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AppWizard

March 1, 2025

Report: Meta to Debut Stand-Alone Meta AI App During Q2 2025

Meta is set to introduce a stand-alone application for its Meta AI, an artificial intelligence-powered assistant, expected to launch in the second quarter of this year. This initiative aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's goal to outpace competitors like Google and OpenAI in the AI domain by the end of 2025. The Meta AI app may incorporate a paid subscription model similar to Microsoft’s Copilot and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Meta's move follows launches from rivals, with Google introducing its Gemini app and Elon Musk's X platform unveiling the Grok app. Zuckerberg indicated strong confidence in Meta AI's potential, expecting it to reach over 1 billion users and asserting that it is already utilized by more users than any other assistant. Meta AI debuted in September 2023 across platforms and has undergone enhancements, including features like faster image generation and integration into Meta Quest virtual reality headsets.

BetaBeacon

February 7, 2025

The Meta Quest saw Wii-like growth in 2024, but that spells trouble for some games

Nintendo's shift to a Blue Ocean strategy with the Wii led to higher sales than competitors, attracting new gamers. Meta's Meta Quest platform is seeing a demographic shift, with more young users and a decrease in interest in AAA games. The platform is focusing more on free-to-play titles and social apps, leading to challenges for developers of big-budget games. Indie games are becoming more prominent on the platform, signaling a shift away from big-name titles.

Winsage

December 11, 2024

Quest 3’s Windows 11 Integration Arrives As Experimental Feature

Quest 3's latest enhancement, introduced during Meta Connect 2024, integrates Windows 11 into Horizon OS v72, allowing users to connect and mirror their Windows 11 PC with a simple tap by looking at the device. This feature is developed through a partnership with Microsoft, utilizing Windows 11 Remote Desktop technology. Once connected, the PC screen turns off and is replaced by a virtual display, enabling users to create up to three virtual monitors. Currently, users must enable 'Pair to PC with Microsoft Mixed Reality Link' in their headset settings and download the Mixed Reality Link app on their Windows 11 PC for setup, but this will not be necessary once the feature exits beta. After setup, users can connect to their PC with a tap on a virtual button without launching any applications. However, the feature requires a local network for operation, unlike Apple's similar feature, which can function without one.

Winsage

November 21, 2024

Meta Quest 3 will get better Windows support in December

Microsoft will introduce Windows in mixed reality in December, allowing users to access Windows 11 on Meta's Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets. This feature enables seamless connection to local Windows PCs or Windows 365 Cloud PCs, with public preview starting next month. The integration was first announced at Meta Connect 2022, and while Windows will not run directly on the headset, it will be streamed from a local PC or cloud. Meta recently showcased a feature that extends Windows 11 laptop screens to digital displays on Quest headsets. Initially, the preview will support only Quest 3 and Quest 3S, with potential future compatibility for more headsets.

Winsage

November 21, 2024

Your Meta Quest 3 is getting a free Windows PC upgrade – and it could change how you work

Microsoft announced the integration of "full capabilities of Windows 11" with Meta's Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets at the Ignite event. Users can connect their local Windows PC or Windows 365 Cloud PC to their Quest headsets in a few seconds, enabling a private workstation experience with virtual screens. While Windows cannot run natively on Quest devices, users can stream their desktop environments to the headset. Mark Zuckerberg mentioned that connecting the devices is as simple as "looking at the keyboard." The update will eliminate the need for additional software for casting features and is set for a public preview in December. Microsoft hinted at ongoing collaboration with Meta for "Windows Volumetric Apps" designed for Meta Quest headsets, although specific compatible apps have not been disclosed.

Winsage

November 20, 2024

Microsoft and Meta Are Bringing Windows 11 to the Quest 3

Microsoft has partnered with Meta to integrate Windows 11 capabilities into mixed reality headsets, starting with the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S. This collaboration aims to enhance user experience in response to the popularity of Apple's Vision Pro. Users will be able to create a virtual multi-monitor workstation by connecting to a Windows 11 PC or a cloud-based Windows 365 instance, although they cannot fully replace their PCs with VR headsets. The connection process is expected to be quick, taking only seconds, and will be simpler than current third-party solutions. Mark Zuckerberg indicated that Quest users would soon only need to look at their keyboard to connect to a PC. A public preview is scheduled for December, but details on monitor support and resolution are still unclear. Microsoft has not addressed Volumetric Apps, which would allow streaming Windows to a Quest headset for 3D viewing, suggesting it may not be available at launch.

Winsage

November 19, 2024

Meta’s Quest 3 Will Be Able To Turn Into A Windows 11 PC

Users of the Meta Quest 3 will soon be able to access the full capabilities of Windows 11 through their VR headsets, but the Quest 3 will not run Windows natively. Instead, it will stream content from a personal Windows 11 PC or a Windows Cloud PC via a Windows 365 subscription, aimed primarily at professional users. This feature will enter public preview in December and allows users to connect to a multiple-monitor workstation seamlessly. The Quest 3 series will compete with the Apple Vision Pro, which is marketed as a spatial computer. Users will be able to set up multiple virtual monitors in their field of view, and while gesture control details are unclear, it may draw inspiration from the Vision Pro. Current third-party applications like Virtual Desktop and Immersed are popular among Quest users for productivity. The Quest 3 has a contextual resolution of about 25 pixels per degree, compared to the Vision Pro's 34 pixels per degree, affecting the clarity of text-heavy virtual screens.

Winsage

September 26, 2024

Mark Zuckerberg says Windows 11 PCs will pair with Meta Quest VR headsets just by glimpsing at the keyboard soon

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced at the Meta Connect 2024 event that Quest VR headsets will soon be able to pair with Windows 11 PCs by simply gazing at the keyboard. This feature will support multiple virtual displays and connect through the Remote Desktop app, enhancing productivity. Meta will discontinue sales of the Quest 2 and Quest Pro by the end of 2024 to launch the Quest 3S VR headset. The integration with Windows 11 is a collaborative effort with Microsoft, aiming to create a cohesive ecosystem. Once connected, users will see their laptop's screen turn off and be replaced by a virtual display, allowing for general computing tasks beyond gaming. The new feature will simplify the connection process by eliminating the need for additional software.