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Meta Delays Phoenix Mixed Reality Glasses as 2027 Timeline Emerges

December 13, 2025 by Mintu

Meta's Phoenix Mixed Reality Glasses: A Deep-Dive Into the 2027 Delay and the Future of Meta’s XR Vision

Meta’s ambitions in the mixed reality space have always been bold—some may even argue they’ve been overly ambitious at times. From the early days of Oculus to the expansive metaverse roadmap, the company has consistently positioned itself as a long-term visionary of immersive computing. Now, a new chapter in that journey involves a significant shift in release timelines. According to an internal memo obtained by Business Insider, Meta’s highly anticipated mixed reality glasses, code-named “Phoenix,” have been delayed from their initial 2026 timeframe to early 2027. The internal communication, authored by Meta Reality Labs executives Gabriel Aul and Ryan Cairns, … Read more

Meta’s Next-Gen Smart Glasses to Feature Display & XR Controller

April 7, 2025 by Mintu

Meta is gearing up to launch its latest smart glasses, codenamed Hypernova, which will mark a significant evolution in the wearable tech industry. Unlike its previous Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, which lacked any form of display, Hypernova will feature a single built-in display for improved functionality. Additionally, Meta is expected to bundle the device with a wrist-worn XR controller, leveraging electromyography (EMG) sensors to provide precise hand-gesture interactions. With a planned release later in 2025, this next-gen wearable is set to compete in the smart glasses market, bringing Meta one step closer to its augmented reality (AR) ambitions. Hypernova: A Leap … Read more