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Spatial Lingo: An Open Source App for AI-Assisted Language Practice with Everyday Objects
Discover Spatial Lingo, a new open source app from Meta that brings mixed reality and AI together to make practicing a new language fun and immersive.

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VAIL VR (Part Two): A Look Inside AEXLAB’S Community-Driven Live Ops Engine
Learn how AEXLAB turned rebuilt onboarding after a monetization pivot, then sustained VAIL VR through rapid, measured updates and a tight community feedback loop.
Apps, Design, Games, Optimization, Quest
Meta Spatial Simulator: A Better Way to Build with Android for Meta Horizon OS
Test and optimize Android apps for Meta Horizon OS without a headset. Learn how Meta Spatial Simulator streamlines VR development inside Android Studio.
Design, Optimization, Quest
Meet the Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition Winners
Meet the winners of our $1.5 million Meta Horizon Start developer competition.
All, Design, Games, Quest
Redefining the Possible: Announcing the $1.5 Million Meta Horizon Mobile Innovation Winners
Meet the winners of the 2025 Meta Horizon Mobile Innovation Competition. See which creators earned a $100k top prize, and explore the winning worlds to learn how they used touch controls and mobile-first design to create standout experiences.
All, Design, Games, Mobile
Growth Insights from APAC: Mid-core VR Games That Players Want to Return To
Explore how mid-core VR games with light controls and deep strategy are driving engagement among the Mainstream Omnivore player segment, along with key lessons from Asia-Pacific developers.
All, Apps, Design, Games, Mobile, Quest
Year in Review: Insights from 2025’s Breakout Creators and Developers
Explore the best insights and inspiring stories from the Meta Horizon developer and creator communities to expand your skills and achieve faster growth next year.
All, Apps, Design, Games, Mobile, Optimization, Quest
Shorten Time-to-First-Dollar with Meta Horizon Launch Tools
A complete guide to Meta Horizon app launches, including pre-launch strategies, discoverability tools, and tips to reduce time-to-first-dollar
All, Apps, Quest
Give Your App the Upper Hand: What’s New with Hand Tracking in v83
Learn how hand tracking in v83 delivers smoother performance, faster movement, and more natural interactions so you can design richer VR experiences with Meta Horizon OS.
All, Apps, Design, Games, Hand tracking, Quest, Unity, Unreal
VAIL VR (Part One): From Couch Surfing to $15M in Crowdfunding
Go behind-the-scenes to see how AEXLAB pivoted VAIL VR’s economy in real time to bridge the gap between premium and free-to-play gamers.
All, Design, Games, Mobile, Quest