Mark Gurman and Bloomberg releases a report about Meta’s next steps in hardware, crediting sources familiar with the company’s work. According to these insiders, Meta is developing at least three new models of smart glasses and has set a roadmap towards the release of the first real augmented reality glasses. The company is also reportedly continuing efforts to implement AI tools in a wrist wearable and in earbuds.

Meta already sells smart glasses in partnership with Ray-Ban, a product line called Supernova. Gurman reported that this existing line will be introduced in new markets, although he did not provide details on which. Meta’s technologies are also available in frames from other brands owned by its partner, the Luxottica Group. This will supposedly result in the launch of glasses codenamed Supernova 2 based on the Sphaera glasses from Oakley. This set is intended for cyclists and other athletes, and its camera will be placed in the middle of the frames.

The third model is internally called Hypernova. This product is another step closer to a true AR experience, giving wearers the ability to run simple software apps, view notifications and display photos captured in device. A more advanced feature set reportedly comes with a more advanced price tag; Sources told Gurman that this set is currently projected to cost $1,000. The insiders are in Revelation last month Meta worked to bring a display of its Ray-Ban glasses models.

Along with these smart glasses, Meta is also developing an AR product dubbed . Gurman reports that the Orion set will not receive a commercial release. Instead, he said that Meta plans to launch a different iteration of the hardware as early as 2027. This product is codenamed Artemis, and sources told Gurman that this prototype glass is not such a bug -at Orion and more advanced than the predecessor.

Another thing of note in Gurman’s report is that Meta is developing a wrist strap that can control its smart glasses. Most of the company’s models have temple controls, but a wrist option may be similar to the one used for the Orion prototype.

Finally, he confirmed that Meta is still working on prototypes of camera-enabled earbuds that could rival Apple’s AirPods. The Information of this project in May 2024, and it seems that the concept is facing some development challenges. If these “Camerabuds” do make it to market, it likely won’t be for years.

We have reached out to Meta for comment on this report and will update with any statement we receive.