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India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Meta working on mixed reality goggles, report says they are launching in 2026
Meta is reportedly working on a new mixed reality headset that could arrive by the end of 2026. The device is said to be a lightweight headset that connects to a small external device for processing power, helping reduce the weight on the user's head. The development was first reported by upcoming headset, internally codenamed 'Puffin,' is being designed to look like a thick pair of glasses and could weigh around 110 grams. It may not come with any physical controllers and instead rely on eye movements and hand gestures for control. Meta is still testing various display options for the headset, and the final version is yet to be decided. The device is expected to run on HorizonOS, the same platform that powers the company's Quest series, but it may be aimed more at productivity and entertainment than Meta seems to have changed its roadmap for upcoming headsets. Earlier, the company was rumoured to be working on two versions of the Quest 4, internally called 'Pismo Low' and 'Pismo High,' offering standard and high-end options. However, these headsets may now be cancelled. Meta had also dropped plans for a premium headset called 'La Jolla' last year, which was originally planned for 2027. The focus now seems to be on getting the lightweight Puffin headset ready for a 2026 launch. Meta's Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, had earlier confirmed that the device was in the early stages of Meta prepares for its next move, Apple is also working aggressively on its own wearable AR device. As per a report by Bloomberg, Apple wants to bring its AR glasses to market before Meta. Apple's CEO Tim Cook is believed to be directly involved in the project, which is being treated as a major step in the company's future hardware glasses are expected to be light enough to wear all day, but developing them remains technically challenging. The company is still working out how to fit high-quality displays, a compact processor, and a long-lasting battery into a slim frame. There's also an ongoing internal debate about whether the glasses should include a camera or media recording features, keeping in mind the company's strict privacy Meta and Apple are clearly betting big on mixed reality and augmented reality as the next big platform. While Meta's headset may arrive in 2026, Apple is aiming to get there sooner and possibly change how people view the future of wearable tech.
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Meta Quest 4 may be delayed until 2027 — but a lightweight alternative could take its place next year
The Meta Quest 4 is being pushed back until 2027, according to a recent leak, but we may be seeing an all-new lightweight VR device in 2026 instead — and it comes with an external puck. Meta appears to be shifting focus for its upcoming VR headset plans, with notable leakers Brad Lynch and Luna on X stating that the company may switch the release of the Quest 4 from next year to 2027. This is apparently due to two planned prototype headsets, codenamed "Pismo Low" (a budget model similar to the Quest 3S) and "Pismo High" (a high-end headset akin to the Quest 3), being canceled. According to the leaks, a "high-end device" is looking to arrive in 2026 instead, and it's set to be a lightweight headset that runs Horizon OS with an external compute puck, codenamed "Puffin." Yes, I too have heard whispers that Meta may swap the release schedule and debut their new high-end device in 2026, rather than Quest 4. Quest 4 would then ship a year 2, 2025 We've heard that Meta was developing a Quest Pro "successor" instead of a Quest Pro 2, and it appears Puffin could fit into that slot. According to RoadtoVR, this ultralight device would resemble VR goggles rather than a headset, and will be less focused on gaming than Meta's usual headsets. Instead, Puffin is rumored to be all about virtual screens, offering users a multi-screen setup for entertainment and productivity purposes. This isn't unlike some of the best AR glasses, including the upcoming Viture XR smart glasses. However, it stands out as the Horizon OS-based device is tipped to come with that compute puck — small enough to fit in a jacket pocket. This would be tethered to the device and deliver processing power, making it lighter to wear. It isn't unlike the Apple Vision Pro, although that headset's external device is a battery. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Rumors also indicate Meta's Puffin device won't arrive with any controllers, instead using hand-tracking to navigate around menus. That's what we've seen in the Quest 3 and Vision Pro already, but it could mean it won't offer any gaming-centric features. Interestingly, Lynch indicates Valve's Deckard headset will be available in 2026, with previous details suggesting it could launch in Fall 2025. Along with an upcoming Asus ROG VR headset (set to be the first third-party headset to use Horizon OS) in the works, there are a few VR devices coming our way. While the Quest 4 may not arrive until 2027 now, Meta's upcoming Puffin is still looking to be at the forefront of next-gen VR devices — and Apple may be scrambling to beat it to the punch. According to 9to5Mac, the Cupertino tech giant wants to launch its Apple Glasses ahead of Meta's offerings, but with Meta's changed plans, we could see its AR glasses get pushed up. What's more, rumor has it that the next Apple Vision Pro headset could drop sooner than we think. So 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for VR and AR devices, and while we'll have to wait and see what Meta ends up delivering, along with other headsets from major competitors, it's clear we have a lot to look forward to. That's not all we have coming our way, as we may see Meta's $1,000 smart glasses with a built-in screen arriving this year.
