The Metaverse Division will focus on developing a cohesive metaverse experience, including the popular Quest VR headset line, the Horizon operating system (Horizon OS), and the social VR platform Horizon Worlds.
Meta‘s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, has announced a significant restructuring of the company’s hardware division, Reality Labs. This is the most extensive reorganization since the division was renamed in 2020. According to ‘The Verge,’ all teams within Reality Labs will be consolidated into two primary groups: a central ‘Metaverse‘ organization and a new ‘Wearables’ organization. This restructuring aims to enhance collaboration between hardware, software, and metaverse development, thereby creating a more seamless user experience.
Bosworth explains that this new structure is designed to reduce friction and fragmentation by integrating product development more closely. This restructuring also involves some layoffs, mainly targeting redundant management positions.
The Metaverse Division will focus on developing a cohesive metaverse experience, including the popular Quest VR headset line, the Horizon operating system (Horizon OS), and the social VR platform Horizon Worlds. Vishal Shah, who previously led Horizon, will now oversee both Horizon and the Quest product line.
The Wearables Division will concentrate on augmented reality (AR) projects such as smart glasses and AR headsets, with an emphasis on integrating Meta AI technology. Alex Himel, a veteran VP at Meta, will lead this division.
In a company-wide memo, Bosworth emphasized that the restructuring would enable Meta to deliver a more integrated product experience across hardware, software, and experiences. He highlighted the importance of getting these platform pieces right to become the preferred choice for creators and developers.
The restructuring also involves realigning parts of XR Tech closely tied to product or platform development into the Metaverse and Wearables groups. XR Tech will remain focused on developing early-stage or high-risk technology.
