Meta has reportedly declined a proposal from Google to collaborate on virtual and augmented reality technologies, according to The Information. This decision reflects differing strategic directions between the two tech giants, with Meta focusing on maintaining control over its Quest headset platform and preparing to unveil its augmented reality glasses later this year. Google's proposal involved a partnership for a VR and AR tie-up, aiming to work together on an extended reality (XR) platform. However, Meta's refusal to partner highlights its commitment to its own AR and VR initiatives, despite Google's openness to collaboration. Google's interest in an XR partnership comes after its inconsistent history with AR and VR, including the abandonment of its VR project Daydream in 2019 and a scrapped plan for AR glasses last year. The rejection raises questions about the future of collaboration and competition in the AR and VR space, especially as companies like Apple also enter the arena with their products.