Meta to test AI pendant and launch Wearables for Work

Meta Platforms is preparing to test an artificial intelligence-powered pendant device within the next year as part of a broader strategy to expand its wearable technology offerings and address significant financial losses in its hardware division. The company also plans to launch a business-focused service called "Wearables for Work," according to an internal memo from Alex Himel, Meta's vice president of wearables.

These initiatives follow a first-quarter financial report from Meta's hardware unit, Reality Labs, which recorded a loss of $4.03 billion against revenue of just $402 million. Despite these challenges, the company has set an ambitious target to sell 10 million wearable devices in the latter half of 2026. Company officials aim to achieve this goal by introducing new products and expanding their global market reach.

The planned AI pendant represents a new form factor in Meta's wearable portfolio. The company acquired the AI wearables startup Limitless last year, which developed a pendant-style device capable of recording and transcribing real-world conversations. This acquisition is intended to accelerate Meta's development of next-generation AI-enabled wearables.