Meta unveils several new wearable products at its Connect 2026 event, including a camera-free Ray-Ban Meta audio model and a new VR glasses lineup. Reports say CEO Mark Zuckerberg also announces a third-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses update, along with additional AI and frame options.
The camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio is described across outlets as focused on open-ear audio, with hearing-related features highlighted by some sources, including hearing enhancement. Wired and Mashable also frame it as Meta’s first camera-free glasses, while NDTV and Times of India add that the third-gen Ray-Ban Meta keeps a slimmer design and upgrades its camera.
On the VR side, Meta VR Glasses are reported as very lightweight and use a two-part design. GSMArena describes a glasses-and-puck approach, where the computing and battery sit in a connected puck rather than on the glasses, connected by an optical cable. NDTV adds that the VR glasses are planned to launch in 2027, and mentions 5K visuals plus immersive entertainment and sports support.
Some outlets also mention additional companion experiences. Times of India reports a Muse AI keychain companion, and NDTV notes a major Beat Saber update and new VR games as part of the broader VR ecosystem updates.
