Meta Connect 2026: The 7 biggest announcements

Key Points:

• Meta unveiled new wearables at Meta Connect, including lightweight Meta VR Glasses offering full virtual reality in a smart glasses-style frame, launching in spring 2027 for $1,299 with features like a 5K micro OLED display and access to Meta Quest apps and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
• The company introduced camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses focused on audio functions, weighing 43g with up to 12 hours of battery life, launching October 13th starting at $349, addressing privacy concerns related to cameras.
• Updated Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses feature improved battery life, a customizable AI action button, enhanced noise reduction, and slimmer design, priced from $449 with multiple color and lens options.
• Meta announced budget-friendly Meta Adventurer glasses starting at $249 and new customization options via a Mix & Match program, alongside expanded availability of Meta Glasses in several countries including Singapore and Mexico.
• The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are expanding to new regions with added features like photo editing and a new Explore app, while Meta is integrating its Muse AI assistant into smart glasses and teasing a new AI device called Muse Charm for the holiday season.