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The Meta Quest Platform, primarily developed by Oculus VR, is a robust system designed for immersive virtual reality^[1] experiences. Its history traces back to 2012, initially created for the Oculus Rift DK1. After Meta Platforms^[2] Inc., formerly known as Facebook^[3] Inc., acquired Oculus VR in 2014, the development pace accelerated. The platform has been adapted for various devices, including the Samsung^[5] Gear VR and the Oculus Go, which was released in 2018. The Meta Quest Platform is also compatible with older Rift applications. Software updates regularly introduce new features and enhancements, ensuring users have access to the latest VR technology^[4]. The platform supports both gaming and non-gaming applications, offering a diverse range of experiences for its user community. In 2022, several builds, from 39.0 to 43.0, were released, further improving the platform’s capabilities.

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1. ↑ virtual reality. Virtual reality, often abbreviated as VR, is a technology that simulates a user's physical presence in a digital environment. Originating as a term in the mid-1400s, the concept of VR has evolved significantly, with notable milestones including the development of the first head-mounted display and the Sensorama. Technological advancements over time have allowed VR to expand from medical and military applications to consumer use. Today, VR is widely employed across multiple industries such as healthcare, architecture, education, and entertainment. Despite facing challenges such as the closure of research labs and hardware development struggles, the field has seen significant innovations. Key aspects in VR technology include display resolution, image latency, and field of view, all crucial in creating immersive experiences. Various tools and technologies, like Virtual Reality Modelling Language (VRML), WebVR, and photogrammetry, are used to develop VR experiences. Hardware considerations for VR production often involve high frame rates, smartphone-based displays, and omnidirectional cameras.

2. ↑ Meta Platforms ( Meta Platforms ) Meta Platforms, Inc. is a leading technology conglomerate based in Menlo Park, California. It owns and operates a suite of popular digital platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp. As one of the top American information technology companies, Meta's portfolio extends beyond social media, with acquisitions in virtual reality (Oculus), mapping (Mapillary), brain-computer interface technology (CTRL-Labs), and a strategic investment in Jio Platforms. The company heavily relies on advertising for revenue. It went public in 2012, raising $16 billion in one of the largest IPOs in US history. In recent years, Meta has shifted its focus towards building a metaverse, an integrated virtual environment, which led to its rebranding from Facebook in 2021. Despite facing challenges including data breaches, leadership changes, and changes in privacy regulations, the company continues to innovate in areas like artificial intelligence and new app development.

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Meta Quest Platform (Wikipedia)

The Meta Quest Platform is a virtual and augmented reality software development kit (SDK) and operating system environment for developing application software for the Meta Quest line of devices released by Meta Platforms. Initially developed for the embedded operating system on the Oculus Rift and Oculus Rift S, the platform runs on the Android operating system since the release of the Oculus Go in 2018.

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