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I built an AI Tamagotchi before Meta could

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Briefings

A user named 'I' purchased a $50 AI companion named Muse Charm from Meta, replacing a traditional Tamagotchi. The device features a squishy face, avatars, and theoretical smart home control, though it lacks cameras and cellular connectivity. The user claims the learning experience was worth the cost, noting the device doubles as a pocket watch and remote viewfinder.

Key points

• The user purchased a $50 AI companion named Muse Charm from Meta, replacing a traditional Tamagotchi.
• The device features a squishy face, avatars, and theoretical smart home control, though it lacks cameras and cellular connectivity.

Context

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta introduced the Muse Charm as a holiday gift to sell AI companions with cute avatars. The user's version doubles as a pocket watch and remote viewfinder, though it lacks cameras and cellular connectivity.

Limitations

The evidence is a single user's personal purchase; specific dates of the product launch are not provided, and the theoretical smart home control capability remains unverified.

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