I wasn't at CES, and being completely honest, I wasn't paying an enormous amount of attention to the show. But even I saw Razor's Project Ava and the storm that followed it. I've seen the opinions and ...

Sometimes AI doesn’t need to be a know-it-all, it just wants to keep you company. Sometimes AI doesn’t need to be a know-it-all, it just wants to keep you company. is a London-based reporter at The ...

Artificial intelligence is becoming harder to avoid, and it’s now steering its way into cars, whether you asked for it or not. What was once the domain of infotainment menus and simple voice commands ...

AI models intended to provide companionship for humans are on the rise. People are already frequently developing relationships with chatbots, seeking not just a personal assistant but a source of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crowds flooded the freshly opened showroom floors on day two of CES 2026 and were met by thousands of robots, AI companions, ...

Discover the Ecovacs LilMilo AI companion robot pet from CES 2026—an emotional support robot dog with adaptive personality, lifelike emotions, and allergy-friendly technology. Pixabay, ...

As artificial intelligence continues to weave itself into everyday life, a new category of technology is quietly reshaping how humans think about companionship: AI pets. For many, the idea evokes ...

Ryan, the "wellness robot" AI companion for seniors, includes an "activity hub" screen on its chest for playing games and following along with exercises. The idea sounds appealing. A virtual friend ...

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...