Microsoft, Meta Partner to Convince Businesses to Use VR; Windows App Coming to Meta Quest Headset

Microsoft has partnered with Meta in an effort to convince businesses to operate in virtual settings. During the Meta Connect conference this morning, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said Microsoft Teams will integrate with Quest devices, and Microsoft will provide a way to stream Windows apps to Meta’s headset, TechCrunch reported. Nadella also revealed that Microsoft’s game streaming service, Xbox Cloud Gaming, will arrive on Quest devices within the next few months.

“We are carrying Microsoft Team rich meeting experience to Meta Quest to give people new ways to connect with each other,” Nadella said, noting that custom avatars will eventually come to the experience. Horizon office, MetaThe VR space for collaboration will connect with Teams, he added – allowing anyone to join Teams meetings directly from the Workroom.

“You can now connect, share, and collaborate as if you were in person,” added Nadella.

Above Windows ended, Nadella said that Microsoft 365 will come to Quest in a way that allows users to interact with content from productivity apps like Are from, Excel, PowerPoint and Opinion.

“You’ll have a new way to securely stream your entire Windows experience, including all your app content settings, personalized to your VR device with full power,” says Nadella. strength of Windows”.

“We’ve been thinking about how to bring the power of Microsoft 365 and Windows 365 to 3D space to really help drive productivity and let you create, communicate, and collaborate in whole new ways. “

For Xbox Cloud Gamingin Quest, it will stream the game to 2D VR screens, supporting Xbox remote controll. But Nadella hinted that additional features might be on the way.