Overview
- The Information reports Meta is developing a smartwatch codenamed Malibu 2 that would pair health monitoring features with the company’s Meta AI assistant.
- Unnamed sources cited by The Information say the watch is slated for release near the end of 2026, while other Meta wearables could slip to 2027.
- Coverage indicates the watch is expected to tie into Meta’s hardware ecosystem, potentially serving as a control hub for Meta Quest and Ray‑Ban/Oakley smart glasses via AI‑driven commands.
- Reports link the “2” codename to a previously shelved Meta watch, with earlier leaks mentioning a built‑in or detachable camera, though those features are not confirmed for the current device.
- Context from Reuters notes Meta is redirecting resources toward wearables after metaverse‑related cutbacks, entering a market dominated by Apple, Samsung, Google/Fitbit and Garmin.