Sources: Meta has revived a previously shelved smartwatch project, now code-named Malibu 2, and plans to release it in 2026 with health features and Meta AI
Meta Platforms plans to release its first smartwatch in 2026, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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TIL Meta sold 7M pairs of smart glasses last year ($2.5B in revenue!) For context, Apple sells ~40M watches a year.