Tech editors react to Meta Connect 2026: Will smartglasses become mainstream?

PCMag's Iyaz Akhtar leads a panel of tech experts from CNET, PCMag and Mashable to unpack all the news from the Meta Connect 2026 launch event.

Read more about Meta’s new smart glasses: Meet the Meta Ray-Ban Gen 3, starting at $249 Meta unveils camera-free audio glasses Timecode chapters 00:00 Introduction and muse AI assistant 00:02:49 Event reactions and privacy concerns 05:08 Smart glasses, fashion, and collaborations 09:54 VR glasses and display technology 16:16 Final thoughts on Meta devices and privacy Video credits Host: Iyaz Akhtar Guest host: Timothy Beck Werth Guest host: Will Greenwald Guest host: Angela Moscaritolo Guest host: Scott Stein Producer: Stephen Beacham Video editor: Stephen Beacham Thumbnail designer: Tharon Green