Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, ...

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If you worry about your pets getting lonely in the house, this bizarre robot companion might be the perfect solution. Aura is the robotic 'pet butler' designed to keep your furry friends company while ...

Robotic vacuums are a very useful tool, especially for people who have particularly busy lives. They help keep floors clean with the press of a button, so you can take vacuuming off the to-do list in ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – In a world where human connection can sometimes feel just out of reach—especially for older adults facing dementia, loneliness, or depression—a new kind of companion is offering ...

Tombot, a California-based robotics company that makes a robotic puppy that serves as a companion animal for people who cannot care for a live animal, announced that it has closed an oversubscribed $6 ...

If you've ever glanced at your phone during a long workday and wondered whether your dog is bored or your cat is plotting revenge for being left alone, you're not alone. Pet parents everywhere worry ...

Have you ever imagined owning a pet that isn’t a living animal at all? In the age of artificial intelligence, the companions entering homes may not have fur or feathers, yet they are increasingly ...

Just like us, our pets are living, breathing beings – just a different species. And that they’re creatures with minds of their own makes it all the more special when they decide to sit by us or spend ...