Meta expands wearable ecosystem: AI pendant, new non-Ray-Ban smart glasses, Limitless acquisition, enterprise subscription, retail push, Muse Spark AI, software updates, and Malibu 2 smartwatch
Key Questions
What new products is Meta developing in its wearable lineup?
Meta is developing an AI pendant codenamed 'Hatch' for 2027 testing, four new smart glasses models filed with the FCC, and the Malibu 2 smartwatch due in September 2026 that doubles as a gesture hub using sEMG technology.
What business and software expansions has Meta announced?
Meta introduced a 'Wearables for Work' enterprise subscription targeting 10 million units, opened third-party app development for Ray-Ban Meta glasses, and released software updates including Palm Unlock and Posture Detection features.
How is Meta advancing its AI capabilities in wearables?
The new Muse Spark AI model now powers most smart glasses, replacing Llama 4 and delivering improved performance with 10x less compute, while the company acquired AI pendant maker Limitless and claims 69-82% market share.
Confirmed June 11, 2026: Meta developing AI pendant (codenamed 'Hatch', testing 2027) and four new smart glasses models (Modelo, Luna, Mojito VIP) filed under FCC, signaling new brand beyond Ray-Ban. Business subscription 'Wearables for Work' targets 10M units. Acquired AI pendant maker Limitless. Orion AR Glasses public beta (70° FOV, silicon carbide optics, neural wristband, wireless compute puck). Third-party app development opened for Ray-Ban Meta. Meta claims 82% market share. Hired Snapchat's creator connector. New: Meta expanding retail with 50 Best Buy pop-ups for unified demos. Meta Ray-Ban Display gets Palm Unlock and real-time call captions. NEW: Meta's Muse Spark AI model now powers most smart glasses, replacing Llama 4, improving AI performance with 10x less compute. Display glasses still on Llama 4. Muse Spark is a closed, proprietary model, signaling a strategic shift to lock AI advantage into Meta hardware and raising privacy concerns given the NameTag scandal. NEW: A recent v125 update video reveals hidden features like Palm Unlock, Posture Detection, and a cellular menu. A 6-month retrospective on Ray-Ban Display highlights platform opening to web apps, neural handwriting, display recording, and expanded navigation. NEW: Meta's third smartwatch attempt, Malibu 2, due September 23, 2026, doubles as a gesture hub for Ray-Ban AI glasses using sEMG, consolidating Neural Band into a watch form factor. Faces public resistance and BBC criticism over pendant. AWE 2026 coverage confirms Meta's 69% Q1 market share.