Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

VR Headset Struggles: Meta Discontinued, Apple Criticized

2/18/2026

24 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Meta's Quest Pro, priced at $1,500, was discontinued in January 2025 after failing to attract users.
Apple's Vision Pro, priced at $3,500, offers multitasking and digital avatars but faces criticism for discomfort and limited input methods.
Users find typing in VR challenging, and battery life issues hinder long-term use of both headsets.
Despite technological advancements, the cases show ongoing difficulties integrating VR into the workplace.

1 of 1

Story summary

Meta's Quest Pro, priced at $1,500, was discontinued in January 2025 after failing to attract users.
Apple's Vision Pro, priced at $3,500, offers multitasking and digital avatars but faces criticism for discomfort and limited input methods.
Users find typing in VR challenging, and battery life issues hinder long-term use of both headsets.
Despite technological advancements, the cases show ongoing difficulties integrating VR into the workplace.