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Meta’s Ray-Ban branded smart glasses are getting AI-powered reminders and translation features

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Meta’s AI assistant has always been the most intriguing feature of its second-generation Ray-Ban smart glasses. While the generative AI assistant had fairly limited capabilities when the glasses launched last fall, the addition of real-time information and multimodal capabilities offered a range of new possibilities for the accessory.

Now, Meta is significantly upgrading the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses’ AI powers. The company showed off a number of new abilities for the year-old frames onstage at its Connect event, including reminders and live translations.

With reminders, you’ll be able to look at items in your surroundings and ask Meta to send a reminder about it. For example, “hey Meta, remind me to buy that book next Monday.” The glasses will also be able to scan QR codes and call a phone number written in front of you.

In addition, Meta is adding video support to Meta AI so that the glasses will be better able to scan your surroundings and respond to queries about what’s around you. There are other more subtle improvements. Previously, you had to start a command with “Hey Meta, look and tell me” in order to get the glasses to respond to a command based on what you were looking at. With the update though, Meta AI will be able to respond to queries about what’s in front of you with more natural requests. In a demo with Meta, I was able to ask several questions and follow-ups with questions like “hey Meta, what am I looking at” or “hey Meta, tell me about what I’m looking at.”

When I tried out Meta AI’s multimodal capabilities on the glasses last year, I found that Meta AI was able to translate some snippets of text but struggled with anything more than a few words. Now, Meta AI should be able to translate longer chunks of text. And later this year the company is adding live translation abilities for English, French, Italian and Spanish, which could make the glasses even more useful as a travel accessory.

And while I still haven’t fully tested Meta AI’s new capabilities on its smart glasses just yet, it already seems to have a better grasp of real-time information than what I found last year. During a demo with Meta, I asked Meta AI to tell me who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives — a question it repeatedly got wrong last year — and it answered correctly the first time.

Catch up on all the news from Meta Connect 2024!

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/metas-ray-ban-branded-smart-glasses-are-getting-ai-powered-reminders-and-translation-features-173921120.html?src=rss

Meta’s Ray-Ban branded smart glasses are getting AI-powered reminders and translation features

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Meta’s AI assistant has always been the most intriguing feature of its second-generation Ray-Ban smart glasses. While the generative AI assistant had fairly limited capabilities when the glasses launched last fall, the addition of real-time information and multimodal capabilities offered a range of new possibilities for the accessory.

Now, Meta is significantly upgrading the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses’ AI powers. The company showed off a number of new abilities for the year-old frames onstage at its Connect event, including reminders and live translations.

With reminders, you’ll be able to look at items in your surroundings and ask Meta to send a reminder about it. For example, “hey Meta, remind me to buy that book next Monday.” The glasses will also be able to scan QR codes and call a phone number written in front of you.

In addition, Meta is adding video support to Meta AI so that the glasses will be better able to scan your surroundings and respond to queries about what’s around you. There are other more subtle improvements. Previously, you had to start a command with “Hey Meta, look and tell me” in order to get the glasses to respond to a command based on what you were looking at. With the update though, Meta AI will be able to respond to queries about what’s in front of you with more natural requests. In a demo with Meta, I was able to ask several questions and follow-ups with questions like “hey Meta, what am I looking at” or “hey Meta, tell me about what I’m looking at.”

When I tried out Meta AI’s multimodal capabilities on the glasses last year, I found that Meta AI was able to translate some snippets of text but struggled with anything more than a few words. Now, Meta AI should be able to translate longer chunks of text. And later this year the company is adding live translation abilities for English, French, Italian and Spanish, which could make the glasses even more useful as a travel accessory.

And while I still haven’t fully tested Meta AI’s new capabilities on its smart glasses just yet, it already seems to have a better grasp of real-time information than what I found last year. During a demo with Meta, I asked Meta AI to tell me who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives — a question it repeatedly got wrong last year — and it answered correctly the first time.

Catch up on all the news from Meta Connect 2024!

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/metas-ray-ban-branded-smart-glasses-are-getting-ai-powered-reminders-and-translation-features-173921120.html?src=rss

Meta will stop selling the Quest 2 and Quest Pro by the end of the year

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Meta just revealed the budget-friendly Quest 3S VR headset at its annual Connect keynote event, but it also made a sad announcement about some of its previous headsets. The company will stop selling both the Quest 2 and the Quest Pro by the end of the year.

