Sandisk to Exclusively Supply Storage for Meta VR Glasses

What happened

Sandisk announced on Oct. 19 that it will be the exclusive supplier of flash memory for Meta's virtual reality (VR) glasses, which are scheduled for launch in spring 2027. The products include microSD Express memory cards and USB-C flash drives. Sandisk recently entered into a partnership with Meta to jointly design flash memory products for VR applications, and the products have undergone preliminary testing to meet Meta's quality standards. Sandisk will begin selling the related storage products following the launch of Meta's VR glasses. Sujin Park, vice president of consumer products at Sandisk, said high-performance microSD Express memory cards are compatible with Meta VR glasses, allowing users to instantly expand their available storage. The source does not state any impact on price or supply.

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Source: The Elec · 10/19/2026 · View original source