The connectedness of the new generation of toys, combined with worlds such as VRChat, are contributing to make the loneliness of "not skin-to-skin sex" a thing of the past.

Also you start to see (unmanned) virtual characters sophisticated enough to trigger emotions of love, and in some case commitment. It is clearly still extreme and a bit too early, but in the near future I can see people becoming really in fond of their virtual AI character partner.

We agree that not only immediate endorphins levels, but also mid and long term serotonin levels, are important for happiness, and I think that this connected tech is helping in the right way.