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Friday 26 December 2025
Yukai Engineering Debuts Baby FuFu at CES Unveiled 2026
Tokyo-based robotics startup Yukai Engineering will debut Baby FuFu, a portable fan robot designed for babies and toddlers to play with while keeping themselves cool. The robot's unique fan mechanism keeps the blades fully enclosed, making it safe even for babies to handle. It also securely attaches to baby strollers, enabling parents to fan their children hands?free.Designed to look identical to - but twice the size of - Nekojita FuFu, Yukai's popular drink?cooling robot, Baby FuFu is aimed at making personal cooling more accessible and fun amid the surging global popularity of portable cooling devices."Baby FuFu grew out of Nekojita FuFu fans' feedback that their children love not only cooling their food with it but also playing with it, pretending to fan their faces and blow?dry their hair," said Shunsuke Aoki, CEO of Yukai Engineering. "Many users also wanted FuFu made into a fan, so we created a robot that encourages toddlers to cool themselves with it to prevent heat stroke in hot weather, all the while having fun. Portable fans are now an essential summer item in many parts of the world, and we are very excited to introduce this adorable robot at CES 2026."Safety FeaturesBaby FuFu uses an internal fan to pump air from bottom to top. A slit plate in front of the fan prevents direct contact with the blades, even if a finger or other object is inserted through the robot’s mouth, making it safe for users of all ages.Use on Baby StrollersBaby FuFu's hands and feet are shaped to securely latch onto stroller handles. Users can easily adjust the robot’s angle to direct airflow onto a targeted area, such as a child's face.A press of a button allows users to switch among three airflow strength modes.Also on Display: Mirumi Now Live on KickstarterIn addition to Baby FuFu, Yukai will showcase many of its award?winning products during CES 2026, including Mirumi, the charm robot that turns around to steal a look. Mirumi is currently live on Kickstarter and will remain so throughout CES 2026; the campaign has already raised nearly $150,000 in funding within its first 10 days and runs through January 21.About Yukai EngineeringYukai Engineering is a Tokyo-based startup known for creating robots that bring joy to life. The company's innovations have earned numerous accolades, including recognition in TIME magazine's Best Innovations of 2025 for Nekojita FuFu (a drink?cooling robot), CES 2023 Innovation Awards for the BOCCO emo Platform (used by several Japanese utility companies to provide smart?living services), and fufuly (a robotic cushion for guided breathing that also received a 2024 Good Design Award). Many of Yukai’s flagship products successfully launched on Kickstarter, including Nekojita FuFu, which raised more than $120,000 from nearly 1,800 backers worldwide during the April–June 2025 campaign. Qoobo (a therapeutic pillow for companionship) also achieved global succes.
Friday 26 December 2025
VOVO Unveils NEO: Smart Toilet for Health, Safety, Comfort
VOVO Corporation announced the debut of the VOVO Smart Toilet "NEO", a breakthrough in smart home innovation that transforms the bathroom into a hub of health monitoring, family safety, and effortless comfort. Recognized as a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree, NEO is the first toilet designed not only to clean but to quietly protect, support, and improve wellness for families, seniors, and individuals worldwide.Results appear instantly on a wall-mounted display, giving families real-time insights without requiring any extra steps. NEO also includes "Jindo the Dog," a friendly AI monitoring system that detects inactivity. If an older family member hasn’t used the toilet for more than 12 hours, NEO automatically sends an alert, adding a critical layer of safety for seniors living alone.Beyond health, NEO enhances independence and hygiene with its advanced bidet system, offering adjustable water pressure, customizable temperature, and gentle oscillating wash. For users with limited mobility, this means greater comfort and dignity in daily routines. The toilet’s touch-free automation - auto-lid opening, auto-flushing, and motion sensors - reduces contact at every step, while a wireless remote with intuitive LED indicators provides simple control. A heated seat, warm air dryer, eco mode, and low-water design further elevate the experience, combining sustainability with convenience.Despite its advanced features, NEO maintains a sleek, minimalist design that fits seamlessly into modern homes, hotels, and businesses. Toilets are among the most-used fixtures in any household, and NEO leverages this everyday moment to deliver meaningful health insights and peace of mind. For caregivers, families, and seniors, it offers reassurance. For builders and designers, it introduces a new standard in smart living.The VOVO Smart Toilet NEO will retail at $4,990 USD and will be showcased alongside VOVO's expanded lineup at CES 2026, including the VOVO GO 9 Portable Bidet, VOVO Airee Toilet Perfume, and VOVO Body Dryer. Visit  at CES 2026, January 6–9 at the Venetian Expo, Level 2, Halls A–D, Smart Home Booth #53159.
Wednesday 24 December 2025
How Technology Is Changing How We Game Online
Gaming used to mean sitting on a couch with a controller or visiting a noisy, crowded venue. Those days are fading fast. We have moved from simple pixelated screens to massive, immersive worlds that fit right in our pockets. This shift is not just about better graphics-it is about a fundamental change in how we interact with the games we love.Access RedefinedAccess is the biggest difference. No longer do players need to plan a trip or wait for a machine to open up. Many locals in the Sunshine State now prefer exploring Florida's casinos to explore online rather than dealing with the drive to a physical location. The same trend is emerging across countless regions worldwide.Online platforms offer distinct advantages that physical venues struggle to match. They host massive game libraries - often thousands of titles - ensuring players never run out of new experiences. Flexible banking options, including instant crypto withdrawals, deliver winnings in minutes rather than days. And unmatched privacy allows users to play from the comfort of home without anyone looking over their shoulder.Connectivity as the EngineThe rollout of high-speed networks has eliminated the lag that once made mobile gaming a nightmare. In the past, a dropped connection meant losing a ranked match or failing a team objective. That is changing fast. Today, 45% of networks worldwide are 5G compatible, with experts predicting this will rise to 85% by the end of the decade. This evolution guarantees smooth gameplay for everyone, regardless of device.Ultra-low latency now enables streaming 4K video of favorite games from a bus stop - without a hitch. This reliability empowers developers to build complex titles that run seamlessly on almost any device, putting a high-end console experience directly into players' pockets.AI and PersonalizationArtificial Intelligence is transforming the gaming experience. Players may notice their lobby seems to know exactly what they want to play - that's AI at work. Algorithms track history to suggest titles that fit individual styles, ensuring fast-paced shooter fans aren’t bogged down with slow strategy recommendations.But AI goes further. TechCrunch reports that AI companion apps are on track to generate over $120 million in 2025 alone, with downloads jumping 88% in the first half of the year. These apps allow users to converse with custom characters that have distinct personalities, signaling a growing appetite for digital connections that feel human rather than scripted.Virtual Reality and Cloud GamingVirtual Reality is shifting from novelty to necessity. While we aren't at Ready Player One levels yet, modern headsets now let players step into fully realized worlds where they can physically interact with environments and avatars. High-fives, opponent "tells," and shared social energy bring the excitement of a real gaming floor into the living room - solving the isolation problem that online gaming once had.Cloud gaming completes the transformation. By removing the need for expensive hardware, it democratizes access. Processing happens on remote servers, with devices acting only as screens. This shift toward instant, hardware-agnostic play is redefining user expectations across the industry. We expect things to work instantly. We expect them to look good. And we expect them to be fair. Technology is ensuring all three - and it is only getting faster.