Facebook is about to open its first retail store, but what do they sell here?

Recently, a source from The Verge said that Facebook (Meta) is preparing to open its first hardware retail store in Burlingame, California. The store will start to open from May 9. Here will allow customers to try and buy Meta’s Portal video phone and Quest virtual reality headset. It is known that Facebook may also introduce virtual reality glasses Ray-Ban Stories launched last year.

Store space selling metaverse devices

Facebook’s storefront will include a demo area for Portal where users can test out its video calling features with store employees via Portal video or role-play into the space of the game, golf, virtual reality fishing…

Mark Zuckerberg is testing the product

They can also try different VR headsets, can record and share videos with the built-in camera, and test the product thoroughly before purchasing. Facebook is also working on adding a “Shopping” tab to its website, making it easier for users to find all of its products on the website and make online purchases.

The move is seen as a significant breakthrough in Meta’s hardware sales, following in the footsteps of companies like Google. This new store will open another opportunity to sell users on virtual and augmented reality technology that is still seen as novel. This is considered a major focus area of ​​the company in the near future.

Mark Zuckerberg with employees at the store

However, The Verge also said this store will also have some rather limited features such as: a small storefront, only open between 11am and 6pm Monday through Friday, which is not It’s the perfect time to shop and experience.

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