Meta Connect 2026: Camera-free smart glasses and new VR announcements

Meta Connect 2026 is scheduled to begin at 7PM ET / 4PM PT on Wednesday, September 23rd, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg set to deliver the keynote address. The annual product launch event is expected to focus on the company’s major areas of interest, including artificial intelligence and wearables such as smart glasses. This year’s announcements are anticipated to address significant scrutiny regarding users covertly recording others with existing devices, potentially featuring a rumored camera-free pair. Additionally, the event traditionally serves as a venue for updates on VR hardware and software, with recent leaks suggesting the possibility of new mixed reality glasses despite the company scaling back its broader VR ambitions.

Among the specific products and features highlighted in the coverage, Meta has introduced its newest smart glasses, which notably lack a camera. The company is also bringing the Muse platform to Meta smart glasses, enhancing its capabilities to allow users to video chat with the device. Furthermore, Meta’s next VR device is described not as a headset, but as glasses. In terms of entertainment, users will soon be able to rent or buy movies directly on their Quest headsets.