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Oculus Founder Teases XR Announcement Coming “in a few weeks”, Possibly Pointing to Military-driven Headset

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” This figure is in reference to the free Meta Horizon smartphone app, which did see a year-over-year decrease by 27% during the Christmas period, but not the XR app ecosystem as a whole. Shortly before releasing its Oculus Rift DK2 follow-up in mid-2014, Oculus was acquired by Meta (then Facebook) for more than $2 billion.

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Oculus Quest Pro Reference Hidden in Latest Software, Mentions Face & Eye Tracking

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The v32 firmware release for Oculus Quest last month ostensibly confirms that the company is moving forward with the device, as it contains hidden reference to an “Oculus Quest Pro” headset along with text mentioning both eye and face-tracking. THE LENSES SHOULD BE CLOSE TO YOUR EYES, BUT NOT CAUSE DISCOMFORT.””

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Oculus Quest 128GB Headset Supposedly In The Works

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This past December, we talked about the pros and cons of the 64GB and 256GB Oculus Quest headsets and which one to buy depending on your wants and needs as a user. According to a new report by French gaming site GamerGen , the publication recently spotted a listing for a 128GB model Oculus Quest headset on LDLC and Top Achat websites.

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The Oculus Quest Is Now The Meta Quest

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According to Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, soon to be CTO of Meta, the name change will also affect the Oculus product line. Moving forward, the Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 will be referred to as the Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2 respectively. It doesn’t end there, however.

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Oculus Quest Update Adds Multitasking, Mic Swap, And More!

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Oculus software update v30 introduces long-awaited features to accessibility, party chat, and Infinite Office. Earlier today, Facebook announced the rollout of its v30 on the Oculus Quest platform, which introduces a handful of highly-anticipated improvements as well as a few pleasant surprises. AIR LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL OCULUS QUEST.

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Does The Oculus Quest 2 Work Outside?

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So you just got your hands on Facebook’s incredible standalone VR headset, the Oculus Quest 2, and are excited to jump into a massive catalogue of AAA games and experiences. Referred to as “Roomscale”, the Quest 2 requires a minimum of 6.5 But what about the Oculus Quest 2? Well, the answer is yes and no.

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‘Catan VR’ On Oculus Quest Is Proof We Need More VR Board Games

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Catan VR , a modern adaptation of the original 1995 board game Settlers of Catan is finally available on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the series or simply a lover of multiplayer strategy games, Catan VR is a must-play on the Oculus Quest/Quest 2. Image Credit: Experiment 7.

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