Meta is planning to test an AI pendant and expand its wearable devices, including smart glasses and a smartwatch, in an effort to reverse losses in its hardware division. The company aims to appeal to a wider range of customers and increase revenue, with a goal of selling 10 million wearable devices in the second half of 2026. Meta's hardware unit has struggled, with a loss of $4.03 billion in the first quarter.
Google's recent AI overhaul has sparked a backlash from users who prefer less AI in their search results, with some switching to alternative search engines like DuckDuckGo. The company has seen a surge in demand for its 'No AI' search option, with page visits more than tripling since Google's announcement.
Nvidia and AMD are among the stocks that have driven the success of retail traders with AI stock picks, according to JPMorgan. Legacy tech stocks are also surging as companies like Dell and Snowflake pivot to AI, driving demand for hardware and software solutions.
Several companies are experiencing growth driven by AI, including Okta, which has raised its 2027 guidance on AI-driven enterprise security demand, and Onto Innovation, which has projected 30% revenue growth in 2026. Robinhood has launched agentic AI trading and credit card products, allowing customers to connect third-party AI agents for autonomous trading and card spending.
Key Takeaways
• Meta plans to test an AI pendant and expand wearable devices to reverse hardware losses. • Meta aims to sell 10 million wearable devices in the second half of 2026. • Google's AI overhaul sparks user backlash, with some switching to DuckDuckGo. • DuckDuckGo sees surge in 'No AI' search traffic, tripling page visits. • Retail traders beat Wall Street benchmarks with AI stock picks, driven by Nvidia, AMD, and Micron. • Okta raises 2027 guidance on AI-driven enterprise security demand. • Onto Innovation projects 30% revenue growth in 2026. • Legacy tech stocks surge as companies pivot to AI. • Robinhood launches agentic AI trading and credit card products. • Meta's hardware unit reports $4.03 billion loss in the first quarter.Meta to test AI pendant and expand wearable devices
Meta plans to test an AI pendant and expand its wearable devices, including smart glasses and a smartwatch, to reverse losses in its hardware division. The company aims to appeal to a wider range of customers and increase revenue. Meta's hardware unit has struggled, with a loss of $4.03 billion in the first quarter. The AI pendant will track users' vital signs and provide health recommendations.
Meta plans AI pendant and 'wearables for work'
Meta plans to test an AI pendant and launch 'wearables for work' to target corporate customers. The company aims to sell 10 million wearable devices in the second half of 2026. Meta's hardware unit has struggled, with a loss of $4.03 billion in the first quarter.
Meta to launch AI pendant and smart glasses
Meta plans to launch an AI pendant and expand its smart glasses lineup. The company aims to test the AI pendant internally in spring 2027. Meta's AI model Muse Spark and an unreleased AI agent called Hatch will power the devices.
DuckDuckGo sees surge in 'No AI' search traffic
DuckDuckGo has seen a surge in demand for its 'No AI' search option after Google's AI overhaul. The company's 'No AI' search page visits have more than tripled since Google's announcement. DuckDuckGo plans to add 'No AI' search settings to its browser extensions.
Google's AI overhaul sparks user backlash
Google's AI overhaul has sparked a backlash from users who prefer less AI in their search results. Some users are switching to alternative search engines like DuckDuckGo. DuckDuckGo CEO Gabriel Weinberg said Google is 'force-feeding' AI to users.
IBM gets $1 billion funding for quantum computing
IBM will receive $1 billion in funding to set up a quantum computing foundry. The funding will be used to establish a new quantum computing research center at IBM's Yorktown Heights facility.
Retail traders beat Wall Street with AI stock picks
Retail traders have beaten Wall Street benchmarks with AI stock picks, according to JPMorgan. The traders' success was driven by stocks like Nvidia, AMD, and Micron.
Under-the-radar enterprise AI stock to buy
Wall Street is fixated on chipmakers and hyperscalers, but the harder problem in AI is implementation. One under-the-radar enterprise AI stock to buy is a company that provides AI solutions for businesses.
Okta raises 2027 guidance on AI-driven demand
Okta has raised its 2027 guidance on AI-driven enterprise security demand. The company's stock has surged 33.6% after the announcement.
Onto Innovation projects 30% revenue growth
Onto Innovation has projected 30% revenue growth in 2026, driven by demand for its AI-linked inspection and advanced packaging platforms.
Meta struggles to sell non-ad products
Meta has struggled to sell products other than ads, but is making a push into AI subscriptions. The company's AI subscriptions will cost $7.99 and $19.99 a month.
Legacy tech stocks surge on AI pivot
Legacy tech stocks are surging as companies like Dell and Snowflake pivot to AI, driving demand for hardware and software solutions.
Robinhood launches agentic AI trading
Robinhood has launched agentic AI trading and credit card products, allowing customers to connect third-party AI agents for autonomous trading and card spending.
Sources
- Meta Memo Outlines Ambitious Hardware Plans, Including New AI Pendant
- Meta plans 'Wearables for Work' and AI pendant, The Information reports
- Meta plans AI pendant, 'wearables for work' in hardware boost, The Information reports
- DuckDuckGo's 'No AI' Search Traffic Climbs as Users Reject Google's AI Overhaul
- Google's AI-First Overhaul Annoys Users So Much They Are Actually Switching Search Engines
- IBM Missed the Bus on AI. New Federal Funding Means IBM Stock Could Be a Winner in Quantum Computing.
- Retail traders beat Wall Street benchmarks with AI stock picks, JPMorgan says
- $15 Under-the-Radar Enterprise AI Stock To Buy Today
- Okta (OKTA) Is Up 33.6% After Raising 2027 Guidance On AI-Driven Enterprise Security Demand
- Onto Innovation (ONTO) Valuation Check As AI Packaging Growth Targets Exceed 30% For 2026
- Meta has struggled at selling anything other than ads. Will AI be different?
- Legacy Tech Stocks Surge on AI Pivot
- Robinhood Markets (HOOD) Is Up 28.1% After Launching Agentic AI Trading And Credit Card Products
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