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Meta Unveils Tamagotchi‑Style Device Housing Muse AI
Meta introduced a new hardware platform at its Connect event, unveiling a Tamagotchi‑like handheld called "Charm" that incorporates the company’s Muse AI. The device, presented by Mark Zuckerberg on stage, looks like a classic digital pet toy but runs the AI system that powers Meta’s conversational assistants. The "Charm" offers an interactive experience where users can engage with Muse through a small screen and touch interface. Meta’s announcement marks a step toward expanding its AI offerings into physical consumer products, blending familiar toy aesthetics with advanced AI capabilities.
· Engadget
The essential points
- 01Meta unveiled a Tamagotchi‑style hardware called "Charm" that houses its Muse AI
- 02The device debuted at Meta's Connect event, presented by Mark Zuckerberg
- 03The "Charm" looks like a handheld Tamagotchi but runs Muse AI, offering interactive AI experiences
- 04The reveal signals Meta's push into AI‑powered consumer hardware beyond software
The full brief
Meta introduced a new hardware platform at its Connect event, unveiling a Tamagotchi‑like handheld called "Charm" that incorporates the company’s Muse AI. The device, presented by Mark Zuckerberg on stage, looks like a classic digital pet toy but runs the AI system that powers Meta’s conversational assistants.
The "Charm" offers an interactive experience where users can engage with Muse through a small screen and touch interface. Meta’s announcement marks a step toward expanding its AI offerings into physical consumer products, blending familiar toy aesthetics with advanced AI capabilities.