AI moves into the real world as companion robots and pets

Sometimes, AI just wants to be your friend. And while robot pets weren’t the biggest stars of CES 2026, they’ve become more ...

Project Ava is a holographic AI assistant that promises to watch your every move to offer both gaming advice and 'wardrobe tips'

Razer instead bills the desk companion as "a true digital partner designed to support every facet of modern life." In other ...
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Scientists create robots smaller than a grain of salt that can think

Researchers have created microscopic robots so small they’re barely visible, yet smart enough to sense, decide, and move completely on their own. Powered by light and equipped with tiny computers, the ...

The most exciting AI tech I've tried at CES 2026 so far (including a cleaning robot)

As ZDNET smart home expert Maria Diaz writes, "Using AI, the Narwal Flow 2 can automatically adapt to clean quietly near a baby's crib, and even send reminders for misplaced toys. With Pet Care Mode, ...