Meta Connect 2025: Anticipated Launch of 'Hypernova' Smart Glasses with Built-In Displays

Meta is set to commence its annual conference, Meta Connect 2025, on Wednesday evening at its Menlo Park headquarters. The event will feature a keynote address by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at 5 p.m. PT, which will be available for livestreaming on Meta's website.

The conference is anticipated to showcase Meta's latest advancements in artificial intelligence and wearable technology. A focal point is expected to be the introduction of 'Hypernova,' Meta's first smart glasses equipped with built-in displays. These glasses, developed in collaboration with Ray-Ban and Oakley, represent a significant progression from previous models that lacked display capabilities.

In addition to hardware announcements, Meta is likely to provide updates on its metaverse platform, Horizon Worlds, and discuss developments related to its Quest headsets. While no new VR headsets are expected this year, there may be information regarding third-party devices from companies like ASUS and Lenovo that operate on the Quest OS.

The event will also address Meta's broader AI initiatives, including progress from Meta Superintelligence Labs, established earlier this year. This marks the first Connect conference since the lab's inception, and updates on its advancements are anticipated.

For those unable to attend in person, the keynote can be viewed via livestream on Meta's website.