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The
32-year-old Facebook founder has spoken about virtual reality as
an important part of the company's future business, especially
as the technology becomes less expensive and its uses clearer.
Facebook acquired Oculus in 2014, believing it to be the next
major computing platform.
"Hugo shares my belief that virtual and augmented reality will
be the next major computing platform. They'll enable us to
experience completely new things," Zuckerberg said in a post on
Facebook.
Earlier this week, Barra said he was stepping down as Xiaomi's
vice president after three-and-a-half-years, citing health
concerns and a new job.
His exit comes at a time when Xiaomi is trying to adjust its
strategy. The company pulled back from several overseas markets,
including Singapore and Brazil, in 2016. It is increasing its
offline retail presence and aims to develop artificial
intelligence and internet finance as growth areas.
(Reporting by Abinaya Vijayaraghavan in Bengaluru and Miyoung
Kim in SINGAPORE; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
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