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Meta announced the Muse AI agent and revealed the Muse Charm hardware device during its Meta Connect presentation. The device is designed to allow direct access to the AI agent without needing to unlock a phone or open an app.
Meta is building a dedicated hardware device for its new Muse AI agent. The product, called Muse Charm, was briefly shown off by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the end of his Meta Connect presentation. It looks almost like a chunky smart watch without the strap — just a big screen, plus a little lanyard for carrying the device around.
The Muse Charm has a fingerprint sensor on the top right corner, which you can press to activate and begin speaking to the agent. There appears to be a small camera on the device as well, plus what looks like at least three holes for microphones on the front. Zuckerberg said you don’t have to unlock a phone or open an app to use the Charm, but he didn’t share how it’s actually connecting to Meta’s servers.
Meta plans to ship the Charm “in time for the holidays in December,” but as of now Zuckerberg says the company has “only built a few of these so far.” The company still needs to finalize “the finishing material,” he said. Throughout the keynote, he teased the device and made references to a translucent exterior that would let you see the gadget’s internals. He referred to it as an “elevated hacker aesthetic.”
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Meta will begin mass production of the Muse Charm in time for the December holiday season
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Meta launched its personal AI agent Muse at the Connect event in Menlo Park, introducing new capabilities including a digital avatar, integration with Meta smart glasses, Mac computer control, an email address, and shopping partnerships with companies like Stripe, Shopify, Best Buy, and Walmart, positioning Muse as a central part of its consumer AI strategy.

Meta introduced Muse Charm, an AI-powered wearable device designed to provide constant access to its personal AI agent Muse, featuring a palm-sized form factor with a tiny screen displaying a digital avatar named Jolly. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the device at the Connect event, stating it will ship in time for the December holidays after finalizing component layout. The device allows voice interaction via a fingerprint sensor without unlocking a phone, aiming to offer a fast, low-stakes way to engage with Meta’s AI while experimenting in the wearable space.

Meta unveiled new wearable technology at its annual Meta Connect showcase, including the Meta VR Glasses launching in spring 2027 for $1,299, camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses starting at $349 on October 13th, updated Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses at $449, and expanded availability of Meta glasses in Singapore, South Korea, Mexico, and UAE. The company also introduced AI enhancements via its Muse assistant and teased a forthcoming 'Muse Charm' device for the holiday season.

Meta announced its new Meta VR Glasses at Connect, featuring a magnesium alloy frame five times lighter than the Quest 3, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite processor and a portable computing puck. The glasses offer 5K Infinite Display, Dolby Vision and Atmos, IMAX Enhanced certification, Disney+ 3D streaming integration including Marvel titles, Meta AI voice and gesture controls, and immersive environmental effects. Availability is set for next spring at a starting price of $1,299.99.

Meta has introduced new VR Glasses weighing 100g that sit on the ears like regular glasses, featuring a separate computing puck in the pocket with Snapdragon Reality Elite processor, 128GB storage, 12GB RAM, and up to three hours of battery life. The device uses eye-tracking and hand gestures for control, supports immersive media playback and gaming, and will launch in spring 2027 at $1,299.99, positioning it between Quest 3 and Vision Pro in price and capability.

At Meta Connect 2026, Meta introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses — camera-free smart glasses with Meta AI, priced at $349, featuring 12-hour battery life and adjustable design. The launch comes amid growing public backlash against wearable surveillance tech, with Meta emphasizing privacy through on-device wake-word processing and private data handling. The company also unveiled Gen 3 glasses with camera return, celebrity collaborations, and new features like FDA-cleared hearing assistance and Muse AI integration, aiming to expand its smart glasses lineup to over 100 versions by year-end.