This Week in Startups Meta's VR plans with The Information's Sylvia Varnham O'Regan + SEC strengthens its crypto enforcement team | E1450
May 3, 2022
Join tech reporter Sylvia Varnham O'Regan as she dives into Meta's bold plan to double VR headset production by 2024. Explore the challenges of VR adoption, including the pivotal moments that could shift consumer interest. Sylvia sheds light on Meta's new headsets, emphasizing their innovative potential for remote work. The conversation also touches on the SEC's expansion of its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, revealing how new agents aim to navigate the rapidly changing crypto landscape and enforce regulations.
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Meta's VR Roadmap
- Meta plans to release four VR headsets by 2024, including a high-end model this year, followed by two Quest headsets.
- The high-end headset, codenamed "Project Cambria," is designed for work and may be priced above $800.
Cambria: A Laptop for the Face
- Project Cambria, Meta's high-end VR headset, features full-color pass-through, enabling users to see their surroundings in real-time.
- Marketed as a "laptop for the face," Cambria aims to replace laptops for work tasks like email, coding, and virtual meetings.
Cambria's Operating System
- Meta's Cambria VR headset will run on Android, not a custom OS, despite previous efforts.
- The headset's compatibility with existing work apps remains uncertain.