Meta Connect 2025 event live updates — 'Hypernova' smart glasses, Ray-Ban Meta 3 and all the latest rumors

A focus on 'AI, virtual reality and wearables'

According to the Meta Connect 2025 event page on the Meta Horizon website, Mark Zuckerberg's big keynote will give us an "in-depth look at the latest in AI, virtual reality and wearables." Wearables, you say? That's highly likely to refer to its smart glasses, but what if Meta's long-rumored smartwatch is coming, too?

As previously reported, a DigiTimes report claimed Meta is "reviving" its smartwatch plans and developing a new wearable with a potential built-in camera lens, and it's geared to work alongside its upcoming smart glasses — and that's looking to be the leaked Ray-Ban Meta Display (possibly "Hypernova").

However, what this may be instead is the now-leaked sEMG wristband that's shown in the video. So, less smartwatch, more actual wristband that we've seen with the Meta Project Orion specs.

But who knows, we may see this Meta smartwatch finally take shape at the Connect 2025 keynote after all. If it does end up arriving, think of it like an evolved version of the once-rumored Facebook smartwatch with two cameras.

More Oakley Meta HSTN styles

Thanks to the leaked video, the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses may finally get more styles. It appears like a more sporty option with a wrap-around design, geared towards a more active lifestyle.

Rumored to be the Oakley Meta Sphaera glasses, it's leaning towards the design of the Oakley Stunt Devil, so I expect to see these being worn for sports, like skiing or cycling.

Moreover, the video also shows a more transparent design, like the transparent Ray-Ban Meta. We'll see more of what's to come, but at the very least, it's looking like more design options!

Is Asus joining the Meta VR show?

Remember Meta announcing a partnership with Asus ROG to develop a "performance gaming headset" in 2024? We have yet to see that device, and Meta Connect 2025 could be a good time for Asus to show off its all-new VR headset.

Earlier this year, the Asus ROG VR headset, codenamed "Tarius," was rumored to be the first third-party headset to ship with Meta Horizon OS. Just like the Meta Quest 3 and 3S, it would offer familiar features, menus and even VR games. Apparently, it's set to include eye-tracking and face-tracking, with either QD-LCD or micro-OLED displays.

Asus has been on a roll with partnerships, recently with its ROG Xbox Ally. If a new VR headset is due to be revealed at Meta Connect 2025, Asus may have a lot to do with it.

Any chance of the next Meta Quest VR headset?

During the last Meta Connect showcase, we saw the Meta Quest 3S be announced, which was a big deal since it made the entry point to VR far more affordable. Does Meta have another Quest headset up its sleeve? Unfortunately for VR fans, it's not looking likely.

This year, Meta appears to be focused on all things smart glasses. That's for good reason, as the Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses already look to impress. However, hopes of a Meta Quest 4 appearing are dwindling, as it's rumored to arrive in 2027. According to leakers Brad Lynch and Luna on X, Meta looks to switch the launch of the Quest 4 from next year to 2027 in favor of its new smart specs.

Of course, we won't know until Zuckerberg spills the beans during the keynote, but perhaps there may be another VR headset on the way instead...

New Ray-Ban Meta styles?

Now that the "Hypernova" smart glasses may be the next-gen Ray-Ban Meta Display specs, there's a chance these will be the big Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 update that's been talked about. So, what kind of designs can we expect?

According to the video, the Ray-Ban Meta Display looks to come in one style, featuring a more traditional Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer appeal that are slightly thicker and (likely) heavier. According to previous reports, these would weigh around 70 grams, 20 more than the current Ray-Ban Metas.

That's similar to the design of the Meta "Hypernova" smart specs that leaked, which also showed the wristband that translates hand movements into on-screen device controls.

Perhaps more designs will be revealed on the stage, and we'll find out more during Meta Connect 2025.

A first look at the 'Meta Ray-Ban Display' glasses

Well, we now have a taste of what's to come at Meta Connect 2025, all thanks to an unlisted YouTube video from Meta themselves. It's now removed from the channel, but reliable leaker SadlyitsBradley was able to share it.

In the video, which appears to be an ad for the latest smart glasses coming, several specs were shown off, including the usual suspects such as the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses and Ray-Ban Meta glasses. More importantly, we got a look at the Ray-Ban Meta Display smart glasses.

With the small display that appears on the right lens, showing navigation, recipe instructions and even a way to type using the shown sEMG wristband, this is looking to be the "Hypernova" smart glasses that's been rumored.

Will we also see updated Ray-Ban Meta 3 smart glasses? We'll find out more at the event.

Get ready for all things Meta Connect 2025!

Welcome to our live blog! During the build-up to Mark Zuckerberg's big Connect keynote kicking off the showcase on Wednesday, September 17 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST, I'll be diving into all the details on what to expect.

That includes all the rumors around what should be the star of the show: the Meta "Hypernova" smart glasses, or Ray-Ban Meta with a display. Also codenamed Meta Celeste, according to rumors, these smart specs look to bring AI and AR together. That's a big leap for smart glasses, but that's not all Meta may have up its sleeve.

We've lined up five huge announcements we expect to see at Meta Connect 2025, but we may see a few surprises in there, too.