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technology1 year ago

"Meta Announces End of Support for Oculus Quest 1 with New Apps"

New apps released in the Quest Store after May will not be playable on the Oculus Quest 1, as part of Meta's planned obsolescence strategy for the headset. This decision means that developers will no longer be able to upload new apps solely for the Quest 1, and Quest 1 users will lose access to certain social features. Existing apps that currently support Quest 1 will continue to do so, but support for the headset is winding down, with security updates and bug fixes also due to end later this year.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#meta#oculus-quest#planned-obsolescence
technology1 year ago

"Zuckerberg Defends Meta Quest Supremacy Over Apple's Vision Pro in VR Showdown"

Mark Zuckerberg criticized Apple's Vision Pro VR headset once again, claiming that if Meta's Oculus Quest is like the Vision Pro in five years, it would signify significant regression. He engaged in a discussion with Mosaic Ventures partner Benedict Evans, highlighting tradeoffs in Apple's device and asserting that the Quest is superior despite its lower price. This ongoing criticism follows Zuckerberg's previous pointed review and public comments expressing dissatisfaction with Apple's vision for a VR headset.

via Business Insider|
#apple#mark-zuckerberg#meta
technology2 years ago

The Demise of Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality

Microsoft is discontinuing its Windows Mixed Reality (MR) PC VR platform, which failed to gain widespread adoption among PC VR gamers. The MR headsets, which were actually VR-only, had limited tracking quality and less ergonomic controllers compared to competitors like Oculus Quest. The low price and versatility of Quest headsets made them the preferred choice for buyers. Microsoft's official deprecation notice states that Windows Mixed Reality will be removed in a future release of Windows, as the company shifts its XR focus to a software-based partnership with Meta.

via UploadVR|
#deprecation#microsoft#oculus-quest
technology2 years ago

"Exploring the Meta Quest 3: Tear-down, Review, Accessories, and More!"

iFixit has released a teardown video of the Meta Quest 3, revealing its internal components and design. The video showcases features such as a curved heatsink, pancake lenses, and a larger battery. The device also includes Qualcomm chips for Wi-Fi and power management. The teardown also covers the new controllers, highlighting the simplified LED setup for tracking movements. While iFixit praises the improved repairability compared to the Quest Pro, it gives the Meta Quest 3 a repair score of four out of 10 due to the complex layers of components and the time-consuming process of reaching the battery.

via The Verge|
#ifixit#meta-quest-3#oculus-quest
virtual-reality2 years ago

"Immerse Yourself in the VR Trilogy 'Space Explorers: Blue Marble' for a Mind-Blowing Overview Effect"

Felix & Paul Studios has released the VR trilogy "Space Explorers: Blue Marble," which offers immersive 360-degree perspectives of Earth filmed from the International Space Station (ISS). The trilogy, available for free on Metaquest, expands upon the Emmy Award-winning "Space Explorers" series and aims to transport viewers to the unique vantage point of space. Through a collaboration with NASA and the ISS crew, the filmmakers capture breathtaking footage that showcases the Overview Effect, the profound realization astronauts experience when viewing Earth from space.

via Space.com|
#felix-and-paul-studios#international-space-station#oculus-quest