HTC announces surprise VR headset to take on the Meta Quest Pro

Meta and Sony might have been dominating the conversation about consumer VR headsets for the past year or so, but long-time rival HTC isn’t ready to throw in the towel. Following a teaser back in October, HTC reportedly has plans to announce a new standalone headset at CES 2023 – on January 5 – a device that promises to be lightweight yet “powerful,” capable of producing virtual reality and augmented reality experiences. Not too many details have been announced yet, but the descriptions so far paint it as a solid rival to both the premium Meta Quest Pro and more consumer-friendly devices like the Pico 4 and Oculus Quest 2.

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