Attendee Analysis of Meta Connect 2026: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, Lisa Partnership, and VR Glasses Reception

An attendee at Meta Connect 2026 reported on the keynote announcements, including Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 with new Aviator styles, a $249 entry-level model, and a partnership with K-pop idol Lisa. The author noted that while Muse AI integration and accessibility features like hearing correction were praised, the smartglasses updates felt incremental with no immediate hype compared to the new Meta VR Glasses. These VR glasses, priced at $1,299 and launching in Spring, were described by press contacts as lightweight with good passthrough but limited field of view. A surprise announcement was the Muse Charm pendant, releasing before Christmas. The author observed that attendees prioritized trying the VR devices over the smartglasses, citing a lack of excitement for the latter.