Oculus Founder Shares Reaction to Horizon OS News, Expresses Concern about Timing
The virtual reality community was abuzz this week with the news that Oculus, the leading VR company, is set to release a new operating system called Horizon OS. The announcement was met with mixed reactions from users and industry experts alike, but one voice that stood out was that of Oculus founder, Palmer Luckey.
Luckey, who famously sold Oculus to Facebook for $2 billion in 2014, took to social media to share his thoughts on the news. In a series of tweets, he expressed his excitement for the potential of Horizon OS but also voiced concerns about the timing of its release.
“I’m thrilled to see Oculus continuing to push the boundaries of VR with Horizon OS,” Luckey tweeted. “But I can’t help but feel that the timing of this announcement is a bit off. With so much uncertainty in the world right now, is this really the right time to be launching a new operating system?”
Luckey’s concerns are not unfounded. The world is currently facing a global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and social unrest, all of which have had a significant impact on people’s lives and priorities. In such a tumultuous time, launching a new operating system for a niche technology like VR may seem tone-deaf to some.
However, others argue that now more than ever, people are looking for ways to escape reality and connect with others in virtual spaces. Horizon OS promises to provide a social platform where users can interact with friends and strangers in immersive virtual environments, offering a much-needed respite from the challenges of the real world.
Despite his concerns about the timing of the announcement, Luckey remains optimistic about the potential of Horizon OS to revolutionize the VR industry. He believes that virtual reality has the power to bring people together in ways that were previously unimaginable, and that Horizon OS could be a key driver in making that vision a reality.
As Oculus prepares to launch Horizon OS later this year, it will be interesting to see how users respond to the new operating system and whether Luckey’s concerns about timing prove to be valid. In the meantime, the virtual reality community eagerly awaits the next chapter in the evolution of VR technology.