Meta plans AI pendant, 'wearables for work' in hardware boost

Meta Platforms plans to begin testing an AI pendant within the next year and expand its wearable device lineup, including a business-focused "Wearables for Work" service, according to an internal memo reported by The Information. The initiative aims to reverse losses in Meta's hardware division, Reality Labs, which reported a $4.03 billion loss in the first quarter on $402 million in revenue. Meta targets selling 10 million wearable devices in the second half of 2026 through new product launches and expanded global availability.

Meta Platforms plans to start testing an AI pendant in the next year, as it charts a roadmap for wearable devices in an effort to reverse losses in its hardware division, The Information reported on Friday, citing a memo. Meta declined to comment to Reuters on the report. The Facebook and Instagram owner plans to significantly expand its selection of The report comes after Meta's hardware unit Reality Labs reported a loss of $4.03 billion in the first quarter on revenue of just $402 million. Meta aims to sell 10 million wearable devices in the second half of 2026, driving sales by launching new products and selling them in more countries, The Information said. It currently has partnerships with EssilorLuxottica brands Ray-Ban and Oakley to make AI-powered smart glasses. Last year, Meta acquired AI-wearables startup Limitless, maker of a pendant-style device that records and transcribes real-world conversations, to accelerate efforts towards developing next-generation AI-enabled wearables. Meta declined to comment to Reuters on the report. The Facebook and Instagram owner plans to significantly expand its selection of AI glasses https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/ai-glasses and add a business-focused service called " Wearables for Work https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/wearables-for-work " the report said, citing an internal memo by Alex Himel, Meta's vice president of wearables.The report comes after Meta's hardware unit Reality Labs reported a loss of $4.03 billion in the first quarter on revenue of just $402 million. Meta aims to sell 10 million wearable devices in the second half of 2026, driving sales by launching new products and selling them in more countries, The Information said. It currently has partnerships with EssilorLuxottica brands Ray-Ban and Oakley to make AI-powered smart glasses. Last year, Meta acquired AI-wearables startup Limitless, maker of a pendant-style device that records and transcribes real-world conversations, to accelerate efforts towards developing next-generation AI-enabled wearables.