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The Quest 4 might slip to 2027, but Meta could unveil a lighter model next year instead


Don’t expect the usual Quest vibes, though, as Meta’s next VR headset might switch up the design.

Internally called “Puffin,” this new device is shaping up to ditch the bulk of past Quest headsets in favor of something way sleeker and easier to wear. (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Puffin takes a different route—it offloads the processing power to a small external puck instead of cramming everything into the headset. It’s leaning hard into an experience brought about by the leading AR glasses, aiming to turn your space into a digital playground for both productivity and entertainment.

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