{
  "id": 9577280,
  "title": "Meta is making a Tamagotchi-like AI companion for the AI era — meet the Muse Charm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/meta-is-making-a-tamagotchi-like-ai-companion-for-the-ai-era-meet-the",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-24T15:49:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/meta-is-making-a-tamagotchi-like-ai-companion-for-the-ai-era-meet-the-muse-charm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Meta has successfully launched its AI companion app, Muse, which has quickly become the top free app in the Apple App Store. The company is now taking the next step by unveiling the Muse Charm, a device that will enable users to interact with their AI assistant in a more physical manner. Unveiled during Meta Connect conference, the Muse Charm is a small, keychain-like accessory that connects directly to the AI without the need for a phone app. The device features a miniature OLED touchscreen, speakers, microphones, cameras, and 5G connectivity. It can perform various tasks such as sending emails, booking travel, organizing tasks, and coordinating resources. The Muse Charm also integrates with several popular services, including Google, Shopify, OpenTable, Ticketmaster, PayPal, Lync, and more. The device, which is expected to ship in December, is positioned as a way for Meta to offer a more seamless way for users to interact with AI. While similar AI companion devices have faced criticism, Meta's Muse Charm may have a better chance at success due to its integration with Meta's broader ecosystem.",
  "summary": "During this year’s Meta Connect conference, Mark Zuckerberg took the stage to announce a new device that will give users an easier way to use Meta’s Muse AI.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Meta Muse and Muse Charm explained: What they do and what they cost",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/meta-muse-and-muse-charm-explained-what-they-do-and-what-they-cost",
        "published": "2026-09-24T06:45:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Meta’s Muse AI Charms can interact with each other",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/metas-muse-ai-charms-can-interact-with-each-other",
        "published": "2026-09-24T13:31:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}