Meta lays off more employees in another round of job cuts, says ‘These changes are meant to…'
Meta has announced layoffs within its
Reality Labs
division, specifically impacting teams in
Oculus Studios
, the unit responsible for developing apps and games for Meta's Quest
VR headsets
.
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Among the affected projects is Supernatural, a popular VR fitness app that Meta acquired in 2023.
Meta layoffs: Restructuring for efficiency
Meta stated that the layoffs are part of a broader effort to streamline operations and focus on future
mixed reality experiences
. While the exact number of employees affected remains undisclosed, the company emphasized that the changes aim to help Oculus Studios work more efficiently while continuing to deliver engaging content for users.
'These changes are meant to help Studios work more efficiently on future mixed reality experiences for our growing audience," a Meta spokesperson told Reuters.
Meta layoffs: Impact on Supernatural
For Supernatural users, the layoffs mean a reduction in the number of new workout releases per week. However, Meta assured users that existing workouts will now be available at multiple skill levels, enhancing accessibility. The app's coaches, who lead the workouts, will not be impacted by the restructuring.
This move comes as Meta faces mounting pressure to reduce costs in its Reality Labs division, which reported a $5 billion operating loss in the last quarter of 2024. The layoffs also precede Meta's upcoming earnings report, where the company is expected to face scrutiny over its investments in the metaverse.
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