Next Meta VR Headset Will Launch in October
Meta, formerly Facebook, has proven itself to have one of the most popular VR headset lines available on the market. Both the Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 have sold extremely well, bringing VR to the masses in an approachable form that doesn't require a computer to run.
The Oculus Quest 2 is nearly two years old at this point, and while many are still enjoying it, there are those looking to the future, as well. During an interview, Mark Zuckerberg, head of Facebook, has revealed that the next Meta VR headset is on its way and will arrive in October.
Meta Quest Headsets Make Huge Quality of Life Change
Previously referred to as Project Cambria, the next Meta VR headset is going to bring a lot more innovative features and new technology to virtual reality. Zuckerberg spoke about it during a recent talk with Joe Rogan, where he stated that the «next device» was coming in October. Unfortunately, Zuckerberg didn't provide an official name for the device, nor an exact price point. However, he did provide several details that give some hints as to what fans can expect.
The next Meta VR headset will take a step past the Oculus Quest 1 and 2, not only tracking a user's hands and movements, but also what their face is doing, as well. The new device will be able to track eye movement, which Zuckerberg says could be translated to a virtual avatar, showing others exactly where the user is looking. It will also be able to read facial expressions, so those too can be transmitted to one's avatar for a more natural social experience. Previous information regarding Project Cambria has also noted that augmented or mixed reality will be one aspect of the device, allowing users to bring elements of VR into a full-color overlay of the real
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