Meta Debuts Muse Charm Wearable and Camera-Free Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses
At Meta Connect, the company introduced a Tamagotchi-style Muse Charm for Muse AI access, alongside new smart glasses including a camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio model.
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Meta has unveiled a new lineup of wearable devices, including the Muse Charm, a small pendant-like accessory that gives users on-the-go access to its Muse AI. Engadget compared the Charm to a Tamagotchi, referencing the compact handheld toys of the late 1990s.
Alongside the Charm, Meta launched the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a pair of smart glasses that omit the built-in camera found on the company's other models. Android Authority reported that the audio-only design sidesteps the privacy concerns tied to camera-equipped eyewear. According to the outlet, the glasses weigh 43 grams, lighter than Meta's camera-equipped models, which range between 51.5 and 53.8 grams.
The Ray-Ban Meta Audio includes adjustable temple tips for comfort, though the adjustments are not user-serviceable and require a professional to modify.
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