The beta is available right now in the Oculus Store. Facebook is quick to stress that this is just an early glimpse, though -- it's "1 percent" of what the social network wants to do. It sees Spaces enabling all kinds of VR interactions, such as playing pool with your pals or shared music listening. While Spaces will likely feel like a novelty right now, Facebook clearly sees this as a launching pad for VR as a social platform. If everything goes well, this could be your go-to option whenever you can't meet someone in person.

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