The news: Meta Connect, the company’s annual developer conference, kicks off on Wednesday, promising cutting-edge hardware, AI advancements, and a glimpse into the company’s metaverse ambitions.
- Meta is likely to introduce or preview its new AR glasses, codenamed Orion, which are expected to offer a less cumbersome, consumer-friendly alternative to mixed-reality devices like Apple’s Vision Pro.
- A more budget-friendly version of the Quest 3, possibly called Quest 3S, may be unveiled, potentially priced at $299. This model could help bridge the performance gap among VR headsets while making the technology more accessible.
