Unlocked virtual reality headsets can offer users a whole new world of possibilities.
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Famed programmer John Carmack recently said that Facebook would grant root access to the standalone Oculus Go VR headset. The move could allow developers and users to make a wide range of software changes to the Go.
“In the current ecosystem, an Oculus headset requires a Facebook account,” Ben Harraway, of virtual reality developer Lumen Digital, told Lifewire in an email interview. “It’s a barrier to entry that some users are uncomfortable with. By allowing root access, you’re essentially unlocking that device so a user can use it without any restrictions imposed on them and without the worry that ‘big brother’ is watching over them.”
Carmack said on Twitter that he's been campaigning for years for more open access to the Go, which was released in 2018 and has since been replaced by the Oculus Quest 2.
