Meta unveiled the Muse Charm at its Connect 2026 keynote on September 23, driving strong trader consensus that the company is the sole developer behind the palm-sized AI keychain device. The announcement followed the September 8 launch of Meta’s Muse personal AI agent, which already exceeded 2.5 million downloads, and accelerated an originally 2027 hardware timeline to target December shipments for the holiday season. The device integrates Muse’s real-time voice and avatar capabilities on custom hardware with a 2-inch screen, fingerprint sensor, 5G connectivity, and cameras for visual context, positioning it as a phone-free companion distinct from Meta’s smart glasses. With only prototypes built so far and pricing or full specs still pending, upcoming catalysts include further company updates on availability and any competitive responses from other AI hardware efforts.