Meta is expanding its hardware strategy with a new generation of virtual reality glasses and a compact device designed to provide direct access to its artificial intelligence agents. The products show the company continuing its investment in immersive computing while placing greater emphasis on AI-powered personal technology.
Meta Introduces Slimmer VR Glasses
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the Meta VR Glasses, a smaller and slimmer device than the company’s older Quest-branded virtual reality headsets.
The Meta VR Glasses will cost US$1,299 when they become available in spring 2027, putting them firmly in the premium segment of the consumer VR market.
They are Meta’s first new VR device since the company introduced the US$299 Quest 3S in 2024.
Unlike previous Quest headsets, the new glasses rely on an external puck containing a Qualcomm processor and battery. The separate device functions as a compact computer while allowing Meta to reduce the overall size and weight of the glasses.
The company says the new hardware can provide improved visuals compared with older Quest devices.
Eye and Hand Tracking Reduce Need for Controllers
Sensors built into the Meta VR Glasses track users’ eye and hand movements, reducing their reliance on traditional handheld controllers when navigating virtual environments.
“We have built a new kind of VR device that delivers the same magical feeling of presence and immersion, high-resolution displays and views of the world around you in a form factor that is a pair of glasses for the first time,” Zuckerberg said.
The launch indicates that Meta is continuing to pursue its metaverse ambitions even as artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly important part of the company’s broader technology strategy.
For Canadian consumers, the eventual retail price would likely differ from the announced U.S. price because of currency conversion and regional pricing. Meta has not provided specific Canadian pricing details.
Muse Charm Designed for Direct Access to AI Agents
Zuckerberg also introduced the Muse Charm, a handheld device designed to work with Meta’s recently released Muse AI personal agent.
Meta provided limited information about the Charm’s technical specifications and capabilities. Zuckerberg said users will be able to speak to the device to communicate with their Meta AI agents “without having to unlock a phone or open an app.”
The company has not announced a price for the Muse Charm.
Zuckerberg said Meta still needs to “finalize laying out the components” and is “planning to have this ready to ship in time for the holidays in December.”
“We’ve packed a lot of technology with this little guy,” Zuckerberg said. “So, if you’re not wearing glasses, this is going to be by far the fastest way to talk to your Muse and to show it what’s going on around you.”
Meta Brings AI Agents Into Dedicated Hardware
The Muse Charm represents another step in Meta’s effort to move AI assistants beyond conventional smartphone and computer applications.
A dedicated device could give users quicker access to an AI agent while allowing the system to receive information about what is happening around them. Meta, however, has not yet provided extensive information about the device’s specifications or the full range of functions it will support.
The simultaneous introduction of the Muse Charm and Meta VR Glasses also illustrates how the company is bringing its AI and virtual reality strategies closer together.
Rather than moving away from immersive computing, Meta is developing hardware that combines elements of virtual reality, wearable technology and AI-powered personal assistance.
With its premium VR glasses and the new Muse Charm, Meta is betting that dedicated hardware will play an important role in how consumers interact with AI agents and immersive digital environments in the years ahead.
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