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.
Apple's recent product launch event focused on the new iPhone and other devices, leaving little information about the upcoming Vision Pro headsets, which are promised to be a leap forward in technology but won't be available until early next year.
Meta Connect 2023 VR showcase event, which will unveil the Quest 3 headset and feature new games, can be watched live on Facebook or through Meta's Horizon Worlds app with a Quest VR headset, offering a more affordable option compared to Apple's Vision Pro headset.
Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the shipments of Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset in its first year will fall below market expectations, and he also questions the possibility of a low-cost version being released the following year.
Sony has announced six upcoming VR games for their PlayStation VR2, including Among Us VR and titles like Journey to Foundation, Heroes of Forever, Tin Hearts, Tiger Blade, and The Foglands.
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.
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.
Apple is reportedly considering making its future virtual reality headset smaller and lighter, with the ability to customize each unit for people with impaired vision.
The Meta Quest 3 is a solid upgrade from the Quest 2, with sharper screens, faster performance, and mixed reality cameras, although it may not appeal to as many VR newcomers due to its higher price.
Main topic: Review of the Meta Quest 3 VR headset.
Key points:
1. The Meta Quest 3 is an upgrade to the previous Quest 2 model.
2. It offers sharper screens and lenses, faster performance, and mixed reality cameras.
3. The Quest 3 provides a mixed reality experience, though it's not perfect, and lacks certain features like face and eye tracking.
The Meta Quest 3 and Apple's Vision Pro are mixed reality headsets with significantly different price points and target audiences, but while Meta dominates the market in terms of market share, Apple's entry into the space has garnered considerable attention and increased competition.
The Meta Quest 3 offers a hyper-realistic mixed reality experience with impressive color passthrough cameras, although there is limited software that takes advantage of this feature. The headset's improved hardware and hand-recognition controls make it a worthwhile upgrade for owners of older VR devices.
Meta's Quest 3 headset, a video-recording face computer, allows users to interact with the real world and perform daily tasks without taking off the headset, raising concerns of privacy and social boundaries reminiscent of the Google Glass controversy a decade ago.
