Meta's annual AR/VR and AI developer conference
Meta Connect 2026 opened with a focus on AI and smart glasses. Meta announced FDA-cleared hearing enhancement for its glasses, camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio models, third-generation Ray-Bans, an opt-out for AI training on captured visuals, 100-gram VR glasses with a pocket compute puck, and the Charm keychain device running Muse AI.
Meta Connect 2026 brought camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio, third-gen Ray-Bans, 100-gram Meta VR Glasses with a pocket puck, the Charm Muse keychain, and an opt-out for AI training on smart-glasses visuals.
Meta allows users to opt out of using visual data from its smart glasses for AI training. The change prevents images from being reviewed by contractors and addresses ongoing privacy concerns.
Meta revealed the Charm device, a Tamagotchi-style keychain gadget running Muse AI, at its Connect event. The product packs real-time voice and avatar features into a portable form that activates via fingerprint sensor.
Meta unveiled VR glasses that place immersive displays in a 100-gram glasses form factor paired with a pocket compute puck. The design targets lighter, more approachable VR sessions for media and work compared with current headsets.
Meta Platforms Inc. announced an expansion of its smart-glasses lineup at Connect with camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio models, third-generation camera Ray-Bans, new Meta frames, Muse support and hearing-aid mode. The moves broaden options for users seeking audio-focused or camera-equipped wearable glasses.
Meta Connect 2026 has begun, with Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote set for 7PM ET on September 23. The event is expected to highlight AI, smart glasses, and possible privacy-focused hardware amid ongoing camera concerns.
Meta announced FDA-cleared Hearing Enhancement for supported Meta AI glasses at Connect 2026. The feature targets mild to moderate hearing loss with at-home setup, ships later in 2026 via Meta One or a $149.99 purchase, and excludes Ray-Ban models at launch.
Tetris Effect is getting a mixed reality version next year on Meta Quest 3 and the company's upcoming VR glasses.
Meta Connect 2026 arrives one week after Valve's Steam Frame debut, setting up the next round of VR hardware updates.
Flat2VR is adapting High on Life for Meta Quest 3 and 3S, partnering with Squanch Games on the VR port of the 2022 shooter. The project is positioned as a test case for larger narrative-driven games on standalone headsets.
