2026-01-12 21:18:41

Meta's shifting priorities signal a major pivot in how the tech giant allocates resources across its hardware ambitions. The company is reportedly moving some of the funding previously earmarked for VR products toward its wearables division—a strategic move that could reshape the competitive landscape in spatial computing.

What does this mean? For one, it suggests Meta believes wearables might offer faster returns or broader market adoption than traditional VR headsets. Smart glasses, AR wearables, and related technologies have been gaining traction as gateway devices to immersive experiences.

The reallocation reflects the broader industry reality: while VR remains core to Meta's metaverse vision, the path to mainstream adoption may run through everyday wearables first. Expect to see more announcements on this front as the company doubles down on devices that integrate seamlessly into users' lives rather than requiring dedicated headsets.

For observers tracking the metaverse space and Web3 hardware ecosystems, this move underscores how legacy tech leaders are recalibrating their bets on immersive technology.

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LiquidityWizard

· 16h ago

smart glasses as gateway devices? nah, that's just meta finally admitting the headset ROI numbers don't math out. they're chasing adoption curves now instead of betting everything on the metaverse religion—statistically significant pivot tbh

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Blockwatcher9000

· 01-12 21:46

NGL Meta abandons VR headsets and shifts focus to wearable devices. Is this move a sign of backing down... --- Wait, will smart glasses really become the mainstream entry point? I still think it's a bit uncertain. --- Both metaverse and Web3, in the end, still have to rely on hardware sales... --- There you go, the previously hyped VR ecosystem is now all for nothing. Now they say they'll start with glasses? That's pretty real. --- By the way, could this strategic shift be an opportunity for smaller VR manufacturers? --- Meta can't afford to burn money anymore. Switching to wearables is probably a temporary measure. --- I believe smart glasses are really easier to sell than headsets, but I wonder if the experience will be compromised.

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PanicSeller

· 01-12 21:39

To be honest, Meta's move is a bit pragmatic... Giving up on VR and shifting to wearable devices, basically meaning VR headsets aren't selling well anymore.

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BottomMisser

· 01-12 21:38

Haha, Meta has changed its mind again. Spending too much on VR, but no one wants it. Now it's all in on glasses, betting that AR can turn things around overnight. Let's keep watching the show. That VR approach really should be abandoned; smart glasses are the right path. After all this time, the metaverse still hasn't taken off. Now they're saying they'll focus on wearables first. Feels like just putting on a show. Basically, VR has no future. Time to switch gears.

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GasFeeSobber

· 01-12 21:35

Haha, I finally get it. No one wears VR glasses every day, so you have to start from everyday items like glasses. NGL, Meta's move is a recognition of reality. Smart glasses are indeed easier to popularize; VR setups are too heavy. Wait, does this mean the metaverse dream has to start with AR glasses? It feels a bit realistic. Shifting focus to more feasible directions by big companies is very smart. Everyday wearables will always have a larger market than professional equipment. Another wave of money is being poured into potentially profitable directions; the VR dream is essentially shattered. Meta has shifted its bet from VR headsets to glasses. Will this succeed? I'm not very optimistic, but it's worth watching. Basically, VR won't be widely adopted anytime soon, so using AR glasses as a stepping stone is a good idea.

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