Meta's expensive flop: An executive reportedly told employees the company won't make a follow-up to its $1,500 'Pro' VR gadget

Fri, 03/03/2023 - 12:49

Andrew Bosworth said he's nostalgic for Meta's early years when the company was more focused. — Andrew Bosworth, Meta's chief technology officer, reportedly told employees the company is not making a second Quest Pro headset.
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Meta's chief technology officer reportedly told employees it's not making a second Quest Pro headset.
The $1,499 Quest Pro headset has received poor reviews and sales, and was costly for Meta to make.
However, Meta is reportedly still moving forward with other headsets and smart glasses into 2027.

Meta's chief technology officer reportedly told employees the company is not planning to make a second Quest Pro headset.

Andrew 'Boz' Bosworth announced Meta's decision to not continue with its planned second-generation Quest Pro virtual-reality headset at the company's road map presentation, Alex Heath of The Verge reported in his Command Line newsletter.