Meta scored points at this year’s Meta Connect 2024 with impressive innovations in the areas of mixed reality, artificial intelligence (AI) and wearables. The highlights, including the Meta Quest 3S and the updated Llama 3.2 language model, underline the company’s efforts to break down technological barriers and democratize access to innovative products.
The Meta Quest 3S, an evolution of the already popular mixed reality headset, will be launched at a starting price of USD 299.99. This price reduction marks a strategic decision by Maeta to bring advanced mixed reality and virtual reality technology to a wider audience. At the same time, the high quality and performance that users already know and appreciate will be maintained.
With the launch of Llama 3.2, Meta emphasizes its consistent push to improve AI applications. This update, initiated by Yann LeCun and his team, brings significant performance improvements and optimized integration across the company’s various platforms. In the context of increasingly intelligent digital interactions, this update represents an important step towards both improving the user experience and expanding the accessibility of these technologies.
The focus on mixed reality and wearables demonstrates Meta’s commitment to further developing immersive technologies. These innovations are designed to optimize both virtual and augmented reality experiences and offer users new opportunities for interactivity and connectivity. Ongoing research in these areas promises exciting advances in the way people interact with digital environments.
Future developments in human-AI interactions were a recurring theme throughout the conference. Workshops and tutorials offered deeper insights into transparent, explainable and responsible AI systems, which are reflected in the latest research trends such as at the Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence (HHAI) conference. These approaches are crucial for user trust and the ethical use of AI.
Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg and AI Chief Scientist Yann LeCun emphasized in their presentations the vision of a better connected and more immersive digital space. This space should become more accessible and user-friendly through technology, highlighting the importance of integrating these innovations for the future of the technology market.
Summary
- Meta Quest 3S: Mixed reality headset from 299.99 USD
- Llama 3.2: Improved language model for optimizing AI applications
- Emphasis on mixed reality technology and wearables
- Workshops on transparent, explainable and responsible AI
- Vision of a connected and immersive digital space
Sources: Meta
