Hasbro outs robot kitty for the elderly

Hasbro has a new line of life-like robotic companions designed to keep elderly company. The first pet/creature out of the Joy For All line is a robot kitty that purrs and meows rather realistically. It has soft fur made for petting and it exhibits cat-like motions. It has sensors that allow it to interact with the owner. For example, if you pet the cheek, it will nuzzle into your hand. If you stop interacting with the cat, it will “fall asleep” and be woken up when you touch it again. Perhaps this will help preserve the four 1.5v alkaline batteries it runs on. The robot kitty comes in Silver, Creamy White, and Orange Tabby colors. It retails at US$99.99.

Maybe you think it’s a bit silly and weird to have a robotic pet. But this can help provide a companion for those who need it and can’t have any living pets around them. Plus, it cuts down on the other hassles of pet ownership, such as food and care costs and messy litter boxes. Well, you do have batteries to spend on, if you wanted to point that out. It might be geared towards the seniors but this is probably something even kids will enjoy playing with.

Source: SlashGear

‘Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series’ to come back for a second season

Just like the popular HBO show and the books that started it all, the episodic Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series will be coming back for a second season. The first season finished its sixth and final episode, “The Ice Dragon,” on November 17^th. And Telltale CEO and co-founder Kevin Bruner confirmed the story will continue in the second season. It’s said to be inevitable as the series was introduced as a multi-year partnership. There is no word yet on when the second season will come out and Bruner won’t say much about what we can expect.

"The questions left on the table at the conclusion of season one—who survived and who didn't—as well as all the other choices you made play a huge role in the second season," he said. "We've been planning the second season all along, but I really shouldn't be revealing more than that."

Source: Mashable

RDIO to start cancelling subscriptions today

With the recent acquisition of RDIO by Pandora, the streaming music service is starting to wind down until it shutters its doors completely. Starting November 23^rd, RDIO will stop accepting new subscriptions and they will also start cancelling new accounts. The older users will get to use their accounts for how long they’ve paid for. While this is happening the ad-supported free version will remain available for everyone until the service goes offline.

Source: RDIO | Via: Gizmodo

Hyundai recalls 305,000 Sonatas for brake lights that stay on

Hyundai s recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009 to June 30, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the stop lamp switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.

The brake light switches on these models can potentially deteriorate and remain on even when brakes are not activated. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. Dealers plan on fixing the problem with a replacement stopper pad.

Source: Hyundai via Autoblog