“With Quest 3S on the shelf, we’re officially winding down sales of Quest 2 and Pro. We’ll be selling our remaining headsets through the end of the year or until they’re gone, whichever comes first,” the company wrote in a blog post that also announced the pending launch of the Quest 3S.

The company will be selling Quest 2 and Pro accessories for “a bit longer” after the stock of headsets runs out. This includes the carrying case, the Touch Pro controllers and bundles like the Quest 2 Active Pack. Meta recently lowered the price of the Quest 2 to $200, and it’s still a decent headset for beginners. The Quest 3S is better in every way, but it starts at $300, while the standard Quest 3 costs $500.

It’s the end of an era for the Quest 2. This was a hugely successful headset, as it launched during the dog days of COVID-19. For many, it became a crucial item to survive endless isolation, along with stuff like Zoom and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. 

It’s the end of an error (see what I did there?) for the Quest Pro. This headset never caught on, likely because it was originally priced at $1,500 before being quickly lowered to $1,000. It still costs a grand from Meta, but can typically be found for around $900 via Amazon and other retailers.

As they say, out with the old and in with the new. The Quest 3S is, essentially, the new Quest 2. It starts at $300, boasts the same CPU as the original Quest 3 and handles full-color passthrough.

Catch up on all the news from Meta Connect 2024!

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/meta-will-stop-selling-the-quest-2-and-quest-pro-by-the-end-of-the-year-173704500.html?src=rss

Meta will stop selling the Quest 2 and Quest Pro by the end of the year

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Meta just revealed the budget-friendly Quest 3S VR headset at its annual Connect keynote event, but it also made a sad announcement about some of its previous headsets. The company will stop selling both the Quest 2 and the Quest Pro by the end of the year.

“With Quest 3S on the shelf, we’re officially winding down sales of Quest 2 and Pro. We’ll be selling our remaining headsets through the end of the year or until they’re gone, whichever comes first,” the company wrote in a blog post that also announced the pending launch of the Quest 3S.

The company will be selling Quest 2 and Pro accessories for “a bit longer” after the stock of headsets runs out. This includes the carrying case, the Touch Pro controllers and bundles like the Quest 2 Active Pack. Meta recently lowered the price of the Quest 2 to $200, and it’s still a decent headset for beginners. The Quest 3S is better in every way, but it starts at $300, while the standard Quest 3 costs $500.

It’s the end of an era for the Quest 2. This was a hugely successful headset, as it launched during the dog days of COVID-19. For many, it became a crucial item to survive endless isolation, along with stuff like Zoom and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. 

It’s the end of an error (see what I did there?) for the Quest Pro. This headset never caught on, likely because it was originally priced at $1,500 before being quickly lowered to $1,000. It still costs a grand from Meta, but can typically be found for around $900 via Amazon and other retailers.

As they say, out with the old and in with the new. The Quest 3S is, essentially, the new Quest 2. It starts at $300, boasts the same CPU as the original Quest 3 and handles full-color passthrough.

Catch up on all the news from Meta Connect 2024!

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/meta-will-stop-selling-the-quest-2-and-quest-pro-by-the-end-of-the-year-173704500.html?src=rss

Meta AI can now talk to you and edit your photos

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Over the last year, Meta has made its AI assistant so ubiquitous in its apps it’s almost hard to believe that Meta AI is only a year old. But, one year after its launch at the last Connect, the company is infusing Meta AI with a load of new features in the hopes that more people will find its assistant useful.

One of the biggest changes is that users will be able to have voice chats with Meta AI. Up till now, the only way to speak with Meta AI was via the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. And like last year’s Meta AI launch, the company tapped a group of celebrities for the change.

Meta AI will be able to take on the voices of Awkwafina, Dame Judi Dench, John Cena, Keegan Michael Key and Kristen Bell, in addition to a handful of more generic voices. While the company is hoping the celebrities will sell users on Meta AI’s new abilities, it’s worth noting that the company quietly phased out its celebrity chatbot personas that launched at last year’s Connect.

In addition to voice chat support, Meta AI is also getting new image capabilities. Meta AI will be able to respond to requests to change and edit photos from text chats within Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. The company says that users can ask the AI to add or remove objects or to change elements of an image, like swapping a background or clothing item.

