Meta is hosting its annual developers conference from today, with the two-day Meta Connect 2024 starting with a keynote address by Mark Zuckerberg.
He'll reveal new developments in AI and the metaverse, and we expect at least one new product under the Meta Quest brand – a new mixed reality headset to take on the likes of the Apple Vision Pro. You can watch it below.
Here's everything else you need to know about Meta Connect 2024.
When will the Meta Connect 2024 keynote start?
Meta Connect 2024 takes place across 25 - 26 September, with a number of programs for mixed reality developers, industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.
It starts with an opening keynote address by Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg, with the online stream beginning at 10am PT today.
Here are the times for your location.
- US West Coast: 10:00 PT
- US East Coast: 13:00 ET
- UK: 18:00 BST
- Central Europe: 19:00 CEST
- India (New Delhi): 22:30 IST
- China (Beijing): 01:00 CST (26 September)
- Japan (Tokyo): 02:00 JST (26 September)
- South Korea (Seoul): 02:00 KST (26 September)
- Australia (Sydney): 03:00 AEDT (26 September)
How to watch Meta Connect 2024
You can watch it via a third-party YouTube stream of the event at the top of this page.
Alternatively, it is available on the Facebook Meta Developers page.
What to expect at Meta Connect 2024
As part of the event's build-up, Meta has confirmed that we'll get to look at its "newest products".
One of those is very likely to be the Meta Quest 3S, a new version of its current mixed reality / XR headset that is rumoured to be cheaper and, therefore, even more accessible than the Meta Quest 3.
We've heard a few rumblings about the new headset in recent weeks, even seeing some alleged pictures of the device.
It is claimed that sacrifices made to reduce the cost include ditching the 3.5mm audio jack for headphones, and a smaller battery.
The design looks a tad more basic too, with a different camera lens array on the visor. We're not yet entire sure what that will mean in quality terms, however.
Other recent Meta news includes a renewed deal with Ray-Ban for future smart glasses. This could event result in new glasses being shown during the keynote, although it might just be a bit too soon for that.
We'll also be watching keenly to bring you more, and if we hear extra snippets in the meantime we'll keep you updated.
