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Meta Halts Third-Party VR Headset Licensing Amid Budget Cuts

12/18/2025

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Meta Platforms, Inc. paused Horizon OS licensing to third-party headset makers, including ASUS and Lenovo.
The company will focus on first-party hardware and software to advance the VR market.
The pause follows no updates on third-party headsets since 2024.
Meta's spokesperson said the company remains committed to revisiting third-party partnerships in the future.
The decision coincides with Reality Labs budget cuts as Meta pivots toward AI and wearables.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. paused Horizon OS licensing to third-party headset makers, including ASUS and Lenovo.
The company will focus on first-party hardware and software to advance the VR market.
The pause follows no updates on third-party headsets since 2024.
Meta's spokesperson said the company remains committed to revisiting third-party partnerships in the future.
The decision coincides with Reality Labs budget cuts as Meta pivots toward AI and wearables.