Etiquetas: VR

Meta acknowledges that its early metaverse push fell short and is now betting on artificial intelligence to rejuvenate its virtual world platform. The company unveiled major updates to its Horizon Engine and Horizon Studio, replacing Unity with a new AI‑driven development environment that lets creators build and modify worlds through natural‑language prompts. Meta also announced a native Discord app for Quest, aiming to attract niche communities within VR. Executives stressed that focusing on specific user interests, leveraging AI tools, and long‑term commitment are key to making the metaverse viable. Leer más

Meta announced at its Meta Connect 2025 conference that Discord will release a native application for the Meta Quest headset. The app is slated to arrive sometime in 2026, offering VR users a streamlined way to connect socially and use voice chat while gaming. Meta highlighted the partnership as a boon for developers of VR experiences, noting Discord’s more than 200 million monthly active players. The move aims to enhance the ease of use for VR gamers and expand audience reach for creators on the platform. Leer más

At Meta Connect 2025, CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced three new smart‑eyewear models and a new entertainment hub for Quest headsets. The lineup includes the second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta glasses, the athlete‑focused Oakley Meta Vanguard, and the first AR‑enabled Meta Ray‑Ban Display, which pairs with an EMG wristband. Horizon TV will consolidate streaming services like Disney+, Prime Video and Peacock within the Quest ecosystem. The announcements highlight improved battery life, upgraded camera specs, and new software features aimed at both everyday users and sport enthusiasts. Leer más

Meta is rolling out a new feature called Hyperscape that lets users capture real‑world rooms with a Quest 3 or Quest 3S headset and turn them into photorealistic VR environments. The beta Hyperscape Capture app creates a digital replica that can be explored privately, with plans to allow shared private links soon. The technology was first demonstrated at Connect 2024 and further showcased at Connect 2025, where prescanned rooms—including a replica of Gordon Ramsay’s home kitchen—were explored. A brief hands‑on demo highlighted a three‑minute scan process and cloud‑based processing before the virtual space becomes viewable. Leer más

Meta unveiled Hyperscape Capture, a new app for Quest 3 and Quest 3S that lets users turn their living spaces into static 3D VR environments. Using the headset’s built‑in cameras and a Gaussian‑splatting technique, the app creates detailed scans in minutes that can be viewed privately on the device. First shown at Meta Connect, the feature signals Meta’s push to blend affordable VR hardware with advanced spatial capture, and hints at future integration with Horizon Worlds for shared virtual visits. Leer más

Meta Connect 2025 showcased a range of new products and services. The centerpiece was the Meta Ray‑Ban Display, adding a full‑color screen to the popular Ray‑Ban smart glasses, along with Gen 2 Ray‑Ban models featuring longer battery life and higher‑resolution video. Oakley introduced the Vanguard sports‑oriented glasses with enhanced speakers and fitness integrations. For Quest users, Meta unveiled Horizon TV, bringing Disney+ and future Dolby Vision support, while James Cameron presented an exclusive Avatar clip. The event also introduced Horizon Engine and Horizon Studio, new tools aimed at developers and creators. Leer más

Meta is set to unveil its next generation of smart glasses during its Connect livestream. CEO Mark Zuckerberg will present the devices, which build on the Orion prototype and involve partners such as Ray‑Ban and Oakley. Viewers can watch the keynote on Meta’s Horizon site, the Meta for Developers Facebook page, or through a Quest headset. Developers interested in the event can register via the Connect website. The announcement follows earlier leaks that hinted at a display‑integrated frame, and it signals Meta’s continued push into augmented‑reality wearables. Leer más

Meta Connect 2025, the company’s annual AR, VR, AI and metaverse showcase, featured a lineup of announcements that highlighted the next generation of smart glasses, new AI capabilities, and future metaverse software. Mark Zuckerberg opened the event with a keynote, followed by developer sessions. The centerpiece, dubbed Hypernova, is the first consumer‑ready Meta glasses with a display, paired with a gesture‑control wristband. AI updates included broader language bots and hints about the delayed Llama 4 model, while Horizon Worlds received a preview of AI‑driven NPCs and third‑party VR headset collaborations. Leer más