Meta is testing AI-generated content recommendations in the main feed of Facebook and Instagram.
Meta is testing AI-generated content recommendations in the main feed of Facebook and Instagram.
Meta

The new abilities arrive alongside the company’s latest Llama 3.2 model. The new iteration, which comes barely two months after the Llama 3.1 release, is the first to have vision capabilities and can “bridge the gap between vision and language by extracting details from an image, understanding the scene, and then crafting a sentence or two that could be used as an image caption to help tell the story.” Llama 3.2 is “competitive” on “image recognition and a range of visual understanding tasks” compared with similar offerings from ChatGPT and Claude, Meta says.

The social network is testing other, potentially controversial, ways to bring AI into the core features of its main apps. The company will test AI-generated translation features for Reels with “automatic dubbing and lip syncing.” According to Meta, that “will simulate the speaker’s voice in another language and sync their lips to match.” It will arrive first to “some creators’ videos” in English and Spanish in the US and Latin America, though the company hasn't shared details on rollout timing.

Meta also plans to experiment with AI-generated content directly in the main feeds on Facebook and Instagram. With the test, Meta AI will surface AI-generated images that are meant to be personalized to each users’ interests and past activity. For example, Meta AI could surface an image “imagined for you” that features your face.

Catch up on all the news from Meta Connect 2024!

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/meta-ai-can-now-talk-to-you-and-edit-your-photos-172853219.html?src=rss

Meta AI can now talk to you and edit your photos

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Over the last year, Meta has made its AI assistant so ubiquitous in its apps it’s almost hard to believe that Meta AI is only a year old. But, one year after its launch at the last Connect, the company is infusing Meta AI with a load of new features in the hopes that more people will find its assistant useful.

One of the biggest changes is that users will be able to have voice chats with Meta AI. Up till now, the only way to speak with Meta AI was via the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. And like last year’s Meta AI launch, the company tapped a group of celebrities for the change.

Meta AI will be able to take on the voices of Awkwafina, Dame Judi Dench, John Cena, Keegan Michael Key and Kristen Bell, in addition to a handful of more generic voices. While the company is hoping the celebrities will sell users on Meta AI’s new abilities, it’s worth noting that the company quietly phased out its celebrity chatbot personas that launched at last year’s Connect.

In addition to voice chat support, Meta AI is also getting new image capabilities. Meta AI will be able to respond to requests to change and edit photos from text chats within Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. The company says that users can ask the AI to add or remove objects or to change elements of an image, like swapping a background or clothing item.

Meta is testing AI-generated content recommendations in the main feed of Facebook and Instagram.
Meta is testing AI-generated content recommendations in the main feed of Facebook and Instagram.
Meta

The new abilities arrive alongside the company’s latest Llama 3.2 model. The new iteration, which comes barely two months after the Llama 3.1 release, is the first to have vision capabilities and can “bridge the gap between vision and language by extracting details from an image, understanding the scene, and then crafting a sentence or two that could be used as an image caption to help tell the story.” Llama 3.2 is “competitive” on “image recognition and a range of visual understanding tasks” compared with similar offerings from ChatGPT and Claude, Meta says.

The social network is testing other, potentially controversial, ways to bring AI into the core features of its main apps. The company will test AI-generated translation features for Reels with “automatic dubbing and lip syncing.” According to Meta, that “will simulate the speaker’s voice in another language and sync their lips to match.” It will arrive first to “some creators’ videos” in English and Spanish in the US and Latin America, though the company hasn't shared details on rollout timing.

Meta also plans to experiment with AI-generated content directly in the main feeds on Facebook and Instagram. With the test, Meta AI will surface AI-generated images that are meant to be personalized to each users’ interests and past activity. For example, Meta AI could surface an image “imagined for you” that features your face.

Catch up on all the news from Meta Connect 2024!

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/meta-ai-can-now-talk-to-you-and-edit-your-photos-172853219.html?src=rss

Meta AI can now talk to you and edit your photos

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Over the last year, Meta has made its AI assistant so ubiquitous in its apps it’s almost hard to believe that Meta AI is only a year old. But, one year after its launch at the last Connect, the company is infusing Meta AI with a load of new features in the hopes that more people will find its assistant useful.

One of the biggest changes is that users will be able to have voice chats with Meta AI. Up till now, the only way to speak with Meta AI was via the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. And like last year’s Meta AI launch, the company tapped a group of celebrities for the change.

