Aug 29, 2024 11:28:00

Meta's lightweight MR glasses 'Puffin' development plan gets green light, release target is 2027

The news site The Information reports that Meta

has discontinued its development plans for the high-end MR headset 'La Jolla,' and instead is moving forward with development plans for lightweight MR glasses 'Puffin.'

Meta Considers Mixed Reality Glasses Code-Named 'Puffin' — The Information
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/meta-considers-mixed-reality-glasses-code-named-puffin

Meta Plans Ultralight Headset With Tethered Puck For 2027
https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-puffin-ultralight-headset-report/

Meta is working on mixed-reality glasses, but they're probably years away - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/28/24230746/meta-mixed-reality-glasses-years-away

According to reports, Meta was developing a high-end mixed reality headset called 'La Jolla' to compete with Apple Vision Pro, but decided to cancel the project in August 2024.

Meta reportedly abandons plans to develop a high-end mixed reality headset that would compete with Apple Vision Pro - GIGAZINE

In exchange, development plans are underway for 'Puffin,' an MR glass that is characterized by its light weight.

Most VR, AR, and MR devices of this type are large and secured by bands that support the sides and top of the head, but the Puffin weighs less than 110g, making it significantly lighter than other devices.

The weight reduction is apparently achieved by housing the battery and computing unit all in an external pack connected to the terminal.

In addition, the appearance of the device itself will be sleek thanks to the use of pancake lenses.