Meta and EssilorLuxottica Shift Focus to AI Glasses at Connect 2026

At Meta Connect 2026, Mark Zuckerberg announced a strategic reversal for the company's hardware division. Previously built on the assumption that the metaverse would precede AI superintelligence, Meta is now prioritizing AI functionality first. This shift centers on 'Muse,' the company’s personal AI agent. The move signals an intent by Meta and partner EssilorLuxottica to occupy significant market share in the AI glasses sector by aligning product development with current AI capabilities rather than future metaverse promises.