Meta Finally Lets Users Appeal Bans in Social VR App ‘Horizon Worlds’

Meta announced it’s finally giving Horizon Worlds users the ability to file an appeal when suspected of breaking the social VR app’s Code of Conduct. It’s been nearly three years since…

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New Reality Labs Research Project Demonstrates Mind-bending AR Capabilities

A project from researchers at Reality Labs, Meta’s XR division, shows a method for interacting with the real-world through augmented reality.I’m about as seasoned as they get when it comes…

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10 Years Ago Zuckerberg Bought Oculus to Outmaneuver Apple, Will He Succeed?

A decade ago Zuckerberg made a $2 billion bet. XR was the future of computing, he wagered, and in buying a little known startup called Oculus, Meta would beat Apple…

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Meta Wants Android Play Store Apps Officially on Quest but Google “didn’t want to”

There are relatively few 2D Android apps available on the Quest Store, which seems odd since the Quest hardware runs a modified version of Android. According to Meta CTO Andrew…

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Meta Reportedly to Return to China, Spearheading with Cheaper VR Headset

After 14 years of being sanctioned from operating in mainland China, Meta is set to return to the country with the help of a new, lower-priced version of its VR…

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Meta begrudgingly launches €9.99 ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram

The effects of the EU’s regulatory crusade on Big Tech are beginning to make themselves known to consumers. Yesterday, Meta launched ad-free subscription services for Facebook and Instagram within the…

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Razer is Releasing Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds for Quest 3

Razer hasn’t exactly been all-in when it comes to making VR accessories, although there have been a few bits of VR kit over the years from the RGB-infused gaming hardware…

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Quest Store Revenue Reaches $2 Billion, But Momentum Has Slowed Over the Last Year

Coming alongside the big Quest 3 info dump today at Connect 2023, Meta revealed that Quest Store games and apps have generated over $2 billion in revenue. While the store…

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