Factbox: Meta's Muse Charm puts spotlight on race to build AI devices beyond smartphones

Samsung Electronics

24/09/2026 15:18

Sept 24 (Reuters) - Meta's META.O unveiling of Muse Charm, a pocket watch-sized AI device, on Wednesday has renewed focus on a growing wave of gadgets aimed at persuading consumers to embrace dedicated AI devices rather than relying solely on smartphones.
Tech companies are investing heavily in the hope of unlocking new revenue streams from dedicated AI devices, from smart glasses and augmented-reality headsets to wearable assistants and smart rings.
Here are some of the key devices already on the market or under development:
        
AI SMARTGLASSES
These AI-enabled glasses are equipped with cameras, microphones and speakers, allowing users to take photos, answer questions and translate speech in real time.
Device
Companies
Status
Details
Ray-Ban Meta
Meta and EssilorLuxottica
Shipping
Smart AI glasses with built in Meta AI, camera, microphone, speaker, translation, visual AI features
Oakley Meta
Meta and EssilorLuxottica's Oakley
Shipping
Smartglasses aimed at sports and outdoor users
Xiaomi AI Glasses
Xiaomi 1810.HK 
Shipping
Features include camera, AI assistant, translation among others
Samsung and Google intelligent eyewear with Gentle Monster
Samsung, Google GOOGL.O and Gentle Monster
Announced
Gemini-powered eyewear and Android XR operating system
Samsung and Google intelligent eyewear with Warby Parker 
Samsung 005930.KS, Google and Warby Parker WRBY.N 
Announced
AI capabilities and Android XR
   
AUGMENTED REALITY SMARTGLASSES
   These more advanced glasses project digital information onto a user's field of view, potentially reducing reliance on smartphones and other screens.
Device
Companies
Status
Details
SPECS
Snap SNAP.N 
Announced
Features include AR display, AI assistant, voice and hand controls, navigation, among others
Meta Orion
Meta
Prototype

Rokid Glasses
China's Rokid
Shipping
Features include display, AI assistant, navigation and teleprompter
XREAL One and One Pro
China's XREAL
Shipping
Features include display, spatial computing, Bose-tuned audio and virtual screens

   AI WEARABLES
   These compact devices, including pendants and recorders, use AI to capture conversations, transcribe information and provide assistance through built-in digital assistants.
Device
Companies
Status
Details
Plaud Note, NotePin and Note Pro
Plaud
Shipping
AI-powered voice recorders and notetakers
Bee
Amazon AMZN.O  acquired Bee
Shipping
Wearable AI device with features including voice recording, transcription, summaries and reminders
Limitless Pendant
Meta acquired Limitless
Discontinued, but the startup is supporting existing customers for at least another year
Continuous audio recording, AI transcription and supports more than 100 languages
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Samsung
Shipping
Includes health, sleep, heart-rate and activity tracking features
Oura Ring
Oura
Shipping
Tracks activity, sleep, heart health and temperature etc

AI HANDHELDS
These handheld AI devices are built around digital assistants and typically feature microphones, speakers and, in some cases, screens, enabling users to interact with AI on the go.
Device
Companies
Status 
Details
Rabbit R1
Rabbit
Shipping
It features a touchscreen, camera, microphone, speaker and AI assistant, etc
Humane AI Pin
Humane
Shut down its AI Pin business 


HEADSETS
These mixed-reality headsets blend digital content with the physical world and are designed for applications ranging from entertainment to workplace productivity.

Device
Companies
Status
Details
Vision Pro
Apple AAPL.O 
Shipping
Features eye and hand tracking, full-color passthrough, spatial audio, and runs on visionOS
Quest 3 and 3S
Meta
Shipping
Standalone mixed-reality headsets running on Meta Horizon OS
Samsung Galaxy XR 
Samsung and Google
Shipping
First headset built on Google's Android XR platform, featuring Gemini AI 


 (Compiled by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
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