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Meta Horizon OS available for third-party devices, collaboration with Microsoft

TechCrunch — April 22, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC

Summary: Meta announced that third-party device makers can now use the Meta Horizon OS, offering technologies like tracking and passthrough. Asus, Lenovo, and Xbox are the first to develop devices running the system. Microsoft and Meta are collaborating on a limited-edition Meta Quest inspired by Xbox. Asus focuses on gaming, Lenovo on productivity. The Meta Horizon Store is open to third-party developers for creating mixed-reality experiences amid the VR/AR headset competition.

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  1. [5.3]
    Meta expands Horizon OS to third-party XR devices (TechRadar)
    11d

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  2. [3.8]
    Meta and Microsoft collaborate on Xbox-branded VR headset (Mashable)
    13d
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  3. [4.3]
    Meta licenses Meta Horizon OS to Asus, Lenovo, and Xbox (GB News)
    13d
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  4. [4.9]
    Meta opens Meta Horizon OS to third-party hardware makers (Moneycontrol)
    13d
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  5. [3.6]
    Asus ROG and Microsoft developing high-performance VR headsets (TechRadar)
    13d
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  6. [3.7]
    Meta opens Meta Horizon OS to third-party VR hardware (India Today)
    13d
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  7. [3.9]
    Meta partners with ASUS for gaming headset, expands collaborations (IGN)
    13d
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  8. [4.3]
    Meta launches Horizon OS for VR headsets, partnering with manufacturers (Gizmodo)
    13d
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  9. [2.7]
    Meta partners with Lenovo, Asus for mixed reality devices (Thurrott.com)
    14d
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  10. [5.6]
    Meta opens Quest software to other headset makers, expands partnerships (9to5Google)
    14d

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