The Metaverse At All Costs: How Mark Zuckerberg Fumbled Oculus VR
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Key Points:
- Despite Meta's recent layoffs and strategic shifts in 2026, virtual reality (VR) is gaining traction with major players like Apple, Valve, and Google integrating eye tracking into their VR headsets, signaling a maturing VR ecosystem.
- Meta's Oculus VR, acquired in 2014, struggled to capitalize on eye tracking technology after initially including it in the Quest Pro, a decision that has limited its competitive edge compared to rivals who prioritize this feature for enhanced user interaction.
- The failure of Meta’s Horizon Worlds social VR platform and the focus on gaming studios rather than fundamental VR technology like eye tracking highlight missteps in Meta's VR strategy, leading to a significant company reset.
- Apple’s Vision Pro headset, launched in 2024 with
