Huan Qiu Wang·2025-06-04 03:15Group 1 - Meta is discontinuing upgrades for its VR products and accelerating the development of ultra-lightweight open-type headsets, aiming for a launch by the end of 2026 [1][3] - The previously planned upgrades for the Quest 4, known as "Pismo Low" and "Pismo High," have been canceled, with the next traditional Quest headset not expected until at least 2027 [3] - The new ultra-lightweight headset, codenamed "Puffin," will weigh less than 110 grams, connect to an external computing module and battery, and will not include controllers, focusing on eye-tracking and pinch input [3] Group 2 - Meta's strategic shift may be influenced by its financial performance, as the Reality Labs division reported a year-over-year revenue decline due to falling sales of Meta Quest, despite some offset from increased sales of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses [3] - Apple is prioritizing the development of AR glasses, aiming to create lightweight, all-day wearable devices, with plans for a more refined product compared to Meta's offerings [4] - Google is also entering the competition by collaborating with various companies to launch AI smart glasses based on the Android XR platform [4]