Meta Quest 3S

One of the most anticipated reveals is the Meta Quest 3S, a VR headset expected to build on the success of Quest 3 but with a more affordable price point. It will likely feature the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset but with simplified display features [1].

Figure 1. Meta Connect 2024.

Slimline AR Glasses

There are high expectations for Meta to showcase its progress on AR glasses, offering a sleeker design and enhanced user experience. While a consumer version is still a few years away, we might see a prototype or developer-focused version [2]. Figure 1 is an illustration of Meta Connect 2024.

AI Integration

Meta is expected to reveal further AI-driven functionalities, particularly with Ray-Ban smart glasses. This includes improved AI assistants that could enhance productivity and accessibility, especially in combination with VR and AR [3].

Horizon OS Updates

Meta's Horizon OS will likely receive updates that expand its ecosystem, potentially making the operating system available on third-party headsets like those from Asus and Lenovo [1].

XR and Enterprise

Meta is expected to highlight the enterprise applications of its extended reality (XR) technologies, showcasing how VR and AR tools can improve training, customer engagement, and business operations [3].

References:

1. https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/meta-connect-2024-5-things-i-want-to-see-at-the-rumored-meta-quest-3s-launch-event
2. https://zybervr.com/blogs/news/meta-connect-2024-what-to-expect-from-this-year-s-event
3. https://news.knoxlabs.com/xr-industry-news/meta-connect-2024-predictions-and-impacts-on-enterprise/

Cite this article:

Hana M (2024), What to Expect from Meta Connect 2024, AnaTechmaz, pp. 193