Facebook's Hardware Challenges and AR Innovations

This chapter examines Facebook's entry into the hardware market, particularly regarding the acceptance of products like the Portal and Quest 2, alongside the privacy concerns these devices raise. The discussion extends to Facebook's Ray-Ban smart glasses and compares them with Snap's AR spectacles, highlighting their technological limitations and societal implications. Additionally, speculation about Apple's upcoming mixed reality headset is presented, emphasizing its potential advantages and the evolving landscape of augmented reality technology.