Meta Is Killing Off Its Only Good Virtual Reality App
Somewhere at the company is a dreary little spreadsheet that justifies this move. It likely says it wasn’t driving quite enough sales for the Quest headset, which is now less of a priority anyway. That the decision makes sense to Meta doesn’t make it any less of a shame. I can’t think of any other part of Meta’s business that is measurably good for its users’ health. It’s a low-cost home workout option that was compatible with the lives of busy parents and families who are pressed for time and square footage in their homes. It appealed to people who may have been intimidated by going to the gym but could instead start their fitness journey in more comfortable confines. It was tremendous fun.
But it wasn’t AI, so I guess it had to go.
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