Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers

September 25, 2026 / 4:13 PM EDT / CBS News

Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers

TL;DR

  • Generative AI, popularized by ChatGPT, is driving the development of new AI-powered consumer gadgets.
  • Companies like Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Snap are releasing AI devices such as wearable recorders, smart badges, AI personal assistants, AI glasses, and smart speakers.
  • Plaud NotePin is a wearable device for recording and transcribing meetings.
  • Microsoft's 'access badge' uses AI for workplace tasks.
  • Meta's Muse Charm is a keychain device powered by its Muse AI personal assistant.
  • Meta is also integrating Muse into AI-enhanced eyewear, including styles from Ray-Ban and Oakley, which have faced scrutiny over privacy concerns.
  • OpenAI is reportedly launching a $300 smart speaker.
  • Snap's SPECS augmented-reality glasses can display information directly in the lens.