‘Charming and disarming’ … how Meta’s technology-packed Muse harnesses the power of cuteness
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guardianTech
September 26, 2026 · 10:09
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The tech giant has launched a cute ‘little guy’ that can answer emails, book travel or do your weekly food shopAfter the recent backlash against Meta’s so-called “pervert” smartglasses, this week Mark Zuckerberg launched a much cuter alternative: the Muse “charm” device.With a screen that shows a cutesy little avatar, it has drawn comparisons with Tamagotchis. “We’ve packed a lot of technology into this little guy,” the Meta founder told the San Francisco audience. Continue reading...
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