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Ray-Ban Meta glasses, Orion glasses and Quest 3S headset3 min read Last Updated : Sep 26 2024 | 11:03 AM IST
At its Meta Connect event on
expanding in the mixed reality (MR) space
During the event, the company unveiled the Orion AR glasses, currently a prototype, which creates a virtual space without obstructing vision
Meta also introduced an affordable Meta Quest 3S mixed reality headset, alongside new features for the Ray-Ban Meta glasses.Meta Orion
glasses
Meta said that the new Orion glasses are its most advanced pair of AR glasses
The glasses do not have an opaque screen in front of the eyes; instead, they feature normal-looking transparent lenses, onto which a virtual
The glasses run on Meta AI, enabling users to understand their physical environment in real time and even visualise information based on it
the Orion glasses available for purchase, as it will focus on internal development to enhance consumer products.Meta Quest 3S
Meta also
launched the Meta Quest 3S mixed reality headset, which offers similar capabilities to the Quest 3 but at a lower price point
Priced at $299.99 in the US, the Quest 3S headset operates on the Meta Horizon operating system for spatial computing
It features improved support for 2D apps like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram compared to the Quest 2 headset
Additionally, the Quest 3S boasts enhanced spatial audio and better colour and contrast for Passthrough
A Travel mode optimises the headset for use while in transit.
Apart from streaming apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video, the Quest
3S also supports Xbox Cloud Gaming, which is currently in beta
The headset will be compatible with apps and games exclusive to the Quest 3, including the upcoming Batman: Arkham Shadow game.Ray-Ban Meta
glasses
At the Connect event, Meta announced new features for Ray-Ban Meta glasses
The company stated that the glasses will assist users in remembering various tasks, such as the location where they parked their car
Users can now set reminders using voice commands and record and send voice notes directly on Messenger and WhatsApp.
Additionally, Ray-Ban
questions will not necessitate it, making conversations more natural.
The company is also adding video support for Meta AI on the glasses,
allowing it to analyse physical objects in real time
Furthermore, users will soon gain the capability for real-time speech translation.First Published: Sep 26 2024 | 11:03 AMIST
