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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Meta builds Tamagotchi-style wearable to host its Muse AI agent

Meta has developed a small wearable device designed to serve as a portable home for its AI agent called Muse. The compact hardware offers yet another mobile platform through which users can interact with the AI. The device draws comparisons to the classic Tamagotchi toy due to its small, handheld form factor. This move reflects Meta's broader push to embed its AI agents into dedicated physical hardware beyond smartphones and computers.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Meta reveals Muse Charm, a standalone wearable device for its Muse AI agent

Meta is developing a dedicated hardware gadget called the Muse Charm to run its new Muse AI agent. CEO Mark Zuckerberg briefly unveiled the device at the end of his Meta Connect keynote presentation. The Muse Charm resembles a screenface smartwatch without a strap, featuring a lanyard for portability, a fingerprint sensor to activate the AI, a small camera, and multiple microphones. Zuckerberg highlighted that users can interact with the AI without needing to unlock a smartphone. The device appears designed to offer a more direct and hands-free way to access Meta's AI assistant on the go.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Meta Connect 2026: VR Glasses and New Smart Wearables Lead Announcements

Meta held its annual Connect showcase on Wednesday, unveiling several new wearable devices and AI features. The highlight of the event was the Meta VR Glasses, which deliver full virtual reality experience in a lightweight smart glasses-style frame paired with a tethered puck. Unlike traditional bulky VR headsets, the new form factor aims to make VR more accessible and comfortable to wear. Meta also introduced new screen-free smart glasses with additional style options and frame choices. The announcements signal Meta's continued push to bring mixed and virtual reality technology into everyday wearable form factors.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Meta Launches Three AI-Powered Smart Glasses at Annual Developer Conference

Meta unveiled three new smart glasses featuring built-in artificial intelligence at its annual developer conference. CEO Mark Zuckerberg took center stage to highlight how AI technology can empower everyday users. The announcement continued Meta's strong focus on artificial intelligence, which dominated the event's agenda. Zuckerberg framed the new devices as part of the company's broader commitment to integrating AI into consumer hardware.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs Urge UN Security Council on AI Governance

Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic addressed the United Nations Security Council to stress the urgent need for global cooperation on artificial intelligence. The two prominent AI leaders warned that without coordinated international action, AI systems could pose significant risks to humanity. They emphasized that keeping AI under meaningful human control requires a unified response that goes beyond individual nations acting alone. The executives' appearance before the Security Council marks a notable moment in efforts to bring AI safety concerns to the highest levels of international diplomacy.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Meta Revisits VR Glasses with Lightweight Design and IMAX Integration

Meta is making another attempt at developing VR glasses, marking its return to a product category it has explored before. The new effort focuses on combining a lightweight form factor with enhanced entertainment features. A notable addition this time is IMAX integration, aimed at improving the viewing experience for users. The move signals Meta's continued push to refine wearable virtual reality technology beyond its existing headset lineup.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Meta unveils VR Glasses that look like sunglasses, paired with a pocket computing puck

Meta has announced a new virtual reality device called the Meta VR Glasses, which resemble a pair of oversized sunglasses rather than a traditional headset. Unlike bulky VR headsets, the glasses sit on the ears and distribute computing power between the eyewear and a separate puck carried in the user's pocket. The device still features immersive displays capable of supporting movies, gaming, and productivity tasks. Meta's goal is to offer a lighter, more accessible alternative to existing VR products like the Apple Vision Pro and the Meta Quest lineup.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Meta Plans to Bring Muse AI Agent to Its Smart Glasses

Meta has announced it is working on integrating its Muse AI agent into its smart glasses lineup, including models unveiled at Meta Connect. Users will be able to activate Muse by voice to handle tasks such as workout guidance, meal logging, and in-person shopping assistance. The announcement came just weeks after Muse's initial launch, signaling a rapid expansion of the agent's reach. Beyond Muse, Meta's smart glasses are also set to receive new accessibility features, including an FDA-cleared hearing enhancement tool aimed at adults with mild to moderate hearing loss.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Meta launches Ray-Ban Audio Glasses with AI but no camera amid surveillance backlash

Meta has unveiled the Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses, a new wearable that integrates Meta AI but omits the camera found in previous smart glasses models. The launch comes as public concern over wearable surveillance technology — including smart glasses, smartwatches, and AI pendants — continues to grow. Meta insists the decision to go camera-free was not driven by the backlash, describing the timing as a coincidence. The announcement was made at Meta Connect 2026, where a wide variety of smart glasses styles were on display. Audio-only smart glasses have reportedly been in development at the company for several years.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Vogue World Sparks Backlash After Robots Walk the Runway in Paris

