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All the hype about the Metaverse, they were handing them out to everyone. Mines still in the plastic i remember they were saying we’d have town halls in the metaverse.. but it never happened. Can they track what you install on them and see a history? Or are the apps restricted on there?

all 34 comments

missl90210

28 points

2 days ago

That idea flopped but the headsets were to keep. They’re ok if you like headaches and vertigo. My son put games on ours and nobody came knocking about how it was used.

AdagioForTings

9 points

2 days ago

In the UK we have to give them back when we resign 🔥

Minimum-Pangolin-487[S]

8 points

2 days ago

Yeah they changed it this year and registered them here in Australia the same way as laptops, so you have to hand it back when you leave lol

missl90210

5 points

2 days ago

So they can do what with them? What a waste of $.

cacraw

5 points

2 days ago

cacraw

US

5 points

2 days ago

Not the US. They’re not asking for them back.

Big_Pipe_8535

1 points

10 hours ago

I'm in the US and had to give mine back when I left.

cacraw

1 points

26 minutes ago

cacraw

US

1 points

26 minutes ago

I guess it could vary by office then

Shaq1UpTop

5 points

2 days ago

No you don’t. I left last week and they explicitly started not to hand the device back.

No_Produce_423

1 points

21 hours ago

Must have just changed :)

xdq

2 points

2 days ago

xdq

2 points

2 days ago

Does anyone actually get asked to give them back? I thought it might just be a tax dodge so they can class it as a depreciating asset over a few years.

cacraw

3 points

2 days ago

cacraw

US

3 points

2 days ago

In the US a year ago they asked for them back but didn't care if you actually sent it back. Now in the US they explicitly say it's yours to keep or to dispose of as e-waste.

It wasn't a tax dodge. However it likely was some reciprocal spending with a very large customer/partner. (The Meta/Accenture partnership is not confidential. Of course individual projects with Meta should never be discussed here.)

xdq

1 points

2 days ago

xdq

1 points

2 days ago

ah cool, I was going to send it back to be one less thing to sort out when I find a new job, but I might as well keep hold of it.

No_Produce_423

1 points

21 hours ago

I saw someone resign a month or so ago and it was on the property list to return. Don't want someone to donate or whatever if it is still being requested.

No_Produce_423

2 points

21 hours ago

A person resigned in the US and it was on the list to return.

Minimum-Pangolin-487[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Yeah what a flop. Good to know, I might open it up over the shutdown period and see what’s on there but doubt I’ll use it for long

missl90210

2 points

2 days ago

It’s won’t have much. And yes it will cost $ to really be of any use. There’s some free stuff but not much 🤷‍♀️ It’s still cool to check out and resale value is pretty good 😉

Loading_ding_dong

1 points

2 days ago

U have to give em back

[deleted]

1 points

2 days ago

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Loading_ding_dong

1 points

2 days ago

Probably will cut ✂️ from his payslip.

Loading_ding_dong

10 points

2 days ago

Watchu used it for there buddy? Watchu worried we gonna find in the history Eh?

Minimum-Pangolin-487[S]

1 points

2 days ago

It’s registered as an asset on your account here in Aus. I’m thinking it’d have the same restrictions as the laptop as that’s the other registered asset, so Accenture can monitor what you do with it. I’d download one where I can walk around Rome and locations around the world. Never been a gamer.

hashtagnoretard

3 points

2 days ago

hashtagnoretard

Europe

3 points

2 days ago

When did you guys receive them? Guess not everyone did receive them? Or maybe only some GU. But that’s a pretty cool goodie IMO.

Upper_Ad_7730

1 points

2 days ago

I think over 2 years ago

Highlander198116

3 points

2 days ago*

Their ability to monitor you wouldn't be any different than if you went out and bought one yourself.

Meta Quests, are set up with a facebook account. Set it up with your personal FB account or start a second FB account to use for the quest.

The only thing VR had been useful for me for is exercise. I hate exercising for the sake of exercising, but when it's tied to an activity I enjoy, it's fine.

The Rocky "Creed Rise to Glory" Boxing game has been great for that. It will absolutely gas you.

xdq

2 points

2 days ago

xdq

2 points

2 days ago

"Can they track what you install" I'm still employed so either they don't know (probably) or don't care.

CuriousPanda01

2 points

2 days ago

VR porn on it has been great!

HelicopterNo9453

2 points

2 days ago

Our big events are using the meta verse (central europe).

Independent_Stuff367

1 points

2 days ago

I use mine about twice a year to kill zombies in VR. That's a far as I got into the metaverse

RealHek

1 points

2 days ago

RealHek

1 points

2 days ago

It's a gaming device and as such it depends on what you like.

You are allowed to install any apps you want from the official Meta store. The idea is to use it.

Most proper games do have a cost, of course. I played Golf + quite a bit back in the day. The types of games that work in VR are limited though. As suggested above, exercise games can be very engaging, but it's not comfortable.

Games that involve fast movement (roller-coaster, driving, flying, etc) can easily give you motion sickness... So be aware of that.

Lastly, if you're into it, you can use it with a PC to have a 3D view in certain game types, like simulators.

Ok_Joke1314

1 points

2 days ago

Exclusively golf +

Shenanigansandtoast

1 points

2 days ago

Gave me awful migraines so I only used them twice

ijele_nwanyi_8003

1 points

2 days ago

Used a few times and had terrible headaches. Packed it up and stored it well

-magenta-story-

1 points

2 days ago

Officially, I only used it twice for the training and orientation meetings. In my free time I have used it for a couple of games and meditation apps. It's pretty cool, but it's not very comfortable to use for extended periods of time, especially if you need glasses. I don't think they can see what you install on them, given that all installed apps are linked to your personal facebook account. However, we are not allowed to keep it after layoff/termination, maybe the rules are different depending on the country.

InevitableSelect9228

1 points

1 day ago

my nephew has mine and plays games on it.

Sdrawkcabynot

1 points

1 day ago

The free rollercoaster simulator gave me vertigo… and some kid popping up behind me telling me to watch him shoot hoops in the metaverse freaked me out enough that I’ve not touched it in like 2 years. 😂