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technology2 years ago

"Horizon and Quest Unite: Meta's Interface Integration"

Meta is gradually merging Horizon Worlds into the Quest system interface, with Horizon destinations being prominently featured in the Quest's Explore tab and the renaming of Explore to 'Horizon Feed'. The merging process includes unifying the text chat systems and integrating Horizon Worlds into the Quest library. The next step could involve deprecating Horizon Home and having Horizon Worlds as the default home environment. Meta's investment in Horizon Worlds is evident, despite potential challenges and criticisms from competitors.

via UploadVR|
#horizon-worlds#integration#interface
technology2 years ago

"Horizon Worlds users rejoice as Meta's text chat feature becomes available to all"

Meta is rolling out its text chat feature, called "world chat," to all users of Horizon Worlds. The feature allows users to communicate with others within the virtual reality experience without using their voice. Quick replies are also available to make messaging easier. While it is unclear if the feature is exclusive to the VR version or available on mobile and web versions, Meta has been improving Horizon Worlds with features like world chat to enhance the social experience.

via The Verge|
#communication#horizon-worlds#meta
technology2 years ago

"Meta's Horizon Worlds: A Pleasant Surprise Beyond VR"

Meta's Horizon Worlds 3D social platform is expanding its availability to web and mobile, offering a more convenient experience compared to VR. While the platform currently lacks the breadth of worlds found in Roblox or Fortnite, it shows potential as a social network for 3D spaces. Accessing Horizon Worlds on web and mobile is faster, with the game Super Rumble being the only available option. Performance on iOS devices has been inconsistent, but overall, the experience is more accessible and less of a hassle. Meta plans to add more worlds in the future, potentially addressing the current lack of content.

via The Verge|
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technology2 years ago

Meta's Horizon Worlds: Mobile and Web Expansion

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is expanding its 3D social platform, Horizon Worlds, beyond virtual reality (VR) and making it available on mobile and the web in early access. Initially, users will only be able to play Super Rumble, but more worlds will be rolled out in the coming months. Meta aims to make the metaverse accessible to everyone, regardless of the device they use, and sees this expansion as a step towards that vision. The company had previously discussed the mobile and web versions of Horizon Worlds and will likely provide more details at its Connect conference later this month.

via The Verge|
#horizon-worlds#meta#mobile
technology2 years ago

"Meta's Quest Home Beta Testers Now Have Avatar Legs"

Meta is rolling out a beta test for adding legs to Quest Avatars in Quest Home, but not yet in Horizon Worlds. Beta users can currently only see their legs in an in-game mirror, and the avatars do not crouch when the user does so. The beta also includes updated menus with hand tracking capabilities and code references to new settings. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously announced that legs were the most requested feature, and more leg news may be revealed at the upcoming Meta Connect event on September 27th.

via The Verge|
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technology2 years ago

Meta's Horizon Worlds: Rebooting VR Platform with Quests and Mobile App Launch

Meta is revamping its Horizon Worlds virtual reality app in an effort to attract more users by incorporating more video games. The company has established an in-house studio called Ouro Interactive to develop first-party VR games, with their debut game, Super Rumble, already released. Meta plans to test the game when it launches a mobile version of Horizon Worlds. The company has also improved the platform's infrastructure to support higher-quality and more complex games and provide better tools for third-party developers. The move comes as Meta's Reality Labs unit continues to face significant losses, highlighting the challenges of developing VR and AR technologies. Horizon Worlds has struggled to gain a large audience, with less than 200,000 monthly active users reported.

via CNBC|
#horizon-worlds#meta#social-platform
technology2 years ago

The Demise of the Metaverse: Challenges and Controversies.

Meta has announced that creators using its Horizon Worlds social VR playscape will no longer be able to make dedicated events, a feature that has been shut down as part of the platform's v109 update notes. The change will make things even more challenging for creators who are investing in Meta's metaverse vision. Meta is positioning the change as the shutdown of a feature that doesn't meet its standards, but some creators hoped would someday see improvements.

via The Verge|
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social-media2 years ago

"Horizon Worlds and Meta bring metaverse to Instagram and Facebook"

Meta's VR social platform, Horizon Worlds, now allows users to share photos and videos directly to their Instagram and Facebook stories. The feature is currently being tested by 50% of Horizon Worlds' users and will have a wider rollout throughout the month. Meta is also testing a tweaked version of the safe zone feature, which allows users to step away from the VR social space when things get hectic.

via The Verge|
#facebook#horizon-worlds#instagram
technology2 years ago

Meta introduces new avatar customization options with body shapes, hair, and clothing upgrades.

Meta has introduced new body shapes, improved hair and clothing textures to its avatars, with over one billion avatars created across its platforms. Users will be able to choose from a wider range of body shape options, including two curvier body shapes. Meta has also partnered with PUMA to bring seven new outfits to the Meta Avatars Store. The company first introduced avatars in 2020 as a way to compete with Snap’s Bitmoji and has been continuously updating them since.

via TechCrunch|
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