New Meta VR Glasses: 'Face computers' might just be ready to go mainstream
Meta's new lightweight VR Glasses offer a sleek, high-definition alternative to bulky headsets, bringing immersive entertainment, cloud gaming, and virtual workspaces closer to everyday consumers.
Virtual Reality headsets, a niche market within the tech industry, may be on the brink of mainstream adoption with the imminent launch of Meta's new VR Glasses. Meta, known for its expertise in the headset sector since 2022 through its Quest devices, has taken a different approach this time. The new VR Glasses are not bulky, fully immersive headsets like the Apple Vision Pro, but rather sleek, smart eyewear resembling conventional spectacles.
Despite being tethered to an external battery, the glasses are five times lighter than Meta's Quest 3, launched in 2023. They feature a 5K Infinite Display, a micro-OLED panel that offers sharp, detailed visuals akin to theatre-grade viewing, and bearing the IMAX Enhanced certification. These glasses have already partnered with prominent streaming platforms like Prime Video, YouTube, and ESPN for live sports, with more services expected soon.
For productivity, they can turn any flat surface into a virtual workstation with a keyboard and trackpad. At launch, 75 games are available via Xbox Cloud Gaming. Priced at $1,299 in the US, the Meta VR Glasses will be available starting March, equivalent to around R21,500 before import duties and taxes.
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