Virtual reality

Meta begins job cuts as it shifts from metaverse to AI devices

One project uses VR to transform traditional therapy into engaging and interactive experiences for stroke rehabilitation patients. 
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Singapore Poly projects leverage partnerships, VR, tech for social impact

Reality Labs’ metaverse unit, built around long-term VR and AR projects, has lost more than US$70 billion since 2021.

Meta’s Zuckerberg plans 30% budget cut to metaverse unit, potentially triggering January layoffs: sources

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers a speech during the Meta Connect event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, Sep 17, 2025.

Meta launches new smart glasses with built-in display

The whistleblowers allege that Meta deleted or manipulated internal research showing children as young as 10 were exposed to sexual harassment, grooming and violence on its platforms in disclosures to Congress and federal regulators.

Former Meta researchers testify company buried child safety studies

Earlier this year, Meta cut roughly 5 per cent of staff – about 3,600 people – in what was described as performance-based terminations.

Meta lays off more than 100 employees across Reality Labs unit

The students behind the Steady Lah app demonstrating how seniors can play VR games to test their mobility and memory, as well as motor and cognitive skills.
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Singapore Poly projects spotlight VR solutions for elderly, circular economy

Timezone Singapore's largest store, at Orchard Xchange, sees around 500 guests on busy days.

Labubu, co-op games, VR: How arcades are keeping patrons hooked

Disney has been building expertise across the organisation to capitalise on the emerging technology.

Walt Disney forms business unit to coordinate use of AI, augmented reality

The glasses represent nearly a decade of technological advancement and significant financial investment at Meta.

Meta debuts Orion AR glasses as eventual smartphone rival