Reality Labs Resets, Asus Repositions, and Gaming Goes Free
Today’s episode examines a wave of corporate consolidation and strategic pivots across technology, hardware, and gaming as early 2026 unfolds. Alex and Morgan set the stage with a brief look at market volatility and extreme weather impacting parts of the United States, underscoring the uncertain economic backdrop shaping executive decision-making.The discussion opens with Meta’s job cuts within its Reality Labs division. While the reductions signal continued pressure on Meta’s long-term metaverse ambitions, some analysts argue the move could benefit the broader VR ecosystem by easing…
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