Meta Connect 2025 is just around the corner, and expectations are high. With CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicking off the event on September 17, all eyes are on what Meta plans to reveal, especially around its smart glasses and virtual platforms.
Hypernova smart glasses may steal the spotlight
Rumors suggest Meta will finally show off its long-awaited Hypernova smart glasses, possibly renamed Meta Celeste. These are expected to include an actual display built into one lens, allowing you to check alerts or run mini-apps without pulling out your phone.
They’ll likely carry a premium price tag, reportedly $799, and work in tandem with a wristband that detects subtle hand movements for control. If they do launch this month, Zuckerberg could pull an “available tonight” moment straight from the Apple playbook.
Apple’s iPhone crossbody strap is stylish, practical, and surprisingly well-designed with a clever magnetic system that sets it apart.
AI upgrades for Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses
Third-gen versions of Meta’s Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses may also get a showcase. Besides better battery life and camera upgrades, a more persistent AI assistant could be the biggest leap. Internally called “super sensing,” the new AI could help you locate lost items, recognize faces, and interact more intelligently with your environment.
Meta is reportedly cautious about privacy implications, especially with facial recognition. But for users tired of losing their keys or forgetting names at parties, it could be a killer feature.
Meta might finally support third-party apps on glasses
This one’s quieter, but huge: Meta may open the door for third-party apps on its smart glasses. That would mark a major shift in how these wearables evolve, allowing independent developers to extend what glasses can do.
Potential benefits of third-party app support:
- Custom AI tools tailored to niche use cases
- New audio or visual interfaces
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Language translation or transcription tools
- Games or interactive content for daily use
Meta Horizon OS could get a serious upgrade
While Quest 4 isn’t expected to launch this year, Meta Horizon OS may get a major polish. Leaks hint at a redesigned starting area that makes it easier to connect and jump into virtual spaces. There’s also talk of a new Events Arena, aiming to give social VR a stronger, more streamlined backbone.
Meta doesn’t always hit every note at Connect, but if these four announcements drop, it could shift the conversation around wearables and VR all over again.
