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Here are the five announcements I most want to see at Meta Connect 2024, including the Quest 3S reveal.

Catch us on March 20th at Meta Innovation Day Sydney! Interested in #XR and how it can be rolled out in your organization? Register through the event link below 👇 #metapartner #metaverse #virtualreality #quest3 #metaquest #extendedreaality #edtech SkillsVR Meta for Work Meta Meta for Business

𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮 & 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 Reported by The Information, Google and Meta had high level meetings last year to explore an exciting idea; what if Meta’s tech prowess met Google’s Android XR? Together, they could redefine the world of VR and AR. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Their history is complex. Meta’s Quest VR runs on a Google OS tweak, but Google’s new pitch was about true integration, aiming to unlock untapped potential. 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 Yet, Meta chose a different path, aiming to pioneer AR and VR innovations on its terms, proving their commitment to leading through innovation. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀 But there’s more. Meta’s also eyeing collaborations beyond Google, like with LG Electronics, hinting at new, exciting ventures. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵’𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 This story opens a broader conversation about tech collaborations and competitions. How will Meta’s strategic moves shape our digital future? Interested to hear your thoughts on this, and is this a missed opportunity by Meta? #VR #AR #meta #google #androidxr #xrnews #quest3 #samsung

While illness took me out of action this week, I could not pass by sharing to my network some remarkable breakthroughs in the #immersivetech space from this week’s Meta Connect 2024. Thanks Benjamin Yue for nicely summarising in his post below ⬇️. 🥁The big moment we have been waiting for (I have for 8 long years) just arrived! ⭐️True Augmented Reality (#AR) glasses - Orion. 👏👏👏 Watch the video and you’ll see what I mean. From phone app based AR from Pokémon go days to Orion - the technology is now more than ready to help advance the way we work, learn and connect - entire user experience. It has the potential to make the world a whole lot more accessible for many walks of life. Complementary to the fantastic advancements already in VR! Get in touch with myself or a V-Engage team member if you want to discuss how the recent developments can help your business stay future-forward. Or come along to meet us at this year’s SXSW Sydney Innovation & Tech expo V-Engage booth (16-19 Oct). While we won’t have Orion to try yet but will have Meta Quest 3 for some demos. More details to follow. First, watch the video and let me know what you think. #thinkingdifferently #limitlesspossibilities

The most world's most popular VR headset, the Meta Quest, is a U.S. product. However, if you're a developer like VirZOOM you find that many of your customers are not based in the USA. That's perhaps more true in our case than for other developers due to the nature of our products. Our VZfit app integrates Google Street View to combine fitness with exploration. Get fit riding any of 40 million miles of roads mapped by Google worldwide. FLY integrates Google Earth 3D imagery for the thrill of exploring 196 million square mile of the globe from the air in VR. Most research on the topic reveals that US citizens are overall less interested in the world outside the USA than citizens of other countries are about the world beyond their nation's boarders. There are competing theories to explain this. The one that resonates with me is the fact that the USA is comprised of 50 states that vary so much from each other in culture and climate that they may as well be countries, spread across an enormous land mass. There's a lot to cover without a passport. Both of our world exploration based products are in use in 78 countries, although the per-country distribution is dramatically different. While around half of our VZfit customers are outside the USA, nearly 80% of our FLY customers are international. Here's the mystery and the reason for my post, aimed in the general direction of my friends and followers in Japan. We have almost as many customers in Japan (19%) as in the US (22%). Here's a recent 5-Star review with a Google language translation. 最高すぎる。このアプリは１日中プレイしていられる。 Awesome. So awesome. I could play this app all day. Why does Fly appeal so much to Quest users in Japan? Theories in the comments, please. #metaquest #japan #fly #virzoom

🚀 Meta Quest 3S has entered the chat! Here are 3️⃣ reasons to get hyped: 💸 Starting at just $499.99 – affordable for such next-level mixed reality tech! 👓 Immersive visuals that blend the real and virtual like never before. ⚡ Powered by the new Snapdragon chip for super smooth performance. 👉 Dive into the details and see why this is the must-have gear of 2024: Link in the comments section. #MetaQuest3 #TechTrends #TechUpdates #TechNews

Reality Labs in transition: Meta structures new departments for Metaverse and Wearables By restructuring Reality Labs, Meta aims to create an integrated product experience across hardware, software, and experiences. The post Reality Labs in transition: Meta structures new departments for Metaverse and Wearables appeared first on MIXED ... https://lnkd.in/eK4HJasN #AR #VR #Metaverse

🎉 Meta Quest 3 Augments Reality: Insights from Bosworth's AMA! 🚀 Exciting news for VR enthusiasts! In a recent AMA session, Meta’s Andrew Bosworth shared fascinating insights about the upcoming Meta Quest 3, highlighting its augmented reality (AR) capabilities and how it aims to revolutionize the user experience. 🌐💡 The Meta Quest 3 promises to bring enhanced AR features, offering a seamless blend of virtual and real-world elements. Bosworth discussed how this new headset will improve interaction, immersion, and usability, making it a game-changer in the AR/VR landscape. 🕶️✨ For a detailed look at the key takeaways from Bosworth's AMA and what to expect from Meta Quest 3, check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/de-e9MNk What are your thoughts on the new features of Meta Quest 3? How do you think it will change the way we experience AR and VR? Share your insights and let’s discuss this exciting development! 💬🔍 #MetaQuest3 #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #TechInnovation #FutureOfTech #ImmersiveTech #TechNews #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Meta

With two shifts in strategy, Meta completely changed the game for #VR today. 1. They're opening up their Quest OS (now dubbed "Meta Horizon OS") to third-party headset makers. This is a huge move that lessens their need to invest in hardware while opening up the market for endless innovation from others. It's the difference between selling a Mac and selling Windows. 2. They're retiring #AppLab (eventually) and walking away from the curated content approach, instead merely asking "does it meet our requirements?" On the one hand, this approach is largely responsible for the wider game industry's current death throes; the "anything goes" race to the bottom on Steam that's too much noise, not enough signal, and creates consumers that wait for the quick and inevitable price cut. On the other hand, one of the biggest things holding VR back from mass adoption is the lack of killer content. I don't think this is the solution (I'd expect more shovelware than gems to result), but I do think loosening restrictions is going to be a boon for getting good developers on board. The previous system was more or less "invest in a game, make it, and then we'll let you know if you're allowed to sell it" and that's not a sustainable model either. So yeah -- big day!

Following Meta's recent announcement, I wanted to highlight the exciting news about Horizon OS! Meta is taking a big leap forward by opening up Horizon OS, the operating system powering their VR experiences, to third-party hardware manufacturers. This move signals a shift towards a more open metaverse, encouraging collaboration and innovation. Here's what this means: 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗩𝗥 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Get ready for a wider variety of VR headsets from brands like Asus and Lenovo, all running on Horizon OS. 𝗔 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗥 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: With more players involved, expect a surge in VR app development and a richer user experience. 𝗔 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲:The Meta Horizon Store will become the central hub for VR apps, accessible across all Horizon OS devices. This is a significant development for the VR industry, paving the way for a more accessible and diverse metaverse experience. What are your thoughts on Meta's decision to open up Horizon OS? Share your comments below! Stay tuned with us for more exciting updates. Video credit:- Meta for Work #Metaverse #HorizonOS #VR #Meta #OpenMetaverse