Meta leans away from augmented-reality creators as it plans to shut down its AR studio

Meta said it's shutting down its augmented-reality studio Spark early next year.The feature allows AR developers to make custom effects for apps like Instagram and Facebook.AR effects have become a mainstay of the short-video era, driving trends on TikTok and Snapchat. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a pe ...