Meta's Metaverse Pullback
Published: January 20, 2026
Duration: 13:29
In this episode, we offer insights into Meta's strategic withdrawal from the Metaverse and its reinvigorated focus on AI, providing essential AI news. We examine the eyewitness accounts and the broader implications for the tech sector.
Chapters
00:00 Meta's Metaverse Investment
02:05 VR's Limited Appeal
06:21 Meta's Financial Losses
11:24 AI: Meta's New Frontier
In this episode, we break down Meta's decision to discontinue its ambitious Metaverse project after a colossal $73 billion investment, leading to significant layoffs and the shutdown of several VR game studios. We also explore why the Metaverse failed to...
Chapters
00:00 Meta's Metaverse Investment
02:05 VR's Limited Appeal
06:21 Meta's Financial Losses
11:24 AI: Meta's New Frontier
In this episode, we break down Meta's decision to discontinue its ambitious Metaverse project after a colossal $73 billion investment, leading to significant layoffs and the shutdown of several VR game studios. We also explore why the Metaverse failed to...