Recently, multiple industry insiders revealed that Meta is reevaluating its VR business line within Reality Labs, with layoffs possibly starting next month, involving approximately 10% to 30% of positions. This team primarily focuses on VR headset development and virtual social network construction. Interestingly, Meta plans to redirect the savings from these cuts toward the AR glasses project — their collaborative product with Ray-Ban has already met internal sales expectations. It appears that Meta is adjusting its metaverse investment strategy, gradually shifting from VR hardware to the AR field. This strategic shift reflects a broader industry reconsideration of different technological approaches.

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DeadTrades_Walkingvip
· 4h ago
Haha, another round of layoffs. Is the VR dream gone? Will AR glasses work this time? --- Meta really bet on the wrong thing this time. Who uses VR social apps? --- So is the metaverse just like this? Turning to AR for survival? --- Ray-Ban glasses are still selling pretty well, that's a bright spot. --- 10% to 30% layoffs, which means the VR department is almost done. --- Switching from VR to AR, this transition is a bit sudden. The technical roadmap is changing so quickly. --- How much did Meta spend on VR? Now shifting focus, all the previous investments seem wasted. --- Speaking of AR glasses, can they really succeed, or is it just another money-burning pit? --- It seems big companies are starting to offload their burdens too. VR isn't as promising as imagined.
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ForkThisDAOvip
· 4h ago
This round of VR really wasn't played well; Meta still underestimated consumer interest. However, the fact that AR glasses are selling well is indeed interesting; it seems practicality is still more popular.
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MetaverseLandlordvip
· 4h ago
Meta still hasn't figured out this game of VR; shifting to AR is the right move. At least Ray-Ban glasses can still sell.
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GetRichLeekvip
· 4h ago
Another dump signal? Is VR going to fail? I was still hyping VR as the future in the group last year... Now it's switched to AR, and the whales' way of cutting leeks this time is really impressive.
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