Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed new hardware at the annual Connect developer conference, debuting $1,299 VR glasses powered by an external computing puck alongside a palm-sized Muse Charm device designed for the company’s new AI personal agent, marking a significant hardware expansion heading into the holidays and 2027.
At the annual Meta Connect developer conference, the technology giant pushed further into wearable computing by showcasing an expansive hardware lineup anchored by agentic artificial intelligence and new display tech.
Meta VR Glasses and External Processing Architecture
The most expensive hardware revealed at the event is the new Meta VR Glasses, priced at $1,299 when they go on sale in spring 2027. They represent Meta’s first virtual reality device since 2024, when the company debuted the $299 Quest 3S. Designed to look and feel more like a pair of traditional glasses while weighing roughly 100 grams, the headset features micro-OLED panels delivering what the company calls a 5K Infinite Display built on micro-OLED panels
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To achieve a slimmer and lighter form factor compared to older Quest-branded family headsets, the device relies on an external pocketable puck that houses a Qualcomm processor, battery, and storage. Built-in sensors track eye and hand movements, reducing the need for physical controllers. The hardware is pitched as a personal cinema, gaming device, and workspace, and it holds the distinction of being the first IMAX Enhanced-certified VR device with support for 3D movies and immersive live sports.
Muse Charm and Personal AI Integrations
Alongside virtual reality hardware, the company introduced the Muse Charm, a palm-sized gadget designed specifically for its recently launched personal AI agent, Muse. Developed by Meta’s design lab and the Superintelligence AI group, the holdable device features a roughly 2-inch OLED touchscreen with a customizable Muse character at the center of the interface. Users can change its appearance, outfits, and voice while interacting with the agent directly.
The Muse Charm includes front- and rear-facing cameras, speakers, microphones, 5G connectivity, and a USB-C port. Rather than functioning primarily as a traditional camera, the lenses provide the AI agent with visual context for analysis and automated tasks. Zuckerberg noted that the device allows users to talk to their agent without having to unlock a phone or open an app.
Early testing of the Muse AI agent on glasses demonstrated capabilities ranging from nutritional advice to scheduling assistance, though early reviewers noted that agentic actions can take time to complete and face third-party blocks, such as Amazon restricting the agent from making purchases on its sites.
Ray-Ban Meta Audio and Expanded Smart Glasses Lineup
Set to become available beginning October 13, the audio glasses retain podcast and music playback, calls, and live translation while offering extended battery life reaching up to 12 hours.
At the same time, the company updated its camera-enabled eyewear with the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3), featuring a slimmer design, a new customizable action button, and up to nine hours of battery life starting at $449. The broader ecosystem also expands with two new styles named Capri and Nova, a collection designed with LISA, a $249 model named the Meta Adventurer, and a limited-edition Meta Fury model.
Meta plans to begin selling the Muse Charm in December, with pricing expected to match a smartwatch, while the high-end Meta VR Glasses are scheduled for a spring 2027 release at $1,299.99.
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