Meta has made a major announcement by releasing its new, lightweight virtual reality (VR) glasses. These devices can be worn as easily as regular glasses and differ from bulky headsets like the Apple Vision Pro.
Even the founder of Paytm has become a fan of Meta's new VR glasses. The presentation took place at the company's annual Connect event in Menlo Park, California. During this event, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made several important announcements, with the release of the VR glasses being one of the key ones.
The company named its devices Meta VR Glasses. Zuckerberg personally stated that these glasses weigh less than 100 grams, comparable to the weight of regular glasses, and are significantly lighter than other VR headsets.
The price of the Meta VR Glasses is set at $1299 USD (equivalent to approximately 1,24,513 rupees). Zuckerberg specified that sales of the new VR glasses will begin in the first quarter of next year. These devices are designed specifically to enhance the experience of watching movies, working on a computer, and gaming.
During the event, Zuckerberg also noted that the company has temporarily reduced its focus on the metaverse and decided to concentrate on releasing VR devices.
Paytm founder, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, shared a post on Thursday morning about the new Meta VR glasses, accompanied by a video demonstrating the advantages of the new Meta VR headset.
The new Meta VR glasses will directly compete with the Apple Vision Pro. The main issue for both devices is size, as the Vision Pro is a heavy gadget, whereas the Meta VR headset weighs less than 100 grams. Furthermore, there is a significant price difference: the Vision Pro costs $3700.
During the event, Zuckerberg also introduced a new accessory, the Muse Charm, which can be attached to keys and other items. This charm includes Meta's Muse AI agent and supports real-time voice interaction mode.