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Meta unveils new VR headset as Apple eyes market
Meta unveils new VR headset as Apple eyes market
Agence France-Presse
Published Jun 02, 2023 09:03 AM PHT

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Meta ramped up its Quest virtual reality headgear line, just days before Apple is expected to put its spin on the headset market.
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Meta ramped up its Quest virtual reality headgear line, just days before Apple is expected to put its spin on the headset market.
The new-generation Quest 3 with improved performance and slimmed design will be available later this year at a starting price of $500, Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg said in an Instagram post.
The new-generation Quest 3 with improved performance and slimmed design will be available later this year at a starting price of $500, Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg said in an Instagram post.
Zuckerberg described the coming model as Meta's "most powerful headset yet" and promised it would provide the best wireless way to experience mixed and virtual reality.
Zuckerberg described the coming model as Meta's "most powerful headset yet" and promised it would provide the best wireless way to experience mixed and virtual reality.
He added that more details would be shared at an annual Meta Connect developers conference on September 27.
He added that more details would be shared at an annual Meta Connect developers conference on September 27.
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Meanwhile, the starting price of Quest 2 headsets currently available will drop to $300, according to Meta.
Meanwhile, the starting price of Quest 2 headsets currently available will drop to $300, according to Meta.
Zuckerberg said during a Meta shareholders meeting this week that the tech titan remains devoted to building for a future in which internet life plays out in virtual worlds referred to as the metaverse.
Zuckerberg said during a Meta shareholders meeting this week that the tech titan remains devoted to building for a future in which internet life plays out in virtual worlds referred to as the metaverse.
Apple is expected to provide a look at its long-rumored VR or augmented reality (AR) headgear Monday at an annual Worldwide Developers Conference, enticing programmers and software companies to get a jump start on providing content.
Apple is expected to provide a look at its long-rumored VR or augmented reality (AR) headgear Monday at an annual Worldwide Developers Conference, enticing programmers and software companies to get a jump start on providing content.
"From all reports, Apple hoped to release a product that felt more like designer glasses than a gaming headset, but it's releasing something much bulkier," said Insider Intelligence principal analyst Yory Wurmser.
"From all reports, Apple hoped to release a product that felt more like designer glasses than a gaming headset, but it's releasing something much bulkier," said Insider Intelligence principal analyst Yory Wurmser.
The idea is to get the device into the hands of early adopters and developers and lay the groundwork for more innovative mixed reality headsets to be released over the next couple of years, said Wurmser.
The idea is to get the device into the hands of early adopters and developers and lay the groundwork for more innovative mixed reality headsets to be released over the next couple of years, said Wurmser.
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LIST: Road reblocking, repairs this weekend, Feb. 21 to 24
LIST: Road reblocking, repairs this weekend, Feb. 21 to 24
Benise Balaoing,
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 21, 2025 03:07 PM PHT

MANILA -- Some roads will be closed this weekend as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will be conducting reblocking and repairs.
MANILA -- Some roads will be closed this weekend as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will be conducting reblocking and repairs.
The following will be closed from 11 p.m. on February 21, and reopen at 5 a.m. on February 24:
The following will be closed from 11 p.m. on February 21, and reopen at 5 a.m. on February 24:
1. C-3 Road (Westbound), between Torsillo Street to Navotas/Caloocan Bdry. (2nd lane from the sidewalk), Caloocan City
1. C-3 Road (Westbound), between Torsillo Street to Navotas/Caloocan Bdry. (2nd lane from the sidewalk), Caloocan City
2. EDSA (Southbound), between Zamora Steet and Taft Avenue, 2nd lane from Inner lane, Pasay City
2. EDSA (Southbound), between Zamora Steet and Taft Avenue, 2nd lane from Inner lane, Pasay City
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3. Gen. San Miguel (Westbound), between Buklod ng Nayon Street to Paz Street (1st lane from the sidewalk), Caloocan City
3. Gen. San Miguel (Westbound), between Buklod ng Nayon Street to Paz Street (1st lane from the sidewalk), Caloocan City
Motorists are advised to take alternate routes.
Motorists are advised to take alternate routes.
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