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Meta Unveils Experimental VR Headsets With Considerably Wider Field-of-View
Reality Labs, Meta’s virtual and augmented reality division, has developed experimental virtual reality headsets that boast a significantly wider field-of-view (FOV) compared to current consumer devices, though this advancement comes with increased bulk.
Researchers at Reality Labs stated that these prototype headsets achieve a “form-factor comparable to current consumer devices.” They further claimed that these advancements establish a new benchmark in immersive virtual and mixed reality, highlighting the user advantages of wider FOVs for applications such as entertainment and telepresence.
While these experimental headsets may suggest a future Meta Quest device with an expanded field-of-view, it is important to consider Meta’s extensive research and development history. The company has showcased numerous research prototypes over the years, manny featuring technologies that have not yet reached the consumer market.
For example, in 2018, Meta (then known as Facebook) demonstrated a research prototype headset equipped with varifocal displays. As of late 2024, Meta has yet to release a consumer headset incorporating varifocal technology.
meta’s own executives,
