Meta Platforms is reportedly exploring a new category of wearable devices as it seeks to expand its artificial intelligence ambitions beyond smart glasses, according to a report by The Information cited by Reuters.
The company is said to be working on wearable products that could include an AI-powered pendant designed to interact with users throughout the day. The reported effort reflects growing competition among major technology firms racing to integrate AI directly into consumer hardware.
Meta has already invested heavily in wearable technology through its partnership with EssilorLuxottica on Ray-Ban smart glasses. Those devices allow users to take photos, record videos and access AI-powered features through voice commands.
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The latest reported initiative suggests Meta is looking to broaden its wearable ecosystem as AI becomes increasingly central to its long-term business strategy. The company has been aggressively expanding AI capabilities across its platforms, including social media services, digital assistants and hardware products.
According to the report, the wearable under consideration could function as a hands-free AI companion capable of responding to user requests, gathering contextual information and offering personalized assistance throughout the day. Specific details about launch plans or technical specifications were not disclosed.
The move comes as technology companies search for the next major consumer computing platform beyond smartphones. AI-powered wearables have attracted growing interest from investors and executives who believe intelligent assistants could eventually become more integrated into everyday life through dedicated hardware.
Competition in the sector has intensified as companies including OpenAI, Google and Apple continue investing in AI-driven products and services.
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Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has repeatedly emphasized the importance of AI as a core pillar of the company’s future growth. The company is investing billions of dollars in AI infrastructure, custom chips and research as it seeks to compete with rivals in the rapidly evolving market. However, challenges remain around battery life, privacy concerns, consumer adoption and defining compelling everyday use cases.
The reported project highlights Meta’s broader effort to position itself at the center of the emerging AI hardware landscape as technology companies race to shape how consumers interact with artificial intelligence in the years ahead.