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Meta Unveils $1,299.99 VR Glasses for Spring 2027

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 1:57 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Meta announced Meta VR Glasses priced at $1,299.99, slated for spring 2027 launch.
The 100 g glasses use a pocket-sized compute puck connected by an optical tether.
They display 5K micro-OLED panels at 37 pixels per degree with pancake lenses and Dolby Vision.
Disney, IMAX, ESPN and other partners will provide 3D movies and live sports content.
Running Horizon OS, the glasses support multi-screen workspaces, virtual keyboards and full-colour passthrough.

History

Historical Context

After Facebook bought Oculus for $2 billion on March 25 2014, the company moved its headquarters to Menlo Park and announced the consumer Rift CV1 in January 2016. The headset shipped on March 28 2016 at $599, featuring 1080p displays at 90 Hz. Its launch spurred rival releases such as HTC’s Vive and Sony’s PlayStation VR, shaping today’s VR market.

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Story summary

Meta announced Meta VR Glasses priced at $1,299.99, slated for spring 2027 launch.
The 100 g glasses use a pocket-sized compute puck connected by an optical tether.
They display 5K micro-OLED panels at 37 pixels per degree with pancake lenses and Dolby Vision.
Disney, IMAX, ESPN and other partners will provide 3D movies and live sports content.
Running Horizon OS, the glasses support multi-screen workspaces, virtual keyboards and full-colour passthrough.

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