Meta announces major Muse feature and connector rollouts at Connect 2026

Meta used its Connect keynote to push Muse beyond the initial app: new avatar and real‑time chat features, glasses integration, Mac support, connector platform expansion, and retail/payment partnerships were announced, widening Muse’s surface for user data and transactions.

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- New Muse Realtime Avatar model powers live video conversations with a user’s Muse avatar.
- Demonstrated onstage at Connect; Meta said the model was developed to support the feature.
- Feature aims to give Muse a face, body and voice for more personable interactions.
- Muse will be usable via Meta AI glasses using a wake word to delegate tasks and guide the user.
- Meta confirmed Muse computer work is coming to Mac with app integration and desktop app automation.
- Meta said it is developing a dedicated Muse email address to let the agent join/handle email threads, coming “soon.”
- Meta reported opening its connector platform to third‑party developers and received >1,500 applications in under a week.
- Announced retail partners include Best Buy, Gap, Sephora, Walmart and Wayfair, plus Expedia and soon Instacart.
- Meta said Muse can access Shopify product catalogues, use Stripe Link and Shop Pay for purchases, and added PayPal support.

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