# Meta Connect September 23: new glasses and hardware expected

Source: https://idevice.com/meta-connect-september-23-event-glasses-watch-hardware
Published: 2026-05-12

## What happened

Meta Connect 2026 is set for September 23-24 at Menlo Park, where CEO Mark Zuckerberg teased new smart glasses as the company shifts focus away from headsets.

## Sources

- [Meta Connect Event Set for September 23–24 Alongside New Glasses Tease](https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-connect-2026-date-announcement/) (Road to VR, 2026-05-12)
- [Mark Zuckerberg Just Teased New Smart Glasses Ahead of Meta Connect](https://lifehacker.com/tech/meta-connect-2026-teaser?utm_medium=RSS) (Lifehacker, 2026-05-13)
- [Meta Connect 2026 kicks off in September — date, time and mystery new smart glasses teased](https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/meta-connect-2026-kicks-off-in-september-date-time-and-mystery-new-smart-glasses-teased) (Tom's Guide, 2026-05-12)