On April 22, 2024, Meta, known for managing popular platforms like Facebook and Instagram, revealed its new operating system, Meta Horizon OS. This system is designed for virtual reality (VR) devices and will now be available to other companies to use.
First Partners
Big tech names such as Asus, Lenovo, and Xbox are the first to join. They plan to build their own devices using Meta's new software.
Technical Partnership
These devices will use technology from Qualcomm, specifically Snapdragon® processors, which are essential for making the software and hardware work well together.
Features and Accessibility
Meta Horizon OS will let developers use advanced features like tracking movements of eyes, face, hands, and body. It also includes mixed reality, allowing users to see the real world around them while immersed in VR. All upcoming VR headsets will work with the Meta Quest app on iOS and Android.
Future Devices
In a video, Mark Zuckerberg showed off what future VR headsets could look like. These include a lightweight model for fitness, a high-resolution version for movies and games, and one with haptic feedback for an enhanced gaming experience.
Development Underway
ASUS' gaming division and Lenovo are already developing headsets that cater to gamers and those interested in productivity and entertainment. Zuckerberg noted these might take a couple of years to be available for purchase.
