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Terra Offers Free Wi-Fi in Exchange for Dog Poop

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Coca-Cola rolled out some vending machines in Singapore that gave people free cans of Coke if they hugged it. And now a Terra, a Mexican internet service provider, has launched a similar campaign where free Wi-Fi is up for grabs.…

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May 3rd, 2012 by: Hazel Chua

Poodle USB Hub: Cute and Portable

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I like powered USB hubs, but that doesn’t mean that cute and portable ones can’t be useful too. Check out the Poodle USB Hub that looks like your favorite four-legged friend, but has enough USB ports to keep your gadgets connected when you’re on the go.…

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April 16th, 2012 by: Range

Death Star Dog Cone: I Have a Very Bad Feeling About This

This Death Star dog will be the ultimate power in the universe. Just toss it a biscuit and rub it on the back (or the belly) and it will fire on the planet of your choice. Unless it spots a cat, in which case, you had better chase your Death…

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March 28th, 2012 by: Conner Flynn

Bandai “SmartPet” iPhone Robot Dogs Never Need to Go Walkies

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If you’re thinking about getting a puppy, but don’t want to deal with the hassles of getting up from the couch to take it for a walk, or even feeding it, you might be in luck if you have an iPhone or iPod Touch, thanks to Bandai’s new “SmartPet.”…

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March 26th, 2012 by: Technabob

Luke Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against the Almighty Wampug

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You would be forgiven for thinking that the following video is George Lucas’ latest attempt to re-edit Empire Strikes Back,… but it’s not. Lucas could never create something so cute. His idea of cute is Jar-Jar and little annoying Anakin. Chubbs the Pug dog makes a much better actor.

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March 12th, 2012 by: Conner Flynn

DarwinBot: The Robotic Dog Sitter

You’ve heard of telepresence, where you can attend meetings while not actually there by using a robot proxy, but using a robot proxy to play with Fido is a new one to me. That’s just what Jordan Correa and his wife have done here. They must really love their dog.…

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February 13th, 2012 by: Conner Flynn

The Hundehiet Is Like a Storage Locker – for Your Dogs

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You’ve probably already seen those posters that warn you never …to leave your dog alone in your car. The outside temperature may rise, or it may fall, but when your dog (or cat) is locked inside, well – I don’t even want to imagine what might happen to them. You

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January 26th, 2012 by: Hazel Chua

Wappy Dog for Nintendo DS Hits Stores, Poop Bags Not Included

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It has been several months since we talked about the Nintendo DS game Wappy Dog. The game is now officially available to purchase just in time for holiday gift giving. If you have kid that wants a real pet, you might start them with this virtual pet simulation. Rather than…

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November 9th, 2011 by: Shane McGlaun

HyQ Quadruped Robot Kicks, Trots and Rears Up

If they create anymore quadruped robots, we are going to need to build some robotic zoos to house them. We have BigDog, AlphaDog and now HyQ. HyQ was developed at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), in Genoa. This hydraulic quadruped can do a bunch of new tricks.…

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October 31st, 2011 by: Conner Flynn

Doggy Tank Costume Sure to Drop Land Mines

If you have one of those tiny little yapping dogs and plan to take him or her out Trick or Treating this year, this is the best costume ever. Turn that little beast into a tank. Your tiny pooch will be yapping in front in place of gunfire and dropping…

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October 24th, 2011 by: Conner Flynn

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