AXIOS (Ina Fried) - Hands-on with Meta's next VR headset
Meta's new virtual reality glasses take a big step toward being something an average person might be willing to wear, ditching much of the bulk as well as the need for handheld controllers. Why it matters: Unlike Meta's Ray-Bans, its VR devices have struggled to break out of their gamer niche and into the mainstream. Yes, but: In order to slim down the size, the new Meta VR glasses require a wired "puck" that can be held or clipped onto a belt. It contains much of the device's computing horsepower, including its processor, battery and storage. Zoom in: I spent about half an hour on Tuesday getting to use a prototype of the new specs, which are controlled through a combination of eye-tracking, hand gestures and voice commands. - Magnetic…
Meta's new virtual reality glasses take a big step toward being something an average person might be willing to wear, ditching much of the bulk as well as the need for handheld controllers. Why it matters: Unlike Meta's Ray-Bans, its VR devices have struggled to break out of their gamer niche and into the mainstream. Yes, but: In order to slim down the size, the new Meta VR glasses require a wired "puck" that can be held or clipped onto a belt. It contains much of the device's computing horsepower, including its processor, battery and storage. Zoom in: I spent about half an hour on Tuesday getting to use a prototype of the new specs, which are controlled through a combination of eye-tracking, hand gestures and voice commands. - Magnetic…Open