Meta’s Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it’s tapping into a much newer trend
· Technology · TechCrunch
Meta recently announced the Muse Charm, a customizable digital character device that recalls the design of a 1990s Tamagotchi. The device draws inspiration from the current Gen Z trend of decorating bags and accessories with dangling items, ranging from lip gloss cases to plush bag charms. This retro-inspired shift has created a growing market for decorative charms as a form of personal expression, with industry analysts estimating the global bag charm sector will reach $1 billion by 2030. Meta’s device allows users to design their own avatar, functioning both as an AI agent and a wearable fashion accessory. Reactions to the device remain mixed as to whether it will succeed in the consumer AI gadget market.
Why it matters
The product tests whether blending consumer AI hardware with Gen Z fashion trends can succeed where previous AI pendants and pins have struggled.
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