Windup Minds raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding for a game studio focused on virtual pet games in virtual reality and mixed reality. The Seattle and Los Angeles company will make games for a ...

Takway has unveiled Sweekar at CES 2026, a physical, AI-powered Tamagotchi-style companion that users can touch, pet, and care for through multiple life stages. With voice recognition, memory, and a ...

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CES 2026 has once again proven that nostalgia remains a powerful driver of innovation, especially when paired with artificial intelligence. From virtual pets to plant-care companions, the show floor ...