In TrendsStock MarketNifty OutlookStocks to WatchOil Prices8th Pay CommissionMeta launches lightweight $1,299 VR headset that looks like glassesAt $1,299, the device costs about one-third as much as Apple’s $3,699 Vision Pro, though it is more than twice the price of Meta’s $599 Quest 3.By Bloomberg September 24, 2026, 7:24:53 AM IST (Published)(Photo Credit : REUTERS)Meta Platforms Inc. on Wednesday launched $1,299 virtual-reality glasses that undercut Apple Inc. in price and size while putting its headset line on track for profitability.The new device, called Meta VR Glasses, represents a significant shift in headset design. Its processor, cooling fan, battery and other computing components are housed in an external pack that can clip to a user’s pocket or rest on a table. Meta’s previous models incorporated those components into the headset itself, while Apple’s Vision Pro leaves only the battery to an external pack.The device has many of the same features as the Vision Pro and Meta’s existing Quest headsets, including immersive video playback, office apps, the ability to serve as an external monitor for a Mac or PC, web browsing, gaming, videoconferencing and a voice assistant.Also Read: Meta's quick success with Muse puts consumers back in the driver's seat of the…
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