{
  "id": 8978685,
  "title": "Meta Connect 2026: 6 devices and AI services we expect to see",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/meta-connect-2026-6-devices-and-ai-services-we-expect-to-see",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T18:24:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/tech-events/meta-connect-2026-6-devices-and-ai-services-we-expect-to-see"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Meta Connect 2026, the annual event from the tech giant Meta, is set to commence on September 23. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to unveil several new devices, including different smart glasses, a VR headset, and potential Metaverse features. Smart glasses will be a major focus, with Meta allegedly addressing privacy concerns by launching a new pair of camera-free smart glasses, featuring audio capabilities and six microphones for AI-based tasks. This move comes after Meta strengthened tamper detection on its AI glasses in August to prevent unauthorized camera use. Additionally, leaks suggest a mixed reality headset called Project Phoenix, possibly debuting at Connect, will support hand and eye tracking and feature the Snapdragon Reality Elite chip. Meta's AI, Muse, will also likely take center stage during the event, with updates to the HorizonOS and potential Hologram avatars.",
  "summary": "Meta Connect 2026 is this week and we expect to see at least four new devices alongside new AI services.",
  "key_points": [
    "Meta Connect 2026 begins September 23",
    "New smart glasses with audio capabilities and six microphones",
    "Project Phoenix mixed reality headset may debut"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}