Meta unveils camera-free smart glasses and pocket AI assistant at Connect 2026

Meta unveiled at its Connect 2026 conference a new lineup of AI wearables, including camera-free Ray-Ban Audio glasses and the pocket-sized Muse Charm assistant.

• Meta unveiled the lineup at its Connect conference in Menlo Park on September 23.
• The camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses start at $349, shipping October 13.
• Meta announced the pocket-sized Muse Charm AI assistant, launching in December with no price set.
• Meta plans its 100-gram VR glasses for spring 2027 from $1,299 and the camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 from $449.
• Meta said its $799 Ray-Ban Display glasses will bring realistic 3D avatars to WhatsApp calls, with early US access in fall 2026.
• The avatar feature, powered by the Muse Realtime Avatar model, simulates facial expressions from the user's voice and shows a watermark to viewers.
• Meta added that its $1,299.99 VR glasses arriving in spring 2027 can create full-body avatars, expanding support to WhatsApp and Zoom.
• Meta said the Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses will cost £319 in the UK and provide up to 12 hours of battery life.
• Meta said its new camera-equipped glasses will include improved tamper detection for the recording indicator light.