Meta: New VR headset this fall
The next product launch in the field of VR headsets by Meta (formerly Oculus) is scheduled for October. This could be Project Cambria, which was supposed to appear last year and should be made palatable to business customers in particular.
According to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Meta will launch a new VR headset this fall. Whether this is also intended for the general public, such as the headsets in the Meta Quest series, remains to be seen.
The only thing that is clear for the time being is that a launch is planned for October. Zuckerberg recently revealed this on comedian Joe Rogan’s podcast. In it, the two also talked about a variety of different topics, including Meta and the Metaverse. People should be able to connect through it. Helping you with this is one of his concerns. However, Zuckerberg has recognized that some work is still needed and primarily addresses the “social presence” that needs to be strengthened. The keyword here is non-verbal communication, which is neglected with the quite static avatars.
This can be improved with future headsets. For example, when it comes to tracking facial expressions or simulating eye contact. “There’s more non-verbal communication than verbal communication between people,” the Meta CEO told Joe Rogan.
In this regard, closes PC gamers, covering the current podcast episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, for hints about Project Cambria, which could therefore also represent the product launch in October. Cambria is designed as a hybrid device for AR and VR content and should contain various internal sensors. Including some for tracking facial expressions and eye movements. However, the main target group is primarily customers in the business sector, which should also be reflected in the originally planned price of 800 US dollars.
There should be news in the area of gaming and devices for the masses with comparatively affordable prices in the coming weeks. Then Metas Connect Conference is on the agenda. Among other things, more about the successor to the Oculus 2 could be announced there, which, according to Zuckerberg, could represent a significant leap compared to the current generation. In any case, it is already known that Meta is planning four product launches in the field of VR headsets by 2024.
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