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)
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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: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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Apple follows its established chip refresh cycle: M4 MacBook Pro announced November 2024 — M5 refresh after 23–24 months in October/November 2026 fits the historical pattern exactly (M1→M2: ~17 months; M2→M3: ~16 months; M3→M4: ~14 months). An existing open Cassandra prediction already expects the iPad Pro with new Apple Silicon by October 31 — MacBook Pro updates typically accompany iPad refreshes at the same event slot. 9to5Mac and Bloomberg reported M5 MacBook Pro leaks for H2 2026. Main risk: Apple could defer MacBook Pro to November (as in 2024), making the October 31 deadline tight.
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