Meta announced the Muse Charm, a Tamagotchi-style keychain device housing its Muse AI agent, at the September 23 Meta Connect keynote, accelerating the timeline from an original 2027 target to a December 2026 holiday shipping goal. The compact hardware includes a 2-inch OLED screen for the customizable avatar, fingerprint sensor, 5G modem, real-time voice capabilities, and cameras for environmental input, positioning it as a phone-free interface for the agent’s task automation features. Trader sentiment reflects the official commitment and Muse app’s strong early adoption, yet remains tempered by the absence of pricing, finalized specs, or mass production, plus typical hardware delays in the competitive AI wearable space. Key upcoming catalysts include Meta’s promised later-2026 details and any supply-chain or certification updates that could confirm or shift the December window.