In a delightful trip down memory lane, a writer recently embarked on a week-long journey with a first-generation Tamagotchi, reliving the joys and challenges of caring for a virtual pet. This experience brought back a flood of nostalgic memories, highlighting the enduring appeal of toys like Tamagotchi that captured the hearts of many two decades ago. As the writer reflects on the evolution of virtual pet technology over the years, they find themselves intrigued by Amazon’s Astro home bot and its potential to become more than just a smart home assistant.