Meta's just held theirConnect event, and they went all-in on hardware and AI. 

Quest 4 is leading the charge with better ergonomics and this new Meta Reality v2—blending the virtual and real worlds more intuitively. 

Orion AR Glasses will be a “full holographic” augmented reality experience.

Ray-Ban smart glasses got a much-needed update. They're way more practical now, with live streaming and a better camera.

Ther's a new Quest 3S model coming.

On the software side, Meta's AI assistant is getting smarter and can handle more complex tasks across different apps. 

Horizon Worlds also got a major upgrade; it's expanding to mobile and desktop, plus they've added new social tools to keep users hooked. 

And get this—WhatsApp is getting serious about business with AI-driven customer service tools and more integrated shopping features.

Everything That Was Announced At Meta Connect

Meta Quest 4: New VR headset with improved comfort, lighter design, and sharper resolution. Includes Meta Reality v2, which blends VR and AR.

Meta Quest 3S: The Quest 3S is a new model positioned as the mid-tier option between the Quest 2 and Quest 4.

Orion AR Smart Glasses: The Orion AR Smartglasses will arive in 2026.

AI Assistant Updates: Meta's AI assistant can now handle more complex tasks across apps, including WhatsApp and Messenger.

Smart Glasses Revamp: Enhanced Ray-Ban smart glasses with higher quality cameras and live streaming functionality.

Horizon Worlds Expansion: Horizon Worlds is getting more accessible, moving to mobile and desktop platforms, plus new social features.

AI Avatars and Creation Tools: New AI-driven avatar customization tools with hyper-realistic and cartoon options.

WhatsApp Business Boost: New tools for small businesses, including AI-generated customer service options and in-app shops.

Meta Quest 2: It's getting a price drop to make it more affordable as an entry-level option for those new to VR. Meta also pushed a performance boost through software updates, so it’s still holding its own for casual users.