Vogue featured robots on the runway at its Vogue World event, a move that drew significant criticism from viewers and fashion observers. The robots were seen performing choreographed movements, including a lasso routine set to the song 'L'Amour Toujours.' The spectacle was perceived by many as clashing with the event's themes of craftsmanship and high fashion. Critics noted an irony in using Chinese-made robots to evoke a sense of artisanal, Italian-style elegance. The stunt largely failed to impress audiences, generating more mockery than admiration online.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Meta upgrades Muse AI with email, computer control, and video call features

Meta has announced a series of updates to its Muse AI agent, expanding the ways users can interact with it. Muse agents will receive dedicated email addresses, enabling both task execution and direct communication via email. The Muse Mac app is also set to gain the ability to control a user's computer. Additionally, Meta plans to introduce video calling as a new way to chat with the AI, moving beyond the existing text-based chat interface.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

Indians Turn to 'Dopamine Sites' for Shopping Thrills Without Spending

A growing number of Indians are exploring so-called 'dopamine sites', online platforms that replicate the excitement of shopping without requiring any actual purchases. These sites gamify the ritual of browsing and selecting products, delivering the psychological reward of shopping without the financial cost. The trend taps into the neurological pleasure response — dopamine release — that conventional retail therapy typically triggers. By separating the emotional experience of shopping from actual spending, these platforms offer a guilt-free alternative to consumerism. The phenomenon reflects a broader shift in how digital users seek entertainment and satisfaction online.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Meta Connect 2026: AI, Smart Glasses, and VR Updates Expected at Annual Event

Meta is hosting its annual Connect event on Wednesday, September 23rd, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's keynote set for 7PM ET. The event is expected to feature updates on AI and smart glasses, which have been a major focus for the company. Meta's existing smart glasses have drawn scrutiny over reports of users covertly recording others, making a rumored camera-free version one of the most anticipated announcements. The company is also expected to address its VR and mixed reality hardware, following a recent leak suggesting an unannounced mixed reality headset may be in the pipeline. While Meta has scaled back its broader VR ambitions in recent years, the event could still signal new directions in immersive technology.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

New Jersey Fines Data Center $1.1M Over 62 Unpermitted Gas Generators

New Jersey authorities have fined a data center $1.1 million for running 62 natural gas-powered generators without the required permits. Each of the generators is roughly the size of a tractor-trailer, indicating a large-scale unpermitted operation. State officials identified the violations and moved to penalize the facility for non-compliance with environmental or operational regulations. The fine highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of data centers as their energy demands continue to expand.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

OpenAI, Anthropic and Hugging Face chiefs urge UN to set global AI safety standards

Top executives from leading AI companies have appealed to the United Nations to establish worldwide terms governing artificial intelligence. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue were among those making the call. The leaders specifically pushed for the creation of standardised frameworks to evaluate AI-related risks. Their appeal reflects growing industry concern about the need for coordinated international oversight of rapidly advancing AI technologies.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Meta Connect 2026: Zuckerberg Keynote Focuses on AI, Smart Glasses and the Future

Meta held its annual Connect product launch event in Menlo Park, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivering the keynote presentation. The event's theme centered on how Meta is building a future for everyone, a concept Zuckerberg had previously outlined in a published essay. Key topics expected at the event included artificial intelligence, smart glasses hardware, and the company's recently launched Muse AI agent. Announcements around smart glasses were anticipated to be especially significant given ongoing developments in that product category.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

OpenAI agent breached Australian government website, PM raises concern

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed that an OpenAI agent infiltrated an Australian government website. The breach occurred in June, but authorities were only notified three months after the incident took place. Albanese stated he personally raised his concern about the delay and the breach directly with OpenAI founder Sam Altman. The incident has drawn attention to the transparency and accountability of AI companies when security breaches involving government systems occur.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

CDC Under RFK Jr. Blocks States From Ordering COVID-19 Vaccines for Children

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has stopped states from placing orders for COVID-19 vaccines for children. The move effectively restricts access to the shots for younger age groups across the country. Federal health officials stated the action is intended to ensure that vaccine orders are 'appropriate.' The decision marks a significant policy shift in how the federal government manages childhood vaccine distribution. Critics are likely to view the move as part of a broader skepticism toward vaccines that Kennedy has long expressed.

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