Meta Connect 2026 Confirmed for September 23–24: Zuckerberg Teases New Smart Glasses Design

Meta Connect 2026 is officially set for September 23–24, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg teasing what appears to be an unreleased pair of smart glasses on his Instagram. The photo shows a pair of glasses with blue markings obscuring the design details — a clear signal that new hardware is coming.

What Meta Has Confirmed

The event will cover "the latest in VR, wearables, metaverse, and AI", with a fifth category that has been deliberately blurred in promotional materials. The keynote kicks off at 4 PM Pacific on Wednesday, September 23, from Meta{"'"}s Menlo Park campus, with sessions continuing through September 24.

Expected Announcements

Based on leaks and reporting from multiple outlets:

• Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3: Up to four new smart glasses models are rumored — codenamed Modelo, Luna, RBM2 Refresh, and Mojito VIP. The "Aperol" and "Bellini" color variants have already leaked
• Ultralight VR/MR headset: Codenamed Phoenix, Meta{"'"}s next mixed-reality headset is expected to be teased or formally announced. Full launch is likely H1 2027
• No Quest 4: The gaming-focused Quest 4 successor is not expected at this event — the consensus points to H2 2027 or later for that device

What Smart Glasses Buyers Should Do

If you{"'"}re interested in Meta smart glasses, September 23 is worth waiting for. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 could bring display capabilities, improved cameras, and new frame styles. The current Ray-Ban Meta at $379 remains excellent, but prices may drop once Gen 3 is announced. Compare with the Warby Parker Android XR at $799 and the RayNeo iO at $479 in our smart glasses guide.