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And now we know why Facebook bought Oculus

Posted: 18 Jun 2021, 17:19
by TSR2
Something to overlay as you fly with you Oculus headset?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57526135

Re: And now we know why Facebook bought Oculus

Posted: 18 Jun 2021, 20:35
by Nigel H-J
Well thank goodness I only use my Oculus Quest 2 for X-Plane 11 rFactor 2 racing and Dirt Rally 2.

I was not keen having to join Facebook just to use the Quest 2 to but at least I can remain hidden so no-one knows I am there!!

Also hate to think that midway through a first person shooter firefight that the game pauses for an advert!! :wall:

Regards
Nigel.

Re: And now we know why Facebook bought Oculus

Posted: 18 Jun 2021, 22:43
by TSR2
Who says they won’t inject them into XPlane or RFactor or whatever, that’s where it’s going. Approaching Heathrow and you get a banner up “welcome to Geathrow, brought to you by Virgin Atlantic” 😂

Re: And now we know why Facebook bought Oculus

Posted: 19 Jun 2021, 10:34
by Airspeed
Insidious :|

Re: And now we know why Facebook bought Oculus

Posted: 19 Jun 2021, 11:33
by Scorpius
I am not on Facebook, Twitter or any other forms of anti social media. They are just a bunch of vitue signallers.

Can you blame me?

Nev

Re: And now we know why Facebook bought Oculus

Posted: 19 Jun 2021, 16:21
by Vancouver
Something else I don't need to buy then. Along with sports I have no need to follow anymore. All this virtue signaling and kneeling just acts as a turn off. :cpu:

Re: And now we know why Facebook bought Oculus

Posted: 19 Jun 2021, 19:38
by Nigel H-J
I just cannot understand why Mark Zuckerberg demands that those who want to buy the Quest 2 have to be on Facebook or else it won't work for you.

Just hope that somebody appeals this decision and wins.

Even though I had to join, I do not show up on Facebook and will never have my account made public.

Regards
Nigel.

Re: And now we know why Facebook bought Oculus

Posted: 19 Jun 2021, 19:42
by TSR2
Its so that they can track your use and then ultimately inject advertisements into your experience. You don't need to be "on facebook." The minute you have an account they can track all they need.

Re: And now we know why Facebook bought Oculus

Posted: 19 Jun 2021, 19:49
by Nigel H-J
Its so that they can track your use and then ultimately inject advertisements into your experience. You don't need to be "on facebook." The minute you have an account they can track all they need.
Bast*rds!!! :rant:

Nigel.

Re: And now we know why Facebook bought Oculus

Posted: 09 Jul 2021, 21:12
by airboatr
Nigel H-J wrote:
19 Jun 2021, 19:49

Bast*rds!!! :rant:

Nigel.
I'd say light the torches.. but they've all been converted to L.E.D..

All the real fun is gone now. :|