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Meta confirms June 15 shutdown of Horizon Worlds on Quest VR headsets
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Following its February announcement to shift Horizon Worlds to mobile, Meta has set June 15 as the end date for access on Quest VR headsets. The move continues the company's broader retreat from in-house VR content amid a pivot toward AI, AR glasses, and third-party developers.
A jury in New Mexico ruled Meta liable for violating the state's consumer protection laws, ordering the company to pay a $375 million penalty. The verdict stems from allegations that Meta misled users about platform safety amid child exploitation risks. Meta plans to appeal the decision.
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Meta will discontinue end-to-end encrypted messaging in Instagram direct messages after May 8, 2026, due to low adoption. Affected users will receive in-app instructions to download their messages and media. The company directs users to WhatsApp for continued encrypted messaging.
Meta is rolling out a software update for its smart glasses that introduces Conversation Focus, a feature to amplify voices in noisy environments. The update also adds AI-powered Spotify integration for context-based playlists. These enhancements are available first to early access users on Ray-Ban and Oakley models.
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Meta has launched the Disney+ streaming app on its Quest virtual reality headsets, allowing US users to access a vast catalog of content. The integration includes support for high-quality formats like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. International rollout is planned for the near future.
French engineer Yann LeCun, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, has confirmed his departure from Meta after 12 years with the group. He plans to launch his own startup focused on AI models that understand the physical world. The move comes amid a strategic shift at Meta under CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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Judge James Boasberg ruled in favor of Meta Platforms in a Washington federal court, determining the company does not need to undo its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp as it does not constitute a monopoly. The decision rests on Meta's declining market share amid rising competition from platforms like TikTok and YouTube. While Meta continues to generate massive revenues, the judge emphasized the market's evolution toward AI-driven content.
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