Meta announces new VR Glasses and camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio

Posted on Sept. 24, 2026, 7 a.m.

Meta Unveils Next-Gen VR & Smart Audio Glasses: A Glimpse into the Future

Meta Connect 2026 has been the stage for Meta's latest innovations in immersive technology. The tech giant has officially revealed two groundbreaking products: the highly anticipated Meta VR Glasses and the innovative, camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio smart glasses.

Meta VR Glasses: Redefining Virtual Reality Immersion

The new Meta VR Glasses are designed with a unique two-part architecture to maximize comfort and performance. The lightweight glasses themselves, weighing in at a mere 100 grams, are equipped with advanced display and sensor technology. A separate, connected puck handles the heavy lifting, housing the computing power, storage, and battery, all linked via an optical cable.

Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses with charging case

These VR glasses boast impressive visual fidelity with dual micro OLED displays delivering a stunning 5K resolution and 37 pixels per degree, enhanced by Dolby Vision support. Integrated speakers within the frames provide an immersive audio experience with Dolby Atmos spatial audio. Meta has also seamlessly woven its Meta AI assistant into the operating system, allowing for intuitive control through eye movements and hand gestures thanks to built-in sensors.

Further elevating the VR experience, the Meta VR Glasses are IMAX Enhanced certified, opening up a world of 3D movies and gaming via Xbox Cloud Gaming. A standout feature is Hologram Calling, which promises to generate photorealistic avatars for video calls, capturing real-time facial expressions and reactions for truly lifelike interactions.

Star Wars X-wings flying over tropical island on screen.

Ray-Ban Meta Audio: The Evolution of Smart Eyewear

Complementing the VR headset, Meta also introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first venture into camera-free smart glasses. These audio-focused spectacles weigh a featherlight 43 grams and offer an impressive battery life, providing up to 12 hours of continuous use on a single charge, extending to 48 hours with the included charging case.

Ray-Ban Meta Audio sunglasses, shiny black.

Ray-Ban Meta Audio Clubmaster transparent orchid glasses

Available in the iconic Clubmaster and new Burbank styles, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses come in a wide array of 23 color and lens combinations, allowing for personalized style. Source