Collaborate Disseminate
Cover up or go naked? It’s a question many a pickup truck driver has entertained at some point, weighing whether they’d prefer the security of a camper shell or canopy or the open-ended versatility of a stock, uncapped bed. Inflatables startup Flated u… Continue reading Inflatable Air-Topper pickup camper shell packs away with ease
Robots are invading our homes more and more, but (so far at least) their intentions seem nice, as they vacuum our floors, watch for intruders or keep our pets company. Enabot’s latest home robot looks to give video calls a bit more mobility, letting re… Continue reading Ebo gives video callers a roaming robot body
A robust new study is offering the strongest clinical evidence to date of COVID-19 transmission from human to cat. The research builds on anecdotal reports from the past 12 months, but experts stress there is no evidence so far of viral transmission fr… Continue reading Human-to-cat COVID-19 transmission affirmed in new study
More and more, insect protein is being suggested as a more sustainable alternative to meat. Humans aren’t the only omnivores, though, which is why a new insect-based cat food should soon be hitting the market – and it won’t be the only one.Continue Rea… Continue reading Lovebug cat food is the latest to substitute insect protein for meat
A new survey, led by researchers from University of York, has found owning a pet is associated with better mental health during COVID-19 lockdowns. The survey also linked pet ownership to lower levels of loneliness and, interestingly, both positive ass… Continue reading Pet owners cope better with COVID-19 lockdowns – and any species will do
A simple bowl can certainly do the trick when it comes to providing your cat with water, but this bare bones approach does have its shortcomings. KittySpring is a more sophisticated solution for cat owners, consisting of a gravity-fed fountain that kee… Continue reading KittySpring fountain keeps your cat’s water supply full and fresh
Got plenty of quaran-time to teach something to roll over? Be careful! Puppy lust is leading to broken hearts and emptied wallets. Continue reading Coronavirus pandemic coincides with spike in online puppy scams
We’ve already seen quite a number of skin-adhered sensors that track people’s vital signs. That’s all very well and good if you’re human, but what if you’re a fur-covered animal? Well, there’s now a sensor that works on them, too.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Fur is no problem for vitals-monitoring squishy sensor
What’s the problem with IoT-enabled pet feeders? Can hacking ever be illustrated without a hoodie? And just how are landlords using smart home technology to snoop upon their residents?
All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of … Continue reading Smashing Security #152: Cats, hoodies, and rent
Ah, the joys of domestic animals. Often adorable, occasionally useful, they’re universally unable to care for themselves in the slightest. That’s part of the bargain though; we take over responsibility for their upkeep and they repay us with whatever it is they do best. Unless the animal in question is …read more