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Meta’s next VR device isn’t a headset — it’s glasses

The Verge • 2026-09-23T19:45

Meta is launching new VR hardware: a pair of glasses. The new Meta VR Glasses sit on your ears like a typical pair of glasses instead of being strapped over your head, but they still have immersive displays for watching movies, playing games, and getting work done. Imagine a pair of hefty black sunglasses with […]

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Meta is launching new VR hardware: a pair of glasses.

The new Meta VR Glasses sit on your ears like a typical pair of glasses instead of being strapped over your head, but they still have immersive displays for watching movies, playing games, and getting work done.

Imagine a pair of hefty black sunglasses with […]

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