Meta Delays Fancy 'Phoenix' Glasses Until 2027 Because They Like Breathing Room
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- â˘Meta delayed the release of its mixed reality 'Phoenix' glasses from late 2026 to early 2027 to give development teams more time.
- â˘VP Maher Saba revealed the smartwatch-style 'puck' accessory remained despite concerns to keep the glasses light and avoid overheating problems.
- â˘The company also plans a limited edition 'Malibu 2' wearable in 2026, starts work on next-gen Quest, and faces possible 30% budget cuts in Reality Labs.
Meta's Reality Labs has pushed back its mixed reality glasses, code-named 'Phoenix,' from late 2026 to early 2027, because rushing a holographic spectacle isn't their thing. VP Maher Saba, after a CEO Mark Zuckerberg powwow, stressed 'no extra features' despite the extra timeâbecause who doesnât love deadlines that only delay? The glasses, sporting a goggle look and a âpuckâ power packâdespite leadership eyebrow raisesâwere chosen to dodge overheating while keeping them comfy. Meanwhile, 'Malibu 2,' a limited-edition wearable, promises a 2026 cameo, as Meta also plans a next-gen Quest headset and battles budget-slashing fears circa October's Reality Labs 30% cut talks. Oh, and they picked up AI startup Limitless, presumably to keep the puck smart and sassy.
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Meta's 'Phoenix' glasses are running late again because apparently, gluing a puck to your face takes forever and money's tight. Mark Zuckerberg demands quality over hurry, proving weâre all just awkward tech guinea pigs in puffy goggles.
If you thought youâd get Metaâs mixed reality glasses by 2026, congratulations on your optimism. 'Breathing room' means 'more delays,' and calls to the puck department go unanswered.
Meta delaying 'Phoenix' glasses till 2027: because who wouldnât pay extra just to avoid toaster-face syndrome courtesy of a heating puck strapped to your head?
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 12/6/2025 | Author: Jyoti Mann
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