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Kissing gadget — Silicone lips for smartphones

Artificial lips are now available in China for remote kissing. You plug them into your smartphone and connect it to your partner's cell phone via an app. Motion sensors mimic their lip movements.

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Japan Tokio | Cafe: Roboter statt Kellner von Menschen mit Behinderung gesteuert

Japan Tokio | Cafe: Roboter statt Kellner von Menschen mit Behinderung gesteuert

More social contact through robots

More social contact through robots

Dawn Café in Tokyo has found a way to use robots to boost inclusivity. The robots who wait on tables here are piloted by people with illnesses or disabilities. This creates jobs for those who are homebound and increases their social participation.

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Does social media alleviate loneliness?

Does social media alleviate loneliness?

Social media can help against loneliness. But sociologist Anne Deremetz says we must also continue meeting in person or we risk falling out of practice – and technology can never replace face-to-face interactions.