Meta lost $3.85 billion on the metaverse in the first quarter of 2024 alone. You know, that thing we all laughed about a couple years ago and next to no one actually uses.

It’s burned $45 billion on the metaverse since the end of 2020.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/24/metas-reality-labs-posts-3point85-billion-loss-in-first-quarter.html

#tech #meta #metaverse #vr

Meta's Reality Labs posts $3.85 billion loss in first quarter

Mark Zuckerberg's bet on the metaverse continues to be a money-bleeding endeavor, with the unit reporting billions of dollars in losses every quarter.

^{Alex Koller (CNBC)}

Apple is cutting Vision Pro production as it fails to meet sales targets.

Analysts expected it to sell 700-800k units in 2024, but it could now be as low as 400k. A lower cost model could now be pushed beyond 2025, if it ever arrives.

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/23/24138487/apple-vision-pro-cut-shipment-forecast-kuo-rumor

#apple #tech #visionpro #vr #ar

Kuo: Apple cuts Vision Pro shipments due to low demand

Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is cutting Vision Pro shipments for 2024 down to as little as 400,000 units.

^{Umar Shakir (The Verge)}

Not even Apple can help this market.
#apple #VisionPro #tech #vr

https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/23/kuo-vision-pro-shipping-delays/

Kuo: Apple cuts Vision Pro shipments, now 'reviewing and adjusting' headset strategy - 9to5Mac

Apple has slashed its shipping estimates for Vision Pro, according to a new Ming-Chi Kuo analyst report. Kuo says that...

^{Chance Miller (9to5Mac)}

“Are the days of VR headsets numbered, or is there still a chance we'll see a next-generation headset beat all expectations and breathe new life into the space?”

Apple has two problems with the Vision Pro: 1) $3500 is too much and 2) No Beat Saber.

https://futurism.com/the-byte/apple-vision-pro-vr-sales

#vr #ar #apple #applevisionpro

Almost Nobody Is Buying Apple's Super Expensive Vision Pro VR Headset

As Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports, barely anybody is booking demos for the Apple Vision Pro. Almost nobody is buying the device.

^{Victor Tangermann (Futurism)}

🐧TEAMEVENT🐧

Have you ever taken part in an escape room and escape game? Whether in real life or as a VR version, we at TUXEDO definitely had fun at this team event, as you can see. This was followed by a delicious meal at a Greek restaurant! Thanks for a great evening!

#team #vr #escaperoom #tuxedo #linux #fun #event #teamevent

Peak #VR: Lying down mode.

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