"building the world-class first-party hardware and software needed to advance the VR market."
"shifting some of our investment from Metaverse toward AI glasses and wearables given the momentum there."
"We're committed to this for the long term and will revisit opportunities for 3rd-party device partnerships as the category evolves,"
Meta paused its program to open Horizon OS to third-party headset makers and redirected focus toward building first-party VR hardware and software. The company confirmed the pause and emphasized development of world-class first-party devices. ASUS had planned a Republic of Gamers "performance gaming" headset while Lenovo targeted mixed reality for productivity, learning, and entertainment; both partners have been quiet since their 2024 announcements. Meta shifted attention and investment from the Metaverse toward AI glasses and wearables, including plans for team reductions around virtual reality and Horizon Worlds. The company remains open to future third-party device partnerships as the category evolves.
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