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Ars Technica
Ars Technica
· 8 months ago • Boone Ashworth, WIRED.com

Meta’s layoffs leave Supernatural fitness users in mourning

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The layoffs at Meta have raised alarms among Supernatural fitness users, particularly those who rely on the platform for their VR workouts. With the service being integrated into Meta's broader metaverse strategy, the community fears that the personal touch and support from coaches may diminish.

For developers, this situation underscores the importance of user engagement and community in maintaining a platform's success. As Meta navigates its corporate restructuring, the implications for VR fitness and similar services could reshape how developers approach community-building and user retention in their projects.

“There's just something really special about those coaches.”

— Tencia Benavidez · Expressing the value of Supernatural's community
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Meta's layoffs affecting Supernatural fitness users
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Meta, Supernatural, Tencia Benavidez
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Meta acquired Supernatural in 2022
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Concerns over the future of community-driven VR fitness
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Concerns over layoffs and potential decline in community support.

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