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Germany changes sick leave policy: 'We are abolishing sick leave by phone,' says Chancellor Merz; doctor's note required from day one of illnessGermany sick leave policy: Germany is set to tighten sick leave rules, requiring doctor's certificates from day one of absence upon the emp...
Meet the $500,000 ChatGPT-powered humanoid robots acting as teachers, counsellors and translators in a San Diego schoolCalifornia's Altus Schools has deployed two life-sized, ChatGPT-powered humanoid robots, Ameca, to assist teachers and students. These robo...
Sony discontinues Japan sales of robot puppy 'aibo'Sony is halting sales of its robotic puppy "aibo" in Japan, the company said, eight years after the latest model of its interactive android...
Quote of the day by inventor Nikola Tesla: 'I wish I could be beside you now mother, to bring you the glass of water. All these years...' The genius scientist reflects on the true personal cost of being ambitiousNikola Tesla's widely shared quote offers a glimpse into the emotional struggles often associated with the inventor's later years. While hi...
Can your piano touch really change the sound? New study says yes! Here's what you need to knowA century-old debate is settled. Scientists have proven that a pianist's touch genuinely alters a piano's sound. Using advanced technology,...
Quote of the Day from Studio Ghibli's Castle in the Sky: ‘The world cannot live without love; no matter how many weapons you have or how great your technology might be.’Studio Ghibli's timeless animation, exemplified by 'Castle in the Sky,' teaches that love and human connection are paramount, not just tech...
India Inc lets in furry friends to tackle work worriesCompanies such as Nestle, WeWork India, Swiggy and DriveU are adopting pet-inclusive practices, as organisations look for new ways to reduc...
AI addiction becoming new concern for doctors? 5 signs that you might be addicted to chatbots without even realisingAI chatbots have quickly become part of everyday life, helping people with tasks, advice and even emotional support. However, new research ...
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
Omnipresent humanoid robots, AI innovations at CES 2026 preview world of futureCES 2026, the most powerful tech event in the world, presented by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), was held across multiple spraw...
AI-powered automation will change work, but people remain indispensable: McKinsey reportThe study finds that currently demonstrated AI technologies could, in theory, automate activities equivalent to 57% of today's US work hour...
Humanoid AI robot Xiao He to assist media personnel at SCO SummitThis year's summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1, promises to be a showcase of innovation and technology. A humanoid robot, Xiao ...
Life-size AI girlfriend for ₹1.5 crore? Meet Aria, the robot created for love and companionshipRealbotix, a US-based tech firm, has introduced Aria, an AI robot designed to replicate human-like interactions. With a price tag of ₹1.5 c...
Will robots serve better than humans in search of Titanic artifacts? July mission after OceanGate's Titan tragedyAfter the Titan disaster, the RMS Titanic company is planning for the July expedition, for which they will use robots instead of humans. Me...
Behind Hume’s conversational AI with emotional intelligenceHume AI, backed by various investors, introduces a voice AI with emotional intelligence understanding human emotions. Founded by Alan Cowen...
Humanoid Doozy adds tech twist to Tamil Nadu campaigningThe robot — Doozy — also doubling up as the party symbol of the India Makkal Munnetra Katchi (IMMK) is expected to spread the word in the r...
Miko expects to expand sales of its emotive robots in USEarlier this year, Miko (a Mumbai-based startup that makes emotive robots) had raised a Rs 53 crore Series A round of funding led by Chirat...
Walker, Kiki, Lovot: 7 Robot Companions That Offer Healthcare & Emotional Support
A robot as a child's companion? Emotix's Miko takes baby stepsPaired with a phone, this versatile bot can hold conversations with children, do fun things like tell stories or sing songs and answer gene...
Robots are changing not just the way we work but parenting as well; here's a glance at what the future holdsAs we shape machines based on human patterns, the distinction between physical, digital and biological is getting blurred.