Meta cuts over 1,000 positions (10% of Reality Labs) in January 2026, closing VR studios to shift focus from metaverse to AI wearables. First major tech layoff of 2026
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Meta Layoffs 2026: 1,000+ Reality Labs Jobs Cut, VR Studios Closed
Published Nov 20, 2025
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