Meta to cut 1,500 jobs

The sources, oldest first

1. 12th Jan

   GeekWire Major outlet

   Meta is reported to be planning cuts of around 10% of its Reality Labs workforce.

2. 12th Jan

   The New York Times Major outlet

   Meta plans to cut around 10% of employees in its Reality Labs business unit.

3. 12th Jan

   Business Insider Trade press

   Meta is planning layoffs in its Reality Labs unit ahead of a significant internal meeting.

4. 13th Jan

   Bloomberg Major outlet

   Meta began job cuts as it shifts strategic focus from metaverse development to AI devices.

5. 13th Jan

   The Verge Trade press

   Meta confirmed layoffs in its Reality Labs division and announced a strategic shift to invest more in wearables.

6. 13th Jan

   telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com Trade press

   Meta is planning to cut around 10% of employees in its Reality Labs division, according to reports.

7. 14th Jan

   The Wall Street Journal Major outlet

   Meta laid off 1,500 people in its Metaverse division.

8. 14th Jan

   Hindustan Times Trade press

   Meta's Reality Labs division cut 10% of its workforce in 2026, with affected employees posting 'Open To Work' status on LinkedIn.

9. 14th Jan

   Times of India Trade press

   Meta has begun job cuts in its Reality Labs division, according to CTO Andrew Bosworth.