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According to Reuters, Meta Platforms recently unveiled Muse Charm, a pocket-sized device, at its annual Meta Connect event. This gadget introduces the company's Muse artificial intelligence agent to users with direct access, bypassing smartphone applications. This development signals a notable adjustment in Meta's long-term strategic direction.

Meta has introduced a wider range of AI glasses in Singapore following its Connect event, including new Meta Glasses designs, a LISA collection and Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3. The new Ray-Bans start at S$669 and promise up to nine hours of battery life, while Meta Glasses start at S$349. Meta also plans to bring its Muse personal AI agent to existing glasses, extending hands-free assistance beyond simple questions to tasks such as planning, shopping and booking.

Tencent has launched TenPayGo, a mobile payment app for travellers visiting China that connects foreign bank cards and digital wallets to WeChat Pay’s vast merchant network. The app also offers QR-code access to public transport in Shenzhen and tools for translating menus. Its simpler email-based sign-up could ease a common difficulty for overseas visitors who do not have a Chinese phone number, as the city prepares to host the Apec leaders’ meeting in November.