Meta announces Muse Charm, a keychain for its AI agent
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Meta announced Muse Charm, a keychain-sized device that brings its Muse AI agent, voice and real-time avatar together. The device will have a 2-inch OLED screen, a fingerprint sensor, cameras, speakers, microphones, 5G connectivity and a USB-C port, according to Bloomberg reports cited by Xataka and The Verge. The avatar can be customized and, according to Bloomberg, different Charms will be able to recognize and interact with one another.
Mark Zuckerberg said the product should be ready to ship in December, although Meta has not disclosed a price or determined carrier fees for 5G access. Muse will also be integrated into Meta’s smart glasses in the coming months, enabling tasks such as logging meals, guiding workouts and booking appointments. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth told Bloomberg that more people will likely use Muse through their phones and glasses than through a dedicated device.
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Muse Charm suggests that Meta is testing different ways to bring its AI agent to everyday tasks, combining a dedicated device with phones and smart glasses. The company itself indicates that the latter may become the main ways people use Muse, while pricing and 5G costs have not yet been determined.
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