Suggestion: Allow apps to request permission to access camera feed(s)
The developer blog says: "We built Passthrough API with privacy in mind. Apps that use Passthrough API cannot access, view, or store images or videos of your physical environment from the Oculus Quest 2 sensors. This means raw images from device sensors are processed on-device." That's all well and good, but what if an application has a legitimate reason to need access to that data? I can think of several such use cases: A camera app for taking pictures/recording video in 3D Mixed reality experiences that implement computer vision algorithms to react to things in the real world A more advanced version of Waltz of the Wizard's mixed reality sandbox that allows changes to be made to objects in the real world (well, at least how they're displayed in the headset 😉) using image processing filters Trippy effects that go beyond the pre-existing filters in the SDK I'm sure there are many others as well. From my understanding, none of these use cases are currently possible on the Quest, even though there's no reason they shouldn't be with the hardware that's present. I couldn't even code it for my own experimentation unless I find some way to root the headset, which is annoying as I spent $1,500 on a Quest Pro and shouldn't be prevented from using its hardware as I please. So what I recommend is adding an API for accessing this raw image data, which would of course only work if the user grants permission to the app. Apps can already do this on smartphones with no issues, so I don't see how the Quest would be any different. The Oculus Store, of course, can also set policies as necessary, such as requiring apps to keep the image data on device whenever possible, and to never send it to a remote server without the user explicitly giving permission. I'd have posted this in the SDK Feedback section, but for some reason it says I'm not allowed to start a thread there, so I'm posting it here instead.
Exploring the Milky Way in Horizon Worlds
I'm a galactic cartographer and a member of the European Space Agency's Gaia Mission Data Processing and Analysis Consortium. I've released two Horizon Worlds experiences in which players can fly starships around the galaxy. One is a treasure hunt game and the other is a galactic space port. More details here: https://kevinjardine.dev/blog/post-11/Steam Runner – A Steampunk Battle Royale Adventure
Step into the gear-grinding chaos of Steam Runner, a unique battle set in a richly detailed steampunk village. In this high-stakes survival game, your goal isn't just to outlast your opponents—it's to escape. Scour the world for scattered gears to repair your personal Zeppelin and take to the skies before it's too late. But beware: danger lurks around every corner. Ruthless NPCs patrol the streets, and rival players will do anything to stop you from reaching your airborne salvation. Will you gather the parts in time, or be grounded forever? UPDATES and Link to Play. Improved Scenario, props and gameplay. Link to play the World: https://horizon.meta.com/world/605766572621060 Still under development so drop your comments if you think you have an idea of improvement! Also the first video of the game: Thanks for supporting the project!
Black Screen randomly during gameplay
Like other posts, same symptoms not game dependent, power off and on, things work ok for a while then 3 dots, screen goes black, sometimes i still hear game, Thrill of the fight in background. If i move my head up and down, vigorously, i get the 3 dots then the game comes on where it left off. It's sporadic. But similar things are happening to others on here. I can't find the support phone numberPocket RC Cars 🕹️🚗
Hey everyone! I just finished my game Pocket RC Cars for the jam, and I’d love for you to check it out! It’s a fast-paced, top-down multiplayer racer where you control tiny RC cars, unlock tracks by earning medals, and climb the leaderboards. You can play solo or with friends — on VR, mobile, or web! 💡Would really appreciate your feedback or just seeing your best lap times 🙂 🕹️ To play: grab a controller, step onto the platform, and start racing! 🎮9 tracks, unlockable progression, and different cars to master Game: https://horizon.meta.com/world/2944898099002743 DevPost project page: https://devpost.com/software/pocket-racers YT video: https://youtu.be/ySBYM9LZvGY Thanks in advance and good luck to everyone in the jam! – Pastew
Quest 3 lost all tracking
Brand new quest 3 just arrived, configured an everything was doing pretty well. Was just logging into a game when all tracking just stopped working, a window saying "Tracking lost" showed up, but I couldn't click anything since the controllers stopped working too, hand tracking also wasnt working. I tried cleaning up the cameras with a very soft towel, tried rebooting, resetting to factory settings, everything I could. The screen is either completely black, black with a dot or on the starting screen asking to turn on the controllers, but the screen just moves randomly and isn't following the headset movements at all. There is a white dot blinking on the left controller and they keep vibrating every few seconds.
Petition To Allow Developers RGB Quest 3 Data For Development
Hi, I'm currently developing an application for the quest 3 but need to use its depth and camera data. It already gives me depth but I can't get camera data due to meta's policy on "security". Many people complained about this already and I just want to put another post out there to spread the word.
