In a new series of layoffs, Microsoft will phase out all of its virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) equipment, according to news sources. windows center. The report claims that the entire team at AltspaceVR, a social virtual reality platform acquired by Microsoft, and the team behind Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Tool Kit (MRTK) are among those affected by the reduction.

This comes against the backdrop of the company’s announcement that it would reduce the overall workforce by 10,000, while also stating that the move will help shift focus “to support immersive experiences powered by Microsoft Mesh.”

Beyond the consumer in the business

At Microsoft, we see two conflicting narratives running concurrently. On the one hand, it closed AltspaceVR and, on the other, it continues to promote its…