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Top news of the week (Image by Meta) There are new leaks on Meta Quest 3S This week we had new leaks on Quest 3S, including many images of the headset and its controllers and some leaked information on the Quest documentation website. It will collaborate with ZEISS to create a digital solution for vision tests. This is very intriguing.
Apple is working with ZEISS to bring optional optical inserts to the product, with “Readers” soon available for $99 and prescription standard optics for $149. Apple will start the pricing of the Vision Pro at $3,499 for a model with 256GB of storage.
As such, it’s likely to compete primarily with solutions like the Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Meta Quest Pro. Like other leading MR devices, the Vision Pro is controller free. Immersive environments: The “Environments” feature on the Apple Vision Pro allows users to turn a dial to control how immersed they are in the background.
The prescription lenses for the Quest 3 start at $50, too – half the price of the Zeiss lenses for reading and a third of the cost of prescription lenses for the Vision Pro. Controllers and Hand/Eye Tracking Functionality One major difference between the extended reality experiences offered by Apple and Meta is the way they approach controls.
and Wi-Fi 6 Input Hands, eyes, voice, keyboards, trackpads, and game controllers IPD 51-75mm Weight 21.2-22.9 For instance, if you need Apple Vision Pro accessories , like a set of ZEISS optical inserts, those cost $99-$149. There are no controllers to master. hours of video Connectivity Bluetooth 5.3
Light shields, headbands, and custom Zeiss optical inserts for people who need eyeglasses are likely to be extra. Although the initial price tag of $1,499 introduced with the device in 2022 was a little high, it was still much cheaper than options like the Microsoft HoloLens 2. The Quest is a lot more affordable.
There is even Microsoft Word! Also, the controllers seem well-shaped for use cases like prototyping and design. Twitter account M1Astra started sharing information about some of them, like an app about the Bible, a Lego building game, the J.Crew app to buy clothes in an immersive way, and so on.
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