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Hands-On with Meta's New VR Headset Prototypes!

Tested gets hands-on with four Meta Reality Labs research VR headset prototypes testing resolution, brightness, focus shifting and form factor, plus an interview with Mark Zuckerberg on display technology.

Why HN readers recommended it

Recommended as a detailed, level-headed look at the technical challenges Meta faces in VR.

This is a summary from the source dataset, not an endorsement by Hacker News or the video creator.

Video & recommendation details

Creator / channel
Adam Savage’s Tested
Topic
vr headset prototypes
Format
demo
Level
general
HN recommenders in dataset
2
HN mentions in dataset
7
Recommendation years in dataset
2022–2023

These counts and years describe the included Hacker News records; they are not YouTube views or the video’s publication date.

From the original HN conversations

Excerpts from the recorded comments. Follow each source for the full comment and surrounding discussion.

  • > it just isn't happening with dorky headsets and probably won't until the tech matures enough to get there Zuckerberg is well aware of the technical challenges of VR headsets and they're putting a lot of effort into getting the headsets where they need to …

    cableshaft on Hacker News · 2022-07
    In Meta slashes hiring plans, girds for 'fierce' headwinds
  • Why are we deluged with such low quality, low interest, low curiosity articles - about some screenshot of Mark Zuckerberg's avatar of all things - when plenty of really fascinating and intellectual-curiosity-satisfying information exists out there about the metaverse? For instance, this video: [VIDEO] Especially …

    johnfn on Hacker News · 2022-09
    In Meta’s metaverse hype leads to real-world backlash

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