Meta Connect 2026: Zuckerberg Puts AI Glasses and Personal AI at Center of Computing Future

Meta is betting that AI-powered glasses could become a major computing platform beyond smartphones. The strategy connects AI with Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and wearable hardware, while opening potential new revenue streams beyond advertising. Key Announcements: The new Meta VR Glasses weigh about 100 grams, offer 5K micro-OLED displays and AI-controlled spatial computing, and are planned for spring 2027 at $1,299.99. Meta also introduced Ray-Ban Meta Audio, camera-free AI glasses starting at $349, while bringing Muse directly into its glasses ecosystem.

Ray-Ban Meta Audio ships October 13, while Meta VR Glasses are scheduled for spring 2027. Meta is also expanding its AI-glasses lineup internationally and developing holographic calling, immersive sports and more hands-free AI capabilities.