# Big Tech Shuts Down VR Division | Concord News

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Podcast: [Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/concord-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600694)
Published: 2026-07-25T12:02:25+00:00
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## Resource

Big tech giant shuts down its VR headset division after pouring over $2 billion into the project — a bold bet on the metaverse that never took off with the public. While some lament the loss of immersive tech’s potential, others see it as a savvy pivot. The shutdown hits by end of next quarter, with affected employees getting internal reassignments. A sobering reminder: even giants can misread consumer demand. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cf65402f1c3869d6

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