Meta Connect 2026 (September 23, 2026): Meta officially unveils next-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with integrated display
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Published on 9. September 2026
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Predicted for 23. September 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Meta Connect 2026 (September 23–24, San Francisco) is widely flagged as the most likely launch event for a new Ray-Ban Meta glasses generation with display integration (VR.org, Android Central, September 2026). CTO Bosworth and CEO Zuckerberg have repeatedly named AR wearables as a strategic priority. No Quest 4 is expected (existing open prediction). No direct prediction-market figure; own estimate based on multiple converging insider reports.
Data basis for this prediction
- VR.org: Meta Connect 2026 – tease of Puffin, Griffin, Ray-Ban successor with display, September 2026
- Android Central: Meta Connect 2026 confirmed for September 23–24, 2026
- Offene Vorhersage: Meta kündigt bei Connect 2026 kein Quest 4 an (Cassandra.news)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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