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tech1 month ago•37 min saved

RAM crunch pushes Meta to hike Quest prices

Meta is hiking Quest headset prices due to a memory-chip shortage: starting April 19, the 128GB Quest 3S is $349.99, the 256GB Quest 3S is $449.99, and the Quest 3 is $599.99—up $50 on the 3S models and $100 on the base Quest 3. Refurbished units rise as well: 128GB refurb 3S $319.99, 256GB refurb 3S $409.99, and refurb Quest 3 $549.99 (+$170); accessories stay the same. Meta says memory costs are driving the change, and smart glasses aren’t seeing a price hike for now.

via The Verge|

#meta #price-hike #quest-3

headsets-and-tech1 month ago•6 min saved

Meta Hikes Quest 3 Lineup Prices Amid Chip Cost Surge

Meta is raising prices for Quest 3 family: Quest 3S 128GB from $300 to $350, Quest 3S 256GB from $400 to $450, and Quest 3 (512GB) from $500 to $600, citing higher costs for high-performance VR hardware and memory chips; official accessories stay the same and refurbished models are also rising in price as Meta confirms ongoing investment in VR and a Quest 4 on the roadmap.

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#headsets-and-tech #memory-chips #price-increase

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

GeForce Now Boosts 90 FPS Cloud Gaming on Quest 3, Pico, Vision Pro

GeForce Now now streams in Quest 3, Pico, and Apple Vision Pro headsets at up to 90 FPS for Ultimate subscribers, with 1080p 90FPS by default and options for 1440p 90FPS on Quest/Pico or 4K 90FPS on Vision Pro via Custom mode. The service offers Free, Performance ($10/mo), and Ultimate ($20/mo) tiers, with Ultimate delivering higher render power for 90 FPS across supported devices; Xbox Cloud Gaming remains available on Quest for flatscreen titles.

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#apple-vision-pro #cloud-gaming #geforce-now

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Meta and Apple Balance in Dual Knit Band Quest 3 Mod

The article discusses how adapting Apple's Dual Knit Band to the Meta Quest 3 headset significantly improves comfort and balance, addressing the shortcomings of the stock strap by using a custom 3D-printed mounting solution, and highlights the benefits of Apple’s design approach for extended use.

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#apple #dual-knit-band #headset-comfort

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Quest Outperforms Nintendo Switch 2 on Amazon and Beyond

Meta’s Quest 3 VR headsets are outselling Nintendo’s Switch 2 on Amazon, with Quest 3 models selling 154,000 units in the last 30 days compared to Switch 2’s 150,000, despite being released over a year earlier. The sales highlight Quest 3’s popularity, especially during the holiday season, though Meta faces challenges with user retention and profitability.

via Road to VR|

#amazon-sales #gaming-consoles #quest-3

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Meta Quest 3 and VR Deals Dominate Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales

Best Buy offers a Black Friday deal on Quest 3, including a $75 gift card, a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and additional VR perks, making it a compelling purchase for VR enthusiasts. The Quest 3S is also on sale for $250 with similar perks but features older lenses, while the Quest 3 offers improved visuals and comfort at a higher price.

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#best-buy #black-friday #gaming

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Windows 11's Mixed Reality Link Now Widely Available on Meta Quest 3

Microsoft has released its Windows 11 remote desktop feature on Meta's Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, allowing users to beam multiple high-resolution monitors and try an immersive ultrawide mode, similar to Apple’s Vision Pro, with additional features like resizing displays and a passthrough environment view.

via The Verge|

#meta-quest-3s #quest-3 #remote-desktop

technology8 months ago•3 min saved

Meta Enhances VR Experience with Real-World Scanning and Improved Horizon Worlds

Meta Horizon Hyperscape for Quest 3 allows users to scan real-world environments and view them in VR with photorealistic graphics, leveraging advanced 3D reconstruction technology and cloud processing, with plans to add multiplayer features soon.

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#3d-reconstruction #meta-horizon-hyperscape #photorealistic-graphics

technology8 months ago•5 min saved

Star Wars: Beyond Victory Launches in October with Mixed Reality Playset

Star Wars: Beyond Victory is a mixed reality game launching on October 7 for Meta Quest 3 and 3S, featuring a Playset mode that allows players to build and interact with digital Star Wars scenes and figures in their own space, with realistic joint movement and interactive props, offering a nostalgic and immersive experience.

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#ilm #mixed-reality #playset-mode

technology1 year ago•0 min saved

Windows 11 to Launch on Meta Quest VR Headsets in December

Meta Quest 3 headsets will support Windows 11 in mixed reality starting December, allowing users to create a large multiple-monitor workstation experience. This development is part of Meta's efforts to enhance the Windows VR experience on its devices. However, the release date for Windows Volumetric Apps remains unannounced.

via The Verge|

#meta #microsoft #mixed-reality

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Meta Quest 3 Update Enhances Netflix Viewing and Reduces Distortion

Meta's new v66 update for the Quest 3 VR headset addresses key issues like hand distortion and menu access, introducing wrist buttons and improved background audio for multitasking. These features, along with high-resolution Netflix support and other enhancements, will also be available on Quest 2 and Quest Pro. Additionally, improvements in idle power drain and a new sleep mode option aim to reduce the headset's downtime.

via The Verge|

#features #meta #quest-3

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Meta Quest 3 Update Enhances Passthrough, Netflix Viewing, and Travel Mode"

The Quest v66 update by Meta significantly reduces passthrough distortion and warping on the Quest 3 headset. It also introduces new features like wrist-mounted menu buttons for hand tracking, background audio and media controls, a new sleep mode, and the ability to hide apps in the library. The update is rolling out gradually, so users may experience a delay in receiving it.

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#hand-tracking #meta #quest-3

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Meta Quest 3 Update Enhances Netflix Viewing and Reduces Distortion

Meta's latest update for Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets enhances the Netflix viewing experience by allowing high-resolution streaming via the built-in browser, introduces a travel mode optimized for air travel, and includes new content for existing apps like Beat Saber and Supernatural.

via Engadget|

#meta #netflix #quest-2

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Enhanced Meta Quest 3 Update Introduces Lying Down Mode and External Mic Support"

Meta's v64 software update for Quest 3 brings improved passthrough quality, support for external microphones, lying down mode, and continuous casting, enhancing the VR experience with better visuals, professional-grade audio, and added convenience for users.

via Road to VR|

#meta #passthrough #quest-3

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Enhanced Passthrough Quality and Features in Quest 3"

The Meta Quest v64 system software update brings improved passthrough quality, external mic support, lying down mode, and continuous casting for Quest 3. The update enhances passthrough resolution, image quality, and reduces graininess, but doesn't address geometric warping distortion. It also allows the use of an external microphone and introduces lying down mode, previously available for Quest 2 and Quest Pro. Additionally, the update enables continuous casting even when the headset is taken off.

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#meta #passthrough #quest-3