People familiar with the matter responded to the byte beat to cancel PICO 5 and turned to the development of Apple's Vision Pro-level MR: the "Swan" project has always been available.

On the evening of December 14, it was reported today that PICO, a VR headset company owned by ByteDance, will cancel the original PICO 5 R & D plan and instead develop a high-end MR headset codenamed "Swan," targeting Apple Vision Pro.

In addition, the news further pointed out that more than 400 employees were dismissed from the big layoffs, more than 600 employees were adjusted to ByteDance (ByteDance), PICO from the beginning of this year's more than 1800 people team, reduced to more than 800 people.

In this regard, Sina Technology to PICO side to verify, as of the issue, PICO did not give up PICO 5 research and development and layoffs to make a response. However, a person familiar with the matter said,"Swan project has always existed and is advancing research and development." "

According to sources, the Swan project is currently in an experimental and conceptual stage, and it is unclear whether it will eventually be commercialized.

On November 7 of this year, PICO announced the adjustment of PICO organizational structure through all staff meeting, involving marketing sales service, Studios, video, platform business and other teams. This organizational adjustment will involve more than 300 people, accounting for about 23% of the total. However, according to foreign media reports, the scope of the PICO contraction may be wider than planned.