Meta unveils Muse Charm, a pocket-sized AI device for hands-free help

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed a new gadget called Muse Charm during the recent Meta Connect event. This small device is designed to give people quick access to Meta’s personal AI assistant, Muse, without needing to use a phone or open an app.

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The Muse Charm looks like a chunky smartwatch without a strap and has a bright screen. It includes a fingerprint sensor that you press to start talking to Muse. The device also appears to have microphones and possibly a tiny camera, but Meta hasn’t confirmed all the details yet.

Zuckerberg said the Charm will be ready to ship in time for the holiday season in December 2026. However, the company has only built a few prototypes so far and is still finalising the design and materials. It’s not clear yet how the device connects to the internet, whether it uses cellular data, Wi-Fi, or pairs with a phone.

Muse itself is an AI assistant that can carry out tasks like sending emails, browsing websites, making purchases with your approval, and more. It can keep working even after you close the app. The Charm aims to make interacting with Muse faster and more convenient by putting it in a small, always-available gadget you can carry on a keychain or in your pocket.

This move shows Meta’s push to bring AI assistants into everyday life with dedicated hardware, not just apps on phones or computers. But many details about the Muse Charm—like battery life, price, and full features—are still unknown. Meta promises to share more information later this year.