5 Products Expected at Meta Connect 2025: Smart Glasses, Horizon OS, and More

Meta’s annual Meta Connect 2025 conference kicks off today, bringing together developers, creators, and tech enthusiasts to witness the company’s boldest hardware and software innovations yet.

This year carries extra weight: Meta wants to prove that wearables and immersive technologies can break out of niche markets and become part of everyday life. Instead of another Quest VR headset, the spotlight is likely to shine on smart glasses, new partnerships, Horizon OS expansion, and powerful tools for developers.

1. Project Hypernova Smart Glasses

The star of the event may be a new pair of smart glasses codenamed Hypernova. Unlike Meta’s current Ray-Ban glasses, Hypernova is rumored to include a tiny HUD display in the right lens, showing:

• Notifications, navigation prompts, and real-time AI answers

• Weather updates and text overlays during conversations

Control may come via a wristband with EMG sensors, translating subtle finger movements into commands—reducing the need for physical buttons.

• Weight: ~70 grams

• Price: ~$800

• Category: Premium but accessible

If confirmed, Hypernova could be Meta’s biggest leap toward always-on wearable computing.

2. Oakley Meta Sphera Glasses

Meta’s partnership with EssilorLuxottica might also deliver Oakley Meta Sphera, sporty smart glasses aimed at athletes and active users.

Key features may include:

• Central camera for first-person video capture

• Lightweight design and durable build

• Focus on fitness and outdoor activities

This would allow Meta to tap into sports and lifestyle niches, beyond general consumer AR.

3. New SDK for Smart Glass Developers

Meta is expected to launch a new software development kit (SDK) for its smart glasses.

Possible capabilities:

• Real-time AI-powered translation & captions

• Overlay notifications

• Cloud-based AI integration for heavy tasks

For developers, this could mark the beginning of a wearable app ecosystem—similar to the early smartphone app boom.

4. Asus ROG VR Headset on Horizon OS

Rumors suggest Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) is preparing a VR headset running Meta’s Horizon OS.

Expected features:

• Advanced tracking for gamers

• High-end displays & eye tracking

• Optimized for gaming performance

If announced, this would signal a major shift for Meta, moving away from hardware exclusivity and opening its platform to partners like Asus and Lenovo.

5. Horizon OS Expansion

Meta’s Horizon OS is evolving into a cross-device ecosystem, supporting both Meta and third-party hardware.

New features may include:

• Flexible home environments

• Improved 2D app integration

• Multi-user app sharing in VR spaces

This positions Horizon OS as a direct competitor to Apple’s Vision Pro ecosystem, bringing VR and MR closer to mainstream computing.