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I just read this article about this device called Gatebox that's kind of similar to Amazon's echo (which, basically looks like a small coffee maker, but can respond to voice commands, connect to your electronics and whatnot.)  This one though, has a female anime character inside and is kind of touted as a home companion.  She'll wake you up, wish you a good day at work, tell you if the weather looks like rain, and even "watch" Tv with you.  (She's got a virtual couch and coffee mug in her container.)

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kcCHYLIRayk/maxresdefault.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cz50wnPVEAAjDA0.jpg:large)

I really don't know what to think of this.  Technology-wise, it's pretty amazing, but I dunno, the way commercial has the guy being all, "It feels good to know someone is waiting for me when I come home."  Comes off as... I dunno, kind of sad really. 
I can't be a hypocrite though, if I had the money, I'd probably get one, just for the curiosity factor.

Currently, they're sold in Japan for about $2500.  An English language version is in the works, as well as ones with more characters.

You can read about it here, or see the Youtube ad video.

http://www.businessinsider.com/gatebox-ai-the-japanese-amazon-echo-photos-2016-12/#check-out-the-latest-video-for-gatebox-below-more-characters-are-planned-but-none-have-been-announced-yet-stay-tuned-19 (http://www.businessinsider.com/gatebox-ai-the-japanese-amazon-echo-photos-2016-12/#check-out-the-latest-video-for-gatebox-below-more-characters-are-planned-but-none-have-been-announced-yet-stay-tuned-19)

http://youtu.be/nkcKaNqfykg (http://youtu.be/nkcKaNqfykg)

That's even weirder than the episode of Big Bang Theory where Raj falls in love with his Siri.

I tell ya, the Japanese come up with the strangest coping mechanisms for bachelorhood!

breathes in

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEBS

Note that, even though I like anime, I'm not gonna go that far for a...ugh..waifu. pukes

Considering your profile pic that's an interesting statement.  :)