Meta AI will be able to take on the voices of Awkwafina, Dame Judi Dench, John Cena, Keegan Michael Key and Kristen Bell, in addition to a handful of more generic voices. While the company is hoping the celebrities will sell users on Meta AI’s new abilities, it’s worth noting that the company quietly phased out its celebrity chatbot personas that launched at last year’s Connect.

In addition to voice chat support, Meta AI is also getting new image capabilities. Meta AI will be able to respond to requests to change and edit photos from text chats within Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. The company says that users can ask the AI to add or remove objects or to change elements of an image, like swapping a background or clothing item.

Meta is testing AI-generated content recommendations in the main feed of Facebook and Instagram.
Meta is testing AI-generated content recommendations in the main feed of Facebook and Instagram.
Meta

The new abilities arrive alongside the company’s latest Llama 3.2 model. The new iteration, which comes barely two months after the Llama 3.1 release, is the first to have vision capabilities and can “bridge the gap between vision and language by extracting details from an image, understanding the scene, and then crafting a sentence or two that could be used as an image caption to help tell the story.” Llama 3.2 is “competitive” on “image recognition and a range of visual understanding tasks” compared with similar offerings from ChatGPT and Claude, Meta says.

The social network is testing other, potentially controversial, ways to bring AI into the core features of its main apps. The company will test AI-generated translation features for Reels with “automatic dubbing and lip syncing.” According to Meta, that “will simulate the speaker’s voice in another language and sync their lips to match.” It will arrive first to “some creators’ videos” in English and Spanish in the US and Latin America, though the company hasn't shared details on rollout timing.

Meta also plans to experiment with AI-generated content directly in the main feeds on Facebook and Instagram. With the test, Meta AI will surface AI-generated images that are meant to be personalized to each users’ interests and past activity. For example, Meta AI could surface an image “imagined for you” that features your face.

Catch up on all the news from Meta Connect 2024!

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/meta-ai-can-now-talk-to-you-and-edit-your-photos-172853219.html?src=rss

Titanium Milanese Loop Review: Precision Engineering Meets Luxury in Apple’s Ultimate Watch Band

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PROS:


  • Durable: Made from aerospace-grade titanium, the Milanese Loop is corrosion-resistant and built to handle tough environments.

  • Lightweight: The band remains lightweight despite being metal, reducing discomfort during extended wear.

  • Comfortable: The flexible mesh contours to the wrist, offering breathability and reducing irritation.

  • Custom Fit: Micro-adjustability down to 1mm ensures a perfect, snug fit for different wrist sizes and activities.

  • Sustainable: Constructed from 95% recycled titanium, aligning with Apple’s focus on environmentally responsible materials.

CONS:


  • Price: At $200, it's pricier compared to other Apple Watch bands.

  • Hair Pulling: The mesh design may cause slight pulling for users with wrist hair.

  • Indention Marks: A tighter fit can leave skin indentations after prolonged wear.

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EDITOR'S QUOTE:

The Titanium Milanese Loop brings next-level engineering, rivaling Rolex's precision, durability, and seamless blend of luxury and functionality.
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When I first saw the Milanese Loop for the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at the Apple Glowtime event, it immediately grabbed my attention as an impressive leap forward in band design. Inspired by stainless steel mesh historically used by divers, this new Titanium Milanese Loop is made from woven, corrosion-resistant titanium wire. It’s flattened and polished to a stunning satin texture that balances ruggedness and elegance. The parachute-style buckle features dual side-release buttons that close with an audible click, giving a sense of security whether exploring the ocean depths or heading out for a night on the town.

Designer: Apple

This band perfectly complements the Apple Watch Ultra 2’s rugged design, offering lightweight durability while looking refined. Whether heading into a meeting, swimming in the pool, hiking, or deep diving, I know the Titanium Milanese Loop can handle it without sacrificing style or functionality.

Now available in a striking new black titanium finish, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 proves why it’s the go-to choice for serious athletes and adventurers. Featuring the brightest display ever on an Apple device, the Ultra 2’s LTPO2 OLED Always-on Retina display delivers up to 3000 nits of brightness, making it highly visible even in the harshest sunlight. In comparison, the Apple Watch Series 10 offers a display brightness of up to 2000 nits and a wide-angle OLED that increases brightness by up to 40% when viewed at an angle. The Ultra 2 delivers battery life, lasting up to 36 hours during regular use and 72 hours in low power mode, compared to 18 hours of standard usage on the Series 10. Combined with the new Titanium Milanese Loop, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 represents a seamless marriage of aesthetics and performance, capable of handling the most demanding terrains while looking sophisticated enough for any occasion.

