Meta Connect Tomorrow: Final Preview of Ray-Ban Gen 3, Luna Camera-Free Glasses, Phoenix Headset, and Malibu 2 Smartwatch

Meta Connect 2026 starts tomorrow, September 23 at 4PM PT, and this is shaping up as Meta's most ambitious wearables showcase ever. Here's a final rundown of every product we expect Mark Zuckerberg to announce during the keynote from Menlo Park.

Ray-Ban Gen 3: Two Models Confirmed

Leaked renders from XR Research Institute confirm two models: "Aperol" (a sunglasses design with thicker frames and larger battery) and "Bellini" (a lighter optical frame for prescription wearers). Both run a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1+ chip, enabling Live AI sessions lasting hours instead of the current 30-minute cap. Expected pricing: $299–$499. Retail availability likely within weeks of announcement.

Luna: Camera-Free Smart Glasses

In a strategic pivot addressing privacy concerns, Meta will debut Luna — camera-free smart glasses with six microphones and Meta AI. Two frame designs are expected. Luna represents Meta's acknowledgment that many consumers want AI audio features without the social friction of a camera. Read more in our Luna buyer's guide.

Phoenix: Premium Mixed-Reality Headset

Reports from multiple outlets describe a premium Project Phoenix headset priced between $1,000 and $2,000. This positions between the $300 Quest 3S and the discontinued $3,500 Vision Pro. Expect this as a preview or developer program announcement, not immediate retail.

Malibu 2: Meta's First Smartwatch

The Information reports that Malibu 2 features surface EMG (electromyography) for gesture control of Ray-Ban glasses from the wrist, health tracking (heart rate, SpO₂, sleep), and Meta AI with no mandatory subscription. If shipping with EMG, it becomes the first mainstream smartwatch to double as a gesture controller for smart glasses.

How to Watch

The keynote livestreams at 4PM PT / 7PM ET on September 23 via Meta's website. Developer sessions continue September 24. Compare the current smart glasses landscape in our smart glasses hub.