Xin Lang Ke Ji·2026-01-27 01:38Core Viewpoint - Meta's adjustment in its metaverse business has significantly impacted its Chinese partner, GoerTek, leading to substantial financial losses and workforce reductions [1][2][4]. Group 1: Impact of Meta's Decision - Meta's decision to cut resources in its metaverse division may result in GoerTek facing losses exceeding 10 billion yuan [1][4]. - GoerTek's Alpha Labs, a core R&D center, has seen budget cuts across all departments, with layoffs expected to be between 30% and 50% in various centers [2][4]. - Employees have confirmed that the layoffs are directly related to Meta's order reductions, with some departments experiencing varying levels of impact [2][4]. Group 2: Financial Performance and Business Segments - GoerTek's main business segments include precision components, smart acoustic products, and smart hardware, with the latter accounting for 60% of overall revenue [5][7]. - The smart hardware segment, which includes VR, MR, and AR products, experienced a significant revenue growth of 107.34% in 2020, but has since seen a decline, with a drop of 6.93% in 2023 [7][8]. - The company's overseas revenue growth has also slowed down, reflecting the overall decline in the smart hardware business [8]. Group 3: R&D Investments and Market Position - Over the past five years, GoerTek has invested 24.5 billion yuan in R&D, focusing on various innovative platforms, which has led to a significant market share in MR headsets and AI smart glasses [8]. - Despite substantial investments, the changing attitudes of major tech companies like Apple and Meta towards MR and the metaverse may hinder the expected returns on these investments [8].