Meta’s Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it’s tapping into a much newer trend
techcrunch.comSarah Perez
Meta has released Muse Charm, a small AI gadget designed as a wearable bag charm that combines retro Tamagotchi aesthetics with modern AI capabilities. The device targets Gen Z consumers by positioning AI technology as a fashion accessory rather than a standalone tech product.
Why it mattersThis signals how major AI companies are moving beyond desktop and smartphone interfaces to embed AI into lifestyle products, potentially reaching users who view tech primarily as personal accessories rather than productivity tools.
From the source: Meta’s new AI gadget may look like a Tamagotchi, but its dangling form factor taps into a much broader Gen Z trend around bag charms, retro tech, and turning gadgets into fashion accessories.Read at techcrunch.com