Meta held its Connect 2026 event at the Menlo Park campus on September 23. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a shift in strategy, moving wearable technology from a side project to a core focus for the company.
The hardware lineup includes the new Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 smart glasses. Additionally, the company introduced Luna, a variant of the Ray-Ban Meta line that removes the camera to focus on audio-only AI assistance.
The presentation also featured a preview of the Project Phoenix headset. Meta updated its virtual assistant, Muse AI, to enhance daily functionality and utility for users of its wearable devices.
In June 2026, Meta released a line of smart glasses with a starting price of $299. This model includes the Muse Spark integration, which provides built-in AI capabilities from the initial setup.
