Meta developing AI pendant to test next year
According to a memo obtained by The Information, Meta is set to test an AI-driven pendant within the next year. This device utilizes technology from Limitless, an AI startup that Meta purchased in late 2025, which previously developed a pendant designed for recording conversations. Meta indicated that this acquisition would expedite its advancements in AI wearables. Additionally, the company intends to broaden its range of AI glasses and introduce a business subscription service named Wearables for Work. These initiatives are aimed at mitigating the $4 billion loss that Reality Labs experienced in Q1 2026. Previous AI wearables faced challenges due to privacy issues and limited functionality, yet firms like OpenAI remain committed to this market.
Key facts
- Meta is developing an AI-powered pendant.
- Testing is planned to start within the next year.
- The device builds on Limitless technology acquired in late 2025.
- Limitless made an AI pendant for recording conversations.
- Meta plans to expand AI glasses and launch Wearables for Work subscription.
- Reality Labs lost $4 billion in Q1 2026.
- The Information viewed an internal memo detailing the plans.
- TechCrunch reached out to Meta for comment.
Entities
Institutions
- Meta
- Limitless
- OpenAI
- Reality Labs
- The Information
- TechCrunch