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Meta smartwatch tipped for 2026 release as company doubles down on AI wearables

A revived project could bring health tracking and Meta AI to the wrist, completing a growing ecosystem

Nobody mourns the metaverse: What went wrong with Zuckerberg's vision and what is next for VR?

After changing its name and going all-in on virtual reality, Meta is scaling back its metaverse operations. But that could be a good thing for VR, experts tell Euronews Next.

Euronews

Meta lost $19.1 billion on VR last year despite the mother of all pivots to AI including plans for AI-generated gaming

Forget the Metaverse, an "explosion" of new AI media formats are headed your way.

PC Gamer

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Mark Zuckerberg says it's 'hard to imagine' a future without AI glasses – but there's bad news from the metaverse

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg says the future is bright for smart glasses powered by AI, but the metaverse remains quiet.

TechRadar

‘We’re going to let VR be what it is’ Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth addresses the major VR layoffs – and teases a new direction for the metaverse

Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth has explained the company's new approach to VR, the metaverse, and XR glasses.

TechRadar

Facebook's Meta rebrand can finally be called a disaster

RIP the metaverse.

Creative Bloq

What Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse U-turn means for the future of virtual reality

Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for the metaverse was meant to reimagine how we interact with each other and the world, providing us with an immersive world where we could seamlessly combine digital and physical information.

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Meta Lays Off Around 1,500 VR Workers Following Failure to Turn Profit

Around 1,500 workers under Meta's Reality Labs division have been laid off as part of Meta's shift away from VR and to AI.

International Business Times UK

Facebook rebranded to Meta for VR — now it's laid off 1,000 people and shut down 3 VR game studios to catch up with AI

Meta is shutting down three of its video game studios and laying off 1,000 people from its virtual reality department to focus and channel those resources into AI and wearable technology.

Windows Central

Meta Reduces Reality Labs Workforce While Pivoting to AI-Powered Glasses

Meta cuts over 1,000 Reality Labs jobs to focus on AI-powered smart glasses and mobile metaverse experiences.

International Business Times

Meta is closing 3 VR studios and laying off roughly 10% of Reality Labs as it shifts focus from the metaverse to AI wearables, its next sure-fire, can't-miss idea

Armature Studios, Sanzaru Games, and Twisted Pixel are done for.

PC Gamer

Meta Slashes Metaverse Jobs and Names Ex-Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick President

Meta has appointed former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick its new president and vice chairman as the social media titan faces apparent leadership overhaul geared towards AI infrastructure

International Business Times UK

Beyond Physical Clothes: How Digital Fashion, Virtual Clothing NFTs, and Metaverse Fashion Are Changing Style

Why are people buying clothes they can't wear? Explore digital fashion, virtual clothing NFTs, and the rapid growth of metaverse fashion.

Fashion Times

Meta's $70B Metaverse Black Hole Signals Tech Bubble Warning — Is AI the Next Wipeout for Your Portfolio?

Meta cuts metaverse budget by 30% after losing over $70B since 2021. With AI spending set to surge in 2026, should investors brace for another costly gamble?

International Business Times UK

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Android Central

Meta's Quest 4 shift: Reality Labs is reportedly cutting the fat in a move to prioritize gaming. Here's why that's best for everyone

Big changes at Meta Reality Labs and the Metaverse division, new hires, and fresh leaks point to a very big future for VR and beyond.

Tom’s Guide

Leaked memo reveals a potential Meta Quest price increase next year - here's why now might be the best time to get one

A leaked internal memo reveals that Meta is likely to increase the price of its virtual reality headsets

Barchart

Could Meta Stock Skyrocket in 2026 If Mark Zuckerberg Declares Another ‘Year of Efficiency’?

Meta is looking to cut its metaverse spending by as much as 30% next year. Could it work wonders for the stock as the "year of efficiency" did in 2023?

International Business Times UK

The $70B Wake-Up Call: Zuckerberg Finally Concedes the Metaverse Isn't What He Promised

Mark Zuckerberg's private concession that the metaverse 'isn't working' follows more than $70bn in losses and triggers a dramatic strategic shift toward AI superintelligence.

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Zuckerberg Eyes Metaverse Cuts: Why META Is Rightfully Rallying

The metaverse simply hasn't panned out. Markets are becoming more optimistic on Meta Platform's future as it ponders big cuts to this disappointing initiative.

The Conversation

The metaverse is ushering in a new era of behind-the-scenes exploitation

From ancient slavery to the factory floor, progress has often relied on the exploitation of human beings. We might like to believe those days are well behind us. But in the digital age, AI and the metaverse risk repeating that pattern with new forms of invisible labour and inequality.

International Business Times UK

From Future of the Internet to Total Flop: Mark Zuckerberg Cuts Metaverse After Sims-Level Graphics Mockery

Mark Zuckerberg scales back Meta's metaverse ambitions after £57 billion ($70 billion) investment falls flat, cutting spending and refocusing on AI and core apps.

Benzinga

Meta Cuts Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg Gets Richer: Wall Street Applauds Move

Shares of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) climbed higher Thursday after the company announced job cuts. With shares trading higher, Meta CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg also saw his wealth soar, potentially at the expense of some of his company's employees.

Benzinga

Meta Preps Major Metaverse Cuts, Analysts Predict Earnings Pop

Wall Street analysts rerated Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) after the company said that it is considering cutting up to 30% of its 2026 Metaverse budget, primarily targeting the Quest virtual reality unit and Horizon Worlds, which account for the bulk of metaverse-related investment.

Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg rebranded Facebook for the metaverse. Four years and $70 billion in losses later, he’s moving on

Zuckerberg once framed the metaverse as the “successor to the mobile internet.”

Barchart

Meta Platforms Has Lost $73 Billion on Reality labs. Are Its Spending Cuts Enough for META Stock?

Meta cuts Reality Labs spending by 30%, focusing on profitable AI and core app projects while maintaining ad growth.

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