Meta Unveils New VR Glasses and Camera-Free Smart Glasses at Connect 2026
At the 2026 Meta Connect event, the company introduced a new line of wearables including its lightweight Meta VR Glasses and camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio smart glasses. The VR Glasses offer full virtual reality in a compact design that is five times lighter than previous models like the Quest 3. They are tethered to a small puck containing hardware such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, with support for high-resolution displays and features like IMAX Enhanced certification. Meta also launched an updated version of its Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 glasses called the Gen 3 model, featuring improved battery life and noise-canceling microphones. Additionally, it introduced budget-friendly smart glasses alongside new frame styles to expand consumer options. The camera-free design in some models addresses privacy concerns associated with earlier versions. The VR Glasses are set for a spring 2027 release at $1,299, while the Ray-Ban Meta Audio will be available from October 13th starting at $349.
