Tamagotchi

Tamagotchi is a digital pet virtual device created by Bandai, where users care for and raise a virtual creature through various stages of life.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to Meta's new AI-powered virtual assistant, which is being compared to the original Tamagotchi concept.

Latest on Tamagotchi

• Bandai's Tamagotchi gains ground in Asia as licensing business expands
• The AI Tamagotchis are coming
• Commentary: Zuckerberg’s ‘Tamagotchi-like’ AI could be Meta’s iPod moment
• Meta’s AI Tamagotchi bet is…working?
• Meta's new AI fidget is a ... Tamagotchi?
• Meta’s Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it’s tapping into a much newer trend
• The device resembles a digital pet, similar to a Tamagotchi, requiring regular interaction to maintain engagement.

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