Meta's Hologram Calls: Grandma, Now in 3D
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Video calls are great until you're staring at a frozen forehead. At Meta Connect, The Verge went hands-on with Meta's new VR Glasses, built to make distance feel a lot smaller.
Key Info
Meta VR Glasses weigh about 100 grams, with the computing tucked into a tethered puck.
They ship in spring 2027 for about $1,300.
Realistic "Hologram" avatars will stand in for you on WhatsApp video calls.
Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses get Hologram WhatsApp calls first, in the US this fall.
You create your Hologram with a quick capture in the Meta AI app. Pick your outfit wisely.
Not ready for holograms? Hinton Technology can set up a crisp family video-calling station today — no puck required.
Sources
Engadget — https://www.engadget.com/2267230/everything-announced-at-meta-connect-2026/
UploadVR — https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-hologram-realistic-avatars-meta-vr-glasses-connect-2026/
The Verge (YouTube) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhwMlBeDqiM
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