ByteDance, the parent company of Pico, is reportedly working on a lightweight mixed reality device similar to Meta's ultralight headset.
The device will utilize a tethered puck to reduce weight, and may include specialized chips like the R1 Chip used in Apple Vision Pro.
ByteDance's focus has reportedly shifted from a canceled Pico 5 to developing a competitor to Meta's ultralight Horizon OS headset.
Meta is prioritizing launching an ultra-light Horizon OS headset with a tethered puck in 2026, with potential features like automatic IPD adjustment and micro-OLED displays.