Tech editors react to Meta Connect 2026: Will smartglasses become mainstream?

Editors from CNET, PCMag, and Mashable have reacted to the latest AI, VR, and smartglasses announcements from Meta Connect 2026, questioning if smartglasses will achieve mainstream adoption. Despite the technological reveals, critics noted a significant omission during the event. Mark Zuckerberg provided little address or apology to dispel the negative perception of the company's wearable devices being viewed as pervert glasses, leaving concerns about privacy and public perception largely unaddressed during the presentation.