Meta debuted its Orion augmented reality glasses last week without a consumer release date. AR glasses are a substantial step toward a future that ditches the handheld smartphone for face computers. Meanwhile, Apple has to play catch up with its own AR glasses.
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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement The battle of the face computers is here, and Meta just launched a highly compelling salvo. Last Wednesday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the company's latest innovation, Orion — augmented reality eyewear that weighs about 3.
5 ounces . With a wristband that reads muscle movement and a TV-remote-sized processor that can fit in a pocket, a user can simultaneously experience reality and the digital world. According to The Verge, the device costs about $10,000 to make, and Meta doesn't have a concrete release date for a consumer product.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg puts on Orion, the augmented reality glasses. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP But Orion is a substantial shift toward truly wearable VR/AR tech, as BI'.
