So is the social media giant still charging ahead with VR? Definitely. Here’s how.
They’re on a VR Hiring Spree
Facebook is on the hunt for new VR hires. Of their 2,000 job openings, nine percent are for Oculus positions. The info comes from a recent CBSInsights report, which highlights the company’s push towards developing the next generation of consumer technology. Not only is Oculus a big bet; it’s Facebook’s fastest-expanding one, judging entirely from the number of new positions open at the unit. It’s eyebrow-raising that Facebook is hiring so aggressively for this unit, and an indication the company believes there is still an advantage to be had by investing early in VR, despite spotty consumer adoption.”
They’re Tweaking Gear VR
By now, Facebook’s MO is obvious: They constantly introduce a series of tweaks to their social media platform’s newsfeeds. Gear VR is no different. Oculus now has delivered an update for Gear VR that enables Livestream comments and new forms of interact in Oculus Rooms. Oculus had earlier added Livestreaming to Gear VR, but the new update allows users to view comments and reactions while still inside virtual reality. It’s a great way to keep users on the platform longer — which is a tactic that should sound familiar to any of the 2 billion people on Facebook. As a matter of fact, the new features connect to Facebook directly, allowing users to share photos and access videos. Virtual reality might not have caught on at a massive scale yet, but the social media giant throwing its formidable weight behind it. Read more about the evolving world of virtual reality on TechCo
