The company said it still plans to release wrist wearables and AR glasses.
But a series of reported product cancellations suggests it will take some time before the wager pays off.
“The path to groundbreaking products is not a straight line,” he said in thetweet.
Meta didn’t respond to a request for comment.
Here’s what you should probably know about Meta’s consumer hardware efforts.
What do glasses, smartwatches and video chat devices have to do with the metaverse?
What devices has Meta released?
Outside of releasing VR headsets, Meta also has a line ofvideo chat devices called Portal.
In 2021, the company released its first smart glasses, a collaboration with Ray-Ban.
The glasses allow people to take photos and videos, as well as listen to music.
They don’t, however, include augmented reality.
Last year, Meta showcased some of thewrist-based technologythat could sense your neural signals and track your intentions.
Are consumers buying these devices?
Consumers started buying morePortal video chat devicesduring the pandemic but not enough for the gadgets to become mainstream.
Why is Meta delaying the release of some of these gadgets now?
Bloomberg reported that the delays are likely because of Meta’s efforts to cut back on costs.
Apple said the change gave users more control over their data.
There are other challenges Meta is grappling with.
Meta isn’t the only social media company looking at cutting costs.
Meta, like Snap, is also reportedlyslowing down hiring.
