On Monday, Chinese gaming firm miHoYo launched Early Access for its AI companion app, BSide: Olivia Lin, on Steam. Unlike the ...

Lepro Innovation Inc. announced the launch of Lepro Ami at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Lepro Ami is a desktop device that uses artificial intelligence to act as a companion for users while they work or ...

Lenovo brought some adorable AI concepts to MWC 2026 -- one of which you'll actually be able to buy soon. Katie is a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is CNET's European ...

AI companions may ease loneliness, but a six-needs framework shows when synthetic comfort supports human connection—and when ...