Meta has reportedly killed plans for its premium blended actuality headset. The system was rumored to reach as a direct competitor to the Imaginative and prescient Professional within the high-end AR/VR headset phase in 2027. Nonetheless, The Info reviews that Meta has pulled the plug on the premium blended actuality headset for now.
Meta kills its premium blended actuality headset that might have competed with the Imaginative and prescient Professional
In accordance with the report, Meta had already began improvement on its premium blended actuality headset in November final yr. Nonetheless, the corporate has now instructed staff at its Actuality Labs division to cease engaged on the high-end AR/VR headset. The choice was reportedly taken after a evaluate assembly attended by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, CTO Andrew Bosworth, and different Meta executives.
The supply claims that the Meta premium blended actuality headset was internally codenamed ”La Jolla”. It will have finally launched sooner or later in 2027. The high-end headset was going to function ultrahigh decision micro OLED shows. The Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional additionally makes use of this show know-how.
The report means that the price of the Meta headset’s micro OLED shows is the principle motive behind the cancellation. Meta purportedly wished to maintain the price of the headset below $1,000. The feat appeared unattainable contemplating the hefty value of the micro OLED show know-how.
The canceled Meta VR headset was going to instantly compete in opposition to Apple’s Imaginative and prescient Professional within the premium phase. The Cupertino tech big’s $3,500 system is already struggling to draw patrons.
A extra pocket-friendly Meta Quest headset could also be coming later this yr
In accordance with reviews, Meta could launch a extra inexpensive Quest VR headset later this yr. The system is reportedly within the pipeline below the codename “Ventura”. It may formally launch because the Meta Quest 3S. The corporate could introduce the price range headset on the upcoming Meta Join 2024, which can happen from September 25 to September 26.
Not many particulars concerning the options of the purported Meta Quest 3S can be found for the time being. Nonetheless, we do know that it may price round $200. Meta will reportedly ship it with out controllers to maintain the associated fee down. Notably, the corporate could have two variants of the system on provide – a controller-free variant at $200 and a mannequin with controllers at $300.
