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Podcast episode · January 14, 2026

Meta Shifts Focus to AI Wearables Amid VR Studio Closures and Layoffs

In today's episode, we delve into Meta's strategic pivot as it closes three VR studios and lays off a significant portion of its Reality Labs workforce. This move marks a shift from the metaverse to AI wearables, driven by financial losses and privacy concerns. We also explore Nvidia's N1X Arm chip delays, Amazon's upcoming enhancements to Alexa, and Apple's strategic focus on AI and battery technologies. Additionally, we cover Microsoft's new AI solutions for retail and Fortiv's expansion into the U.S. market.

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