According to its sources, The Information says that Meta plans to release Project Cambria, which is a device of higher quality than its current Quest material and is known internally as Arcata, in September, followed by an update , currently codenamed Funston. in 2024. Sources also say that the first Project Cambria will cost around $ 799, well above the $ 299 / $ 399 price for Quest VR headphones. A Meta spokesman told the agency that the price for Cambria would be “significantly higher”. As for what it offers for the extra price, sources say it has high resolution image quality that is clear enough to read text so you can type email or code into the VR environment. Even with the price and high-resolution screen, the headset will run on Meta’s Android operating system and have more processing power than a low-end laptop like a “Chromebook for the face” running web applications, and at least some Quest software already available. However, the main selling point for the Cambria should be its ability to manage full color transitions for augmented reality, a larger battery than the Quest 2 mounted on the back to make it more comfortable to use and sensors on interior that can monitor eye movement and facial expressions to match the user’s virtual avatar. As for the other two VR headphones, The Information reports that the upcoming versions of the Quest headphones will be codenamed Stinson and Cardiff, with release dates currently set for 2023 and 2024. The Nazare AR glasses are also expected to be released in 2024, along with the cheaper Hypernova smart glasses and a differential electromyography belt on the wrist that would allow users to control them through their thoughts. While Alex Heath says Project Nazare is built to work independently of a mobile phone and without the restrictions of Apple or Google app stores, Hypernova will pair with a user’s smartphone to place alerts and messages on a heads -up screen. After that, a lighter version of the high-end AR glasses could reach 2026 and the third version in 2028. When you add this product roadmap along with the recent acquisitions of Meta, the smartwatch we expect to see this year and a Another version of Ray-Ban smart glasses, you can see what Zuckerberg spends so much money creating.
