Meta unveils pocket-sized AI device to talk to 'Muse'

The company Meta revealed the new Muse Charm device, a small portable gadget designed to be an always‑connected way to talk to the AI assistant "Muse" without needing to wear smart glasses, during the Connect conference.

Mark Zuckerberg presented the device as a quick way to access "Muse" on the go, especially for people who do not use Meta's smart glasses.

This comes as the company's lineup includes the Meta Ray‑Ban Display glasses, which it launched last year.

Meta intends to release Muse Charm before the December holidays, but has not yet disclosed the device's price, saying it will announce more details later, according to a report published by Gizmochina and reviewed by Al Arabiya Business.

Meta expands Muse assistant's capabilities

Coinciding with the device reveal, Meta also announced a set of updates for the Muse assistant itself.

Users will be able to make video calls using an AI‑customized avatar, with the virtual character responding in real time during the conversation.

Muse's agent will also receive its own email address, allowing it to perform tasks and communicate directly with users via email.

Device inspired by 1990s virtual pets

According to a report by journalist Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the Muse Charm design emerged from Meta's new design lab, which is said to be led by Alan Dye, the former head of user interface design at Apple.

The device features a design reminiscent of 1990s virtual pet devices, includes an OLED screen of about two inches, and runs a new operating system.

When the device is turned on, a virtual character representing "Muse" appears in the center of the screen, with options to customize its appearance, clothing and even its voice.

The device is not limited to handheld use: it can be worn on the wrist with a strap, carried in a pocket, or attached to a bag or keychain with a dedicated cord.

Design of Meta's Muse Charm

The exterior shell has a semi‑transparent design that allows the internal circuits and electronic components to be seen from the back and sides.

Another notable feature is that two Muse Charm devices can recognize each other and interact when their owners come close to one another.

5G connection and cameras to interact with the surrounding world

Inside, the Muse Charm includes a 5G modem, allowing access to "Muse" even when Wi‑Fi is unavailable.

According to the report, the device operates in some ways like a phone, but it does not support making phone calls or video calls. It also includes a fingerprint sensor for unlocking the device.

The device contains two cameras, one front and one rear, which can be used to capture photos and videos, but their main purpose is to provide "Muse" with visual information it can analyze.

Users can also view content they captured directly on the device, as well as play music and video.

Muse Charm also includes a speaker, a microphone and a USB‑C charging port.

Originally scheduled for 2027 launch

Meta had originally planned to release Muse Charm in 2027, but sources quoted by the report said Zuckerberg pushed the team to accelerate development and launch the device in 2026 so it would be available before the end of the year.

Those same sources indicate the device's price will be similar to that of smartwatches, although Meta has not yet finalized details regarding the device's ability to operate over mobile carriers' networks.

The company has not yet announced the final price or full details of Muse Charm's market rollout.