Design, Custom Fit, and Next-Level Engineering Marvel

The Milanese Loop design has a long history rooted in traditional chainmail used by divers, but Apple has reimagined it with a modern touch. The Titanium Milanese Loop, crafted specifically for the Ultra, caught my eye from the moment I saw it at the Apple Glowtime event. Made from aerospace-grade titanium, the band is lightweight and corrosion-resistant, offering strength and comfort—a perfect match for the Ultra 2’s rugged yet refined style.

What impressed me most was Apple’s commitment to craftsmanship, as the band is created through a meticulous process of weaving, flattening, laser-welding, grinding, and finely polishing the titanium wire to form a precise, interlinking mesh that balances both strength and flexibility. This design drapes comfortably on the wrist while maintaining durability. I immediately appreciated the dual-button, parachute-style buckle, which made adjusting my wrist’s natural fluctuations throughout the day incredibly easy. Whether due to temperature changes or the ebb and flow of daily activity, I could quickly loosen or tighten the fit without needing to remove the watch. This level of adjustment, down to 1mm, truly made the band feel custom-made for my wrist.

Apple’s decision to use titanium wasn’t only about strength and practicality for everyday use. The dual-release buckle offers peace of mind, providing a secure fit during various activities without any concern about it coming undone. Whether in natural or black titanium, the band perfectly complements the Ultra 2’s new black titanium finish. Achieved through a custom blasting process and enhanced with a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, this finish provides excellent scratch resistance, ensuring the watch and band look as good after months of wear as they did the first day I tried them.

The Titanium Milanese Loop combines aesthetics, ruggedness, and sustainability. Made from 95% recycled titanium, this band aligns with Apple’s focus on environmentally responsible materials. In my experience, it’s a stylish, practical, and durable accessory. This blend of qualities makes it a great long-term choice for anyone seeking a band that complements the Ultra 2’s versatility and style.

Fit and Comfort: Tailored for Performance

The Milanese Loop for the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is breathable and flexible, making it a great fit for all-day wear. Depending on your personal preferences, there are a couple of things to consider. While some users with wrist hair might experience slight pulling due to the mesh design, I haven’t had this issue myself.

As someone who prefers a snug fit, I tend to wear my watch a bit tighter to prevent it from moving around, a habit formed from years of wearing traditional mechanical watches. If you wear the Ultra 2 tightly, as I do, you’ll notice a slight indentation after a long day, but there’s no discomfort associated with it. It’s more about leaving a mark than feeling any pain. This tight fit keeps the watch in place, making it feel more secure during physical activities, whether hiking, diving, or running errands.

This band’s ability to adjust down to the millimeter makes it incredibly versatile for any wrist size. It’s great to know Apple offers an extra-long tail version for those needing additional length—whether to wear over a wetsuit or simply because of larger wrists.

For me, the combination of the Titanium Milanese Loop and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is all about striking the right balance between durability, comfort, and design. It’s the kind of band that seamlessly fits into my daily life, whether I’m out hiking, working in the yard, or tackling outdoor adventures. This band doesn’t just look good; it’s made to endure, and it pairs perfectly with the rugged nature of the Ultra 2. The thoughtful engineering and comfort of the Milanese Loop make it feel like it’s built to last, keeping up with the adventurous spirit that the Ultra 2 embodies.

Band Size and Fit

I went with the medium size for the Titanium Milanese Loop, which fits perfectly. The buckle centers squarely on the back of my wrist, which, for someone like me with a bit of OCD, brings a sense of balance that I appreciate. Wearing a watch every day is an intimate experience, and I pay close attention to how it sits—whether it’s a mechanical watch with a deployment buckle or a tang, every detail matters. The centered buckle feels right and adds to the comfort of wearing the Ultra 2 all day.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 on Titanium Milanese Loop

At the Apple event, I had the chance to try on the small size, but I could barely get the watch past my knuckle. Unless you have particularly thin wrists or plan on wearing this over a wetsuit, I’d recommend opting for the medium. It strikes the right balance for everyday wear, and it offers enough room for quick adjustments when needed.

Here are the official band size details:

  • Small: Fits wrists 130–160mm.
  • Medium: Fits wrists 155–185mm.
  • Large: Fits wrists 180–210mm.

