Meta reportedly refused Google Parent company alphabet‘s proposal is for the two companies to partner on virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) headsets.
Alphabet had proposed that the Meta would be powered using Google’s Android XR software platform. meta quest headset, Reuters report Friday (March 1), citing paywall article By The Information.
A Google spokesperson declined to comment on the report when contacted by PYMNTS.
Mehta did not immediately respond to PYMNTS’ request for comment.
According to the report, Meta plans to develop new VR headsets using Quest software and is in talks with hardware companies about building those devices.
Currently, Meta’s Quest headset uses a version of Google’s Android operating system, the report said.
Meta CEO mark zuckerberg met with LG ElectronicsOn Wednesday (February 28), executives including CEO William Cho and President Park Hyung-se will discuss synergies between the two companies for the next generation. Augmented reality Meta Quest 3 headset or ray ban meta smart glasses, the companies said in a press release Wednesday.
The companies are also discussing combining their strengths across products, content, services and platforms to drive innovation in the virtual space.
This discussion comes a month after Meta reported that: reality lab The company’s VR development department headsetexceeded $1 billion in revenue for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Reality Labs had been losing billions of dollars in recent years. Zuckerberg attributed the division’s turnaround to a strong holiday season for the Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets.
“I remain hopeful that this next generation of AR/VR and MR computing platforms will provide the realistic sensory presence that will be the foundation for future social experiences, and for that matter, almost every other category of experience.” Zuckerberg said in a Feb. 1 speech. Meta’s quarterly financial report.
Zuckerberg’s comments came the day before. apple First MR released headset, vision pro, includes 600 new apps and games. This move is important for Apple, which aims to become a powerful company. First impression Product offerings in meta-dominated markets.
