So here’s the thing, right? Pico, which is under this giant umbrella called ByteDance (you know, the same folks who own TikTok), seems to be cooking up something interesting. They’re diving into the mixed reality game with a device that folks are thinking might give Meta a run for their money. Yeah, it’s like tech giants in a futuristic showdown or something. Wild, huh?
So, I stumbled across this report from something called The Information. They’re saying Pico’s up to some serious tech wizardry with these new mixed reality “goggles” — apparently they’re being whispered about under code name ‘Swan.’ And get this, they’re supposed to be ultra-light, like 100 grams or something. Which is basically… nothing.
Imagine this: these goggles have this hybrid design. I think that means they’ve got part of the computer stuff happening elsewhere – like with a connected compute puck? Weird name, right? But what do I know about tech names. Anyway, this means the glasses part is lighter than… well, whatever the current headsets are, like the Quest 3 or Pico 4 Ultra. I’m picturing like a pair of feather-lite glasses versus wearing a brick on your face. Not that I’ve worn bricks, but you get it.
A picture floated by in my search, showing something called the Pico 4 Ultra. Honestly, it just looks like a high-tech headband, but maybe I’m missing the bigger picture there. Who knows.
Ah, and there’s a twist! They’re moving past the whole controller thing, focusing on eye and hand gestures. Feels very sci-fi in a way, doesn’t it? They’ve even got some fancy chips in the works to make sure what you see doesn’t lag behind your hand waves. Like, who needs a remote anymore?
Apparently, there’s a Meta device on the horizon too, code-named ‘Phoenix’ or ‘Loma’ or… I lost track, maybe even ‘Puffin.’ These codenames sound straight out of a spy novel. But, that’s tech for you — mysterious and a bit dramatic.
And pricing? Your guess is as good as mine on the Swan’s cost. Historically, Pico’s stuff is a bit pricier than Meta’s gizmos, and usually you’d find them in East and Southeast Asia, and parts of Europe. North America? Not so much. But who knows what’ll change by the time this thing drops.
So that’s the scoop. Or at least the messy iteration of it.
