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Meta Unveils New AR Glasses and Affordable VR Headset at Connect 2024

Meta's latest announcements include the advanced Orion AR glasses prototype and a budget-friendly Meta Quest 3S VR headset.

  • Meta introduced the Meta Quest 3S, a more affordable VR headset priced at $299.99, with preorders open and shipping starting October 15.
  • The Meta Quest 3 512GB model is now available for $499.99, reduced from its original price of $650.
  • Meta showcased improvements to its Ray-Ban smart glasses, including natural language processing, real-time help, and live translations.
  • The Orion AR glasses prototype features a holographic interface, voice input, eye and hand tracking, and a wrist-based neural interface.
  • Meta's AI chatbot now includes celebrity voices and an automatic dubbing tool for translating and lip-syncing videos in different languages.
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