Summary:
- Meta (formerly Facebook) has announced the closure of its Spark augmented reality (AR) platform for third-party developers.
- Spark was a tool that allowed developers to create AR experiences for Facebook and Instagram, but Meta is now shifting its focus to building its own metaverse experiences.
- The closure of Spark is part of Meta's broader strategy to consolidate its AR and VR efforts as it aims to position itself as a leader in the emerging metaverse space.