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Meta expands Horizon OS to third-party XR devices

TechRadar — April 25, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC

Summary: Meta is opening its Horizon OS to third-party XR devices like headsets from Asus, Lenovo, and Xbox. Mark Zuckerberg hinted at upcoming devices, including a work-focused headset from Lenovo, a gaming-focused headset from Asus, and an Xbox headset bundled with controllers and Game Pass. Potential future devices include entertainment and fitness-focused headsets. Meta aims to offer diverse hardware options beyond its own Quest line.

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  1. [3.8]
    Meta and Microsoft collaborate on Xbox-branded VR headset (Mashable)
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  2. [4.3]
    Meta licenses Meta Horizon OS to Asus, Lenovo, and Xbox (GB News)
    26d
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  3. [4.9]
    Meta opens Meta Horizon OS to third-party hardware makers (Moneycontrol)
    26d
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  4. [3.6]
    Asus ROG and Microsoft developing high-performance VR headsets (TechRadar)
    26d
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  5. [3.7]
    Meta opens Meta Horizon OS to third-party VR hardware (India Today)
    26d
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  6. [3.9]
    Meta partners with ASUS for gaming headset, expands collaborations (IGN)
    26d
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  7. [4.3]
    Meta launches Horizon OS for VR headsets, partnering with manufacturers (Gizmodo)
    26d
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  8. [6.4]
    Meta Horizon OS available for third-party devices, collaboration with Microsoft (TechCrunch)
    26d

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  9. [5.6]
    Meta opens Quest software to other headset makers, expands partnerships (9to5Google)
    26d

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  10. [2.7]
    Meta partners with Lenovo, Asus for mixed reality devices (Thurrott.com)
    26d
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