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SexLikeReal is done being just the platform other people's toys plug into. Melody, its first own-brand penis stroker, promises smooth haptic feedback, one-button sync to video, and an open API for developers to build against, which is the more interesting part. The initial run is capped at 1,000 units, a scale that reads more like a proof of concept than a mass-market launch, and worth watching to see whether the software ambitions outpace the hardware supply.
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