Meta opens up Quest headset's operating system, Horizon OS, to third-party hardware makers

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Meta has announced the opening up of its Quest operating system to third-party hardware manufacturers. This strategic decision is set to revolutionize the mixed reality landscape, offering a more open computing platform for the metaverse.

 

Meta’s Horizon OS, the mixed reality operating system that powers their Quest devices, is now accessible to external device makers. This initiative is expected to foster a new ecosystem of mixed reality devices. By extending the reach of their platform, Meta aims to bring the power of mixed reality to a wider audience.

 

The company’s decision to open up its operating system is a significant step towards their vision of a more open computing platform for the metaverse. This move is also seen as a strategic maneuver in the escalating battle with Apple for dominance in the next frontier of computing.

 

Meta’s Horizon OS combines core technologies that power today’s mixed reality experiences. The operating system features gesture tracking and high-resolution pass-through4, enabling developers to create immersive mixed reality experiences.

 

Leading technology companies such as Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft’s Xbox are reportedly developing devices on the Meta Horizon OS platform. This collaboration is expected to expand the market to a wider range of users, much like what was witnessed with PCs and smartphones.

 

How will this move shape the future of the metaverse? We invite you to share your thoughts and predictions.

 

 

Read more:

• https://about.fb.com/news/2024/04/introducing-our-open-mixed-reality-ecosystem/
• https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/22/meta-opens-quest-os-to-third-party-headset-makers-taps-lenovo-and-xbox-as-partners/
• https://www.zdnet.com/article/meta-opens-its-quest-os-to-third-party-headsets-including-asus-and-lenovo/
• https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-opens-up-its-vr-operating-system-to-third-party-hardware-makers/713924/