Leaked Images Reveal Meta's Upcoming Mixed Reality Headset Project Phoenix
· Technology · Engadget, Android Authority
Meta has unintentionally leaked detailed images of its upcoming mixed reality headset, known as Project Phoenix, through a placeholder app on HorizonOS. The lightweight device features a glasses-like form factor similar to Xreal's Aura headset and appears to rely on a tethered connection to a separate puck. The files were discovered by UploadVR within the now-removed HorizonOS Prescription Lens app, which was intended for prescription inserts. The headset is expected to utilize hand-tracking controls rather than a dedicated physical controller, aligning with an upcoming session at Meta Connect. Industry reports suggest the device may officially debut around early 2027.
Why it matters
The leak offers consumer technology enthusiasts an early look at Meta's hardware shift toward lightweight, tethered smart glasses and mixed reality devices.
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