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Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) traded at $671.48, up 1.50%, after announcing the acquisition of Limitless, an AI-wearables startup developing pendant-style devices that record and transcribe conversations.

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The acquisition marks another major push by Meta into AI-driven consumer hardware, aligning with its long-term plan to deliver advanced wearable technology. Investors responded positively, reflecting confidence in Meta’s strategy to broaden its hardware footprint.

Meta Accelerates Its AI Hardware Vision

Limitless, founded by Dan Siroker, builds wearable AI assistants capable of capturing real-world conversations and generating searchable transcripts. The device clips onto clothing or a lanyard and pairs with a companion app. Its practical productivity features make it a notable entry in the emerging category of personal AI assistants.

Siroker said the deal aligns fully with Meta’s ambition to bring “personal superintelligence to everyone.” With the acquisition, Limitless’ team will join Meta to support development of next-generation wearables that integrate AI into daily life.

Strategic Alignment With Meta’s Product Roadmap

Meta has been expanding its AI hardware ecosystem, with smart glasses partnerships through EssilorLuxottica’s Ray-Ban and Oakley brands already in the market. These glasses incorporate AI-powered voice assistance and real-time processing features.

The acquisition of Limitless strengthens Meta’s pipeline by bringing expertise in on-device transcription, memory recall, and hands-free AI interactions. These capabilities align with Meta’s broader ecosystem centered around AI agents, AR wearables, and productivity tools.

Earlier this week, Meta hired Apple’s long-time design executive Alan Dye. His arrival signals Meta’s determination to level up industrial design, user experience, and hardware integration, particularly as it seeks to compete with high-end wearables across the tech landscape.

A Meta spokesperson confirmed that Limitless will accelerate work on developing AI-enabled wearables, showcasing the company’s dedication to pushing boundaries in consumer hardware.

Impact on Limitless Users and Product Transition

Limitless will continue supporting its current user base, but the company will stop selling devices to new customers. Existing users must accept revised privacy terms to continue using the service. While this shift ends public sales, integration with Meta could enhance long-term service reliability, access to new AI features, and improvements to transcription models.

Limitless, formerly known as Rewind, raised over $33 million from high-profile investors such as Sam Altman and A16z. Its transition to Meta reflects growing corporate interest in consumer AI assistants built to augment memory, automate tasks, and optimize daily workflow.

Market Implications and Investor Outlook

Meta’s acquisition underscores its commitment to scaling AI-enabled hardware as a core pillar of its future business model. While advertising remains its largest revenue driver, Meta is building an ecosystem where AI agents, VR/AR devices, and wearables work seamlessly together.

The rise of AI wearables has created competition among tech giants, each racing to define the next major hardware category. Meta’s move positions the company to lead in entry-level, mass-market AI devices.

Meta shares continue to benefit from momentum in AI investments, cost efficiencies, and an expanding hardware strategy. With user privacy and responsible AI use remaining central industry challenges, Meta will need to balance innovation with trust-building as it integrates Limitless technologies.

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