The popular Quest 3 headset came out just last year, but according to a new leak, the Quest 4 and second-generation Quest Pro are also on Meta’s roadmap.
The recently leaked roadmap comes from a report posted by The Information, which details the timeline Meta is aiming to hit with the Quest 4 and Quest Pro 2. Unnamed sources inside Meta claim there will be two variants of the Quest 4, presumably a standard and premium model, codenamed Pismo Low and Pismo High. Since we have solid data on the rumored Quest 3S, the lower-cost model could end up being the Quest 4S. Regardless, both variants of the Quest 4 are expected to launch in 2026.
Although I’ve been clamoring for a Quest Pro 2, the new report indicates that Meta isn’t planning a proper sequel to the ill-fated Quest Pro until 2027. Work on the sequel had reportedly been halted shortly after the launch of the original Quest Pro, so it’s nice to see on the roadmap, even though it’s far out.
In the meantime, however, similar mixed-reality headsets from third-party manufacturers that can run Quest games and apps could arrive as early as 2025. Meta announced in April that it was opening up its Horizon OS ecosystem, and companies like Asus and Lenovo have already signed up to build their own XR headsets.
Meta’s future products aren’t just about bulky headsets though. The Verge cited a recent Financial Times report today that suggests Meta is considering a multibillion-dollar investment in Essilor Luxottica, Ray-Ban’s parent company. Meta’s latest smart glasses have exploded in popularity, and the partnership with Ray-Ban could become more solid in the near future.
We’ll learn more about many of these products as we get closer to this year’s Meta Connect event on September 25, where the company is expected to launch a more affordable version of the Quest 3, possibly called the Quest 3S.
Google just dropped its latest AI model, Gemini 4 Carbon, designed to tackle complex coding jobs and cybersecurity threats. The company claims it can work through difficult engineering problems for days, finding hidden bugs and developing fixes across large codebases.
Gemini 4 Carbon also takes the top spot on Artificial Analysis' updated Intelligence Index, scoring 59 points, pushing out Claude Opus 5.5, OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra, and even its own predecessor Gemini 4 Argon.
Apple has just introduced a redesigned MacBook Pro with a few bells and whistles. The focus this time around is on a thinner and lighter build, and an upgrade to a touch-sensitive OLED screen without any ugly notch. And, in case you were wondering, there is definitely a price premium to pay for these niceties, which also include a glowing Apple logo at the back. What if you wanted to get the best that Apple has to offer? Well, the numbers are finally here.
For a mere $14,549, you can get yourself the fully kitted 16-inch MacBook Pro PROLED XDR with the beefiest laptop chip that Apple has to offer, and the best memory configuration in tow. For nearly $15,000, you treat yourself to the 16-inch version of the laptop with a nano-texture glass layer on the screen to reduce reflections and glare.
Apple has unveiled its first-ever touchscreen MacBook Pro. The company seems a bit confused about the naming, calling it the "MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display," which is tough to remember. If you look past that and review the full spec sheets, you might ask a genuine question: what are the differences between the touchscreen and non-touchscreen versions?
Given that Apple continues to sell both variants together, that's a genuine question. Luckily, you don't have to spend more time lining up the spec sheets side by side and hunting for differences hidden in the fine print. I took that bullet for you. Here's everything that's different between the PROLED XDR Display and the regular MacBook Pro.