Meta Prepares AI-Powered Smartwatch Comeback, Stock Edges Higher
Meta Platforms Inc. is making a strategic return to the smartwatch arena with its 'Malibu 2' device, slated for 2026. The tech giant's renewed push into wearables combines health tracking with its proprietary AI assistant, marking a fresh challenge to Apple and Google's dominance.
The development signals Meta's broader ambition to integrate AI across its hardware ecosystem. Having established leadership in smart glasses, the company now aims to replicate that success in wrist-worn devices. Early reports suggest the watch will handle notifications, fitness metrics, and voice-controlled interactions with Meta's services.
This MOVE comes after Meta shelved earlier wearable projects during its 2022 Reality Labs restructuring. The delayed timeline to 2026 reflects careful supply chain planning, with the company consciously staggering product releases to avoid market saturation.