The Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing podcast (recorded Sept. 25, 2026) discusses new hardware Meta unveiled at Meta Connect, including camera-free glasses made with Ray-Ban and a new wearable charm not yet released. Meta stock has risen 33% over the past month, and the company is worth nearly two trillion dollars. The hosts disagree: Emily Flippen sees genuine everyday use cases, while Lou Whiteman calls the devices gimmicky and not a big winner. The discussion also explores whether Meta can become a platform, with its AI agent Muse connecting to other services through wearables.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $1.9T |
| Close on 10/16/2026 | 709.33 |
| Change that session | -3.72% |
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