Meta, the company behind the Quest line of mixed-reality devices, has announced the opening of its operating system to third-party hardware and software development to create a more open computing platform for the metaverse.
Partnerships have been established with leading technology companies like Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft’s Xbox brand to develop their own mixed reality devices using the Meta Horizon OS.
Collaborations breakdown:
– Asus is working on a performance gaming headset focusing on high-definition audio and visuals.
– Lenovo will create mixed reality devices for productivity, learning, and entertainment.
– Meta and Xbox are collaborating on a limited-edition Meta Quest headset inspired by Xbox for gaming.
The Meta Horizon OS provides technologies like eye, face, hand, and body tracking, as well as high-resolution passthrough. It prioritizes social presence, allowing shared experiences across different devices.
Developers can leverage the Meta Horizon OS to create mixed reality experiences and utilize content discovery and monetization platforms like the Meta Horizon Store.
Meta is also expanding the app ecosystem for Meta Horizon OS by removing barriers between the Meta Horizon Store and App Lab and developing a new spatial app framework for mobile developers.
Summary:
– Meta opens its operating system to third-party development for the metaverse.
– Partnerships with Asus, Lenovo, and Xbox to create mixed reality devices using Meta Horizon OS.
– Meta Horizon OS offers advanced technologies and social presence features.
– Developers can create mixed reality experiences and monetize through the Meta Horizon Store.
– Meta is expanding the app ecosystem and developing a new spatial app framework for mobile developers.
