Meta's Quest 3S mixed reality headset represents an updated version of Quest 3, offered at a 40% reduction in price.

Consumers soon will have access to the newest and more affordable virtual-reality headset Quest 3S and augmented-reality glasses produced by Meta.

Meta Platforms, Inc., aka Meta, formerly Facebook, just announced the release of a new virtual reality headset: the Quest 3S.

Meta announced the Quest 3S, the latest virtual reality headset to come out of the company’s Reality Labs division and a cheaper offering than its predecessor.

Meta Platforms (META) has unveiled a cheaper version of its Quest virtual reality (VR) headset that comes with a starting price of $299 U.S. The new “Quest 3S” headset will go on sale Oct. 15. The starting price of $299 U.

Meta Connect is over for another year, leaving nought but some paper plates on the floor and a raft of new AR/VR gear on the table. Because we’re nice, we’ve prepared a comprehensive list of all the goodies announced at the show for you to peruse at your leisure.

Meta unveiled updates to the company's virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses.

Meta unveiled updates to the company's virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses on Wednesday as it tries to demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computing platforms beyond smartphones and computers.

Meta unveiled updates to the company's virtual reality headset and Ray-Ban smart glasses on Wednesday along with AI advances as it tries to demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess.