Tamagotchi

Critics are dismissing Meta's reported AI Tamagotchi-style gadget as a low-effort hardware money grab. The commentary argues the device leans on nostalgia and the AI companion trend rather than offering genuine innovation, adding to ongoing debate over whether tech companies are rushing gimmicky AI hardware to market to capitalise on the current boom.

Meta has reportedly unveiled a small cute companion device packing a camera, microphone, 5G connectivity and AI assistant into a Tamagotchi-like shell. Commenters are reacting with scepticism, arguing the cuddly design is meant to make always-on surveillance feel friendly, and that alarm bells ring particularly loudly when Meta is involved.