A livestream of the Meta Connect 2026 opening keynote (Meta on YouTube)

Meta Connect 2026 is underway, with a livestream of the opening keynote available on YouTube. According to Meta, the future is for everyone and they are putting "superintelligence" in everyone's hands with breakthrough technologies in AI.

As the event begins, there are concerns about smart glasses and face-mounted cameras, with some people anxious about covert recording. Qualcomm's SVP and GM of XR, Ziad Asghar, defended the smart glasses category, saying that public anxiety is a "generational growing pain" and that people are used to carrying devices with multiple cameras.

YouTube has also announced new features for creators and viewers, including updates aimed at livestreaming, such as Live Showdowns and an expansion of Watch With. These features allow for more audience participation and control during livestreams.

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