By September 29, 2026, comparisons emerged between Meta's new VR glasses and Apple's Vision Pro headset, with analysts suggesting Meta's product delivered capabilities Apple's device should have provided. Apple was weighing strategic options for its headset.
On September 24–26, 2026, Meta's new Muse AI agent—announced at the company's Connect conference—attracted critical attention from technology journalists and social media users. The Verge published analysis questioning aspects of Mark Zuckerberg's leadership and Meta's product direction, while social media reactions ranged from skepticism to satire.
Meta announced new wearable AI devices and an AI agent on September 24, 2026, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg publicly rejecting calls for an AI development slowdown. The company is betting heavily on wearable AI technology as part of its broader artificial intelligence strategy.
On 2026-09-25, Meta announced Muse Charm, a Tamagotchi-like keychain AI companion modeled after virtual pet technology. The wearable device is designed to assist users and manage daily tasks.
At its Meta Connect event on September 23–24, 2026, CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced a portfolio of smart glasses including the new Meta VR Glasses and Ray-Ban Meta Audio (camera-free) alongside Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3. The Ray-Ban Meta Audio features Dolby Atmos audio without camera recording capability.
Meta showcased seven major announcements at its annual Meta Connect event on September 24, with the star product being new Meta VR Glasses featuring virtual reality technology. The company also debuted camera-free Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, while CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed privacy concerns around smart glasses.
As of September 23, 2026, Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg face thousands of lawsuits and past allegations of harming children, with Zuckerberg attempting to redirect public perception through new AI initiatives. Critics on social media pledge not to forget the company's problematic history.
Meta announced on September 8–9, 2026 a new artificial intelligence agent called Muse designed to assist users with online shopping, movie ticket purchases, and other personal tasks. The tool represents part of Mark Zuckerberg's vision for AI-driven personal assistance.