The MyBabe AI Journal
Notes on AI companions, loneliness, voice technology, and how we are building something worth using long-term.
October 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Celebrating Diwali Away From Home: How to Feel Less Homesick in 2026
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8. If you are abroad or far from family, here is why it feels hard, plus 12 ways to celebrate and feel connected.
Read article →October 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Spending Halloween Alone? 15 Cosy, Spooky Ideas for a Night In (2026)
Halloween 2026 falls on a Saturday. Spending it alone? Here are 15 cosy and spooky ideas, what research says about scary fun, and how to enjoy the night.
Read article →October 22, 2026 · 8 min read
What Is an AI Boyfriend? How They Work, Who Uses Them and What to Expect
An AI boyfriend is an AI companion designed as a romantic partner. How they work, who uses them (2026 data), costs, limits and how to choose one.
Read article →October 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Pennsylvania's AI Companion Safety Act (HB 2006): What It Would Mean for Adult Users
Pennsylvania HB 2006 passed the House 133-70 and is now in a Senate committee. Break reminders, age checks, crisis rules and $100k/day fines, explained.
Read article →October 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Is Wabi an AI Companion? The Replika Founder's New Group-Chat Assistant, Explained
Wabi, from Replika founder Eugenia Kuyda, opened to everyone on Oct 19, 2026. What the multiplayer AI assistant does, its price, privacy, and how it compares.
Read article →October 22, 2026 · 9 min read
Is Claude Duet an AI Companion? What Anthropic's New Agent Does (and Doesn't Do)
Anthropic launched Claude Duet on Oct 21, 2026. Here is what the proactive agent does, who can get it, what it costs, and why it is not an AI companion.
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