Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, texting apps and smartwatches -- obsessing about how we can make the most of them. Mike also keeps an eye out on the movie and toy ...

Researchers have previously added arms to these dog-like machines and taught them how to fetch particular objects or open doors by grabbing the handle. But coordinating limb control and visual ...

Robot dogs are multiplying fast around the world, metamorphosing from amusing playthings to trusted companions deployed in a wide range of terrains from production plants to battlefields. The growing ...

Children are naturally playful, but 'what' and 'how' they play is entirely up to you as a parent or guardian. Not all toys are the same; some make your child smarter and well-behaved, and some are ...

Many people today ask if robots can replace pets. They talk about robots that wag their tails or make soft sounds like animals but it is hard to imagine a machine giving the same love as a pet. A dog ...

Developed by Texas A&M University engineering students, this AI-powered robotic dog doesn't just follow commands—it sees, ...

Aren’t pets such a drag? I mean, really. They’re all furry, and cute, and innocent. And you have to feed them and love them, and respect their autonomy and basic needs. For what? Borderline ...