The AI Tamagotchis are coming
The Verge
Read the full articleMeta and OpenAI are preparing to launch physical AI devices featuring personable AI agents, with Meta's Muse Charm arriving before the 2026 holiday season and OpenAI's device expected by early 2027. Both companies aim to build user attachment to AI agents via software before introducing dedicated hardware.

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