David Bridges
At a glance
- New Feature: Mark Zuckerberg announced Horizon TV, an entertainment hub for Quest headsets.
- Streaming Partners: Meta collaborates with Disney+, Prime Video, and others to provide a variety of content.
- Audio/Visual Quality: Horizon TV supports Dolby Atmos and will feature Dolby Vision for enhanced viewing experiences.
- Exclusive Content: Users can access a unique 3D clip of Avatar: Fire and Ash temporarily on Horizon TV.
After revealing his company’s latest augmented reality and smart glasses at Meta Connect this year, Mark Zuckerberg has introduced a new entertainment hub for its Quest headsets called Horizon TV. Zuckerberg said Meta believes that watching video content is going to be a huge category for both virtual reality headsets and glasses in the future. Meta has already teamed up with several major streaming services to provide shows and movies you can enjoy in VR. One of those partners is Disney+, which will give users access to the Marvel Cinematic Universe on their headsets, as well as to content from ESPN and Hulu.
Based on the interface Zuckerberg showed at the event, which had a lineup of streaming apps that will be available on the hub, Meta also teamed up with Prime Video, Spotify, Peacock, and Twitch. That will allow you to watch shows, such as The Boys and Fallout on your virtual reality devices. Meta also partnered with Universal Pictures and iconic horror company Blumhouse, so that you can watch horror flicks like M3GAN and The Black Phone on your Quest “with immersive special effects you won’t find anywhere else.”
The Horizon TV hub supports Dolby Atmos for immersive sounds, with Dolby Vision arriving later this year for richer colors and crisper details. For a limited time, you’ll be able to watch an exclusive 3D clip of Avatar: Fire and Ash on Horizon TV, as well, as part of Meta’s partnership with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision.
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