Last month, we took a deep dive into Mark Zuckerberg’s grand plans for a virtual world, and some of the hardware Meta is working hard to deliver, in the form of Project Nazare augmented reality glasses.Now information Reported a roadmap for virtual reality hardware that will run until 2024, with four headsets planned, starting with the previously teased Project Cambria VR headset we expect to see later this year.
According to its sources, information Meta said in September that it plans to release Project Cambria, a higher-end device than its current Quest hardware, known internally as Arcata, followed by an updated version in 2024, currently codenamed Funston.
The source also notes that the first Project Cambria will cost around $799, which is much higher than the $299/$399 price tag for the Quest VR headset. information According to reports, a Meta spokesperson told the outlet that the price of the Cambria will be “significantly higher.” As for what it offers at the extra price, sources say it has high-res image quality that’s sharp enough to read text so you can enter emails or codes in a VR environment.
Even at its price and high-resolution display, the headset will still run Meta’s Android operating system and have processing power more like a low-end laptop, like a “Chromebook for face” running web apps, and at least Some Quest software is already available. Still, the Cambria’s main selling points should be its ability to manage full-color pass-through for mixed reality, a larger battery than the Quest 2, mounted on the back to make it more comfortable to wear, and sensors inside to track eye movements and facial expressions for mapping to the user’s avatar.
As for the other two VR headsets, information Reports say upcoming versions of the Quest headset, codenamed Stinson and Cardiff, are currently expected to be released in 2023 and 2024.
Nazare AR glasses will also be released in 2024, along with cheaper Hypernova smart glasses and a differential EMG wristband that will allow the wearer to control them with their thoughts. While Alex Heath reports that Project Nazare is built to be independent of the phone and not tied to the Apple or Google Play Store, the Hypernova will pair with the user’s smartphone, putting notifications and messages on the head-up display. After that, a lighter version of the high-end AR glasses could come out in 2026, and a third version could come out in 2028. When you combine that product roadmap with Meta’s recent acquisitions, the smartwatch we expect to see this year, and another version of AR glasses. Ray-Ban smart glasses, you can see what Zuckerberg has created with so much money.