New Microsoft and Meta partnership to bring volumetric apps to Quest headsets

The API is already available to the developers

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Published onMay 22, 2024

published onMay 22, 2024

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We saw all sorts of innovations regarding Windows during the Build conference, and while most of them were focused on ARM and Copilot, there was a segment dedicated to VR.

Microsoft announced its collaboration with Meta, and that they are planning to extend Windows apps into 3D space, so here’s what we know.

Microsoft will bring Windows volumetric apps to Meta Quest

AsThe Verge reportsthis was announced during the Build event, and Microsoft showcased a digital exploded 3D view of the Xbox controller viewed from Meta Quest 3.

Since this is a digital object, you can manipulate it as you like with your hands. The credit goes to Creo, one of Microsoft’s partners, for bringing this interactive visualization to Quest.

This looks impressive, and if you’re a developer, you can get access to a volumetric API and experiment further aftersigning in for a developer preview.

In other news,Microsoft has introduced Copilot + PC computing, and if you’re eager to try it, you can do so withnewly announced Snapdragon Surface laptops.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

New Microsoft and Meta partnership to bring volumetric apps to Quest headsets#

Microsoft will bring Windows volumetric apps to Meta Quest#

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier

New Microsoft and Meta partnership to bring volumetric apps to Quest headsets

Microsoft will bring Windows volumetric apps to Meta Quest