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Meta Concludes Transformative Year in Court⚖️

Despite facing scrutiny from the FTC and the departure of a key VR programmer, Meta is forging ahead with its plans to create a responsible immersive future. Find out what's next for the leading XR company🔮

1️⃣ Meta's attempt to purchase of Within for $440 million in 2021 raised red flags for the FTC. The agency argued that the acquisition was anti-competitive, with Meta already owning the best-selling VR fitness app 🤔🏋️‍♂️

2️⃣ Meta faced another setback when it lost John Carmack, a pioneering gaming and VR programmer who worked with the firm as an Executive Consultant. He noted the company's lack of efficiency in producing its products 🤕

3️⃣ Despite the pressure, Meta is doubling down on distributing immersive productivity solutions. This includes reviving its Portal bright display and releasing its long-awaited Quest Pro mixed reality (MR) device 💻🔮

4️⃣ As competition increases, Meta is attempting to create a responsible immersive future with its Metaverse ambitions, $50 million of funding, and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🤝

5️⃣ 2023 looks to be a transformative year for XR in general, so it's curious to observe Meta's role in the marketplace change as demands and competitors evolve 🤔🤝

Meta has had a tumultuous year, but the future still looks bright! Follow CREST XR on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest news and developments. With the latest advancements in immersive technology, who knows what's next!