The Information recently got more news about Meta’s high-end VR installation Project Cambria in the works. It is said that the manufacturer will make this product a “laptop in front of the face” or “Chromebook in front of the face”, and its specifications may reach the level of Chromebook, and it will also run the Android-based Meta VR working system. In addition, Project Cambria is also compatible with web-based tools, services, and some Quest apps, and while Meta calls it a work device of the future, many native desktop apps commonly used by businesses don’t seem to support it.
Sources also claim that Project Cambria has high resolution, which should improve the display of text, helping the wearer do their jobs better. Thanks to the outward-facing camera, users can also see their surroundings with a “full-color passthrough” feature for MR-like effects. According to the official statement, the new sensor used in Project Cambria can keep the user’s avatar in eye contact and can simulate facial expressions for better communication.
It is worth mentioning that the informant also pointed out that the Project Cambria will have a larger battery than the Quest 2, but the position will be adjusted back for a more comfortable and balanced wearing experience. It is said that Meta’s current plan is to release the device at a price higher than US$799 around September. Its initial listing window was last year, but the supply chain and other problems brought about by the epidemic disrupted the original plan. In addition, The Information also claims that Meta will bring new Quest products in 2023 and 2024, and the successor to Cambria, codenamed Funston, will also arrive in 2024. Meanwhile, Meta may also release its first AR glasses in 2024.