Mark Zuckerberg talks 'about that Apple headset' to Meta employees

File picture

Mark Zuckerberg responded to Apple's recent unveiling of the Vision Pro, dismissing the notion that it offers any revolutionary solutions that Meta hasn't already considered.

During a companywide meeting, he emphasised that Apple's device is considerably more expensive than Meta's recently announced Quest 3 headset.

Zuckerberg stated that Vision Pro "really showcases the difference in the values and the vision that our companies bring to this," highlighting Meta's commitment to providing accessible and affordable products for everyone.

"We innovate to make sure that our products are as accessible and affordable to everyone as possible, and that is a core part of what we do. And we have sold tens of millions of Quests," he is quoted in The Verge. 

The Vision Pro will be priced at $3,499, while the Quest 3 will cost $499, and the Quest Pro will be priced at $999.

He further expressed that Meta's vision for the metaverse is inherently social, in contrast to what he perceives as the isolating nature of the Vision Pro. He acknowledged that Apple's approach may indeed represent a potential future for computing, but emphasised that it is not the direction he envisions for Meta.

More from Business

  • Disney settles suit over women's pay for $43 million

    Walt Disney has agreed to pay $43.3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its female employees in California earned $150 million less than their male counterparts over an eight-year period, the plaintiffs' lawyers said in a statement on Monday.

  • Etihad Airways adds ten new destinations for 2025

    UAE carrier Etihad Airways is set to introduce ten new destinations starting in 2025, expanding its global presence as it brings tens of thousands of new visitors to the capital.

  • Trump pledges new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

    US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday pledged a 25 per cent tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada from his first day in office, and an additional 10 per cent tariff on goods from China, citing illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs.

  • UAE and Bahrain finalise ICV programmes procedures

    The UAE and Bahrain have finalised the procedures required to implement an MoU, signed last January, that fosters cooperation between the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme and Bahrain’s Value Programme in Industry, known as Takamul.

Coming Up