Meta unveils Horizon TV streaming platform for Quest VR headgear - this is what's disclosed
Meta Unveils Horizon TV and AI Glasses at Connect Event
Meta has made several exciting announcements at its annual Connect event, including the launch of Horizon TV and the Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses and Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses.
Horizon TV, Meta's new streaming service, will be available on the Meta Quest headsets. The service will offer access to popular streaming services such as Prime Video, Peacock, Disney+ with Hulu, and ESPN. Users can expect algorithmically generated recommendations and a list of streaming app tiles. Meta has also partnered with James Cameron's production company, Lightstorm Vision, for exclusive 3D content like 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' on Horizon TV.
In addition, Meta has partnered with several other companies to use the Horizon TV platform on Meta Quest headsets, including Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Twitch, DAZN, Spotify, and Peacock.
Meta also announced the Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses and Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses, AI glasses that allow users to watch TVs and movies. These glasses have been reviewed by Tom's Guide, with a hands-on review available for both the Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses and the Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses.
It is not yet clear which Quest headsets will be compatible with Horizon TV and when it will be rolled out. However, Meta plans to make overall platform improvements, including eliminating letterboxing and displaying media in a correctly sized window based on its aspect ratio.
Meanwhile, Meta's competitors are not standing still. Apple Vision Pro is reportedly partnering with Meta and offering a similar streaming service. GoPro is also facing competition with the Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses.
For the latest updates on Meta's announcements, users can follow Tom's Guide on Google News or add it as a preferred source. Tom's Guide also has a live blog for the latest announcements from Meta. Users can also dive into a recommendation or add it to their watchlist, which is anchored to the Horizon hub.
In conclusion, Meta's Connect event was a significant step forward in the company's quest to dominate the metaverse. With the launch of Horizon TV and the Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses and Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses, Meta is positioning itself as a leader in the virtual reality and AI glasses markets. Stay tuned for more updates from Tom's Guide as we continue to cover Meta's latest developments.
