As VR gamers celebrate the launch of Steam Frame, Meta's next headset leaks ahead of Connect 2026, but I don't…
Ahead of Meta Connect 2026, imagery has leaked for Meta's unannounced 'Project Phoenix' device, which appears to be more akin to smart glasses than a traditional VR headset. This comes amid Meta's recent studio closures and layoffs in its Reality Labs division, and a price increase for Quest headsets, suggesting a potential shift away from the mainstream gaming market. The article questions whether this new device will pose a competitive threat to Valve's Steam Frame, especially given its potential focus on controller-free interaction and a smaller lens.
- Entities
- Platform: Meta Quest 3
- Company: Valve
- Company: Meta
- Game: Steam Frame
- Platform: PC
- Person: Andrew Boz Bosworth
- Topic: Virtual Reality
- Topic: Smart Glasses
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