# ‘We’re going to let VR be what it is’ Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth addresses the major VR layoffs – and teases a new direction for the metaverse

> Meta finally addresses its VR layoffs The Reality Labs CTO also explains its new focus on glasses . ..

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/were-going-to-let-vr-be-what-it-is-meta-cto-andrew-bosworth-addresses-the-major-vr-layoffs-and-teases-a-new-direction-for-the-metaverse?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6973e90299f2612a38956892)
- **Published:** 2026-01-23
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #meta #addresses #layoffs #andrew #bosworth #direction #major #metaverse
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