ASUS 'Tarius': First Meta-Powered VR Headset with Advanced Display and Tracking Technologies

January 14, 2025
ASUS 'Tarius': First Meta-Powered VR Headset with Advanced Display and Tracking Technologies
  • With HTC currently leading in face-tracking technology for VR headsets, Asus's potential addition of these features would be a notable enhancement for Meta's VR ecosystem.

  • Asus has not officially confirmed the Tarius headset, and their website has limited references to VR since a 2015 blog post.

  • The ASUS Republic of Gamers headset, codenamed 'Tarius', is set to be one of the first devices operating on Meta's Horizon OS.

  • After nearly a year of silence, details about Asus's Meta-powered VR headset, 'Tarius', have recently leaked.

  • Despite the announcement, specific details from Asus regarding the Tarius headset have been limited since then.

  • Asus is exploring various display technologies for the Tarius, including high-quality Micro OLED panels and potentially more affordable QD-LCD panels.

  • Originally announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in April 2024, the Horizon OS is being made available to third-party manufacturers like Asus.

  • The Tarius headset is expected to feature advanced display technology, incorporating either QD-LCD or Micro OLED, marking a significant upgrade from the LCD panels used in existing models.

  • The headset is anticipated to support advanced features such as eye-tracking and face-tracking, enhancing the VR experience significantly.

  • The Tarius headset will be launched under Asus' Republic of Gamers (ROG) division, aligning with other recent ROG products introduced at CES 2025.

  • While the Tarius headset is generating excitement, specific release dates have yet to be announced.

  • Recent trends in VR headset design show a shift from PC-tethered systems to hybrid models, as exemplified by the Meta Quest 3 and 3S.

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