Meta may have leaked first look at 'Project Phoenix' headset
Meta may have revealed its new 'Project Phoenix' headset, appearing to be a hybrid between smart glasses and VR headsets. Leaked images suggest competition with devices from Xreal and Viture.
Meta may have offered a first glimpse of its upcoming headset, codenamed 'Project Phoenix'. Images published by UploadVR, reportedly found within the HorizonOS Prescription Lens firmware package, potentially showcase the device's design. This comes just weeks before Meta's Connect event on September 23rd.
The leaked visuals suggest Meta is aiming to compete with companies like Xreal and Viture. These competitors offer mixed reality glasses that are bulkier than Meta's Ray-Ban AI smart glasses but a step down from full VR headsets such as Meta's Quest 3.
The 'Project Phoenix' device appears to occupy a space between these categories, featuring lenses set into a slim, glasses-style frame. This indicates an effort to create a more streamlined and less conspicuous form factor compared to current VR hardware.
This development could signal a move towards lighter and more wearable mixed reality devices, designed for greater integration of digital and physical environments.