Facebook parent company Meta has acquired the Belgian-Dutch 3D printing company Luxexcel, the website RoadToVR reported citing the English language publication The Brussels Times. Luxexcel specializes in the development of complex glass lenses that go into the making of AR headsets. None of the companies are forthcoming with the details of the deal though, including the … [Read more...] about Meta acquires 3D smart lens manufacturer Luxexcel
Meta to launch new AR/VR headset in October
Facebook is all set to launch its all-new AR/ VR headset in October. This has been revealed by none other than the company CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The CEO was speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast when he made the revelation. Also, as PhoneArena reported, the upcoming AR/VR headset would be unique in that it will have better non-verbal communication, which can be like … [Read more...] about Meta to launch new AR/VR headset in October
Meta smartwatch phased out as Facebook focuses on AR VR
Meta had announced last year they are working on a smartwatch that would compete with the Apple Watch. The proposed smartwatch was also touted to come with an integrated camera along with other advanced features. However, as per the latest development on this, the said smartwatch has now been put on the back burner and no one knows when the project is going to be revived again, … [Read more...] about Meta smartwatch phased out as Facebook focuses on AR VR
Meta inks deal with VNTANA to allow brands run 3D ads on Facebook and Instagram
Meta Platforms Inc announced it has entered into a partnership with an e-commerce technology firm that will make it easier for brands to run 3D ads on its social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, Reuters reported. All of this is made possible thanks to the integration with VNTANA which will allow brands to have 3D models of their products uploaded to Facebook or … [Read more...] about Meta inks deal with VNTANA to allow brands run 3D ads on Facebook and Instagram
Meta introducing parental control features to keep kids safe in Metaverse
Meta has stated they will have in place enough security mechanisms to prevent kids from accessing age-inappropriate content on the Metaverse, NPR reported. The Facebook parent company also stated their Quest headset is safe for use by children aged 13 years and above. That said, parents have been expressing concern about incidents of kids getting access to content that aren't … [Read more...] about Meta introducing parental control features to keep kids safe in Metaverse