Meta is preparing for its annual event, Meta Connect, where it will showcase new VR and AR products. One of the highlights is the Meta Quest 3, a VR headset that has undergone significant improvements, including a slimmer design, redesigned controllers, and better graphics powered by a new Qualcomm chipset. Priced at $499, Meta hopes that the Quest 3 will appeal to a wider consumer audience. Additionally, Meta’s CTO, Andrew Bosworth, hinted at a second-generation of Ray-Ban-branded smart glasses that will feature enhanced cameras and new features like livestreaming.
Apart from hardware updates, Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, is expected to discuss broader concepts related to the metaverse, including AI chatbots, avatars, and Horizon Worlds, Meta’s own metaverse platform. The company aims to offer more engaging experiences and attract more users to its virtual world.
In other news, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to reinstate the net neutrality protections that were removed in 2018. The agency will vote on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on October 19, and if approved, it will initiate new rulemaking and seek public input on the proposal. The restoration of net neutrality rules is intended to prevent internet service providers from blocking or favoring specific content.