Main topic: Meta's implementation of legs on avatars in the Quest software.
Key points:
1. Avatars in the Quest software now have visible legs, but only in third-person view or when looking at a virtual mirror.
2. The legs do not crouch in third-person view, which may result in awkward interactions.
3. Legs are not yet available in the VR version of Horizon Worlds, and Meta has not updated its software development kit for external developers to utilize this feature.
Meta and LG are reportedly working together to develop future versions of the Quest Pro VR headsets, with LG Electronics responsible for assembly and other LG subsidiaries supplying components, in a bid to compete with Apple's Vision Pro headset, which is set to launch in 2025 with a price tag of around $2,000.
Meta is preparing to showcase new XR devices such as the Meta Quest 3 VR headset and second-gen Ray-Ban smart glasses, along with new generative AI chatbots, at its annual Connect event, while also emphasizing the role of AI in its vision for the metaverse.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced new artificial intelligence tools, celebrity-endorsed digital assistants, and innovative products like the Quest 3 VR headset and Ray-Ban smart glasses during the Meta Connect conference, aiming to boost the development of the metaverse.
Meta's annual Connect conference introduced new hardware, including the Meta Quest 3 headset with improved passthrough tech, higher resolution displays, and better graphics, as well as features such as Xbox Cloud Gaming, Emu image generation, Ray-Ban smart glasses, and Meta AI-powered bots for messaging apps.
Meta's product showcase for 2023 introduced the Quest 3 headset, the first mainstream mixed reality headset, with improved features such as full color passthrough, enhanced performance, and new controllers, while also announcing the arrival of Xbox Cloud gaming and the release of next-gen Ray-Ban smart glasses. Additionally, former Microsoft executive Panos Panay will head Amazon's Devices and Services division, Logitech unveiled a foldable racing cockpit chair, and Disney+ will restrict password sharing in Canada.
Meta has confirmed that the Quest 3 mixed reality VR headset will be released on October 10th, with preorders available now for two storage capacities and various accessories.
Meta's Connect conference focused on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR), with Mark Zuckerberg emphasizing the development of hologram interactions, AI assistants, and the new Quest 3 VR headset.
Xbox Cloud Gaming will be available on Meta Quest headsets in December, allowing users to play Xbox games on their VR headsets.
Meta's annual Connect conference showcased its Quest 3 VR headset and $2 billion in sales from its VR app store, but the buzz was focused on Apple's upcoming entry into the VR market, giving legitimacy to Meta's efforts.
Meta is positioning its new XR headset, the Meta Quest 3, as an affordable alternative to Apple's expensive Vision Pro, aiming to become the "Android phone of the headset world" by offering accessibility and focusing on games, entertainment, and social features.
Virtual reality (VR) sickness, characterized by motion sickness and nausea, remains a major challenge for VR adoption, but Meta's new mixed reality headset shows promise in reducing discomfort by allowing users to view and interact with virtual worlds while still being aware of their physical surroundings.
Meta's recent announcements at its developer-focused Connect conference include the release of the Quest 3, improved Ray-Ban glasses with AI capabilities, personality-driven chatbots, and an AI image and sticker tool, indicating the transformation of VR and smart glasses into mixed-reality devices with advanced AI features.
