Meta is pausing its dream of sharing Quest’s Horizon OS with third-party headset makers

Meta has halted its program to share its Horizon OS operating system with third-party VR headset makers, reversing a key initiative announced last April that aimed to create an ecosystem of diverse VR devices running Meta's software. The company initially partnered with Asus, Xbox, and Lenovo to develop new hardware, but will now focus on building its own first-party devices instead. This shift reflects Meta's declining interest in the metaverse as it redirects resources toward AI development and smart glasses.