Meta details new Muse-powered wearable devices

Meta used its September 23, 2026 Connect event to present a hardware lineup built around its Muse personal AI agent. The company positioned Muse as a system that runs across multiple form factors, including VR glasses, audio eyewear and a compact handheld device. The focus was on enabling hands-free, real-time interactions and persistent assistance as users move between devices.

By tying Muse directly into new and existing wearables, Meta outlined a strategy in which the AI agent becomes a central interface for communication, information and everyday tasks. The event highlighted how hardware design and software capabilities are being developed together to support this approach.

The Meta VR Glasses were introduced as a slimmer, smaller alternative to earlier Quest-branded headsets. They are priced at $1,299 and scheduled to go on sale in spring 2027. To reduce the weight on the user’s head, compute and battery functions are moved into an external pocket-sized puck, which acts as a mini-computer.

The glasses retain displays and a range of sensors, including systems for tracking users’ eyes and hand movements. This design reduces the need for physical controllers and is intended to support more natural interaction in virtual environments. The external puck houses a Qualcomm (QCOM) processor and battery, connecting to the glasses while remaining off the user’s face.

Meta said Muse will be integrated into its AI glasses to support hands-free, real-time voice interactions. The agent is designed to continue tasks in the background across devices, so that activity started on one screen or wearable can carry over seamlessly to another.

Alongside the glasses, Meta unveiled Muse Charm, a compact handheld or keychain-style gadget built specifically for interacting with the Muse agent. The company described it as a way to talk to Muse without unlocking a phone or opening an app. Only a few early working units have been produced so far.

Meta is planning to have Muse Charm ready to ship in time for the December 2026 holiday season. The device is intended to offer always-available access to the agent, making it possible to issue voice commands or queries quickly while on the move. Meta highlighted the amount of technology integrated into the small form factor.

Meta also broadened its glasses portfolio with new Ray-Ban Meta Audio frames. These are audio-only, camera-free glasses that emphasize sound and voice interaction rather than imaging. They are expected to be available in October, with prices starting at about $349.

In parallel, Meta announced a hearing enhancement software feature for supported AI glasses. The feature has received FDA clearance as a hearing enhancement tool for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. It will be offered as a paid add-on, reported at around $150, or included via the Meta One subscription.

These additions position Meta’s glasses lineup to serve both entertainment and accessibility use cases, while reinforcing the role of AI and voice interfaces. Combined with the VR glasses and Muse Charm, they illustrate Meta’s push to make AI-driven experiences available through different types of wearable hardware.