Meta’s Latest Smart Glasses Range Puts Wearability at the Centre
The company said the 100-gram glasses will reach stores in Spring 2027 for $1,299.99 and add AI controls, 5K displays and new streaming partnerships.
- On Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled 100-gram VR glasses at the company's Meta Connect event, set to launch in Spring 2027 for $1,299.99 with a 5K Infinite Display featuring micro OLED panels.
- Fresh off Muse's App Store-topping launch, Zuckerberg emphasized that glasses represent Meta's biggest wearables category, integrating the AI assistant with a dedicated button for instant access.
- Built-In AI enables voice and gesture control for tasks like playing movies and adjusting workspaces, while Ray-Ban Meta glasses include a customizable action button and limited-edition designs from rapper Lisa honoring the Ray-Ban Aviator's 90th anniversary.
- Streaming partnerships expand the ecosystem: Disney will launch immersive movie environments in November, while Peacock and HBO Max debut 3D catalogs for the first time and Meta secures over 100 annual immersive sports events through ESPN, NBC Sports, and the UFC.
- Zuckerberg called the glasses 'a glimpse of the future' as Meta expands original content, with Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green's therapeutic documentary premiering September 29 on Meta Quest.
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The $1,299 Meta VR Glasses Prove That High Prices Are the New Normal
Meta finally announced its long-rumored Meta VR Glasses last night at Connect, and while they seem like a cool little gadget, they're coming in at a $1,299 asking price – the same that Valve is charging for its 1TB Steam Frame. The difference, though, is that Meta's headset has less RAM and storage, even if it comes in a flashy new form factor.
The Meta VR Glasses will arrive in spring 2027 and allow you to work with virtual screens, watch 3D movies and play without controls
As Francisco Jerónimo, Vice-President for EMEA in the area of Devices (Data & Analytics) of IDC, points out, Meta's new strategy for virtual reality equipment, with VR Glasses, comes at a time that is not favorable for the headset market. For the analyst, the biggest opportunity for the company will, however, be in another segment.
Meta Unveils VR Glasses for $1,299, Promises 3D Films from Lionsgate, James Cameron, and Enhanced Versions of ‘Avengers’ and ‘Star Wars’
Meta’s given its glasses a virtual-reality upgrade. Meta unveiled its new $1,299 VR glasses at its annual Meta Connect event on Wednesday, an upgraded version of its Quest headset line. The product, the company promises, will usher in “a new era for virtual reality” by providing “a cinema, courtside seat, workspace, and console” for users at home. “We […]
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