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Clear visuals of Meta's upcoming headset (Project Phoenix) have been discovered in Horizon OS/Quest firmware, showing a slim, nose-pad design with sensors on the sides and undersides of the temples and a tethered compute puck. A separate visual reveals how prescription lens inserts attach via a QR code, suggesting a premium, open-periphery headset and hinting at a broader reveal around Horizon Connect 2026.
Meta has paused its program to open its VR operating system to third-party headset makers like ASUS and Lenovo, focusing instead on developing first-party hardware and software, though it remains open to future collaborations as the VR market evolves.
Meta has paused its third-party Horizon OS headset program to focus on developing first-party hardware and software, shifting away from partnerships with Asus and Lenovo, amid increased competition from platforms like Android XR and Vision Pro.
Meta's Quest v81 update introduces a new high-quality Immersive Home environment, persistent window anchoring, QuickPlay for faster app launching, and other features like improved Horizon Feed and Windows 11 integration, enhancing the VR experience on Quest headsets.
Meta Connect 2025 is expected to showcase new smart glasses with HUD, updates on Horizon OS, and potential collaborations with third-party headset manufacturers, but no new Quest headset is anticipated this year. The event will also likely feature developer SDKs, third-party app support, and possibly new VR gaming announcements, with extensive coverage planned.
Meta is planning to release an ultralight VR headset with a tethered puck in 2024, expected to cost less than $1000, and prioritizing this over traditional Quest models. The device, resembling large glasses and weighing under 110 grams, will run Horizon OS and may feature eye tracking. Meta is also engaging Hollywood brands like Disney and A24 to create immersive content for the headset.