Pets

The Whistle pet activity tracker has been updated, with the WhistleGPS adding GPS capabilities to allow the tracking of Fido's location as well as becoming the first consumer device to tap into Sigfox's low-power Internet of Things (IoT) network.

Seattle-based designer Andy Storms has created an insulated sleeping bag for dogs that can be zipped to conventional zipper mummy-style models, allowing both dog and master to share body heat while sleeping in the great outdoors.

CleverPet is an interactive device that keeps your dog entertained by stimulating its mind and dispensing food as a reward. Fill it up with dry dog food and its software will run your dog through a selection of games designed to keep it stimulated and well-fed while you’re away.

More and more, we're seeing technologies that allow pets to play with toys while the owner isn't around. One of the latest is a planned new product called Kittyo, which will allow owners to play with their pets even when they're not home.

Dog lovers are always concerned about keeping their furry friends happy, which typically means keeping them well-fed and occupied. That requires some dedication, but now a team of designers has come up with an automated device called Foobler that ticks both these boxes.

Our four-legged friends have an increasing array of smart collars from which to choose. Two cases in point are the Whistle, an exercise tracker for your pooch, and Tagg, a GPS tracker designed to ensure your beloved pet doesn’t end up in the lost dogs’ home.

South Korean designer Seungji Mun has continued his trend of animal friendly furniture with a Dog House Sofa.

Bosch's new Zoo'o ProAnimal vacuum cleaner is optimized for cleaning up pet hair.

The Cat Tunnel Sofa features a play tunnel that runs along the arm, back and side of the sofa.

The SmartPet is a toy which, with the addition of your iPhone, becomes a cartoon-faced pet dog.

Jordan Correa, a robotics developer with Microsoft, built a dog-sitting robot that lets the owner interact with his dog over the internet.

Artist Miles Lightwood is the leader of Project Shellter, a crowd-sourced effort to design 3D printed shells for use in the pet hermit crab industry.