Overview
- The next reveal is now targeted for the first half of 2027 rather than 2026, according to internal memos reported by Business Insider.
- Executives Gabriel Aul and Ryan Cairns told staff the new window gives the team breathing room to get the product right.
- The device, previously referenced as Puffin, is described as lightweight around 100 grams with lower-resolution displays and less onboard computing than premium headsets, and reports have noted a goggle-like design with an external power source.
- A separate memo mentioned a limited-edition wearable codenamed Malibu 2, and Meta recently announced its acquisition of Limitless, maker of the Pendant AI wearable.
- Reporting also indicates Meta may trim Reality Labs spending by up to about 30% even as development on Phoenix and related hardware continues.