Meta Doubles Down on AI Wearables With Pendant, Multiple Smart Glasses

On May 30, 2026, new reports indicate Meta is significantly expanding its AI wearable ecosystem. According to The Information, the tech giant plans to introduce an AI pendant and up to four new smart glasses models before the year's end. This aggressive rollout reportedly aims to recoup substantial losses from its Reality Labs division, which oversees Meta's hardware ventures.

The AI pendant, currently in testing for the coming year, aligns with Meta's 2025 acquisition of Limitless, a company known for its 'Pendant' device. The original Limitless hardware was a clip-on Bluetooth microphone designed to record conversations, provide summaries, and create searchable transcripts. As Limitless CEO Dan Siroker stated at the time, "Meta recently announced a new vision to bring personal superintelligence to everyone and a key part of that vision is building incredible AI-enabled wearables."

Beyond the pendant, The Information indicates a significant expansion of Meta's smart glasses line. The company plans to introduce a business-focused subscription service dubbed 'Wearables for Work.' An internal memo from Meta's VP for wearables, Alex Himel, reportedly outlined a goal to increase AI model adoption and encourage subscription payments, including for 'Hatch,' an unreleased consumer AI agent. This move follows Meta's recent launch of subscription tiers for its social media platforms, like Instagram and Facebook.

Himel's memo, as reported by The Information, also revealed plans to diversify Meta's smart glasses offerings beyond its existing Ray-Ban and Oakley collaborations. A new model codenamed 'Modelo' is expected as early as June. This fall will see 'Luna' and 'RBM2 Refresh,' likely another Ray-Ban variant, followed by 'Mojito VIP' in December. Additionally, Meta is reportedly testing future models, 'Artemis' and 'SSG' (or 'supersensing' glasses), all designed to integrate with Meta's AI models and the upcoming Hatch AI agent.

To achieve these ambitions, Himel reportedly conveyed to employees a target of selling 10 million wearables in the second half of 2026. This goal involves both new product launches and expanded international availability. The company is also seeking to onboard at least ten businesses to 'Wearables for Work,' aiming for deployments to at least two large organizations requiring 100 devices each, The Information reports.

Reality Labs, Meta's metaverse and hardware division, has recorded substantial losses for years, including $19 billion in 2025. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously assured investors that Reality Labs would eventually reduce its financial drain, stating a renewed focus on glasses and other wearables.

Our take: Meta's aggressive strategy underscores a clear pivot away from an exclusive metaverse focus and squarely into practical AI-powered wearables. The sheer volume of planned releases, coupled with a push for both consumer and enterprise subscriptions, signals a desperate effort to find a revenue stream for Reality Labs beyond hardware sales. The success of the AI pendant and the diverse smart glasses lineup will hinge on seamless AI integration and compelling use cases, particularly in the competitive subscription landscape Meta is trying to build.

Source: Engadget ↗