A $50 DIY AI Tamagotchi communicating with Meta's Muse assistant
An author on The Verge built his own $50 DIY AI Tamagotchi communicating with Meta's Muse assistant — an alternative to the upcoming Muse Charm device.
Before the official launch of Meta's Muse Charm device, the author of an article on The Verge built his own homemade version of a similar concept — a pocket AI "Tamagotchi" communicating with the Muse assistant. According to the author, the project cost $50.
According to the description, the device includes cute avatars and actually communicates with the Muse assistant, similar to the planned Muse Charm product. Unlike the commercial device, however, the DIY version has no camera or 5G connectivity. The author describes that the build also works as a pocket watch and a remote viewfinder for a camera, and that it could theoretically also control a smart home if additional custom code ("vibe code") is added to it.
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Why it matters
For tech enthusiasts and makers, the project shows that functionality similar to the upcoming commercial Muse Charm device can be replicated with your own cheap build. No corporate or market impact follows from the sources.
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What this means
For individuals
It shows that communication with Meta's Muse AI assistant can also be mediated by your own cheap DIY build, not just by buying the commercial Muse Charm device.
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