Meta has launched new AI-integrated products, including camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses and lightweight VR glasses, at the Connect 2026 conference.
On September 24, at the Connect 2026 conference, Meta unveiled a series of cutting-edge products, notably the camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, the compact Muse Charm device, and a new lightweight VR headset.
Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses
The Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses are the first to eliminate the camera, opting instead for open speakers and microphones, enhanced with AI functionality. Users can enjoy music, make calls, and interact with Meta AI and Muse. Weighing only 43 grams, the glasses offer a remarkable 12 hours of use on a single charge, with an additional 48 hours provided by the case. Available in 23 colors and lens options, they start at $349, with pre-orders commencing on September 23 and shipments set for October 13.
Meta also showcased the third generation of Ray-Ban Meta glasses, featuring a 12-megapixel camera capable of 3K Ultra HD recording, six microphones, and a battery life of up to nine hours. This model starts at $449 and includes styles like Wayfarer, Aviator, and Zena. By year-end, Meta plans to expand its AI glasses offerings to over 100 variations across its brands.
Integration of Muse AI
Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the Muse personal AI agent will soon be integrated into its smart glasses. Users can activate Muse simply by saying its name, and it will assist with background tasks using visual context. New voice features will enable interactive conversations with Muse while it manages tasks, with options for customizing the assistant's voice.
A unique feature, Muse Realtime Avatar, will allow users to create an expressive avatar for real-time communication. Muse will also have its own email address to manage tasks on behalf of users, and a Mac version is already available for computer control.
Muse Charm: A Portable AI Device
Meta introduced the Muse Charm, a pocket-sized device that allows communication with Muse without needing a smartphone app. This device, roughly hand-sized, can attach to a keyring and features a small screen with a digital character named Jolly. A fingerprint scanner activates Muse instantly. Zuckerberg emphasized that the Muse Charm encapsulates the entire Muse experience, including voice mode and real-time avatar capabilities, and aims for holiday season availability, although pricing details remain undisclosed.
Lightweight Meta VR Glasses
The new Meta VR Glasses weigh about 100 grams, making them significantly lighter than the Quest 3. The design includes a separate computing module that connects via an optical cable, allowing for a more comfortable wear. These glasses feature micro-OLED panels with a 5K Infinite Display, support for Dolby Vision and Atmos, and are powered by the Snapdragon Reality Elite processor. The external module offers three hours of high-resolution playback and supports 45W charging.
Users can navigate using eye movement and hand gestures, and the glasses are compatible with Touch Plus and Bluetooth gamepads for cloud gaming. Meta has also partnered with Disney to develop immersive 3D content and plans to enhance the Immersive Sports format with 8K streaming and 180-degree views. The Meta VR Glasses will launch in spring 2027, priced at $1,299.99, with over 75 hand-control games available at launch.
Notably, these camera-free AI glasses come in response to previous consumer complaints about privacy concerns related to hidden recording capabilities in earlier Ray-Ban Meta models.
