Meta Resurrects Its Smartwatch Dreams With 'Malibu 2'
Meta is dusting off a previously killed smartwatch project, now targeting a 2026 launch with health tracking and Meta AI baked in.
Meta's smartwatch ambitions aren't dead after all. The company has revived a shelved wearable project, now internally dubbed Malibu 2, according to sources familiar with the plans.
The device would mark Meta's first smartwatch and is slated for a 2026 release. It will reportedly pack health-focused features alongside Meta AI integration — putting the company's artificial intelligence front and center on your wrist.
Meta previously explored and abandoned smartwatch hardware, making this revival notable. The Zuckerberg empire clearly sees wearables as a key battleground, especially as it pushes Meta AI across every surface it can find.
If it actually ships, Meta would be entering a market dominated by Apple, Samsung, and Google. Health features and an AI assistant are table stakes at this point. The real question: what makes Malibu 2 worth wearing?