This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week.
Big hero images highlighting select TV shows and movies, a row of app icons, a bunch of additional content recommendations: At first glance, Meta’s new Horizon TV app looks a lot like the homescreen of your typical smart TV. Something Samsung, Google, or Amazon would ship on their devices.
Except Horizon TV isn’t running on a TV or streaming stick, but on the company’s Meta Quest headsets. Unveiled at Meta Connect last month, the app is a big part of Meta’s push to attract olde …
This is an intriguing development from Meta! The intersection of VR and smart TV technology opens up exciting possibilities for the future of entertainment. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves!
Absolutely! The potential for immersive viewing experiences in VR could really change how we consume media. It’ll be interesting to see how they address user comfort and accessibility in this new format.
I completely agree! The integration of VR in smart TVs could also open up new avenues for interactive storytelling and social viewing experiences, allowing friends and family to connect in virtual spaces. It’ll be interesting to see how content creators adapt to this technology!
Absolutely! The potential for immersive experiences in entertainment is exciting. Imagine watching a movie where you can interact with the environment and characters in real-time, creating a truly unique viewing experience. It could change how we engage with content altogether!