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Trends and predictions for XR in 2024

The Ghost Howls

Meta may have a prototype to show this year, but the first release of a product is rumored for 2027. I strongly believe that one of the reasons why Apple has chosen only eyes, voice, and hands as the interactions means for its glasses is because with future AR glasses people won’t take controllers with them all the time.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.10.11): Meta Quest 3 ships now, a cheaper model may come in 2024… and more!

The Ghost Howls

The article talked about a headset shipping without controllers and aiming at the sweet price point of $200. Mark Gurman reiterated a similar rumor: he didn’t say that Meta will ship it without controllers, but just that it is evaluating also that option. And a Vision Pro 2 wouldn’t be shipped until 2027.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.12.26): WMR gets discontinued, Meta to showcase an impressive AR prototype, and more!

The Ghost Howls

But unluckily, their tracking performance was bad, especially for what concerns controllers, the manufacturing quality was debatable, and especially Microsoft never invested enough into dedicated content. And that “ As of Nov. 1, 2026 for consumers and Nov. This can be used only on devices that can track your face, like the Quest Pro.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.07.24): Apple opens applications for Vision Pro devkits, Meta may stop the production of Quest Pro, and more!

The Ghost Howls

In 2027, it should launch its first AR glasses for consumers, codenamed Artemis. Quest Pro is also receiving a special hybrid mode, where both controllers and hands are tracked at the same time. Meta is reported to launch a devkit of AR glasses, codenamed Orion, in 2024. Meta Quest will receive Hand Tracking 2.2,

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No one really knows how the next ten years are going to play out

The Ghost Howls

The reality turned out to be pretty different, with Meta forecasting its first AR glasses in 2027 , and they will be for sure a product for enthusiasts, so mainstream adoption will still need various years to happen. This reasoning works for everyone. licensing).

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