For all of you who work in virtual reality, Meta is releasing a new virtual work environment where you can be transported to a house in a valley surrounded by mountains with a hint of snow-capped peaks and a quiet cathedral of redwoods.
This is just one of several additional features Meta Quest included in its v39 update.
Meta Quest 2 v39 Update
On Monday, April 11, Meta Quest said that it will soon roll out v39, a new update that will add a new home environment among other new features.
The upcoming software update for Meta Quest and Quest 2 VR headsets will let you be transported to the "Mountain Study" environment, which Meta Quest claims to be the highlight of this update.
This feature will place you in a house in a valley surrounded by mountains with a hint of snow-capped peaks and a quiet cathedral of redwoods. You can look for the "Virtual Workspace" tab in your Quest's settings menu to access this new Home environment.
Other minor enhancements and modifications, as reported by The Verge, will also be included in the update, which will be released progressively over the next few weeks.
The multitasking options, which lets you switch between recently used apps in an interface, are now open to everyone. It was noted that this feature was previously hidden in the "Experimental" settings pane. Meta claims that over the next month, more advancements will be made in this area.
The Verge mentioned that the new update will also let you send content from an iOS device's share sheet to a Quest headset, making it easier for VR users to access content. In early 2022, similar support for Android users was provided. To use this feature, make sure the Bluetooth function on your headset is turned on.
Is Meta Quest 2 Worth-It?
According to CNET, the Oculus Quest 2 (now renamed the Meta Quest 2, after Facebook's name change to Meta) is a self-contained VR gaming console with an improved and less-expensive update to the original Oculus Quest.
The Oculus Quest 2 is one of the best VR headsets available for both beginners and seasoned VR veterans alike, TechRadar said in its Oculus Quest 2 review.
It's a standalone, battery-powered headset that lets you freely wander around your actual and virtual play spaces without the danger of tripping over a wire. It was recommended to someone searching for a high-end VR system that doesn't require the extra wires, high cost, or hassle of a PC-based VR setup like the HTC Vive or the now-defunct Oculus Rift S.
The standalone Quest 2 can deliver high-quality virtual reality experiences at a reasonable price to your front room with minimal setup. It provides quick access to everything that makes virtual reality unique and well worth your time.
TechRadar claims that if you've been waiting for a cause to swap reality for virtual reality, Quest 2 is as near to perfection as VR has gotten so far. It noted that until a Quest 3 is released, this is the VR headgear to get.
