Top 7 Tech News of the Week: Meta Connect, Googlebook OS, and More

Meta Connect 2026 Introduces AI Glasses and Lightweight VR Hardware

During the event held in the night of September 23 to September 24, 2026, Meta unveiled the Meta VR Glasses, an untraditional device that shifts away from standard headset bulk to resemble a pair of heavy glasses, as reported by realite-virtuelle.com. Weighing approximately 100 grams, the hardware is five times lighter than a Meta Quest 3 due to a split architecture that places the battery, storage, and processing power in a separate connected housing. The lenses feature an Infinite Display 5K micro-OLED setup with a density of 37 pixels per degree, alongside IMAX Enhanced certification, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos spatial audio. Navigation relies entirely on hand gestures, eye tracking, and voice commands rather than physical controllers, with over 75 gesture-controlled games and Xbox Cloud Gaming support slated for launch. Scheduled for a spring 2027 release, the Meta VR Glasses will start at $1,299.99. Meta also expanded the capabilities of Muse, its personal artificial intelligence agent. According to realite-virtuelle.com, Muse is integrated into Meta’s AI glasses and functions in the background during conversations to handle tasks like travel planning, shopping, and general organization. Users can customize the agent’s voice by describing desired traits, such as speed or accent, and utilize the Muse Realtime Avatar feature for expressive digital interactions. The agent will soon analyze direct lines of sight without requiring manual descriptions of physical objects, and each Muse instance will receive a dedicated email address alongside new productivity and shopping connectors.

Googlebook OS and Beats 360 Expand Personal Computing and Audio Options

Google officially introduced its long-awaited competitor to the MacBook during the same week. Meanwhile, Beats launched the Beats 360, a circum-auricular headphone model featuring a slim, lightweight, and customizable construction. Priced at 349,95 € in France, the headphones include interchangeable Performance Knit or UltraPlush ear cushions, IPX4 sweat and water resistance, and an audio architecture with over 30 hours of battery life. A custom chip allows the hardware to integrate easily with both iOS and Android systems, complementing the company's existing Studio Pro lineup.

Amazfit Solar Charging and Rockstar Collector Bundles Target Niche Buyers

Amazfit entered the market with the T-Rex Dual Solar, an AMOLED smartwatch featuring dual-sided solar charging technology. The watch yields up to 25 days of standard battery life, extending to 34 days with optimal front solar exposure and up to 41 hours in high-precision GPS mode. The device is priced at 649,90 € in France, with shipments scheduled for mid-October. Rockstar Games announced the Grand Theft Auto VI: The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection, a collector’s bundle arriving on November 19 alongside the release of GTA 6. Priced at $399 in the United States and £349 in the United Kingdom, the box contains merchandise including a Macca the Gator figurine, sunglasses, and a shoulder bag, though it does not include a copy of the game itself.

Streaming Price Increases and Hardware Availability

Streaming services also saw adjustments as Disney announced higher subscription prices for Disney+ and Hulu in the United States. While ad-supported bundles remained stable, ad-free Premium tiers increased in cost. Regional pricing variations followed prior adjustments in Australia, while French subscription rates remained unchanged at 6,99 € per month for the ad-supported standard tier, 10,99 € for the standard tier, and 15,99 € for the premium tier as of September 28, 2026.