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Meta is renewing its quest to make virtual reality a thing. At Connect on Wednesday, the company announced Meta VR Glasses, its newest entry into the VR market. These glasses actually seem quite promising given their substantially lighter form factor and a host of new entertainment integrations \u2014 including (allegedly) IMAX compatibility.<\/p>\n
The company says that the glasses are five times lighter than the Meta Quest 3 \u2014 and they look much more like normal glasses than the bulky headsets that Meta previously released. Made of magnesium alloy, the glasses are powered by Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon Reality Elite processor. They are powered by a computing puck, which also acts as their battery. Presumably, a user can just slip the puck into their pocket, which allows the glasses to be used on the go.<\/p>\n
The glasses are largely entertainment-focused and come with micro-OLED panels built into the lenses, which provide a 5K Infinite Display with 37 pixels per degree, as well as Dolby Vision and support for Dolby Atmos audio. Users will be able to download and watch movies.<\/p>\n
Perhaps one of the more unique features of the glasses, however, is that Meta is pitching them as a great way to enjoy IMAX-captured films. <\/p>\n
Indeed, the company calls the glasses the \u201cfirst IMAX Enhanced certified VR device ever.\u201d What does that mean? Meta maintains that their glasses will be one of the only ways to experience the expanded aspect ratio that defines the distinct high-resolution viewing experience.<\/p>\n
The glasses are also compatible with 3D experiences \u2014 and even movies that integrate a user\u2019s physical space is integrated into their viewing experience. Meta says that it has teamed up with Disney and that, in November, Disney+ users will be able to stream specific movies \u2014 including certain Marvel movies \u2014 in 3D.<\/p>\n
Meta says that users will be able to watch specific movies and have their surroundings \u201ctransformed with immersive environments, dynamic effects, stunning 3D visuals, and spatial audio\u201d \u2014 essentially converting the movie into a VR gaming-type experience.<\/p>\n
The glasses will also come with Meta AI \u2014 its automated virtual assistant \u2014 built in, which means that users will be able to talk to the glasses and automate various tasks via voice command. For instance, Meta says you\u2019ll be able to start a movie just by asking your glasses to do so. Other ways to issue commands include hand gestures. <\/p>\n
Meta says the glasses will be available next spring with a starting price of $1299.99. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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