Meta’s Next-gen MR Headset Appears to Have Leaked Ahead of Connect

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   Visuals of Meta Project Phoenix MR Headset Leak via Quest Firmware

   Images of Meta's next-generation mixed reality headset, codenamed Project Phoenix, have leaked through Quest firmware. The device features a slim design that differs significantly from the current Quest product line. These visuals emerged ahead of the Meta Connect event, providing a detailed look at the hardware's form factor. Multiple outlets report that the leaked images offer the first clear view of the upcoming device, which aims to advance Meta's mixed reality capabilities.

   Why it matters

   Meta typically uses the Connect event to announce new hardware and software updates. A shift in design from the Quest series suggests a new product category or a major architectural change in their wearable strategy.

   What is confirmed

   • Meta's next-generation mixed reality headset is codenamed Project Phoenix.
   • Visuals of the Project Phoenix headset were found in Quest firmware.
   • The Project Phoenix headset has a slim design.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Project Phoenix headset looks nothing like a Quest device.

   What to watch next

   • Official product reveal at Meta Connect
   • Confirmation of hardware specifications
   • Release date announcement
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. theverge.com — Meta may have leaked the first look at its slim ‘Project Phoenix’ headset
   2. UploadVR — First Clear Visuals Of Meta's Project Phoenix Headset Found In Quest Firmware
   3. Android Authority — Meta's Project Phoenix just leaked, and it looks nothing like a Quest
   4. Engadget — New Images Show A Detailed View Of Meta's Upcoming Mixed Reality Headset
   5. Road to VR — Meta’s Next-gen MR Headset Appears to Have Leaked Ahead of Connect
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