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The Kissing App "Kissenger" - The Gadget Show

Published on Apr 22, 2016

Amy and Jason head to London City University to try out some sensory stimulating tech - including the prototype 'Kissenger' app.
 

Would you have a romantic relationship with a robot?

Published on Sep 8, 2016

As robots become ever more advanced, at what point will having a romantic relationship with a robot be the norm?

With every passing year robots and artificial intelligence become more life-like and more sophisticated. But how does that affect romance? Experts are predicting that within the next 20-40 years we’ll see the first relationship bots hit store shelves, and that got us wondering… at what point will a relationship with a robot be the considered cheating?
 

Making the world's first male sex doll

Published on Oct 20, 2016

In Slutever, VICE's resident sexpert Karley Sciortino explores the mysterious labyrinth of human sexuality and checks out the various ways that people around the world like to get off. In the premiere episode of Slutever's brand new season, Karley finds herself in the world of life-like custom male sex dolls and meets the team pioneering the perfect plastic fuck buddy for women.
 

Technology hasn't changed love. Here's why | Helen Fisher

Published on Oct 20, 2016

In our tech-driven, interconnected world, we've developed new ways and rules to court each other, but the fundamental principles of love have stayed the same, says anthropologist Helen Fisher. In this energetic tell-all from the front lines of love, learn how our faster connections are actually leading to slower, more intimate relationships. Watch to the end for a lively discussion with love expert Esther Perel.
 

Inside the controversial world of medically assisted sex: Slutever

Published on Oct 27, 2016

For people with physical disabilities, issues with sexual function, or a total lack of experience, the path to getting off can be isolating and just plain awkward. However, a group of sex surrogates have pioneered a radical hands-on approach called "medically assisted sexuality" to help fulfill the intimacy needs of people with handicaps.

In this episode of 'Slutever,' host Karley Sciortino investigates this culturally taboo therapeutic treatment, and meets the clients and practitioners straddling the line between therapy and sex work.
 

VR porn: Weird, wonderful and creepy facts about Virtual Reality grumble

Published on Dec 15, 2016

VR porn is still a young industry but is already proving popular online, with sites like VRPorn.com offering free VR videos and games to satisfy its users. We take a look at the history of VR porn, as well as the future of virtual reality smut, taking in some weird and interesting facts along the way.
 

Can robots love us?

Published on Sep 4, 2017

James Young explores whether robots can connect with us emotionally as well as physically, from our therapists to our companions or even our partners. Can robots love us?
 

VR porn is here, but does anyone care? | Computer Love

Published on Sep 6, 2017

Engadget Editor-in-Chief Christopher Trout returns to Kink VR two years after its debut to see how the porn studio’s virtual reality efforts have panned out. Through interviews with industry experts like Cam4VR’s Ela Darling and Naughty America’s Ian Paul, he’ll find an industry still waiting for a big breakthrough.
 
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