NY intends to give away 800 robot companions to elderly citizens in the hopes of improving their physical and mental health.
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1. NY State to Hand Out 800 Companion Robots to the Elderly
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New York is giving out 800 companion robots to older adults. Called ElliQ, it's advertised as a "sidekick for healthier, happier aging." While ElliQ can't help with physical tasks, it can keep track of health goals, remind its owners to take meds, and even engage in small talk. Just don't freak out, grandma. |
2. Ikea's New Smart Hub Connects Everything That Matters
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IKEA is growing its smart home device offerings with a new hub called the DIRIGERA. Want to control all of your IKEA smart devices (and maybe a few Amazon and Apple products) from one spot? This hub is for you. How much? We don't know yet; IKEA wouldn't tell us much except that it's out in October. |
3. No Man's Sky's Leviathan Event Plays With Time Loops
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A new limited-time Leviathan event has begun in No Man's Sky, offering time-loop shenanigans and the promise of an organic frigate. It doesn't add a bunch of new gameplay elements, though, so think of it as a way to spend a bit more time on the game without getting sucked all the way back in. Enjoy! |
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Still struggle to tell what your pet is thinking? Your smartphone may be able to help. According to Sascha Brodsky, apps like Tably can demystify our pet's feelings and enable us to better understand their wants and needs. |
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A robot helper of any kind could probably improve our lives in small ways, but based on the percentages above, a decent number of people are fine without the help. Maybe they prefer doing certain chores themselves? Maybe they have kids do it? Or maybe they simply don't want/can't afford such a thing. |
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