What you need to know
- Meta reportedly debuted its latest gadget, the Muse Charm, which is designed to keep users connected directly to its AI via 5G connectivity.
- The Charm features a 2-inch OLED touch screen, a camera, a microphone, and speakers, with a price tag that could encroach on smartwatches.
- During the event, Zuckerberg stated, “…if you’re not wearing glasses, this is going to be by far the fastest way” to talk to Muse AI.
We’re winding down from Meta Connect 2026, but one thing stole the show for us (aside from AI glasses), and that’s the Muse Charm.
A post by The Verge discussed this AI device called the Muse Charm, stating it will feature a “built-in 5G modem” so consumers can communicate with Meta’s AI. To us, this looks like the classic Tamagotchi but for the modern age. Meta provided us with images of this device, showcasing the small, rounded size, similar to the virtual pet gadget we used to have (Tamagotchis are making a return, though).
Meta is reportedly eyeing a December launch for the Muse Charm, but there’s more to this. It’s been announced to have a 2-inch OLED touchscreen, a camera, a microphone, built-in speakers, and a USB-C port.
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The entire point of the Muse Charm is to let consumers use Meta’s AI, Muse. At least, that’s the gist of the situation Bloomberg was able to glean. What’s more, users can reportedly use the charm’s camera to give the AI additional real-world context. By this, it seems no different than opening your camera with Gemini Live and asking, “What does this sign say?”
Some additional coverage by CNBC highlighted more about the Muse Charm. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, “We’ve packed a lot of technology with this little guy. So, if you’re not wearing glasses, this is going to be by far the fastest way to talk to your Muse and to show it what’s going on around you.” Aside from cute avatars designed to attract the user, the publication notes that the Muse Charm is a part of Meta’s bigger AI push.
Elsewhere, it’s been alleged that the Muse Charm could see pricing mirroring smartwatches.
Muse will charm you
Meta Connect 2026 was packed with a bunch of reveals from the company. While it revealed new AI glasses, it had another reveal in store: VR Glasses. Meta’s new device caught Android Central’s Nicholas Sutrich off guard. While many VR-related devices are headsets—larger and heavier—Meta’s VR Glasses strip that all away. This device is reportedly 83% lighter and 60% smaller than your typical VR headset (Apple Vision Pro).
One thing to note is that these VR Glasses are not meant to be worn all day. They’re not AI glasses. Regarding their specifications, the VR Glasses feature 5K micro-OLED panels and a 37 pixels-per-degree (PPD) resolution. This level of clarity didn’t come without compromise. Sutrich states Meta achieved this by narrowing the FOV (field of view). These VR Glasses are roughly 11 degrees narrower than the Quest 3S and 25 degrees narrower than the Quest 3.
Android Central’s Take
I’m more than a little curious about why this is a thing. The idea of walking around with a tiny device resembling a Tamagotchi… for the sole purpose of communicating with Muse seems strange. What makes it more strange is the alleged pricing—near the levels of a smartwatch? The Charm has a camera (oh boy), a touch screen, and will reportedly play nice with Android and iOS for setup purposes. To me, it seems like a gimmick, and one that I’m unsure of the purpose it serves.