Japanese startup Ludens AI is showing off two extremely adorable robot companions at CES 2026: Cocomo and Inu.

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In 2025, the Labubu craze was unescapable. Now, in the first few days of 2026, there’s a new viral obsession — the Mirumi.

In the neon-lit laboratories of 1980s Japan, the future seemed already written.

Still think Labubus are the best charms out there? Ditch your scary old charms and get Japan's adorable Mirumi robot charms.

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang describes robots as "AI immigrants", arguing they could solve a global labor shortage that is hampering manufacturing. Addressing concerns about machines replacing ...

At first glance, Mirumi looks like a soft, furry charm clipped onto a bag or backpack. Developed by a Japanese robotics ...

Romanian actor and songwriter Lora has called Mirumi her new best friend and anti-stress medicine. However, it remains ...

On the outskirts of Beijing, young Chinese entrepreneur Cheng Hao sits on an indoor soccer pitch – but this turf isn’t for humans. It’s where engineers working for his start-up, Booster Robotics, ...

Investing.com-- BTIG initiated coverage of SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO: 9984) with a Buy rating, saying the Japanese investment ...

If you're still obsessing over Labubu, it might be time to say goodbye because 2026 may have already found its next big ...

A study published in 2022 showed it could achieve an average plaque retention of 22.4%, which was considered to be ‘good oral hygiene’ equivalent to or better than handheld brushing. The latest ...