San Francisco, Aug 26 (IANS) Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed that the tech big’s upcoming digital actuality (VR) headset will arrive this yr in October.

According to Zuckerberg’s statements on Joe Rogan’s podcast, the headset would in all probability launch across the firm’s annual Connect occasion, studies The Verge.

“For the following system that is popping out in October, there are a number of huge options,” Zuckerberg was quoted as saying.

He proceeded to explain new social choices that will be enabled by eye and facial monitoring, the report mentioned.

“The skill to now have form of eye contact in digital actuality,” Zuckerberg mentioned as a part of the function listing.

“Have your face be tracked in order that means your avatar — it isn’t simply this nonetheless factor, however should you smile or should you frown or should you pout, or no matter your expression is, have that translate in real-time to your avatar,” he added.

The headset, almost certainly codenamed “Project Cambria”, is meant to be “considerably” dearer than the present Quest, which just lately obtained a worth hike to $399.

As per the report, the tech big had beforehand said that the system shall be launched someday this yr.

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