{"id":5663,"date":"2026-08-18T12:49:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=5663"},"modified":"2026-08-18T12:49:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:49:31","slug":"pets-tech-autofeeder-litter-robot-scale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=5663","title":{"rendered":"The Verge Guide to Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Ah, the relationship between animals and the technology they can\u2019t quite understand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Today, it seems like there\u2019s 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 \u2014 or too cutting-edge \u2014 for your (furry, slimy, feathery) best friend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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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. And of course, your puppy (or parrot) might well mistake your gadgets for a snack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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To that end, we\u2019ve put together a week of stories that explore the intersection of technology and pet ownership. Read on for how to take a decent photograph of your cat, pet scales and the chunky companions who need them, and takes on our favorite tools, both simple and complex.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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