Meta will launch its first true augmented reality glasses in 2027. Until then, several other AR and VR products will see the light of day.
Meta has shared its latest roadmap for its augmented and virtual reality products, and according to The Verge, the American giant is now planning to launch its first true augmented reality glasses in 2027. Although the company plans to release other glasses before then, the device, which will see the light of day in four years, may, according to Mark Zuckerberg, be as important as the iPhone. In other words, it could shake up the industry and become as popular as the iPhone.
Meta will release its first real augmented reality glasses in 2027
These goggles will have the ability to project avatars like high quality holograms overlaid on the real world, and they should be quite expensive. Employees will have the opportunity to test the device from 2024 before it is offered to the public through the Innovation program.
According to The Verge, the Menlo Park firm has also discussed other AR and VR products it will launch ahead of the release of these famous glasses. This fall, expect a new generation of Ray-Ban Stories, developed in collaboration with Luxottica. The Quest 3 headset, which should be twice as thin and powerful as the Quest 2, will also be available before the end of this year. In 2024, Meta plans to launch a virtual reality headset, codenamed Ventura, on the market, which is to be sold “at the most attractive price in the virtual reality market.”
Until then, several other AR and VR products will appear.
Next year, in 2025, Meta will release the third generation of Ray-Ban Stories. With a screen called “viewfinder”to display incoming messages, scan QR codes and translate texts into other languages in real time. Users could also control these glasses with hand gestures and write messages using a virtual keyboard. In addition, Meta is developing a smart watch for these glasses.
Meta isn’t the only big tech company with big plans for AR and VR glasses and headsets for years to come. Apple is expected to release the highly anticipated mixed reality headset during WWDC in June. This should offer very advanced features like dual 4K screens and controller-less control for around $3,000. However, rumors claim that a more affordable version is in development.