Latest AI News: January 28, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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Meta's Metaverse Retreat: A Costly Pivot to AI Wearables

January 21, 2026

Meta, once hailed as the vanguard of the metaverse, has restructured its Reality Labs division, resu...

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Meta’s Metaverse Monet Misadventure: VR Takes a Backseat as AI Dominates

January 20, 2026

In a dramatic shift, Meta pulls back from its ambitious metaverse ventures, laying off 1,500 and foc...

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Meta's Metaverse Makeover: A Reality Check as VR Studios Shut Down

January 14, 2026

Meta is hitting the brakes on its VR and metaverse adventures with significant layoffs in its Realit...

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Meta's Reality Labs Shake-up: 10% Workforce Cut in Strategic Shift to AI and AR

January 14, 2026

In a major strategic overhaul, Meta is laying off approximately 10% of its Reality Labs staff, focus...

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Meta Shifts Gears: Layoffs in Reality Labs Signal Strategic Pivot to AI and Smart Glasses

January 14, 2026

Meta has announced plans to lay off approximately 10% of its Reality Labs division, impacting around...

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Meta Joins Forces with Midjourney to Revolutionize AI Visual Content

August 25, 2025

Meta has struck a licensing deal with Midjourney to boost its AI-driven image and video generation c...

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Meta Leaps Ahead in AR Fashion with Oakley and Prada Smart Glasses Collaboration

June 18, 2025

Meta is revolutionizing wearable tech by combining forces with EssilorLuxottica to introduce Oakley ...

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Qualcomm Unveils Next-Gen Processor for Smart Glasses - A Leap in AI Wearable Tech!

June 11, 2025

In an exciting move, Qualcomm has introduced a groundbreaking processor designed specifically for AI...

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Snapchat Unveils Sponsored AI Lenses Transforming Brand Engagement!

April 8, 2025

Snapchat has introduced a groundbreaking feature: Sponsored AI Lenses. This new tool allows brands t...

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Meta's Bold Move: Slashing 5% of Staff to Double Down on AI and AR

January 17, 2025

Meta is cutting 3,600 jobs as part of a massive workforce realignment. The move prepares them for a ...