Meta Quest
PulseAugur coverage of Meta Quest — every cluster mentioning Meta Quest across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- 2026-05-16 product_launch Meta Quest platform receives an update enabling AI-powered 2D to 3D photo conversion. source
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Disney+ app on Meta Quest now offers 3D movies and immersive environments
Meta and Disney have launched an updated Disney+ app for Meta Quest headsets, now featuring over 60 3D movies and immersive virtual environments. Users can stream titles like "Toy Story 5" and "The Avengers" with Dolby …
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AI integrates with single-cell analysis and VR for molecular visualization
10x Genomics has integrated Anthropic's Claude into its single-cell analysis platform, creating Sentira, which allows researchers to generate analysis pipelines using natural language commands. This integration aims to …
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10x Genomics launches AI platform Sentira, enhanced by Anthropic's Claude
10x Genomics has launched Sentira, an AI platform designed to accelerate single-cell analysis in genomics. This platform is powered by Anthropic's Claude LLM and aims to reduce bioinformatics bottlenecks and shorten ite…
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Gemini 4 Carbon's protein folding speed contrasts with human vision training needs
Gemini 4 Carbon, a new frontier model, can fold proteins in minutes, but this computational speed does not translate to human visual perception. The article highlights that while AI excels at tasks like protein folding,…
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Human empathy preferred over AI despite higher AI scores
Despite AI models demonstrating higher empathy scores, people overwhelmingly prefer human empathy. This preference stems from the belief that humans possess lived experiences, which AI cannot replicate, even if the AI c…
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Australia eyes ban on AI chatbots forming emotional bonds
Australia is considering legislation to ban AI chatbots that form "emotional intimacy" with users, prompted by concerns that children are treating AI agents as friends. This move shifts the focus of online safety regula…
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Xbox unveils compact Nano Controller for smaller hands
Xbox has released a new, compact gamepad called the Xbox Nano Controller, measuring just over five inches long and weighing 3.5 ounces. This smaller controller is designed for users with smaller hands, including younger…
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UK Parliament faces smart glasses ban calls amid AI concerns
Calls are mounting for a ban on AI-enabled smart glasses in the UK Parliament following an incident where a politician appeared to use them as a teleprompter. The technology, popularized by Meta, raises concerns about t…
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California orders robotics startup to cease human vs. robot fights
A robotics startup named REK has received a cease-and-desist order from the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) for hosting a human versus robot cage match. The commission cited safety concerns and the need for …
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VR app uses AI shaders to treat lazy eye, developer reports
A developer has found a novel application for AI in vision therapy, using a VR headset and custom shaders to treat amblyopia, or lazy eye. The application, named Amblyotube, works by presenting distinct visual streams t…
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VR game developer Polyarc closes; Fairbuds 2 design leaks
Polyarc, the developer behind the VR game Moss, has ceased operations. The studio was known for its early contributions to virtual reality platforms like PSVR and Meta Quest. Separately, leaks have emerged regarding the…
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Moss VR developer Polyarc closes after 12 years
Polyarc, the acclaimed developer behind the virtual reality games Moss and Moss: Book II, has officially closed its doors after nearly 12 years in operation. The studio, known for its innovative VR experiences and its p…
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Arche XR uses VR for children's mental health interventions
Arche XR, a company founded by Nicholas Thomson, is developing virtual reality (VR) solutions aimed at providing mental health interventions for children. The technology leverages immersive VR to create engaging and evi…
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Meta launches Threads VR app; Apple's App Store fee fight continues
Meta has released a virtual reality application for its Threads platform, making it accessible on Meta Quest VR headsets. This move follows Meta's earlier integration of Threads with its Ray-Ban smart glasses and recent…
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New ocular verification method for VR addresses data challenges
Researchers have developed a new method for ocular verification in virtual reality (VR) environments, addressing challenges specific to VR-acquired biometric data. The study evaluates existing iris quality metrics, find…
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Meta Horizon+ adds Xbox Game Pass starter edition with over 50 games
Meta is integrating Xbox Game Pass titles into its Meta Horizon+ subscription service, offering subscribers access to over 50 games. This starter edition provides 10 hours of monthly cloud gaming on VR headsets, with th…
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Discord launches native app for Meta Quest VR headsets
Discord has launched a native application for Meta Quest virtual reality headsets, fulfilling a promise made at last year's Meta Connect conference. The app provides full access to Discord's features, including servers,…
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Half-Life runs on 2007 Nokia N95 at 30 FPS
An Argentine developer has successfully ported the original Half-Life game to run on a 2007 Nokia N95 smartphone. The game achieves approximately 30 frames per second, with the developer also implementing support for Bl…
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Supernatural VR fitness app relaunches independently with higher prices
The VR exercise platform Supernatural, originally developed by Meta, is being revived as an independent company called Supernatural Health. This new iteration will launch this fall on the Meta Quest platform, bringing b…
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Meta revives Supernatural VR fitness game after earlier discontinuation plans
Meta has revived Supernatural, a popular VR fitness game previously thought to be discontinued. The company had initially signaled an end to support for the application on its Quest VR headsets. However, Meta has now de…