Meta Connect 2025: Technical Glitches Mar Smart Glasses Launch Amidst Celebrity Appearances

Meta Connect 2025: A Keynote Marked by Technical Glitches and Celebrity Surprises. Meta's annual Connect conference for 2025, held on September 18, 2025, in the United States, saw the unveiling of new smart glasses, but the event was notably punctuated by several live demo failures. Presenters attempted to showcase the glasses' display and phone call capabilities, encountering repeated difficulties. One particularly awkward moment involved a cooking demonstration where Meta AI was intended to guide the chef through steps, but failed to respond to prompts. Beyond the technical hiccups, the keynote took an unexpected turn with the appearance of acclaimed film director James Cameron. Cameron engaged in a 15-minute discussion, delving into technical concepts such as 'foot lamberts,' a unit of luminance. Following Cameron's segment, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg returned to the stage in workout attire, subsequently joined by DJ Diplo. The pair then embarked on a public run, concluding the event in an unconventional manner. Attendees and observers noted the unusual blend of technological announcements, celebrity interviews, and fitness activities, describing the keynote as a 'weird evening' with significant 'demo fails.'