Meta may debut smartwatch as part of broader AI strategy: What to expect

Meta is reportedly preparing to re-enter the smartwatch market later this year, marking a renewed push into wearable technology and signalling a broader expansion of its consumer hardware portfolio.

According to a report by The Information, cited by The Verge, the social media giant is developing a smartwatch under the internal code name “Malibu 2”. The device is expected to centre on health tracking features and may incorporate a built-in Meta AI assistant, underscoring the growing role of artificial intelligence in fitness and lifestyle gadgets.