Meta revealed the Charm device, a Tamagotchi-style keychain gadget running Muse AI, at its Connect event. The product packs real-time voice and avatar features into a portable form that activates via fingerprint sensor.
The hardware follows a Tamagotchi style but contains Muse instead of a virtual creature.
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The device is designed to stay always available for conversation.
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