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Meta has postponed the release of its augmented reality smart glasses to 2027, although it initially planned to bring the device to the market in the second half of 2026. This became known from internal documents.
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- Meta has postponed the release of its augmented reality smart glasses to 2027, codenamed Phoenix.
- The glasses will be quite light, weighing less than 110 grams, thanks to the location of the battery and processor separate from the structure.
Meta to release “smart” augmented reality glasses in 2027
The publication clarifies that the headset is being developed under the code name Phoenix, previously it was called Puffin within the company.
According to journalists, the glasses will be quite light – weighing less than 110 grams. However, this is achieved by the fact that the battery and processor are located separately from the structure itself.
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Previously, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth confirmed to The Verge that they are developing a mixed reality headset in the form factor of glasses.
Recall that the company already has a line of smart glasses with a built-in camera, made in collaboration with Ray-Ban. The first version of the device was released in 2021.
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