Meta at connect 2026: betting on ai glasses and personal agents

Meta, during its Connect 2026 event on September 23, 2026, announced a strategic shift from its metaverse focus to a new emphasis on personal superintelligence, AI agents, and wearable devices. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's CEO, outlined a long-term vision of delivering personal superintelligence through AI agents and glasses, arguing that the next major computing platform will be these devices.

The company introduced a range of new glasses, including entry-level models starting at $249, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 with improved battery life, display glasses, audio-only glasses, and Meta VR Glasses priced at $1,299 for spring release. Meta's Muse, a personal AI agent, has already garnered millions of users, enabling tasks such as website analysis, trip planning, and general personal assistance.

The company expects to generate revenue through transaction fees and pricing models. Meta emphasized privacy and security, stating that each Muse user will have a secure virtual machine with confidential processing. The event also showcased collaborations, such as Lisa glasses for Ray-Ban's 90th anniversary and a Kylie Jenner-inspired model.