Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled VR Glasses at Connect 2026

Meta Unveils VR Glasses at Connect 2026

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Meta VR Glasses at the Meta Connect 2026 keynote on September 23 in Menlo Park. The device weighs 100 grams, about one-fifth the weight of the Meta Quest 3 and similar to a deck of cards.

The Meta VR Glasses will launch in Spring 2027 and cost $1,299, targeting consumers wanting immersive VR in a glasses form. They will support hologram calling, allowing users to appear as full-bodied holograms during calls with other Meta VR Glasses users.

The headset will offer 20 hands-only VR games, support the Quest library with optional controllers, and add streaming apps this year. Streaming services include Disney+, HBO Max, and Hulu, plus native sports events, expanding entertainment options for Meta VR Glasses users.

The Meta VR Glasses are built for Muse, Meta's AI agent integrated into the operating system, enabling users to perform simple daily tasks through speech and gestures.

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 and Luna Debut

Meta introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 smart glasses, featuring thinner frames, improved battery life, and Dolby Atmos spatial audio capture. The spatial audio can pinpoint where in a room sound originated, enhancing the listening experience for wearers of the glasses.

Hearing Enhancement will turn Meta's smart glasses into an FDA-cleared over-the-counter hearing aid, according to the company's announcement during the annual global Meta Connect 2026 keynote event.

Meta also introduced Luna, a camera-free, audio-only variant of the Ray-Ban Meta lineup that removes the camera entirely from the device. This design may appeal to privacy-conscious buyers who want the AI assistant without the lens, addressing concerns about covert recording.

In June 2026, Meta launched a line of Meta Glasses starting at $299, with positive reception and built-in Muse Spark integration. The $299 entry price is a strategic anchor, putting a connected AI wearable in the range of high-end traditional sunglasses.

New Muse AI Updates and Privacy Strategy

Meta announced updates to Muse AI, its intelligent virtual assistant, aiming to expand its functionality and make glasses significantly more useful. Alexander Wang, Chief AI Officer at Meta, said users can customize Muse's appearance and have Muse fill out personal documents.

Muse can also drive any application on a user's Mac, but only with explicit permission from the specific user, Wang added. Meta previewed Project Phoenix, its upcoming mixed-reality headset, though specific details on its release date and price remain still limited.

Meta has faced significant scrutiny over how some users have covertly recorded other people using the smart glasses, prompting the recent camera-free Luna launch from Meta.

Meta Connect 2026 appeared less about dramatic hardware reveals and more about expanding software capabilities for the existing and upcoming devices. The event underscored Meta's strategic push into AI-powered wearables, with these new products aiming to integrate the Muse assistant more deeply.