Meta's Muse Charm puts spotlight on race to build AI devices beyond smartphones
META•Meta unveiled Muse Charm, a pocket watch-sized AI device on Wednesday, renewing focus on gadgets designed to get consumers to use dedicated AI devices instead of relying solely on smartphones. Companies are developing smart glasses, augmented-reality headsets, wearable assistants, rings and handheld devices.
1. AI devices in development
Tech companies are investing in dedicated AI devices, including smart glasses, augmented-reality headsets, wearable assistants and smart rings. The article lists devices that are shipping, announced, in prototype, discontinued or under development.
2. Products across categories
Shipping products include Meta's Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smartglasses, Amazon's Bee wearable, and Meta's Quest 3 and 3S headsets. Samsung and Google have announced intelligent eyewear, while Meta's Orion is a prototype; Snap's SPECS glasses are announced.
3. Other devices and status
The list also includes voice recorders and notetakers from Plaud, Samsung and Oura rings, the Rabbit R1 handheld, and Apple's Vision Pro headset. Humane shut down its AI Pin business, while Meta's acquired Limitless Pendant is discontinued, with support for existing customers for at least another year.
