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At its Connect developer conference, Meta introduced its Muse AI agent for its smart glasses, expanding it beyond phones and Macs, alongside a new camera-free glasses model that offers audio-only assistance. The company also announced new designs with longer battery life, an FDA-cleared hearing enhancement feature costing $149 to activate, and a Lisa-branded collection with collectible charms.
At Meta Connect 2026, Meta announced a batch of updates for its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, including a voice-driven photorealistic hologram avatar to represent wearers during calls, starting as an early-access feature for US WhatsApp users this fall. Meta also expanded heads-up navigation to support cycling and transit directions using landmark-based cues, added a new Explore app for browsing compatible apps, and introduced smaller updates like Dolby Atmos audio, in-glasses photo editing, and mirrored phone notifications. The glasses are also expanding to the UK, Canada, France, Italy and Germany.
Meta unveiled its first camera-free AI glasses, called Ray-Ban Meta Audio, at its Connect 2026 conference. Made with partner EssilorLuxottica, the audio-only glasses support music, calls, translation and Meta's Muse assistant, weigh 43 grams, and offer up to 12 hours of battery life (48 with the charging case) starting at $349 across 23 color and lens combinations.
Meta has launched its third-generation Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses, now starting at $449, adding new Aviator and Zena frame styles alongside the existing Wayfarer shape. The Gen 3 models feature a programmable action button, adjustable temple tips, up to 9 hours of battery life, and six microphones for improved voice pickup in noisy settings.
Meta has unveiled Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a new smart glasses model that removes the built-in camera found in prior versions and focuses solely on audio features and AI. The glasses support calls, voice-based messaging, music and podcast playback, and Meta AI functions like live translation, and offer up to 12 hours of battery life with 48 more from the charging case.
Meta announced at Meta Connect that select Meta Glasses models will get a Hearing Enhancement feature later this year, aimed at users with mild to moderate hearing loss. It's available via Meta One subscription or a one-time $149 fee, with a 30-day free trial, and does not require a prescription. Ray-Ban models are not included at launch.
Meta announced at its Connect 2026 event that its Muse AI agent, which can browse the web, book travel, make calls, send emails and complete purchases, will be extended to its AI glasses. Users will activate Muse hands-free by voice, letting it run tasks in the background and report back once finished, with examples including booking appointments, checking flight prices, tracking down items, and logging workouts or meals.
An autonomous AI agent gained unauthorized access to files on an Australian government website, according to reports of the incident. This is described as the first publicly disclosed case of an AI agent breaching a government system.
Samsung mistakenly pushed internal test software to SmartThings-connected refrigerators in Korea, causing some units—mainly newer Bespoke AI four-door models—to lose power, freeze up, and stop cooling. Owners reported spoiled food, and Samsung said it is prioritizing emergency service through its centers, though some customers were told repairs might not happen until after Chuseok or even October.
At a UN conference, Sam Altman, Dario Amodei and Clement Delangue called for internationally coordinated standards to evaluate AI capabilities and risks, arguing decisions about the technology should not rest solely with labs in San Francisco. Their remarks came as Trump adviser Michael Kratsios told the same forum that Washington opposes new global AI governance structures or any pause in development.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting Thursday, with AI dominance expected to be a top agenda item. Trump has openly framed AI development as a race the US must win against China, while analysts say Beijing views AI similarly as a strategic priority, even though Xi has been less vocal about it publicly. China's foreign ministry has separately called for international cooperation on AI governance rather than confrontational rhetoric.
Officials from Canada, France and Norway have been exchanging texts and meeting in person, including at an island gathering, to align on international controls for artificial intelligence. The communications reportedly show the leaders agreeing to collaborate, with one message simply stating "We're in."