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Tech NewsGadgetsYou’re Supposed to Be Comforted by This Faceless Robotic Vibrating Cat, Not Horrified
If there’s one sure sign a creature isn’t of this world, but some other horrific realm, it’s a lack of a face. For the creators of the MeowEver, a cat-shaped pillow that simulates purring, a lack of a face is instead supposed to be an endearing trait, and encourage users to cuddle up with the … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsYou Can Finally Buy the Flatcat That Looks Like Someone Turned Roadkill Into a Robotic Pet
Does a robotic pet have to look and behave exactly like a real dog or cat to entice its owners to interact with it? With the Aibo Sony seems to think so, but the creators of the flatcat disagree. First revealed a couple of months ago, the robotic roadkill is finally available for sale through … Continued
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ReviewsSmart HomeThis Off-Brand Roomba Rival Gets the Job Done, With a Few Quirks
The Neabot robot vacuum is a stark white puck that hugs its charger like a baby monkey in a Harlow experiment. It has three buttons—start, charge, and clean—and a prominent sensor on top that spins rapidly as it scoots around your house. It does exactly what’s advertised on the box: It sucks up dirt and … Continued
By John Biggs