Meta Unveils New VR Glasses and AI Features at Meta Connect 2026

Meta used its annual Meta Connect event on Wednesday to unveil a new lineup of wearable devices, headlined by a pair of VR-enabled smart glasses that pack virtual reality technology into a lightweight, glasses-style frame connected to a tethered "puck" device.

The new Meta VR Glasses were the centerpiece of the showcase, representing the company's latest attempt to blend the form factor of everyday eyewear with more immersive virtual reality capabilities than its existing screen-free smart glasses offer.

Alongside the VR glasses, Meta also introduced additional pairs of screen-free smart glasses, continuing to expand a product line the company has built out in recent years as it competes for a foothold in the wearable technology market.

AI features also announced

The event also included a number of new artificial intelligence features, part of Meta's ongoing push to integrate AI capabilities across its hardware and software products, though full details on each announcement were still emerging as coverage of the event continued.

Meta Connect has become the company's primary venue each year for revealing updates to its hardware ecosystem, including its Quest headsets, Ray-Ban smart glasses collaborations and related software. This year's event continued that pattern with an emphasis on wearables that push further into virtual and augmented reality.

Further specifics on pricing, availability and technical specifications for the newly announced devices are expected to be detailed in follow-up coverage.