Facebook Venues is the new virtual reality platform from Mark Zuckerberg's company that was created in 2018 to attend events, sports broadcasts, concerts ... and that until now could only be used by a small group of users in the testing phase. However, now Facebook has decided that it will be available to everyone, opening the beta to anyone who wants to use it and that it is loaded with different improvements that can meet the needs and desires of users.
In order to use this social network, it is mandatory to use virtual reality glasses Oculus Quest, Oculus GO and Samsung Gear VR. Users who wish can establish meetings with their friends to attend virtually all kinds of events together as well as to be able to interact with each other through different reactions that are available on the platform and that even allow taking videos and photos. together while enjoying an event, that is, it is like going to party virtually.
Facebook Venues It has a large amount of different content, although not all of them are always developed in a rigorous direct. Although there is always one available for users to enjoy, there are other broadcasts that are of interest to users, such as conferences, concerts and events of any type and theme.
After two years in which it has been in the testing phase with private access, this new platform comes with new improvements to be able to be launched publicly, starting because users now have the possibility of reaching a common place before and after the events, allowing them to meet and talk and interact with each other, just as one might do in any event that takes place physically and in the "real world."
On the other hand, as with other services, Facebook has decided to add its Safe zone, a function that is also present in its Horizon virtual world and that makes users have the possibility of reaching a menu from which they can have control in terms of security, being able to block or silence users, in addition to being able to report inappropriate behavior .
Once a complaint is made of a situation, a video will be sent with the moments prior to the report, which will be recorded in a loop, and once the moderators review the content they will proceed to act accordingly, removing the video from the services by privacy reasons, or at least so ensures Facebook.
Integration with Facebook Horizon
One of the doubts of many people is whether Facebook Venues will integrate with FacebookHorizon since the virtual 3D avatars of those attending the first one are very similar to the virtual world of the platform.
“Before entering Horizon for the first time, people will design their own avatars from a variety of body and style options, to ensure that everyone can fully express their individuality. From there,s magical portals, called telepods, will transport users from public spaces to new worlds full of adventure and exploration. At first people will jump into games and experiences created by Facebook, like Wing Strikers, a multiplayer aerial experience ”. This is how Facebook defines its virtual world.
Both platforms seem like a clear bet by Facebook to bet on virtual reality, which places it at the forefront in this type of content. In fact, Mark Zuckerberg's company sees in this social network a great opportunity to take over a world that could shape the future of social relationships.
In fact, with the coronavirus health pandemic, great changes have already been seen in the way people act and function, who could now turn to the virtual world to interact or even go to concerts, all without leaving home. Without a doubt it is a new concept to which we may have to get used to.
Thus, Facebook continues to bet on creating new platforms and services with which to continue maintaining its position in the market. It should be remembered that she is the owner of successful services such as WhatsApp or Instagram but she continues to work to remain the "king" of social networks and a clear example of this is the steps she takes forward when creating innovative services and platforms. like Venues or Horizon.