This robotic roommate wants to help lonely people keep in touch with their friends

‘Fribo’ is a cat-like robot that’s designed for people who live alone but want to feel like they have a roommate. When ‘Fribo’ hears a noise it recognizes, it sends a message to another ‘Fribo’ in a friend’s home, or an entire network of ‘Fribos’ bel…

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Clean up after your pets without having to pick up nasty hairballs

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Of course we all love our pets, but the little monsters seem to relish leaving their hair everywhere. On your dress pants, on your fancy couch, on your carpet, on your tablecloths—no surface is safe from their reign of fluffy terror. 

With parties and family gatherings coming up, getting your home company-ready can be a daunting task. If you’re doing your best to get up pet hair with a vacuum brush head attachment and lint rollers, you’re going to get frustratedBissell makes a vacuum specifically to get up pet hair—and it’s $45 off today. Read more…

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