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Mark Zuckerberg on the Quest Pro, future of the metaverse, and more

Oct 11, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta and the architect behind social media's evolution, dives into the future of technology and the metaverse. He discusses the intriguing features of the Quest Pro mixed reality headset and its market positioning against competitors. Zuckerberg expresses his resolve in building the metaverse despite skepticism, highlights privacy concerns with TikTok, and reflects on the challenges of social media algorithms and user engagement. His thoughts on innovation and the competitive landscape reveal a forward-looking vision for tech and social interaction.

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Mark Zuckerberg

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Quick takeaways

The Meta Quest Pro merges real-world and virtual experiences with pass-through video and advanced tracking features to revolutionize user interactions.

Meta's strategic partnership with Microsoft aims to challenge Apple in the headset market by integrating Teams, Azure, Windows, and security tools for enhanced productivity in VR environments.

Mark Zuckerberg envisions a metaverse where individuals can interact in immersive social environments, emphasizing the importance of developing social software for personal engagement.

Deep dives

Introduction of New Quest Pro VR Headset and Metaverse Products

Mark Zuckerberg discusses the newly unveiled high-end mixed reality headset, the Quest Pro, at Meta Connect. This headset merges real-world and virtual experiences by blending pass-through video technology. The addition of face and eye tracking enhances avatar realism, aimed at revolutionizing user interactions.

What Zuckerberg Thinks About BeReal

01:29

The Future of Computing: A Closed or Open Ecosystem?

00:55

Mark Zuckerberg Explains What Mixed Reality Is

03:17

Intro

3min

Navigating the Metaverse Landscape

18min

Exploring Apple's Headset and the Quest Pro's Pricing

2min

Pricing Strategy and Target Demographics for Quest Pro

5min

Navigating Strategic Tech Partnerships

14min

Navigating Criticism and Competitiveness in Social Media

3min

Navigating the Discovery Engine Challenges

15min

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg joined The Verge’s deputy editor Alex Heath for an in-depth conversation about the company’s new high-end, mixed reality headset, the $1,499 Quest Pro, and why he isn’t backing down from building the metaverse. Zuckerberg and Heath also talked about the future of social media, why he enjoys “being doubted,” and the growing concerns about TikTok’s Chinese ownership.

Links:

The Meta Quest Pro is a cutting-edge headset looking for an audience

Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to the Meta Quest

Apple’s mixed reality headset will reportedly come with an M2 chip

We finally got our hands and eyes on the PlayStation VR2

Apple’s app tracking policy reportedly cost social media platforms nearly $10 billion

Mark Zuckerberg took on China in a speech defending free expression

Why BeReal is breaking out

Elon Musk is buying Twitter, probably?

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https://www.theverge.com/e/23161228

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