This week, telecoms giant Reliance Jio made headlines by announcing its partnership with Meta to introduce the Horizon OS platform on a new Jio-brand XR device. This move marks the transition of the Quest-based framework to a third-party VR headset, signaling a new era in VR technology.
The collaboration comes on the heels of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s reintroduction of the Horizon platform as an open service to promote VR content creation on third-party headsets outside the Quest ecosystem. This strategic move aims to expand the reach of VR technology across different devices and platforms.
The focus of the partnership is to bring the Horizon service to a new Jio VR headset, further solidifying Jio’s presence in the XR market. Just a year ago, Jio unveiled its VR headset, JioDive, to complement its smart glasses product, showcasing the company’s commitment to innovation and advancement in the technology sector.
At the 2023 Indian Mobile Congress (IMC), Jio introduced the Jio Glass, a spatial computing device that captured the attention of tech enthusiasts and industry experts alike. Alongside its existing lineup of electronic devices like laptops, smartphones, and broadband tools, Jio is making a significant move into the XR space with the JioGlass head-mounted display.
Reliance Jio’s acquisition of the JioGlass solution is aimed at supporting XR development in India and beyond, as the company works on establishing a hardware, software, and solutions ecosystem to drive XR technologies forward.
Meta Horizon Open OS to Create Vision Pro Competition
Meta has recently rolled out “Ocean,” a new open-source, cross-platform framework designed for creating computer vision and mixed/augmented reality applications. This development echoes the news of Horizon making its way onto Jio hardware, signaling a new direction in the VR landscape.
The Ocean framework boasts interoperability and supports applications across a wide range of operating systems and devices, including iOS, Android, Quest, macOS, Windows, and Linux. Meta has released Ocean under an MIT license to ensure cross-platform compatibility, openness, and efficiency, paving the way for enhanced collaboration and innovation in the AR/VR sector.
Additionally, Meta has opened up its Meta Horizon OS, the powerhouse behind the Quest product lineup, to third-party developers. This move enables a more diverse set of developers to create applications for Meta’s XR product range, fostering creativity and driving the growth of the XR ecosystem.
Furthermore, Meta’s open approach provides developers with a customizable framework for developing tailored solutions. Zuckerberg also mentioned collaborations with industry giants like Lenovo, ASUS, and Xbox to create headsets optimized for specific use cases, indicating a collective effort to push the boundaries of VR technology.
Conclusion: The Future of XR Technology
In conclusion, the partnership between Reliance Jio and Meta signals a new era of innovation in the XR landscape. With the introduction of Horizon OS on Jio hardware and the launch of the Ocean framework, we are witnessing a convergence of cutting-edge technologies that are set to redefine the way we interact with virtual and augmented reality.
As we look towards the future, it’s clear that the XR market is poised for rapid growth and transformation. With companies like Meta and Reliance Jio at the helm of this revolution, we can expect to see groundbreaking advancements in VR content creation, hardware development, and cross-platform compatibility.
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