The Vergecast Zuckerberg on the Quest Pro, our impressions, and the state of VR games
Oct 11, 2022
Mark Zuckerberg, Co-founder and CEO of Meta, joins the discussion alongside tech experts Alex Heath, Adi Robertson, and Chris Grant. They delve into the Quest Pro's innovative features like mixed reality and eye tracking, while raising questions about its high price and battery life. The group navigates the complexities of VR gaming, exploring current titles and the challenges facing AAA game development. As they assess the landscape, they emphasize the need for improved user experiences in the evolving world of virtual reality.
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Mixed Reality Bridge
- Meta's Quest Pro blends real-world video with VR, offering mixed reality.
- This bridges VR and the desired but still-developing augmented reality (AR) glasses.
Expressive Avatars, User Privacy
- Quest Pro uses face and eye tracking for realistic avatar expressions.
- Meta prioritizes user privacy; the raw data stays on the device, encrypted, and discarded after processing.
Authentic Presence in VR
- VR's key strength is its ability to create an authentic sense of presence, unlike other communication platforms.
- Zuckerberg believes this is crucial for social connection, which is Meta's core mission.