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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Technology
Saqib Shah

Meta looks to Magic Leap for a more immersive metaverse

Despite its ongoing struggles to give the metaverse traction, Meta hasn’t given up on virtual reality just yet. The company formerly known as Facebook is trying to obtain new technology that could make its mixed-reality headsets slimmer and more immersive.

According to the Financial Times, Meta is in discussions with Magic Leap over licensing the augmented reality company’s custom components, including its powerful lenses and software. It also reportedly wants the firm to manufacture its hardware as part of a multi-level contract.

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