Since both platforms are owned and operated by Meta, Instagram is automatically integrated into the Quest 3S, so it comes pre-installed and can be easily opened alongside other apps. It's also easy to switch between gaming, chatting with friends, and Instagram, mimicking the ease of use that would come with using the app on your phone instead.

After being stung by the cost of the Meta Quest 3 last year, I'm glad to say the Meta Quest 3S remedies a key issue.

It's been just over two years now since soon-to-depart CTO John Carmack told a Meta Connect audience about his vision for a super low-end VR headset that came in at $250 and 250 grams. "We're not building that headset today, but I keep trying," Carmack said at the time with some exasperation.

Meta continues its reign as the XR industry’s dominant player, with its most recent moves signaling a shift into a new era for the company—and thus the industry at large. This year saw the introduction of the Meta Orion AR glasses prototype and the Quest 3S headset—two pieces of hardware that are not only crucial

I reviewed Meta's Quest 3S, a budget VR headset with mixed reality and AI, to test its quality and value as an upgrade or a first headset.

The NBA announced Wednesday that 52 regular-season games will be available to watch in virtual reality via Meta Quest during the 2024-25 campaign. As part

The Meta Quest 3S VR headset is a compelling choice for those seeking an affordable yet feature-rich virtual reality experience. With its competitive

Everyone loves a good deal, but not everyone is willing to compromise for one. So when rumors percolated that Meta's Quest 3S would cost just $299 — $200 below the price of the previously released Quest 3 — my alarm bells rang.