Meta Connect 2026 (September 23, 2026, Menlo Park CA): Meta officially announces Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Generation 3 with enhanced Live AI and multi-day battery life (confirmed by Meta press release or The Verge by September 24, 2026)
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Published on 11. September 2026
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Predicted for 23. September 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Meta holds Meta Connect on September 23, 2026. Beyond the already-covered Meta Quest 4, tech analysts expect Ray-Ban Meta Generation 3. Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 prescription models (Blayzer/Scriber) launched in April 2026 at $499+; a next-gen with enhanced Live AI as an 'all-day memory layer' and improved battery life is cited by iDevice.com and The Verge as the most likely product for Connect 2026. Meta Connect is the logical launch venue.
Data basis for this prediction
- iDevice.com: 'Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 at Meta Connect September 2026' (Tech-Analyse, Stand September 2026)
- TechCrunch: Meta launches Ray-Ban prescription glasses (Blayzer, Scriber) April 14, 2026 @499 USD
- The Verge: 'Meta AI glasses roadmap 2026 – Gen 3 with Live AI extended battery expected' (August 2026)
- Meta Connect 2026 offiziell angekündigt: 23.–24. September 2026, Menlo Park CA (meta.com)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Gen 3 mit erweitertem Live-AI und verlängerter (mehrtägiger) Akkulaufzeit auf Meta Connect 2026 angekündigt. Bestätigt durch Tom's Guide Live-Blog und TechTimes-Vorabberichte mit entsprechenden Specs.
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