Meta just offered a first look at some of the things they’re working on such as the new high-end Project Cambria virtual reality headset. They’re dubbing it internally as a “laptop for the face,” Cambria is Meta’s most powerful headset to date with a spec sheet similar to that of a top-tier Chromebook. The major difference between the Cambria and existing Quest wearables is its new mixed-reality feature dubbed full-collar passthrough, which provides a filtered high-resolution view of surroundings via outward-facing cameras.
The headset will feature facial recognition and eye-tracking capabilities that reflect users’ real-life expressions onto their virtual avatars. Reportedly marketed as a work device, Cambria will be compatible with a wide range of web tools and Quest apps which will allow users to effortlessly send emails or write code while wearing the device.
Project Cambria will likely be heavier than previous Quest headsets, mainly due to the bigger battery, with a higher price tag of $799 USD compared to Quest’s $299 USD and $399 USD pricetags. Look for Cambria to release this September, followed by the introduction of three new headsets by the end of 2024 including Cambria’s successor codenamed Funston, new Quest VR headsets, and Meta’s first augmented reality glasses. You can take a detailed look at the headset in the sideline gallery. Lastly, for more tech news,Nike Appears to Be Following Facebook into the Metaverse.
