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Microsoft is reportedly planning to evolve Minecraft into a comprehensive creator platform, positioning it as a direct competitor to Roblox. This strategic shift aims to leverage the game's massive user base for broader content creation.
Meta has officially begun the process of unwinding its acquisition of Manus. The company has completed the separation of business operations and ceased all data sharing between the two entities.
Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro faces crises: OpenAI shuts down Sora after $1B deal to integrate into Disney Plus. Epic lays off 1,000 amid $1.5B Disney metaverse investment. Future AI integration remains possible but uncertain.
Meta's Reality Labs continues despite $80B losses, developing Quest VR and Ray-Ban AI glasses. Zuckerberg's public interest has waned on metaverse, now prioritizing AI superintelligence with talent and data center investments. This seeks platforms independent of Apple/Google.
Meta will end VR access to Horizon Worlds after June 15, 2026, shifting focus to the mobile app on iOS and Android. Worlds and events will be delisted from Quest Store by March 31, and features like Hyperscape Capture sharing will be removed. This move aligns with Meta's prioritization of AI and smart glasses over VR metaverse.
Meta has quietly released Pocket, an experimental application that leverages AI to allow users to create and share interactive mini-games through text prompts. This move signals Meta's continued interest in generative AI applications for consumer engagement.
Meta continues losing billions quarterly on its Reality Labs AR/VR division. AI expenditures are set to further increase overall spending. This reflects ongoing heavy investments in metaverse and AI tech.
Microsoft has committed to multiple improvement measures for Windows 11 in response to user feedback. The newsletter also highlights Android's proposed one-day cooling period for non-store app installs, token farming competition among US tech companies, Meta's metaverse plans winding down, and arXiv's independence from Cornell University.
Meta reversed its plan to shut down Horizon Worlds VR at the last minute. The VR platform will continue on life support. Mobile experiences remain the company's primary focus.
Meta backtracks on closing Horizon Worlds VR, committing support for existing games indefinitely. No new VR games planned amid pivot to mobile and AI superintelligence. CTO Bosworth clarifies expansive metaverse vision including AR.