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10 Of The Coolest Japanese Gadgets You'll Almost Never See In The US (engadget.com)

2026-09-19 | by Courtney Holt | tags: japanese gadgets, meerkat ai companion, fan umbrella

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AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog (feeds.bbci.co.uk)

2026-09-15 | tags: advertising standards authority, meta, ai companion apps

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YouTube’s latest update solves a surprisingly annoying TV problem (androidauthority.com)

2026-09-02 | get Chromecast with Google TV 4K → | tags: youtube, android authority, youtube companion

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New Zealand Introduces Under-16 Social Media, AI Companion Ban (slashdot.org)

2026-08-25 | get kids smartphone with parental controls → | tags: new zealand, social media, ai companion

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AI Companion Robots Are Closing the Human Connection in Modern Homes (spectrum.ieee.org)

2026-08-25 | get Joy For All Companion Pet Cat → | tags: ollobot, companion robots, human connection

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I built a low-latency AI companion that plays Skyrim with me (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-23 | by Pantelis Kalogiros | get Skyrim Anniversary Edition PC → | tags: varkos, skyrim, ai companion

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The Download: dead robot friends and the “censorship-industrial complex” (technologyreview.com)

2026-08-17 | by Thomas Macaulay | tags: moxie, ai companion, neurodivergent children

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Gene-Edited Puppies Will Melt Your Heart—but Won’t Trigger Your Allergies (wired.com)

2026-08-05 | by Emily Mullin | tags: crispr, gene editing, kindred companion sciences

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That AI wearable you don't like just got worse (engadget.com)

2026-07-30 | by Ian Carlos Campbell | tags: friend, ai wearable, avi schiffmann

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Locked device? No problem, as Android could automate tasks anyway (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-27 | tags: android, google, gemini intelligence

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Floating Companion: Exploring Design Space for Soft Floating Robots in Indoor (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-07-15 | tags: companion, companion exploring, design

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One scent helped people squeeze out more reps in the gym—and it’s probably in your pantry (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-07-13 | tags: boost, boost workout, chocolate

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The cube was a lie: up close with our Dbrand Companion Cube before it gets destroyed (theverge.com)

2026-07-01 | by Sean Hollister | get Dbrand Companion Cube Figurine → | tags: dbrand, companion cube, steam machines

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Dbrand kills its Portal-inspired Companion Cube case after admitting it never asked Valve for permission (techspot.com)

2026-06-30 | get Dbrand Portal-Inspired Phone Case → | tags: dbrand, valve, companion cube

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Dbrand cancels Portal-inspired Steam Machine Companion Cube case after Valve legal threat, refunds buyers (techspot.com)

2026-06-30 | get Dbrand Portal-Inspired Case → | tags: dbrand, portal, steam

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Valve threatens legal action against Dbrand over its unsanctioned Portal 2-inspired Companion Cube — edgy accessories manufacturer kills product after asking for licensing deal, admits it didn't have 'the right to make it' (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-29 | by Hassam Nasir | get Portal 2 Companion Cube Replica → | tags: valve, dbrand, portal 2

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Dbrand's Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine was a lie (engadget.com)

2026-06-29 | by Sam Rutherford | get Dbrand Companion Cube Case → | tags: dbrand, valve, portal

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Valve has killed dbrand’s excellent Steam Machine case (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-29 | get dbrand Steam Machine Case → | tags: valve, steam machine, dbrand

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Dbrand cancels Companion Cube because it didn’t actually ask Valve for permission (theverge.com)

2026-06-29 | by Jay Peters | get Dbrand Custom Skins → | tags: valve, steam, dbrand

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Dbrand cancels Companion Cube because it didn’t actually ask Valve for permission (theverge.com)

2026-06-29 | by Jay Peters | get Dbrand Custom Skin → | tags: valve, steam machine, companion cube

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Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators (techcrunch.com)

2026-06-24 | by Aisha Malik | get AI Content Creator Kit → | tags: facebook, meta, creator studio

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The Steam Machine’s most important upgrade is already available for pre-order (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-22 | get Steam Deck Gaming Console → | tags: steam machine, valve, dbrand

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A Companion Cube Cover for Your Steam Machine (Which You Still Can’t Buy) Is Now for Sale (gizmodo.com)

2026-06-22 | get Companion Cube Plush Toy → | tags: companion cube, steam machine, valve

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Apple’s Vision Pro Will Stick AI Siri Right in Your Face (gizmodo.com)

2026-06-08 | get Apple Vision Pro Accessories → | tags: ai marble, appear, appear orb

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MSI's latest gaming PC ships with LuckyClaw agent and a holographic companion (techspot.com)

2026-06-01 | get MSI Gaming Laptop with Holographic Display → | tags: msi, luckyclaw, gaming pc

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The First Successful AI Wearable Won’t Be Your Friend (gizmodo.com)

2026-05-28 | get AI Wearable Fitness Tracker → | tags: ai wearable, ai companion, tech news

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ElliQ is a surprisingly helpful companion robot for older adults (theverge.com)

2026-05-17 | by Sheena Vasani | tags: companion robot, intuition robotics, elliq

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14 Horror Movies You Really Need to Stream on HBO Max (cnet.com)

2026-05-01 | by See Full Bio | get HBO Max Horror Collection → | tags: warner bros, hbo max, alien franchise

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MeshCore development team splits over trademark dispute and AI-generated code (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-23 | get AI Code Review Tool → | tags: meshcore, ai-generated code, claude code

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Louis Zocchi, games industry pioneer, has died (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-21 | by Jeffrey Dohm-Sanchez | get BoardGameGeek Premium Membership → | tags: wizards of the coast, magic companion, louis zocchi