2025-12-30 04:25:14

Big news in the tech and Web3 space—Meta is sealing the deal with Manus, and the price tag? Over $2 billion. This isn't just another acquisition; it signals serious commitment to spatial computing and immersive tech.

Why does this matter? Manus specializes in haptic feedback and motion tracking technology—the kind of infrastructure that makes virtual interactions feel *real*. For Meta, already all-in on the metaverse push, this acquisition bolsters its technical arsenal.

The strategic angle is clear: as the industry races to build next-gen immersive experiences, owning core haptic tech gives Meta a competitive moat. It's not just about owning the hardware experience—it's about controlling the feel of the future.

This move reflects the broader trend: tech giants aren't just dabbling in Web3 anymore. They're acquiring, building, and positioning themselves as infrastructure players. Whether you're bullish or skeptical on the metaverse narrative, this deal shows where serious money is flowing.

The crypto and Web3 community should pay attention. Meta's infrastructure plays often ripple through the broader ecosystem, influencing developer priorities and adoption trajectories.

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TradFiRefugee

· 01-02 04:05

Meta invests $2B in haptic feedback technology... Do they really think this can save the metaverse? Haha

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NotFinancialAdvice

· 01-01 07:17

Spending 2 billion just to touch the future, Zuckerberg's bet is a bit big.

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StopLossMaster

· 01-01 05:27

Spending 2 billion on haptic feedback, Zuckerberg is really taking the metaverse seriously. --- Another infrastructure arms race, tech giants are all frantically grabbing territory... --- They've secured the haptic feedback technology, and future developer directions will likely follow suit. --- Basically, they want to monopolize the immersive experience, and their moves are really aggressive. --- 2B tokens, Meta is really betting big on this direction—either making huge profits or losing everything. --- This guy is back to buying again; Web3 ecosystem needs to keep up with the pace, everyone. --- Haptic feedback is indeed the key to the next generation of interaction, but whether it can translate into user adoption depends on other factors. --- Meta is playing a big game; with infrastructure in their hands, other projects have to rely on them.

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DiamondHands

· 2025-12-31 02:11

2 billion invested in haptic feedback, Zuckerberg is really risking his fortune --- I feel like this acquisition is basically about monopolizing future tactile experiences, intense --- No, why are all the big companies starting to stockpile infrastructure as if copying each other... --- Meta's move is quite strategic; securing haptic tech is like choking others' necks --- Are they really taking the metaverse seriously? Or is it just another money-burning game --- If this investment can bring a qualitative leap in virtual experiences, it would be amazing, but it still feels far off --- Will Manus be open-sourced after the acquisition? I'm a bit worried

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CoconutWaterBoy

· 2025-12-30 04:54

20 billion poured in just for the feeling of a handshake, Mark really isn't short of money...

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ser_we_are_ngmi

· 2025-12-30 04:54

Spending 2 billion just to touch something virtual—if Musk saw this, he'd be laughing to death.

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CryptoPhoenix

· 2025-12-30 04:52

2 billion invested in haptic tech, Meta has really started. This move is to prepare for the next round. Don't be discouraged by the current skepticism; opportunities are brewing.

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WealthCoffee

· 2025-12-30 04:50

Investing 2 billion, Meta is really all-in, not just talk.

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PumpingCroissant

· 2025-12-30 04:40

Meta is spending money again, this time 2B on haptic? Still a bit intense, but controlling tactile experience is indeed quite cutting-edge technology.

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ChainSherlockGirl

· 2025-12-30 04:26

2 billion invested, Meta is really serious this time, not just empty talk about the metaverse --- According to my analysis, controlling haptic feedback is equivalent to controlling future experiences. This move is brilliant, essentially a chokehold tactic --- Interestingly, big companies are now competing for infrastructure. Whoever masters the underlying technology is the boss. We onlookers can only watch --- Meta's move is to lock in the developer ecosystem through hardware. Want to use haptic experience later? You have to follow my rules. Clever --- Spending two hundred million dollars to feel like you’re buying the future? Risk warning: Whether this investment will pay off is uncertain, just my personal speculation... --- The metaverse chess game hasn't really started making money yet, but industry giants are already beginning to copy each other's underlying code. to be continued

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