Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) third-quarter earnings show a $4.4 billion loss for its augmented and virtual reality division, Reality Labs, marking the third consecutive quarterly loss for the segment this year. Previous quarters in 2024 had losses of $3.8 billion and $4.5 billion, GamesIndustry.biz reported. Revenue Increase Tied To Hardware SalesDespite ongoing losses, Reality Labs reported a 29% revenue increase in the third quarter, totaling $270 million, driven by strong hardware sales. See Also: Jim Cramer Says Mark Zuckerberg Has ‘Your Brain’ As Meta Pours Billions Into Global Dom…