Sure thing, here goes nothing. So, there’s this buzz about Pico, you know, the guys under ByteDance’s wing (TikTok ring any bells?) jumping into the mixed reality scene. They’re cooking up a new gadget, aiming to give Meta a run for its money. It’s named ‘Swan’—though why a bird? I mean, swans are elegant? Sure, let’s roll with that—and it’s got this ultra-lightweight vibe. Word is, it barely tips the scale at 100 grams. Pretty wild, right?
Some folks close to the scene—I’m talking sneaky insiders—say it’s not your average setup. It’s hybrid. There’s this puck thing handling the heavy lifting so the glasses don’t beef up, unlike Quest 3 or Pico 4 Ultra. Oh, and check this: it leans heavily on eye and hand gestures. No more clunky controllers. Makes you wonder if they got their sci-fi fix from ‘Minority Report’ or something.
Also, they’re crafting special chips to keep things smooth. None of that dizzying lag when you twist your head—noticed that sometimes with VR? Anyway, I’m hoping this Swan thing won’t just float like its namesake but really take flight against Meta’s next, uh, ‘Phoenix’—or was it ‘Puffin’? Names are flying around like confetti.
Curious about Swan’s price tag or where you can snag it? Well, that’s still a mystery. Pico’s past stuff was a tad pricier than Meta’s, mostly spotted in Asia and Europe. North America, you’re still on the waitlist. At least, for now. Let’s see if this Swan swims upstream anytime soon!
