Meta is gearing up to launch its AR headset sometime in the next two years. This headset would be the brand’s first true AR headset, as per a recent rumor. It is a part of the brand’s series of wearable products. But ahead of any official announcement, we have more details regarding these gadgets.

First Meta AR Headset Launching in 2027?

The news arrives from Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman (via Engadget), who shared new information regarding Meta’s new tech products. According to sources close to the matter, the tech giant is developing three new smart glasses and even has a roadmap for the release of its true augmented reality glasses as well. That’s not all, Meta is apparently working on integrating AI powered tools in other wearable and hearable gadgets like smartwatches, smart bands, and earbuds.

Back in early 2024, the company even partnered up with Ray-Ban to release the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Version 2.0 (internally dubbed Supernova). Now, it seems like a Supernova 2 model is also being developed, which is the successor to this collab. The new report adds that the existing models will be introduced in new markets as well.

While an exact launch date is still unclear, Gurman claims that Meta has plans to launch its true AR headset, which carries the Orion codename, as early as 2027. The company might soon collaborate with other major brands like the Luxottica Group. Furthermore, another AR headset is internally referred to as the Hypernova, which might cost over 1,000 US Dollars owing to its advanced features. This is all the information, so stay tuned for more.

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Meta, the newly formed parent company of social media giant Facebook, has been trying to break into the hardware market but hasn’t found any major success so far apart from the Oculus VR headsets.

Now, the company is reportedly developing new AR glasses under the name of Project Nazare. As per the report, Meta aims to launch the product by 2024 and the more advanced models will be available in 2026 and 2028.

The report coming from The Verge also reveals that the company has invested billions of dollars in the development of these new AR glasses, which is a part of Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for the metaverse.

The device is also expected to be priced higher than the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset which is currently available at $299. This is likely because of the increased pricing of the materials used in making the AR glasses.

For delivering a true AR experience, it will come with eye-tracking cameras, custom waveguides, and microLED projectors, which apparently cost thousands of dollars. With such costing involved, it appears that the first generation would be a niche product.

As per the report, the device weighs around 100 grams, which is about four times the normal glasses, and has thick black frames. It will apparently have a battery life of just 4 hours and be powered by an included wireless puck that can fit in the pocket.

The report adds that Meta doesn’t have a working wearable prototype of the glasses. This means that even though the company is expected to launch this device by 2024, there could be some changes in the launch timeline.

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