Skift Take
The Meta Quest virtual reality headset was designed for the ground, but a new update makes them useable while flying. Now, the company is pushing them as an in-flight entertainment option.
Meta announced "Travel Mode" on Monday for versions 2 and 3 of its Quest virtual reality headsets, an update that allows them to be used while flying.
That means travelers can now use those headsets to watch movies, play games, and answer emails while on an airplane
"Using Quest on a plane previously wasn’t possible, since its tracking technology was designed for on-the-ground use, meaning that virtual objects and windows would drift when on a moving vehicle," Meta said in a statement to Skift. "But after we specially tuned the algorithms to account for a plane’s motion, you can now use Quest on a plane with a stable and consistent experience."