https://AI-101.tech/tags/technology/Recent content in Technology on AI Brief | AI-101.techHugoenThu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://AI-101.tech/posts/ai-news-2026-04-16-meta-raises/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://AI-101.tech/posts/ai-news-2026-04-16-meta-raises/<p>Meta is raising prices on its Quest 3 and Quest 3S VR headsets effective April 19, 2026, with increases ranging from $50 to $100 per model. The culprit is a global surge in memory chip costs that has been hammering consumer electronics manufacturers across the board.</p> <h2 id="how-much-are-quest-prices-going-up">How Much Are Quest Prices Going Up?</h2> <p>Starting April 19, every Quest model gets a price bump. The entry-level <strong>Meta Quest 3S (128GB)</strong> climbs from $299.99 to $349.99 — a $50 increase. The **Meta Quest 3S (256GB)** follows the same trajectory, moving from $399.99 to $449.99. The flagship **Meta Quest 3** sees the steepest jump: a full $100 increase takes it from $499.99 to $599.99.</p>