The Picture-in-Picture functionality elevates metaverse engagement beyond the confines of the browser. It empowers participants to seamlessly observe and listen to metaverse broadcasts on any mediaboard while concurrently navigating through various browser tabs or applications on both desktop and mobile platforms.
This innovative feature enables users to detach the metaverse view into a compact, floating window that remains visible above all other interfaces. Consequently, individuals can continue watching content while actively engaging in other tasks. Inspired by television, where viewers often desire to maintain focus on a live event while exploring program guides or switching channels, Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mirrors this concept.
PIP is a prevalent feature found in TV receivers and online platforms. It presents one primary program on the full screen, while supplementary programs are showcased in smaller, inset windows, typically positioned in a corner of the main display.
Now you can ensure participants don't miss one single moment of the metaverse experience.
This feature is now available for all participants on all broadcast screens.
The Picture-in-Picture window
- Floats on top of other windows
- Automatically disappears in the browser tab is closed or navigated away from (such as visiting another space in a world)
- Can be dragged, positioned and resized by the user
Guide to using Picture-in-Picture
- Click on a broadcast screen
- Choose Picture-in-Picture from the menu
The Picture-in-Picture will be displayed as a smaller popup floating window in the bottom right corner of the desktop. This enables the participant to see and hear what is happening in the broadcast while doing other things.
The participant can then browse other tabs or applications on their device while the popup remains visible on top.
The participant can click on the PiP window at any time to return to the browser tab in full interactive mode.
Browser and device support
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Picture-in-Picture_API#browser_compatibility