Meta is taking its AR ambitions to the next level with plans
to unveil an updated prototype of its augmented reality glasses at its annual
Connect conference later this year. The new AR glasses are said to be a
significant step forward from Meta's existing Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses and
will provide developers and consumers a glimpse at where Meta sees the future
of augmented reality heading.
While the new AR glasses won't be commercially available
yet, Meta hopes the prototype demonstration can showcase just how far its
technology has come and how deeply invested the company remains in developing
augmented and mixed reality platforms.
Reports indicate Meta's AR team is under pressure to ensure
the prototype performs well during its Connect debut to impress audiences. The
new AR glasses are said to be a separate product from Ray-Ban Stories, with a
more compact form factor similar to high-end smart glasses like Apple's
recently announced Vision Pro headset.
Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg has openly discussed his belief
that augmented reality is the next major computing platform and the company has
been working towards its vision of an "AR glasses" device for some
time now.
Late last year, Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth said an early
developer version of Meta's AR glasses could be released in 2022 but noted the
technology was still too expensive for consumers. With Apple making waves with
Vision Pro, Meta likely wants to maintain its leadership in the AR space and
reassure developers it remains committed to the category.
While exact details about Meta's upcoming AR glasses
prototype are still emerging, it's expected to be a significant step forward
over existing Meta AR products. The demonstration later this year will provide
the first real look at where Meta is at with its AR ambitions.
Though a consumer version may still be a few years away,
Meta hopes driving continued interest and innovation among developers will help
accelerate its progress. As the race for dominance in augmented and mixed
reality heats up, Meta's Connect appearance should offer meaningful insight
into its vision and strategy in this critical next stage of computing.
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