Meta is developing a new AI wearable in the form of a pendant, according to internal documents cited in recent reports. The device is part of the company’s broader strategy to expand beyond traditional social media and deepen its presence in consumer hardware powered by artificial intelligence.
The pendant project was outlined in an internal memo from Meta’s Vice President of Wearables, Alex Himel, who described a long-term plan to grow the company’s hardware lineup. The development follows Meta’s acquisition of Limitless, a startup known for building wearable devices that can record conversations and turn them into searchable transcripts.
Limitless CEO Dan Siroker confirmed the acquisition and said it aligns with a shared goal of creating more advanced personal AI tools. The pendant is expected to be part of a new category of always-on AI devices designed to integrate into daily life and provide real-time assistance.
Internal testing of the device, referred to as “dogfooding,” is expected to begin in spring 2027. This means Meta employees will be among the first to use and test the product before any public release.
Alongside the pendant, Meta is also planning a major expansion of its smart glasses lineup. Future versions are expected to include “supersensing” capabilities, allowing cameras and sensors to stay active for longer periods. This would enable features like remembering where items were left or suggesting daily tasks based on user behavior.
Meta currently produces smart glasses in partnership with EssilorLuxottica under brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley. However, the company is reportedly exploring additional eyewear collaborations to reach more customers and increase revenue from its hardware division.
To support this growing ecosystem, Meta is also preparing a subscription service called “Wearables for Work.” This enterprise-focused platform would offer advanced features for businesses willing to pay for AI-powered productivity tools.
The goal is partly to offset losses from Reality Labs, Meta’s hardware and metaverse division, which has cost the company billions of dollars in recent years.
Internally, Meta is targeting 10 million wearable device sales in the second half of 2026, along with nearly 7 million monthly active users by year-end.
The devices are expected to run on Meta’s AI models, including Muse Spark and a new system currently known as Hatch. These models will power features across both the pendant and smart glasses.
While previous AI hardware products from other companies have struggled to gain mass adoption, Meta believes combining familiar wearables with advanced AI assistants will help drive mainstream success.
