Meta VR Glasses: $1,299, 100 Grams, a Puck
Meta's VR Glasses are $1,299, ship in spring 2027, and weigh 100 grams only if you ignore the 300-gram puck. The FOV is 70 by 66 degrees.
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Meta's VR Glasses are $1,299, ship in spring 2027, and weigh 100 grams only if you ignore the 300-gram puck. The FOV is 70 by 66 degrees.
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