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Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

Twitter Kills Third-Party Apps and New Polestar 2

Jan 27, 2023
01:08:46

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Quick takeaways

  • Microsoft is shifting its priorities by cutting costs and focusing on AI while reducing headcount in AR and mixed reality divisions.
  • Twitter's discontinuation of support for third-party apps is a cost-cutting measure aimed at increasing ad revenue for their official app.

Deep dives

Microsoft lays off AR and mixed reality teams

Microsoft has announced a 7% reduction in headcount, with heavy cuts in the AR and mixed reality divisions. The entire team behind AltSpace VR and the mixed reality toolkit framework have been let go. This move suggests a shift in priorities for Microsoft and a focus on cutting costs.

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