Meta launched its first camera-less smart glasses and introduced a 'Private Processing' feature to address privacy concerns, while expanding its AI agent, Muse, across new hardware and retail partners.
Mark Zuckerberg is set to unveil new AI hardware at Meta Connect 2026, including a camera-free smart glasses model dubbed 'Luna' and a mixed-reality headset codenamed 'Phoenix.' This launch follows the viral success of Meta's Muse AI agent, which recently topped US app charts and boosted the company's market value by over $300 billion. The new hardware aims to address privacy concerns surrounding previous camera-equipped models while expanding Meta's agentic AI ecosystem.
Meta Platforms stock jumped 6.35% to $652.46 on October 14, 2026, as Wall Street reacted positively to the rollout of Muse, a new personal AI agent. Launched in the US on September 8, Muse functions as an autonomous assistant capable of managing emails, calendars, payments, and smart home systems. The tool operates within a secure virtual machine and requires user approval for sensitive actions. While CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted its utility for personal tasks like baking and fitness, critics note privacy risks and a recent $18 billion settlement regarding child safety.