Technology & AI
This AI Tamagotchi Turns Everyday Objects Into Needy Virtual Pets
Source: WIRED · Published

A Carnegie Mellon student’s tiny E Ink gadgets, called OATs, give houseplants, skateboards, and dumbbells expressive personalities to nudge you toward better habits.
A Carnegie Mellon student’s tiny E Ink gadgets, called OATs, give houseplants, skateboards, and dumbbells expressive personalities to nudge you toward better habits.
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