{
  "id": 9470737,
  "title": "Meta tries to resurrect the metaverse with its new VR Glasses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/meta-tries-to-resurrect-the-metaverse-with-its-new-vr-glasses",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T02:38:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SiliconANGLE",
    "slug": "siliconangle",
    "url": "https://siliconangle.com/2026/09/23/meta-tries-to-resurrect-the-metaverse-with-its-new-vr-glasses/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Meta Platforms Inc. founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reintroduced his metaverse plans with the unveiling of Meta VR Glasses. These new virtual reality devices are smaller and lighter than the company's existing Quest-branded headsets, with a price tag of $1,299 when they launch in spring next year. Meta's decision to focus on VR glasses instead of augmented reality glasses comes after Zuckerberg stated that AR glasses with holograms are the future, while VR glasses provide a more comfortable and immersive experience for users. The Meta VR Glasses are made of magnesium alloy and powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite processor. They feature a built-in 5K Infinite Display and Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced support, enabling users to watch movies and access 3D experiences on the go. The glasses will also be compatible with Disney+ for 3D movie viewing. Meta is partnering with Disney to offer 3D movies on the device starting in November. To address past controversies surrounding their camera-equipped AI glasses, Meta has released camera-free audio-only glasses called Ray-Ban Meta Audio. These glasses, priced at $349, provide users with access to Meta's AI assistant Muse for various tasks like music, podcasts, and calls translation. The camera-free glasses are slimmer and lighter, weighing just 43 grams, and offer up to 12 hours of usage.",
  "summary": "Meta Platforms Inc. founder and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has reignited his metaverse ambitions with the arrival today of the Meta VR Glasses, a much smaller, lighter and slimmer virtual reality device than the company’s existing Quest-branded VR headsets. The Meta VR Glasses were announced at Meta’s annual Connect conference for developers, and not only […] The post Meta tries to resurrect…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Mark Zuckerberg largely ignores smart glasses privacy backlash at Meta Connect",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/mark-zuckerberg-largely-ignores-smart-glasses-privacy-backlash-at",
        "published": "2026-09-24T00:51:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Meta is launching ‘VR Glasses’ next year for $1,300",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/meta-is-launching-vr-glasses-next-year-for-1-300",
        "published": "2026-09-24T02:20:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}