Aibo — a silver, artificially intelligent robotic dog that cost over a thousand dollars when it launched in 1999 — was perhaps the last visionary, science-fiction, out-of-this-world product to come ...

If you've only just heard of the Aibo and haven't yet fallen in with the crowd, you're probably under the misimpression that the Aibo is just an expensive, goofy-looking robot dog made by Sony. But ...

Sony is bringing its iconic Aibo robotic dog back to the U.S. for the first time in more than a decade — though this time, the pricey gadget will feature some cloud-connected features that make it ...

On May 31, 1999 the first-generation AIBO went on sale at the Sony Japan website. The Japanese run of 3,000 units sold out in 20 minutes, not bad for a $2,000.00 artificial pet. This phenomenon earned ...

The rumors had it right: Sony is rebooting its robot dog, Aibo, announcing a new four-legged companion AI-powered bot incoming with the same brand name but more rounded corners and visible facial ...

Sony's Aibo robot dog is back -- and it's cuter than ever. The new Aibo has more personality too. Sony says it relies on sophisticated sensors and AI smarts, the sort used in self-driving cars. The ...

Throw us a bone! Sony is bringing its robot dog to the United States, but it won't come cheap. The all-new Aibo, first unveiled at CES in January, will land in the coming weeks for $2,899. Yep, you'll ...

Very expensive (though still cheaper than a real dog) Walking is still clunky No specific purpose beyond that robo-pup charm Sony's aibo is back, and after more than a decade the robotic dog is ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Sony surprised everyone last fall when it announced the return of the Aibo robot dog. We've finally seen it in person, and it's just as cute and cuddly as it looks. Revamped for the connected era, the ...