Zuckerberg announces Meta VR Glasses, a lightweight virtual reality device for $1,299

Coming in spring 2027, with movies, gaming, and hologram calls. By Timothy Beck Werth Timothy Beck Werth Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men’s grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he’s also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl. Read Full Bio on September 23, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Credit: Tobias Schwartz/Getty Images At Meta Connect 2026, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Meta VR Glasses, a lightweight device with an advanced display, voice and hand controls, and integration with the company’s AI agent, Muse. The glasses will cost $1,299 and launch in spring 2027.The device appears to combine some of the ambitions of Apple’s Vision Pro with a smaller, glasses-style design. Meta says it weighs 100 grams, making it roughly five times lighter than the Meta Quest 3 headset.Movies, work, and gamesMeta’s live demonstrations focused on three main uses: productivity, entertainment, and gaming. For work, the glasses can connect to external displays and project a keyboard onto a flat surface, according to the company. DisplayPort over USB-C support adds another connectivity option. Mashable Light Speed For entertainment, Meta highlighted spatial audio, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support, and an IMAX Enhanced cinema mode. The company also described support for 3D movies and experiences through streaming apps such as Disney+.Gaming is another major part of the pitch. Meta said the glasses will support Xbox Cloud Gaming and the entire Meta Quest game library, giving users access to both cloud-streamed games and VR experiences. Hologram calls are coming, tooMeta also announced full-body hologram calling for both Meta VR Glasses and Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, boasting that it had "solved the problem of giving you legs."The idea is to make catching up remotely feel more like being in the same room — now with your lower half included. Between hologram calls, virtual keyboards, and a personal cinema, Meta is packing a lot into its $1,299 pitch. We’ll have to wait until spring 2027 to see whether the glasses can deliver. Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men’s grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he’s also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl.Tim studied print journalism at the University of Southern California. He currently splits his time between Brooklyn, NY and Charleston, SC. He's currently working on his second novel, a science-fiction book. These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.