Meta announced over 100 AI glasses styles by end of 2026 and unveiled the Muse Charm, a pendant-like device for accessing its Muse AI agent, positioning itself ahead of OpenAI in consumer AI hardware. The strategy aims to reduce Meta's dependence on Apple distribution while leveraging Muse's popularity, though experts question market demand for yet another device when smartphones already handle such tasks.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and the Muse Charm pendant at Meta Connect, advancing the company's metaverse and AI agent initiatives. The VR glasses, launching spring 2027, are slimmer than previous Quest headsets and powered by an external processor, while the Muse Charm pendant enables hands-free interaction with Meta's AI agents without unlocking a phone.
Meta's new Muse AI personal agent has gained significant consumer interest, topping app charts and boosting stock prices, but faces major obstacles including Amazon's ban on the agent making purchases on its platform and broader consumer skepticism about data privacy and corporate trust in AI adoption.
Meta's new AI model Muse has become the top iOS free app, surpassing ChatGPT and driving Meta shares up 20% and the Nasdaq to record highs. As global leaders meet at the UN General Assembly in New York, AI and Iran emerge as potential flashpoints in U.S.-China discussions, while oil prices rebound after dipping below $100 per barrel.