Mark Zuckerberg trolled over ‘secret VR headset’ creation

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been trolled on social media after he shared a first glimpse of a mixed reality project, showing off a ‘secret VR headset’.

Mark Zuckerberg has just revealed a first look at a secret mixed reality project.

The billionaire posted a video on Facebook which shows him playing with animated creatures while wearing a new headset, The US Sun reports.

Mr Zuckerberg posted the video and wrote: “First look at mixed reality on our next headset codenamed Project Cambria.

“This demo was created using Presence Platform, which we built to help developers build mixed reality experiences that blend physical and virtual worlds.

“The demo, called ‘The World Beyond,’ will be available on App Lab soon.

“It’s even better with full-colour passthrough and the other advanced technologies we’re adding to Project Cambria. More details soon.”

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Zuckerberg said he'd reveal more soon.

The new headset was blurred out in the videoCredit: Facebook

In the short clip, Mr Zuckerberg can be seen playing with a small purple creature and joining a virtual fitness class.

The billionaire also demonstrates how you can use the headset to see Facebook Messenger floating as a virtual screen in front of your eyes.

Although the Facebook CEO seems proud of his creation, he may not have got the reaction he wanted.

Some people commented to say the gadget looked cool, while other people slammed Mr Zuckerberg.

Mr Zuckerberg was seen playing with this animated creature. Picture: Facebook/Mark Zuckerberg.

“Am I like the only person who thinks this might be bad for humanity,” one person wrote.

“Haven’t smartphones and social media done enough damage already?

“Now they want to completely take people out of reality. I can’t see how that would be good for one’s mental health.”

Others questioned whether Facebook and Meta Platforms had their priorities straight.

“Not enough people want this. First-person shooters built off of real-world maps exist. Sitting down and not having a heavy thing on one’s head is just the default preference of most,” One person said.

Another added “You mean like a pokemon game but in 3D? Mixed reality in 3D isn’t easy with those big bulky goggles … you can’t see where you’re going. An accident waiting to happen.”

Others defended Zuckerberg’s video.

One person said “Not sure why people are laughing at this, this is pretty awesome!”

This article originally appeared in The US Sun and was reproduced with permission