Meta plans to cut about 10% of employees in its Reality Labs division, the New York Times reported on January 13, 2026, citing sources. The unit, which employs roughly 15,000 people and develops VR headsets, smart glasses and metaverse products, could see announcements as soon as Tuesday and disproportionate losses in metaverse-focused teams. The move follows over $60 billion in Reality Labs losses since 2020.
Key Points
- 1Cuts affect about 10% of Reality Labs staff, roughly 1,500 of 15,000 employees.
- 2Signals pivot after $60 billion losses since 2020 and weak metaverse commercial traction.
- 3Impacts VR/AR hardware teams and may reallocate resources toward AI and core products.
Scoring Rationale
Significant company restructuring signals strategic reset, but score limited by reliance on a single news report and pending confirmation.
Sources
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