Hands-free screen control! Meta's high-tech 'Phoenix VR' glasses will work on eye signals
Samira Vishwas September 15, 2026 12:24 AM
  • Meta Project Phoenix photo and design information leaked from HorizonOS files.
  • It appears to have a slimmer, goggle-like look than traditional VR headsets.
  • The device may weigh less than 110 grams; Emphasis on more comfortable use.

Meta CompanyThe new device has been leaked even before its arrival and has created a buzz in the tech world. According to a report by The Verge, a photo and design of Meta's new mixed reality headset called 'Project Phoenix' has accidentally surfaced. The company had updated the prescription lens software in HorizonOS. From the same files came the animation and design of these new glasses. Now everyone is talking about this photo.

Gone are the days of thick headsets, now look like simple glasses

By now you might have seen Meta Quest 3 or Apple Vision Pro. They feel very heavy when worn on the head, look big. After wearing it for an hour, the head starts to hurt. But Phoenix is ​​completely different. In the leaked photo, the headset looks exactly like the glasses we use every day. Very slim, very thin. There will be no thick foam strap on the face, instead a small nose pad that rests on the nose. So even if you wear it for the whole day, it will not be a problem. It is said to weigh just under 110 grams.

Meta's heavy idea to reduce the burden on the head

How did the headset get so light? For this, Metta has fought an extraordinary form. According to Engadget, the battery and processor are not included in the headset itself. A separate small compartment is provided for it, called Compute Puck. The pack is connected to the glasses by a wire. You can keep it in your pocket or attach it to your belt. So only the glasses will remain on the head and all the weight will remain in the pocket. This pack will be equipped with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, which will be very powerful.

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The heaviest thing about this leak is for those with an eye for numbers. Until now it was very difficult to wear glasses in VR headsets, but in Phoenix you can adjust the lens of your number separately. The firmware video shows that you can scan the QR code with your mobile to set your lens. It has no remote. Small sensors and cameras are provided on either side and below the glasses. Even if you just gesture with your hand or look with your eyes, the screen will control. So there is no need to hold anything in hand.

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When will it be launched?

Meta has a big conference every year called Meta Connect. This year it is on 24-25 September. The company may show the first glimpse of the Phoenix at the conference, but there is still time before the glasses can be sold in stores. According to Reuters, the device will be on the market by 2027. Companies like Google and Xreal are also making similar lightweight glasses. This step of Metta is very important to compete with them. If these 110g glasses actually come out, the world of VR and AR will be completely changed.

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