Mark Zuckerberg has revealed a new way for consumers to interact with Meta's artificial intelligence without using their smartphones or donning smart glasses.During the Meta Connect 2026 keynote, the Meta CEO unveiled Muse Charm, a tiny keychain-sized device based on the company's Muse AI assistant. At the conclusion of the event, the gadget was revealed as the unexpected "one more thing."Mark Zuckerberg unveils Muse Charm at Meta Connect 2026A small, portable device called Muse Charm was created to provide users with direct access to Meta's Muse AI agent. According to Mark Zuckerberg, it's a chance to have the "whole Muse experience" in a keychain-sized device.The device has a tiny display, integrated speakers and microphones, a fingerprint sensor, and a 5G connection. It is around the size of an AirPods case. Without opening an app or unlocking a phone, users can begin engaging with Muse by tapping the fingerprint sensor.Additionally, the device can also display Muse Charm’s digital avatar, internally known as Jolly, on its screen.According to reports, the device can be worn around the wrist or neck with a lanyard attached, and because of its small size, it can also be carried in a pocket or fastened to a keychain.How does Muse Charm work and when will it be launched?Muse Charm is designed around voice interactions with Meta's AI assistant. During the keynote, Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the device as the quickest way for users to engage with Muse Charm when they are not wearing Meta's smart glasses.Muse is described as a personal AI agent capable of setting objectives, sharing ideas, and completing activities in the background. The assistant has also been shown to do activities like shopping, organizing travel, and negotiating bills.The Muse Charm basically extends those features to a dedicated piece of hardware, allowing users to access Muse without using a phone or smart glasses.During the talk, Zuckerberg introduced his own customized Muse helper, Agrippa. The handheld device that appeared during the demonstration was later identified as the Muse Charm.Meta has yet to announce a price for the Muse Charm.The company is also still finalizing hardware details, with Zuckerberg stating that the finishing material and component layout must be finalized. However, Zuckerberg plans to launch it during the holiday season in December 2026. Mark Zuckerberg revealed in the presentation:“We do still need to finalize the finishing material. We are planning to have this ready to ship in time for the holidays in December.”Meta stated that more information regarding the device would be shared later:"We are calling it Muse Charm, and we’re going to have more details to share on this one soon."Muse Charm comes amid Meta's wider AI pushThe Muse Charm is part of Meta's larger effort to make its AI assistant available across a variety of devices.During Connect 2026, Zuckerberg portrayed Muse as eventually evolving into a sort of personal superintelligence used by billions. He said:“In the coming years, I expect that Muse is going to grow into the personal superintelligence that billions of people around the world are going to use to accomplish their goals and improve their lives.”Meta has also expanded Muse Charm's capabilities, including computer-use functionality for Mac and integrations with commerce services like Walmart, Best Buy, Sephora, and Instacart.Meta also revealed new Muse Charm privacy features, including plans for a Muse Confidential VM, which Mark Zuckerberg claims will prohibit even Meta from accessing certain information.The company is also developing private processing for some AI features on its smart glasses.Meta's Muse Charm expands the AI ecosystem beyond phones and eyewear with a small, dedicated gadget customers can carry throughout the day.Stay tuned to Soap Central for more information.