Meta's VR glasses launch next Spring for $1,299 and address nobody's smart glasses privacy concerns

Meta Connect's keynote for 2026 is in the can, and although some people might have been hoping for the arrival of the Meta Quest 4, the social media company is doubling down on its smart glasses and wearable AI tech instead. I wasn't expecting a new VR headset to launch after what's been a pretty dire year for Meta's Reality Labs division, and it turns out the leaked glasses-headset hybrid from last week was accurate.The Meta VR Glasses will launch in Spring of 2027 for $1,299 (without any contr