Meta Connect special: all the big reveals from Zuck and co

Quest 3S, more AI for Facebook and Instagram, and a smart glasses surprise Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 25, 2024 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( ADVERTISEMENT Meta Connect 2024 [] [Meta Connect 2024: the 6 biggest announcements]( Mark Zuckerberg put on quite the show (Future) [Meta Connect 2024: the 6 biggest announcements]( Mark Zuckerberg had plenty to show off at Meta's Connect keynote, including the Meta Quest 3S, a new, budget-friendly VR/MR headset, plus new features coming to the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, and a bunch of new AI tools for Facebook and Instagram. He also sprang a surprise, unveiling prototype holographic AR glasses, dubbed Orion. We’ve rounded up the top takeaways from the event. [Read More]( [] - [Meta Connect 2024 as it happened – catch up with our live blog]( [] - [I spoke to Meta AI, and yes, it can carry on a conversation]( [] [The Quest 3S is a fun, affordable, mixed-reality headset]( We've been head-on with the Meta Quest 3S (Future) [The Quest 3S is a fun, affordable, mixed-reality headset]( Meta has announced the Meta Quest 3S headset, an affordable alternative to the 5-star Quest 3. It boasts near-identical specs – except for less-sharp displays – in a bulkier body, and at just $299.99 / £289.99 it's set to open up VR/MR to a whole new audience. [Read More]( [] - [Meta unveils Orion, its first fully functional AR glasses prototype]( [] - [We've tried out the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses' newest AI features]( [] [Meta AI adds a voice mode, complete with celebrities]( Meta AI can now respond to queries in a selection of celebrity voices (Meta) [Meta AI adds a voice mode, complete with celebrities]( Meta also announced some big Meta AI updates, including the introduction of a voice mode to Meta AI that works across all its social media apps – and the AI can respond to your queries in the voice of one of your favorite celebrities if that's your thing. [Read More]( [] - [Facebook and Instagram can now use AI to tell you about your photos]( [] - [Meta's new AI translation tool could change the way you watch Reels forever]( Get your data center ready for AI Choose To Advance with 65% lower energy consumption. [Learn more]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] Today's best deals, picked by TechRadar's experts [] - [Lego's 2024 Star Wars advent calendar gets a big price cut at Amazon US]( [] - [The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is $400 off at Samsung, and even cheaper with a trade-in]( [] - [The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 is down to just £149 at John Lewis]( Get your data center ready for AI Choose To Advance with 65% lower energy consumption. [Learn more]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] Phones [] [Samsung leaks prices for its next phone and tablet]( The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, which launched last year (Future) [Samsung leaks prices for its next phone and tablet]( We've seen multiple leaks for the upcoming Galaxy S24 FE phone and Galaxy Tab S10 tablet series, but now Samsung itself is getting involved – it seems to have been a little too hasty in posting preorder pages, revealing the pricing on these devices. [Read the full story]( [] - [Read next: Nothing OS 3.0 just got officially previewed]( Featured Content Sponsored Content from Smallrig [Smallrig Enables Creativity for All]( Shoot like the pros and capture truly spectacular smartphone videos with this superb smartphone rig. [Click here]( [] Computing [] [Windows 11 is aiming for Apple-like phone syncing]( Windows 11 is adding more phone syncing features (Windows / Unsplash) [Windows 11 is aiming for Apple-like phone syncing]( Macs and iPhones work very well together, and it seems Microsoft is busy trying to make the Windows 11 and Android experience as smooth and convenient: a new feature to sync tasks between desktop and mobile is in the works, though it's not live yet. [Read the full story]( [] - [Read next: AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs could be a flop]( [] More of today's top stories [] - [Spotify's clever AI Playlist is now rolling out to more Premium subscribers]( [] - [Strava adds an all-new Quick Edit function]( [] - [Google is ditching Fitbit.com in a few days]( [] - [Our review of the Garmin Lily 2 smartwatch]( [] - [The PS5 Pro will achieve "ultra-high fidelity at blazing fast framerates"]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. Help Spread the Word [SHARE]( Or copy and share your personalized link: smartbrief.com/techradar/?referrerId=mvfLmxwvzC [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:techradar@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.