Meta has officially paused its initiative to make Meta Horizon OS, the mixed reality operating system that powers the Quest headset lineup, available to third-party hardware manufacturers. The program was originally introduced as a key component of the company’s broader metaverse strategy, aiming to establish a diverse ecosystem of virtual and mixed reality devices capable
Meta’s ambitious push to define the future of the metaverse largely failed to deliver on its promises, with one notable exception: Supernatural, a VR fitness game that turned exercise into an engaging, game-like experience that users actually enjoyed. Now, instead of being shut down, the app is getting a second life. Supernatural, which helped make
Niantic’s 8th Wall is set to enhance its WebAR platform by integrating generative AI (GenAI) modules, aiming to transform augmented reality experiences. This technological fusion offers developers, brands, and agencies enhanced creative possibilities while enriching users’ interactions with augmented reality. In recent months, developers at 8th Wall have started leveraging GenAI technologies to augment the
Snap, the company behind Snapchat, has announced the launch of the fifth generation of its ‘Spectacles’ augmented reality (AR) glasses. These new see-through, standalone AR glasses are designed to allow users to interact with ‘Lenses’ and experience their surroundings in innovative ways alongside friends. The latest version of Spectacles is powered by Snap OS, an
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