Meta is testing a feature in its Quest v77 update that automatically turns regular 2D Instagram photos into 3D using AI view synthesis. The model reconstructs flat images pixel by pixel to add depth, meaning creators won't need expensive 3D cameras. The rollout begins this week for select testers.
Meta just signed a multimillion-dollar, multi-year deal with UFC to become its official fan technology and wearable partner. The integration spans Meta AI, smart glasses, Quest headsets, and exclusive Threads content, with plans to build an AI-powered fighter ranking system. Why it matters: Meta gets massive mainstream sports visibility for its next-gen hardware and AI directly inside the Octagon.
Meta just opened up its Quest operating system, dubbed Meta Horizon OS, to third-party hardware makers including Asus ROG and Lenovo. It basically mimics Google's Android playbook for mixed reality to counter Apple's closed Vision Pro ecosystem.
