code-named "Puffin", the new project is focused on designing an alternative to the heavy headsets offered by Facebook's parent company, which have a limited consumer appeal, the report added.
-
Meta Considers New Mixed Reality Glasses As An Alternative To Headsets
Meta Platforms is planning a mixed reality device that resembles a bulky pair of glasses, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing two employees from the social media giant.
-
Meta to Launch a Cheaper Version of Meta Quest 3, Could Be Called Quest 3S: Mark Gurman
Meta is reportedly working on a new mixed-reality headset. Until recently, rumours suggested that the company is developing a premium variant to compete with Apple's Vision Pro. Those claims have now taken a backseat as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his latest newsletter that Meta is planning to launch an AR/VR (augmented reality/ virtual re...
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Meta Cancels Plans for High-End Mixed-Reality Headset to Rival Apple Vision Pro: Report
Meta has scrapped its plans for a high-end mixed-reality headset, that could have rivalledd Apple's Vision Pro spatial computer, as reported by The Information. Employees in the Reality Labs division, which has incurred millions in losses to date, were instructed to halt their work on the project this week following a product review meeting, accord...
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Meta Quest 3 Gets New Layout App With the Ability to Measure Real-World Objects
Meta Quest 3 is getting a new app that will allow users to measure real-world objects. Dubbed Layout, the utility app was released by the company as a part of the Meta Quest v68 update for the mixed-reality device. The new app can both measure real objects as well as place virtual objects with a given size specification.
-
Meta Reveals Big Plans for Its Horizon OS, Will Expand It to Third-Party Mixed-Reality Headset Makers
Meta announced the expansion of the operating system for its mixed-reality headset lineup to third-party device manufacturers and brands on Monday. The Horizon OS powers the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences on the Meta Quest series so far, but now other companies can also use the OS for their headsets and similar devices.
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YouTube Reportedly Rolling Out Support for 8K Resolution Videos on the Meta Quest
YouTube has rolled out a new update for its app for the Meta Quest, as per a report. The users of the mixed reality headset could now view YouTube videos in 8K resolution. However, it is said that HDR videos do not support 8K, and instead will be available to watch in a maximum of 4K resolution. The feature was reportedly rolled out recently with a...
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Mark Zuckerberg Criticises Apple Vision Pro Again, Says Meta Quest 3 Is 'Better'
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has criticised the Apple Vision Pro for a second time since the iPhone maker's first mixed reality headset was launched in February. The social networking giant's co-founder and CEO said that the Quest 3 headset is more advanced than the Vision Pro and that Apple made too many compromises for higher resolution.
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Apple Vision Pro Successor to Feature Smaller and Lighter Design, Will Be Easier to Wear: Mark Gurman
Apple Vision Pro 2 is reportedly in the works at Apple, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker is focussing on lowering both the weight and size of the second-generation Vision Pro headset. Facebook parent Meta, on the other hand, wants the successor to the Meta Quest 3 to be more affordable, according to Gurman.
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WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger to Get AI Assistants; Meta Shows Off Image Generation Tool Emu
Meta showcased a host of new products and services, including the Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset and a pair of smart glasses made in collaboration with Ray-Ban, at its Meta Connect annual conference on Wednesday. Alongside the hardware, the company also announced its own AI assistant, Meta AI, and a variety of AI experiences across Meta’s sui...
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Meta Quest 3 Pre-Orders Go Live, Mixed Reality Headset Starts Shipping October 10
Meta announced its newest Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset back in June, promising twice the graphical performance of its predecessor, the Meta Quest 2. Now, with increased competition in the mixed reality segment from Apple, the company has revealed more details about its next-generation headset at its Meta Connect 2023 annual conference on Wedn...
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Meta Teams With LG On a Mixed Reality Headset to Take on Apple's Vision Pro: Report
Meta is reportedly collaborating with LG to build future versions of the Quest Pro headset. LG Electronics will reportedly handle the production of the future Quest Pro headset. It could use display components from LG Display and LG Energy and LG Innotek would reportedly supply batteries and other components. The high-end headset will reportedly na...
