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by ibgames

EARTHDATE: August 3, 2014

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DOLLS OF THE WEEK: TALKING AND SINGING DOLLS KEEP OLD PEOPLE COMPANY

by Hazed

There are a lot of old people in Japan, and in an attempt to help combat loneliness and even dementia, there’s been a surge in sales of talking dolls that can recognize words and respond accordingly. Some of the dolls sing, as well as talking.

One executive of a company that manufactures the dolls thinks people are buying the dolls for their elderly relatives that they don’t have the time to visit.

Check out the details here, and watch a video of the dolls in action. Creepy or comforting? You decide.

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