AI companions promise conversation, reminders and engagement for lonely seniors—but overreliance can pose emotional risks, ...

Realbotix, which showed its humanoids at CES 2026, illustrates how technology can mature past adult entertainment, writes columnist Oliver Mitchell.

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Alexa, will you marry me?” When Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reported in 2016 that over 250,000 people had proposed to their Alexa devices, commentators laughed it off. But by 2026, ...

At this year’s CES Exhibit in Las Vegas, major technology brands are unveiling AI-powered humanoid robots designed to take on everyday housework, from loading laundry to preparing meals. For years, ...

Companies that build AI-powered humanoid robots have begun rolling out their products for use across different industries, and some believe their ChatGPT moment has arrived. "If the technology works, ...

Commentary: Will the human-AI marriage ban ultimately be lifted? What happens if you later divorce?