Meta Connect 2024 Set to Unveil ASUS ROG Tarius, Signaling Expansion of Horizon OS Ecosystem
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – September 19, 2024 - Meta Connect 2024, scheduled to take place in the coming days, is anticipated to showcase the ASUS ROG Tarius, the first independently developed headset utilizing Meta’s Horizon OS.This launch marks a pivotal moment for Meta’s VR strategy,moving beyond solely producing its own hardware and towards fostering a broader ecosystem akin to Android.
last April, Meta announced Horizon OS would be available to third-party manufacturers, allowing companies to create headsets powered by the platform. The ASUS ROG Tarius represents the first tangible result of this initiative.Unlike the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition, which was essentially a customized version of existing Meta hardware, the Tarius is reported to feature significantly upgraded specifications. This move is crucial for meta as VR adoption has faced headwinds in the past year; expanding the Horizon OS ecosystem coudl revitalize the market by introducing diverse hardware options and attracting new developers.
According to reports from sources like Luna on X, the ASUS ROG Tarius is expected to surpass the Meta Quest 3 in terms of performance. Key upgrades include a faster processor, integrated eye and face tracking, and displays utilizing either QD-LCD or micro-OLED technology. This positions the Tarius as a premium offering within the Horizon OS landscape.
The unveiling of the ASUS ROG Tarius at Meta Connect 2024 will provide a concrete demonstration of meta’s commitment to an open VR platform and could signal further partnerships with other hardware manufacturers in the future.