With those ranges, the medium size should comfortably accommodate most wrist sizes. However, for anyone needing extra length—especially for wearing over bulkier gear like a wetsuit—the large size is the way to go. In my experience, getting the right fit goes a long way in maximizing the band’s comfort and aesthetics.

Value: A Long-Term Investment

Priced at $200 on its own or $100 more when bundled with the Apple Watch Ultra 2, the Titanium Milanese Loop might seem like a luxury option for an Apple Watch band. However, compared to titanium bracelets from brands like Rolex and Omega, which typically cost in the range of thousands of dollars, the value becomes clear. Apple has crafted a premium product that brings the high-end feel of titanium—usually reserved for much more expensive timepieces—into the world of wearable tech at a fraction of the price.

For someone like me who regularly upgrades their Apple Watch, the band’s value goes beyond the Ultra 2 itself. Apple’s consistent design language across its product line ensures this band will likely remain relevant with future watch models. Investing in this Titanium Milanese Loop means you’re getting a durable and stylish band that will serve you through multiple upgrades.

Another critical factor is the dual-lock system, which offers unbeatable security. Whether I’m out hiking, diving, or just going about my daily routine, I know the band is securely fastened, giving me peace of mind no matter what. Its durability, ease of use, and ability to adapt across future models make this band a smart investment for anyone who values functionality and design in their Apple Watch accessories.

Final Thoughts

The Titanium Milanese Loop for the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has quickly become one of my favorite bands. It offers that perfect mix of durability, premium design, and all-day comfort, whether in the field or just going through my daily routine. I’ve been wearing it for everything from outdoor activities to long workdays, and it never fails to deliver on comfort and style. I’ll continue to revisit this band in future articles as I spend more time with it. If you have any questions or thoughts about the band, feel free to drop me a note—I’d love to hear your feedback!

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How to pre-order the Meta Quest 3S VR headset

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Meta has announced a new virtual reality headset, and it's called the Quest 3S. As rumored, this is a lower-cost variant of the Meta Quest 3, which we consider the best VR headset for most people. At $300, it looks to be a suitable entry-level replacement for the popular but aging Quest 2. Meta is aiming it squarely at VR newbies, those upgrading from an older headset and anyone else who's been holding out for a more affordable option — if you're thinking about taking the plunge, here's what to know before you pre-order.

To make way for the new headset, Meta has discontinued the Quest 2 and more expensive Quest Pro. The company says both headsets will remain available either through the end of the year or until stock runs out. It plans to sell official accessories for the two "for a bit longer," though. 

The Quest 3, meanwhile, will now include 512GB of storage at its standard $500, giving it another advantage over its new sibling. Previously, the higher-capacity Quest 3 cost $650, while the base model came with 128GB of space. Meta will now sell that 128GB model for $430, but only while supplies last. If you order a 512GB Quest 3 by April 30, you can get the same Batman: Arkham Shadow bundle included with the Quest 3S.

Catch up on all the news from Meta Connect 2024!

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/how-to-pre-order-the-meta-quest-3s-vr-headset-171958398.html?src=rss

How to pre-order the Meta Quest 3S VR headset

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Meta has announced a new virtual reality headset, and it's called the Quest 3S. As rumored, this is a lower-cost variant of the Meta Quest 3, which we consider the best VR headset for most people. At $300, it looks to be a suitable entry-level replacement for the popular but aging Quest 2. Meta is aiming it squarely at VR newbies, those upgrading from an older headset and anyone else who's been holding out for a more affordable option — if you're thinking about taking the plunge, here's what to know before you pre-order.

To make way for the new headset, Meta has discontinued the Quest 2 and more expensive Quest Pro. The company says both headsets will remain available either through the end of the year or until stock runs out. It plans to sell official accessories for the two "for a bit longer," though. 

The Quest 3, meanwhile, will now include 512GB of storage at its standard $500, giving it another advantage over its new sibling. Previously, the higher-capacity Quest 3 cost $650, while the base model came with 128GB of space. Meta will now sell that 128GB model for $430, but only while supplies last. If you order a 512GB Quest 3 by April 30, you can get the same Batman: Arkham Shadow bundle included with the Quest 3S.

Catch up on all the news from Meta Connect 2024!

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/how-to-pre-order-the-meta-quest-3s-vr-headset-171958398.html?src=rss