Meta unveiled virtual reality glasses priced at $1,300 for a spring 2027 launch, alongside new Ray-Ban smart glasses, software updates and expanded entertainment features at Meta Connect 2026.. The VR glasses weigh about 100 grams and use a tethered puck for computing, storage and battery.
Meta said the device has a 5K display, full-color passthrough video, Dolby Vision support and Dolby Atmos spatial audio.. The company said the glasses run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Reality Elite chipset and offer up to three hours of continuous high-resolution media playback per charge.
The puck supports 45W fast charging.. Meta said 75 games will be playable at launch with hand gestures. The glasses will also support all Quest games through Touch Plus controllers, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and wireless or USB-C connections to other gaming devices..
The device can connect to Windows PCs and Macs for virtual productivity, with support for a virtual keyboard and touchpad or physical peripherals. Meta also said the glasses will support holographic avatars in WhatsApp and Zoom calls, with spatial audio tied to participants’ virtual position..
Meta also opened pre-orders for Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, an audio-only model starting at $349, with shipping set for October 13. The company said the glasses support music, podcasts and voice calls, with up to 12 hours of battery life and up to 48 hours of added use through the charging case..
The Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses weigh 43 grams and will be offered in Clubmaster and Burbank styles across 23 color and lens combinations. They also support prescription lenses.. Meta refreshed its camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta glasses with a third-generation model that starts at $449 and is available from today.
The company said the new version has a slimmer design, a dedicated Meta AI button, nine hours of battery life and a six-microphone array that cuts more than 90% of background noise.. The third-generation glasses have a 12-megapixel camera with 3K video capture. Meta said Dolby Atmos spatial audio recording will be added soon, and the line now includes Aviator, Zena and Wayfarer styles, plus special editions starting at $399..
Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are now available more widely in the United States for $799, in the United Kingdom for 749 pounds and in Canada for C$1,149. Pre-orders also opened in Germany, France and Italy at 899 euros, with availability on October 13.. Feature updates for Meta Ray-Ban Display include cycling and public transit directions in the United States and Canada later this month, landmark-based navigation prompts and WhatsApp avatar calling in the United States this fall.
Meta also said the glasses will support photo editing on the display, Dolby Atmos video capture and mirrored phone notifications.. Meta said a hearing enhancement feature will launch in the United States later this year for Meta Glasses, and later for third-generation Ray-Ban Meta and Ray-Ban Meta Audio.
After a 30-day trial, the feature will cost $149 as a one-time fee or be included in a Meta One subscription.. On the software side, Meta said Beat Saber will receive its biggest update this spring, adding hand tracking and a new single-player mode called Flux with 35 songs at launch.
Supernatural will return to the Meta Horizon Store this fall, while new titles include Payday: Aces High later this year, a mixed reality version of Tetris Effect next year, and Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies VR next year.. Meta said Disney+ subscribers in some countries will be able to stream films such as “The Avengers” and “Black Panther” in 3D from November.
The company also plans to offer hundreds of 2D and 3D films for purchase and rental in the United States later this year and said Meta VR Glasses users will be able to watch more than 100 live sports events a year through partnerships with MLB, NBC Sports, TNT Sports and UFC.. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg also briefly introduced Muse Charm, a small device with a display, speakers, microphones and a fingerprint sensor that he said houses a personal Muse Agent.
Meta said it will share more details later this year.. Featured image credit. Tags: Featuredmeta connect
