Meta announces new Quest 3 VR headset as Apple competition looms
Publishing timestamp: 2023-09-27 13:33:32
Summary
The article discusses the announcement of Meta's new VR headset, Quest 3, which is a sequel to their best-selling VR headset, Quest 2. The Quest 3 is priced at $499 and includes features such as the ability to quickly see the world outside the headset, improved screens, and a more powerful chip. The release of the Quest 3 comes as Meta prepares for a potential battle with Apple in the virtual reality market. The article also mentions Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset, which is expected to be more expensive than Meta's headsets. Despite Meta's success in sales, the article notes that the usage of VR headsets on a daily or weekly basis and a killer app for VR remain elusive. The Quest 3 emphasizes the "passthrough" feature, which allows users to see live video from cameras outside the device, making it easier to interact with the real world without taking off the headset. The article concludes by mentioning that Meta envisions the Quest as a gaming device, while Apple frames its device as a computer.
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