Meta announced plans to begin testing an AI-powered pendant device in 2027, following its acquisition of AI-wearables startup Limitless in late 2025 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The pendant, developed by Limitless, can record and transcribe real-world conversations, signaling Meta’s push into AI-enabled wearable technology [1, 2, 3, 4].
In addition to the AI pendant, Meta aims to significantly expand its line of AI smart glasses throughout 2026. The company will debut new models including the "Modelo" in June, followed by "Luna" and "RBM2 Refresh" in the fall, and plans to release "Mojito VIP" in December 2026 [4]. Meta currently partners with EssilorLuxottica’s Ray-Ban and Oakley brands to manufacture its AI smart glasses [1, 2].
Meta’s hardware division, Reality Labs, reported a loss of approximately $4.03 billion on revenue of $402 million in the first quarter of 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4]. Despite these losses, Meta targets sales of 10 million wearable devices globally in the second half of 2026 [1, 2, 5]. The company aims to boost user engagement, targeting 6.8 million monthly active users by year-end 2026 [5].
Meta also plans to launch a business subscription service called "Wearables for Work" that will focus on workplace wearable device users [1, 2, 3, 4]. Meta Vice President Alex Himel said, "The goal is to get more people to use the company's AI models and to compel them to pay for subscriptions" [4]. Limitless CEO Dan Siroker noted, "Meta recently announced a new vision to bring personal superintelligence to everyone and a key part of that vision is building incredible AI-enabled wearables" [4].
Overall, Meta is expanding its wearable hardware lineup to include multiple AI glasses models alongside the forthcoming AI pendant device, aiming to grow its hardware division despite recent financial losses. Testing of the pendant device is planned to start in 2027 [1, 2, 3, 5, 4].
