Topic: codec avatars

  • Meta's Quest 3 Now Runs 3 Full-Body Codec Avatars

    Meta's Quest 3 Now Runs 3 Full-Body Codec Avatars

    Meta’s Quest 3 can now render three full-body Codec Avatars simultaneously, advancing lifelike VR interactions despite hardware limitations. The avatars use advanced face and eye tracking for realism but rely on a complex camera setup and lack dynamic lighting. Meta faces pressure to deliver as A...

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  • Meta's 'Codec Avatars' Now Feature Customizable Hairstyles

    Meta's 'Codec Avatars' Now Feature Customizable Hairstyles

    Meta's Codec Avatars now feature customizable hairstyles, enhancing realism by separating facial and hair modeling, bringing virtual interactions closer to real-life experiences. The avatar creation process has been simplified from complex multi-camera setups to smartphone scans, though high-qual...

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  • Meta CTO Hints at Connect 2025 Highlights

    Meta CTO Hints at Connect 2025 Highlights

    Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth teased major updates in wearables, AI, and metaverse software at Meta Connect 2025, sparking speculation about the company’s next innovations. Meta’s rumored smart glasses, codenamed Celeste, will feature a heads-up display and gesture-control wristband, targeting premi...

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