A new Meta VR headset is expected to arrive before 2022 ends. This new wearable device was confirmed by Mark Zuckerberg during his appearance in "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.
(Photo : Photo by SERGIO FLORES/AFP via Getty Images)
Gavin Menichini, using the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset, gives a demonstration of the Immersed Virtual Reality program which can be used for many applications including virtual meetings at the Immersed offices on January 28, 2022 in Austin, Texas.
"For the next device that's coming out in October, there are a few big features," said the billionaire.
As of writing, four new Meta virtual reality gadgets are expected to be launched between 2022 and 2024. This just shows that Zuckerberg is really committed to his metaverse goals.
Now, if you are among the fans interested in the new Meta VR headset, here's what you need to know about it.
New Meta VR Headset Confirmed by Mark Zuckerberg
According to Engadget's latest report, the Meta VR headset that is expected to launch this coming October is not named yet.
(Photo : Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
A man tries out a Virtual Reality game inside a Fulldome.pro 360-degree projection dome on opening day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The computer and video game trade show draws an international crowd of industry members and fans, and runs June 14 through 16.
Also Read: Global VR Headset Market Grows by Over 240% in Q1 2022 | Can Meta Sustain its Wearable Production?
However, many enthusiasts claimed that Zuckerberg is actually talking about the so-called Project Cambria.
The tech CEO recently announced that this new virtual tech would be released in its annual Connect event, which usually takes place every October.
Because of Project Cambria's features, it is called by various experts as the "laptop for the face." Recent speculations claim that it will have outward-facing cameras, which can enable mixed-reality experiences.
Aside from this, the new Project Cambria is also expected to allow avatars to mirror the exact expressions of users, allowing them to have more realistic experiences while in Meta's metaverse.
Now, all these features were also mentioned by Zuckerberg during his guesting on the recent "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.
New Meta VR Headset's Features
The Verge reported that the tech CEO provided the features of their upcoming wearable technology. These include a new social option that allows facial and eye-tracking activities.
He claimed that this could make eye contact in metaverses possible. The billionaire added that the new VR headset could also track the face of the user to make accurate avatar head movements.
If you smile, frown, or pout, your avatar will do the same thing. These are just some of the details shared by Zuckerberg. You can view this link to see more about the new VR wearable tech.
Recently, experts claimed that Audi's built-in car VR entertainment would soon arrive.
On the other hand, VR headsets with mouth haptics may soon become a reality.
For more news updates about VR headsets and other similar wearable gadgets, always keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.
Related Article: Meta Quest VR Headset 2022: How to Unlock the Headset From Your Facebook Account
This article is owned by TechTimes
Written by: Griffin Davis
