According to a report by The Information website, Meta is preparing to test a pendant powered by artificial intelligence during the next year. It is expected that this pendant will work in a similar way to the Limitless AI Pendant, which was launched in 2024, especially since Meta acquired Limitless at the end of last year.
The idea of this type of device is based on recording and processing sound, with the ability to respond to user inquiries via a built-in chatbot. Although details are still limited, recent years have seen the emergence of a number of wearable devices based on artificial intelligence, which serve as a constant companion to the user, which can summarize meetings, remind them of appointments, or help them know the appropriate time to catch the return train.
Meta does not appear to be alone in this trend, as major companies in the field of artificial intelligence are expected to work on similar devices in the coming months, which may open a new door of competition in the smart personal device market.
As for the smart glasses file, the report indicates that Meta is working on several new models, with a possible plan to expand its partnerships with other brands besides Ray-Ban, with which it currently cooperates. It is expected that these glasses will rely on Meta’s artificial intelligence models to provide more advanced capabilities.
The report also talks about a project within the company called Wearables for Work, which aims to boost subscriptions to Meta’s artificial intelligence applications, including an as-yet-unreleased smart agent called Hatch. According to the text, the company seeks to sell 10 million smart glasses in the second half of 2026, by expanding into additional markets and countries.
Recent regulatory documents reinforce these expectations, as the Android Authority website monitored the meta-registration of a number of new smart glasses with the Federal Communications Commission in the United States, which is a necessary step before putting the new devices on the market. It is noteworthy that these documents were submitted directly in Meta’s name, which was not common in many of its previous wearable devices.
This may indicate the entry of a new partner in manufacturing the devices, in line with what was stated in The Information’s report, but official confirmation has not yet been issued. At the same time, other companies are expected to enter the smart glasses market soon, including potentially Apple.
Thus, Meta appears to be moving forward in transforming artificial intelligence from a service within applications into devices that accompany the user in his daily life, whether through smart glasses or a necklace capable of listening, processing, and immediate assistance. (tech radar)
