Sphero is a rubber ball, but because today’s kids are too lazy to actually throw, bounce, play with or even pick up a physical ball, it’s been updated with full smartphone friendly remote control ...

For those of you who've not yet seen this little device in action, I definitely recommend you head below at least for the video of it being controlled by its creating group's CEO, for this is Sphero, ...

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Orbotix has the hottest set of robot balls out there, and it's finally showing what they really look like to the public. The Boulder-based startup recently released photos and video of the final form ...

Sphero made quite a splash at the just-wrapped CES: A tiny nudge on your iPhone is all it takes to send the wireless, Bluetooth-enabled ball careening across the floor. A consistently good-sized crowd ...

Sphero, the robotic hamster ball controlled by your iOS or Android phone, has been on our radar for a while now but we’ve only ever caught glimpses of its early prototype designs. The final design ...

Orbotix have designed and created a unique robot in the shape of a ball that can be controlled by any smartphone. The original prototype was created in June and development since then has now tweaked ...

Back in July we looked on with coy amazement as GearBox invited us to play with their balls; now the company has rebranded – as Orbotix – and is bringing their remote-control orbs to CES 2011. The ...

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If I were 8 years old making my Christmas list, I’d wish for a toy that was a robot, a car, a camera, a weird flashlight, and a video game all in one. Amazingly, such a thing exists: It’s called ...

This product was featured in our Holiday Gift Guide! Check it out to find gift inspiration for everyone in your life. The Sphero Mini, which is available now starting at $50, is a lighter, slimmer ...