The Verge Guide to Pets
The Verge has curated a series of articles exploring the intersection of modern technology and pet ownership. The guide covers a range of topics from high-tech pet care gadgets to the challenges of integrating AI-powered devices into the lives of household animals.
Why it matters
As the pet tech market grows, consumers are increasingly navigating the complexities of balancing convenience with the unpredictable nature of animal behavior.
Ah, the relationship between animals and the technology they can’t quite understand. Today, it seems like there’s a high-tech solution to every element of pet ownership, with devices on the market designed to keep pets fed, cleaned, watched over, and entertained. And if you have a pet you know: nothing is too good — or too cutting-edge — for your (furry, slimy, feathery) best friend. But while some tech can help care for your pet, it can be complicated when dogs and cats meet wires and waves. You might feel complicated about offloading elements of kitten parenthood to a robot. Some pet tech innovations over-promise or are over-hyped.
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