Meta Connect 2026: The 7 biggest announcements
Meta announced its latest hardware lineup during the Meta Connect 2026 showcase, headlined by the new Meta VR Glasses. Weighing just 100 grams, the lightweight headset connects to a pocket-sized computing puck and offers a 5K display. The device is scheduled to launch in spring 2027 priced at $1,299.
Why it matters
Meta's shift toward lighter, tethered VR form factors represents a major step in bridging the gap between traditional bulky headsets and everyday smart glasses.
Meta announced a slate of new wearables during its annual Meta Connect showcase on Wednesday. The star of the event was the new Meta VR Glasses, which pack virtual reality tech into a lightweight smart glasses-style frame with a tethered puck. Meta also announced new pairs of screen-free smart glasses, along with some new AI features and style and frame options.
You can catch up on all the highlights from this year’s Meta Connect below.
Meta VR Glasses bring virtual reality to a lighter form factor
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