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April 29, 2026
Meta's Reality Labs lost over $4 billion in first quarter
In Meta's first-quarter earnings report, the company said Reality Labs recorded an operating loss of over $4 billion while bringing in $402 million in sales.

TL;DR
- Meta's Reality Labs division lost $4.03 billion in operating loss on $402 million in sales in the first quarter.
- Reality Labs has accumulated over $80 billion in operating losses since late 2020.
- Meta is shifting focus and resources from metaverse efforts to AI development.
- The company has implemented layoffs within Reality Labs and other departments, with plans to eliminate 10% of its workforce.
- The success of AI-powered smart glasses is influencing the reallocation of VR resources to AI wearables.
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