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Meta Revives Smartwatch Plans for 2026 After Years of Radio Silence

Marty S.

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Meta is reportedly reviving smartwatch plans for 2026, possibly with Ray-Ban integration. But Garmin Fenix 8 Pro and Coros Pace 3 have already claimed the fitness segment, and Meta’s usual hardware delays cast doubt on that timeline.

Marty’s Take:

Ray-Bans integration would let Meta debut fitness features consumers already use daily, but its 2022 smartwatch cancellation shows execution risk is real. Anyone shopping now shouldn’t wait: today’s best fitness trackers already deliver mature GPS, HR, and battery performance Meta has yet to prove it can ship on schedule.

Shop mentioned gear: Garmin Fenix 8 Pro | Coros Pace 3

Source: Digital Trends

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Marty S.

Marty S.

Marty is a contributor at Fitness Tech Trends, focused on helping readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions about fitness technology. He dives deep into product comparisons, analyzes features that actually matter, and breaks down technical specs into practical insights. Whether readers are choosing between heart rate monitors, deciding on recovery tools, or figuring out which smartwatch fits their training style, Marty aims to provide straightforward, no-hype guidance. When he’s not researching the latest gear, he’s probably testing theories about what makes certain products stick while others fade into the gadget graveyard.