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Meta Opens Up Quest OS to Third-Parties, Ushering in a New Era of Mixed Reality Collaboration
April 23, 2024 – In a landmark announcement, Meta has declared the opening up of its Quest operating system to third-party developers, signaling a significant advancement in the mixed reality sector. Previously operating under a closed model akin to Apple’s approach, Meta has now opted for a more open Android-like model. This shift encourages other…
Meta AI Goes Global: Expansion to 13 New Territories and Launch of meta.ai Chat Platform
April 19, 2024 – Meta has recently announced the expansion of its Meta AI services beyond the borders of the United States, extending its reach to 13 additional countries and regions. This development accompanies the launch of a dedicated chat website, meta.ai, further enhancing the accessibility and usability of Meta AI. According to the company’s…
Meta Launches Game Catalog Feature for Quest+ Subscribers, Mirroring Xbox’s XGP Offering
March 04, 2024 – Meta has officially announced the launch of a new feature within its Meta Quest+ subscription service, introducing a “Game Catalog” function that enables users to directly view and download “free-with-subscription” apps through the mobile app and storefront. This move mirrors a similar offering from Microsoft, which provides access to a library…
Meta Overhauls UI for Quest Headsets, Promises Richer Mixed Reality Experience
February 18, 2024 – Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, has announced that the company is undertaking a “fundamental UI infrastructure overhaul” for its Meta Quest headsets. This overhaul aims to deliver an enhanced user experience and a “richer environment” for users. During the latest Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Instagram on February 14th,…
Unmasking Meta Quest 3: Analyzing the True Costs
November 22, 2023 – Meta Quest 3, unveiled on September 28th this year with a starting price of $499 for the 128 GB version (approximately ¥3563 at the current exchange rate), has recently become the focus of analysis by Wellsenn XR. The material cost for this VR headset, as revealed by the analytics company, stands…
Meta’s CTO Assures: Improvements Coming to Quest 3 Headset’s Pass-Through Feature
October 25, 2023 – Meta is touting its Quest 3 as the first mainstream augmented reality headset, and the performance of its pass-through feature is pivotal. Andrew Bosworth, Chief Technology Officer of Meta, has confirmed that the pass-through feature on the Quest 3 will see improvements through software updates. While the Quest 3’s pass-through feature…
Meta and Microsoft Join Forces to Power Meta AI with Bing Search
**September 28, 2023 -** In a groundbreaking revelation at the Meta Connect 2023 event held in New York today, Meta has unveiled a cutting-edge chatbot named “Meta AI.” What’s even more astonishing is the partnership announced between Meta and Microsoft, integrating Bing search into the Meta AI chatbot. Meta’s introduction of Meta AI marks a…
Meta’s Revised Return-to-Office Policy: Work Less Than 3 Days a Week and Risk Job Loss
**August 18, 2023 – Embracing Change: Meta’s Shift Towards In-Office Work** In an era where remote work has become the norm, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is making a bold move to reestablish the significance of in-office collaboration. Meta’s recent internal memo, shared with its entire workforce, signals a significant shift in the company’s…
Meta Disbands Protein Folding Team, Pivots to Commercial AI
August 8, 2023 – In a surprising turn of events, Meta, the social media giant formerly known as Facebook, has recently disbanded a team of scientists known as ESMFold, who had been utilizing artificial intelligence to construct an extensive database containing over 600 million protein structures. This decision indicates Meta’s shift from pure scientific endeavors…
Meta’s Threads Unveils New Features to Enhance User Experience
August 07, 2023 – In today’s fast-paced digital world, social media platforms continuously evolve to meet the ever-changing demands of their users. Meta’s social platform, Threads, has recently rolled out some exciting new features, enhancing the overall user experience. One of the latest additions is the ability to explore your favorite posts. Threads users can…