Meta is reportedly developing an AI-powered wearable pendant that can be worn around the neck or clipped onto clothing, according to an internal company memo first reported by The Information. The device is designed to act as a continuously active personal AI assistant, capturing ambient audio, generating real-time transcripts and summaries, and creating a searchable log of daily interactions. Testing is expected to begin within the next year, with a potential launch targeted for 2027.
The AI pendant is part of Meta’s wider wearables push, outlined in a memo by vice president of wearables Alex Himel. The plan includes up to four new AI smart glasses models by the end of 2026, alongside an enterprise subscription service called Wearables for Work aimed at business users with tools like transcription, AI note-taking and integrations.
The push comes as Reality Labs reported a $4.03 billion loss in Q1 2026, even as Meta continues heavy investment in hardware. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has positioned wearables at the centre of Meta’s AI strategy, linking devices like the pendant and smart glasses to wider AI adoption and subscription growth, with a sales target of around 10 million wearables in H2 2026.
The project builds directly on Meta's acquisition of Limitless, a startup, formerly known as Rewind, which had already shipped a clip-on pendant with backing from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The Limitless device recorded and transcribed real-world conversations using Bluetooth audio capture. With Meta's engineering resources and AI infrastructure behind it, the upgraded version is expected to go significantly further, not just recording but learning, organising and surfacing relevant information automatically across a user's day.
What the pendant is expected to do:
Continuous ambient recording — captures conversations and audio throughout the day via Bluetooth microphone, worn as a necklace or clipped to clothing
Live transcription & summaries — generates real-time written transcripts of meetings, calls and conversations
Searchable personal memory — builds an indexed daily log that users can query later (e.g., “what did my manager say about the deadline?”)
Automated to-dos & reminders — extracts action items from conversations and surfaces them as reminders
A device that continuously records ambient conversations raises major privacy concerns for both users and those around them. Similar products have struggled to gain mainstream acceptance due to these issues, and Meta has not yet disclosed details on privacy controls, consent systems or data retention policies.
The pendant enters a market that has already seen mixed results, with devices like Humane’s Ai Pin and Rabbit R1 failing to achieve breakout success. However, Meta’s advantage lies in its ecosystem, spanning Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, which could make the pendant an entry point into its wider AI infrastructure rather than a standalone device.
