Many are still skeptical that hardware bets can scale, given disappointment over adoption for mixed reality headsets.
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Tech giants like Meta, Apple and Google are shifting their hardware bets from bulkier, mixed reality headsets and glasses to lighter, AI-powered wearables that can scale.
Why it matters: Wall Street is pressuring companies to prove that new hardware devices can be viable businesses.
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