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Meta Quest 4 ‘Canceled' In Favor Of New Style Of Headset
Meta Quest 3 Meta Meta is has sidelined a direct Meta Quest 4 successor to today's Quest 3, with plans to instead release a lower-weight headset next year. This is according to UploadVR, which says it has corroboration from 'multiple sources.' It's bad news for those who love the Meta Quest series as it is. But it is also probably not as bad as it sounds. The suggestion is Meta has cancelled an existing Meta Quest 4-style project, not that Meta will never make another headset in that style. It means Meta next plans instead to release a headset that keeps its power and computing brains in an external housing, a puck, in order to keep the weight of the headset itself low. Such a style is seen in the Apple Vision Pro and the upcoming Android XR-powered Samsung Project Moohan headset. This upcoming Meta headset is expected to be much lighter and slighter than either of those, though. Earlier reports suggest this concept, codenamed Puffin, will look closer to a beefed-up set of sunglasses than a VR headset. You might look to XReal's Project Aura pair for a hint as to how Meta's upcoming headset might turn out. That pair will use Android XR, and is expected to land in early 2026. The utility of such a deviation from Meta's existing headset designs is clear. It's a wearable much more appealing to use when not at home, compared to a Meta Quest 3. It will run the same HorizonOS software as today's Meta headsets, enabling the use of countless apps, if likely with a narrower field of view. This effectively means the virtual screen created by the Meta Puffin will appear smaller. UploadVR suggests the exact display tech for this headset has not yet been picked. Again, XReal's products can be taken as an indicator as to what is already possible. Its Air One glasses have a 1080p microOLED display that, according to the marketing blurb, can create the impression of a 147-inch screen sat in front of you. While Meta has not revealed any timeline for its upcoming releases, this latest report suggests the low-weight headset will be released next year, ahead of a more conventional Meta Quest 4-style VR headset in 2027. This will represent a filling-out of what will eventually become a spectrum of smart wearables. At one end there are screen-free smart glasses, just like the Ray-Ban Meta glasses available today. At the other are full-on VR headsets like the Meta Quest 3.
Korea Herald
19-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Samsung boosts leadership with global hires
Samsung Electronics has strengthened its leadership team by bringing in professionals from leading global companies, including Apple, Siemens, Qualcomm and General Motors, the company revealed in its first-quarter earnings report on Monday. The move reflects a broader push by Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, who has emphasized the need to secure world-class talent across key business divisions. Among the high-profile appointments is Vice President Choi Jae-in, a former director at Apple who holds a Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Choi joined Samsung's Mobile eXperience division, which oversees smartphones and mobile devices, earlier this year to lead development efforts. In the corporate planning division, Executive Director Moon Sung-man has been brought on board for his expertise in health care technology, having previously worked at Siemens Healthineers. Moon earned his Ph.D. from the University of Utah. Kim Jin-mook, an expert in strategic and financial consulting with prior experience at Boston Consulting Group and Goldman Sachs, has been appointed managing director to lead the Samsung Care+ team. Kim previously served as CEO of Bolttech Korea. Executive Director Yoon Seung-guk, who holds a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, now heads the Samsung Research Robot Center. Yoon formerly worked as a staff software engineer at Cruise, General Motors' autonomous vehicle subsidiary. Samsung has also named Mauro Porcini its first-ever president and chief design officer. A globally recognized industrial designer, Porcini previously served as Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo and 3M. In retail, former Tommy Hilfiger North America President Sophia Hwang-Judiesch has joined Samsung as Executive Vice President to lead the company's global retail strategy. In the TV business, Managing Director Kim Joo-young — who led the development of Horizon OS at Meta's Reality Labs — has been hired to enhance Samsung's service business. These appointments align with Chairman Lee Jae-yong's directive to attract top-tier professionals as Samsung navigates an increasingly competitive global technology landscape. 'First is technology, second is technology and third is also technology. We must recruit and foster top-tier talent who may even surpass current leadership, regardless of nationality or gender,' Lee said at a recent executive seminar.
Forbes
25-03-2025
- Forbes
Meta Quest VR Update Teases Major Upcoming Social Features
Meta Quest 3S Meta may be working on a new feature that will let you easily share what you see in apps through, for example, a Quest 3 headset. As spotted by UploadVR, a VR enthusiast posting on X claims to have rifled through the code in Horizon OS version 76, and found references to a feature not implemented in Meta Quest headsets just yet. It's a form of screen sharing where only the content from a single pane or app panel is shared, not your entire view. The proposed feature 'shares a panel so that other users in your world can see it,' the app code reveals. Data miner Luna suggests this could be used in Meta social platform Horizon Worlds as well as Horizon Home, although there are clear issues for some of the ways you might think of exploiting this feature. It's not going to work for movie and TV streaming apps, because sharing licensed content in such a fashion would be a major digital rights no-no. And Horizon OS already supports a form of full-view screen sharing through casting to a TV, or via Messenger or WhatsApp. It could be handy for sharing the view of a web browser window, but that would also make more sense in a more productivity-driven device like the Apple Vision Pro. Still, this is still an important forward-looking addition developers may want to take into account when developing software for the Meta Quest 3 and co. It may also become more relevant in future as Horizon OS headsets broaden. In April 2024, Mark Zuckerberg announced the system was opening up to headsets from other manufacturers, like Lenovo, Microsoft and Asus. While these third-party headsets are yet to appear, making the system more versatile is important in this endeavour, especially with Android XR set to arrive later this year as the core competition. Horizon OS v76 was recently released as a public beta test, letting actual Meta Quest owners get their hands on it. Other notable changes include a new Selfie Cam menu area. This feature lets you use your Meta avatar, complete with motion and hand gesture tracking, in place of an actual webcam image. The idea is this view can replace a webcam view in situations where you might ordinarily have one, such as video calls. If you want to be able to try out these beta features early, you can join the Meta Quest Public Test Channel, which will see your headset sent early software. Meta has a page on how to sign up. Bear in mind you are more likely to encounter bugs if you do so.
