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 ...

Brad Knox researches the benefits and risks of AI companions ...

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 ...

Care robots are being pitched as a solution to the loneliness epidemic among elderly people. How bad is the problem? And is it just found among senior citizens?

It takes more than words to cure a lonely heart. Scientists have discovered that adding music to a robot's repertoire makes it feel more lifelike and emotionally supportive.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...