Facebook’s parent company Meta has announced a new virtual reality headset that’s more powerful than the Meta (formerly Oculus) Quest 2 — but it’s for work, not gaming.
Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed Project Cambria during the company’s latest earnings call, before detailing the project in a Facebook post spotted by PC Gamer.
“Later this year, we will release a higher-end headset [than the Oculus Quest 2]codenamed Project Cambria, will be more focused on work use cases and eventually replace your laptop or work setup,” Zuckerberg said.
“This advanced device will have improved ergonomics and full color pass-through mixed reality, seamlessly blending virtual reality with the physical world,” he continued.
“We’re also building out eye-tracking and face-tracking so your avatar can make eye contact and facial expressions that greatly enhance your presence.”
Zuckerberg promised that more details on Project Cambria would be revealed in the coming months, but made it clear that this is where the company is currently focused: the metaverse.
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Several companies, including Fortnite developer Epic Games, have announced their interest in the metaverse, but the concept is still in its early stages and different investors have different ideas.
Meta’s version appears to be a full digital presence, and Zuckerberg hinted that customers’ entire workspaces will now be in a virtual or at least augmented reality version.
While Project Cambria has nothing to do with the game, last week’s Meta Quest game showcase made it clear that the company is still pursuing a more traditional gaming route.
Ghostbusters VR and Resident Evil 4 – The Mercenaries VR were both announced for the platform along with new virtual reality games based on Among Us, The Walking Dead, and the NFL.
It’s not just about the digital space, though, as Meta’s first retail location in the real world (specifically in Burlingame, California) is set to open next month.
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