Meta improves Quest Pro eye tracking
The Meta Quest Pro has received software update number 55. Among other things, it states: "We’ve improved eye tracking on Quest Pro to make it more accurate across a broader field of view and during expressions like winking". Meta also notes that eye tracking calibration can be repeated at any time: "For the most accurate eye tracking, you can always recalibrate by going to Movement Tracking in Settings, then Eye tracking, then Calibrate eye tracking".
Apple Vision Pro supports WebXR for immersive browser experiences
Apple confirms that Safari on Vision Pro supports WebXR, a web standard that enables immersive experiences through the browser. WebXR is already supported on a limited basis by Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge, Safari, Quest Browser, Pico Browser, Magic Leap Browser, Chrome for Android, Samsung Internet, Opera Mobile, and Firefox for Android, some of which are in developer preview.
Virtual Keyboard for Quest VR headsets gets app integration
Meta introduces a new feature for Unity developers to integrate a virtual keyboard into their Quest applications. The virtual keyboard is not a distracting overlay, but an object in 3D space that blends harmoniously into the app in question. The keyboard adapts to the user's location and language and can be controlled with hands or VR controllers.