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Meta may have leaked the first look at its slim ‘Project Phoenix’ headset

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Verge

What happened

Just a couple of weeks before Meta Connect starts on September 23rd, UploadVR posted images seemingly revealing the design for Meta's "Project Phoenix" headset.

Key facts

  • Just a couple of weeks before Meta Connect starts on September 23rd, UploadVR posted images seemingly revealing the design for Meta's "Project Phoenix" headset.
  • Reported by The Verge and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:42:58 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

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  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
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  1. Meta’s Next Headset Looks an Awful Lot Like Google’s Aura XR Glasses

  2. The wireless earbuds with unbeatable call quality got their first discount

  3. Meta may have leaked the first look at its slim ‘Project Phoenix’ headset

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