Amazon’s Prime Day event has a lot of rival sales this year. From pet products to board games, here are the spoils of Target’s discounts.
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A Tentacle-Headed Robot Amuses Your Pets While You’re Away

This app-controlled cat toy can livestream through its camera while you’re away, but it’s expensive.
From Tamagotchi to Nintendogs: Why People Love Digital Pets

Electronic companions keep drawing us back—and it’s not just because they don’t have fleas.
Meowza! Spoil Your Kitty With Deals on Cat Gear

From comfy beds to water fountains, we found sales on cat supplies to kick off Adopt-a-Cat Month.
The Colorful, Costly World of Custom Keyboard Enthusiasts

Hobbyists spend hours building their own personalized rigs, while others drop thousands of dollars on a bespoke board. The hype is only getting bigger.
Microsoft Azure: This new tool makes it easier to manage virtual machines in the cloud

Microsoft’s automated system management tools help businesses keep their Azure virtual infrastructures secure.
Peloton Recalls Treadmills After Injuries and a Child Death

A 6-year-old died after being pulled under the Tread+. It’s unclear what the next move will be for the connected-fitness-equipment maker.
This ambitious Microsoft project aims to fix cloud computing security

Microsoft Research’s Project Freta aims to find invisible malware running on the cloud.
Ecobee’s Ecosystem Is an Easy Way to Embrace the Smart Home

For the past six months, this Alexa-integrated security and thermostat platform made my house feel safer and more comfortable.
This Wobbly Robot Wants to Be Your Pet’s New Playmate

This robotic toy promises to keep your pets entertained while you’re busy.