Meta Platforms officially announces Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Gen 3 in at least two variants at Meta Connect 2026 (September 23, 2026, Menlo Park, confirmed via Meta press release or The Verge by September 23, 2026)
Hit
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Published on 5. September 2026
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Predicted for 23. September 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Meta Connect 2026 is set for September 23-24 in Menlo Park — Zuckerberg teased AI updates and new glasses (Tom's Guide, VR.org, Sept 5, 2026). Leaked slides (XR Research Institute via dymesty.com) show two models: 'Aperol' (sunglass-style, Snapdragon AR1+, bigger battery) and 'Bellini' (lighter optical frame for prescription wearers). No Orion AR display expected for Gen 3 — remains an AI audio+camera glasses upgrade. Product announcement considered highly likely — estimated 77%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Tom's Guide/Yahoo Tech: Meta Connect 2026 — 23. September, mystery glasses teased (5.9.2026)
- vr.org: 'Meta Just Set Connect 2026 for September 23. The Glasses Tease Is the Part That Matters.' (5.9.2026)
- dymesty.com: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Leak — 'Aperol' & 'Bellini', Snapdragon AR1+, Connect 2026
- idevice.com: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Release Date — erwartet September 2026 auf Meta Connect
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Meta stellte Ray-Ban Gen 3 in mindestens zwei Varianten vor: kamerabestückte Gen-3-Brille und kamerafreie 'screenless specs'. Tom's Guide Live-Blog: 'Ray-Ban Gen 3 and camera-free specs'.
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