Meta publicly unveils the Artemis AR glasses (true augmented-reality glasses with holographic display, successor to the Orion prototype) at Meta Connect 2026 (September 23, 2026, Menlo Park CA, confirmed by Meta press release, Road to VR or The Verge by September 24, 2026)
Miss
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Published on 18. September 2026
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Predicted for 23. September 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Multiple consistent sources (VR.org, Tom's Guide, Upload VR, Road to VR) report that Meta will present Artemis — its first consumer-ready true AR glasses with holographic display — at Connect 2026. Artemis is sleeker than the Orion prototype (2024) but with a narrower field of view. No Quest 4 expected (planned for H2 2027). The September 23 keynote focuses on 'VR, wearables, metaverse, and AI.' This prediction is distinct from the existing Cassandra open predictions: (a) 'new AI Smart Glasses as Ray-Ban Meta successor' (no AR display) and (b) 'new/updated VR headset of the Quest line' (Artemis is not a VR headset). Uncertainty: Meta could treat Artemis as a pure tease without a formal product announcement.
Data basis for this prediction
- VR.org: Meta Connect 2026 – Artemis AR-Brille als Consumer True-AR-Glasses erwartet, Keynote 23.09.2026 (September 2026)
- Road to VR: Meta Connect Event Set for September 23–24 alongside New Glasses Tease (roadtovr.com, September 2026)
- Upload VR: What Might Meta Connect 2026 Bring? Artemis-Vorstellung erwartet (uploadvr.com, September 2026)
- Tom's Guide: Meta Connect 2026 kicks off September, mystery new smart glasses teased (tomsguide.com, September 2026)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Artemis AR-Brille (echte AR, holografisches Display, Orion-Nachfolger) wurde NICHT öffentlich vorgestellt/lanciert. Artemis ist ein 2027-Produkt; auf Connect 2026 gab es allenfalls eine Preview/Demo. Quelle: Road to VR, Tom's Guide ('Meta's first real AR glasses tipped to debut in 2027').
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