Virtual Pets

This plush and huggable stuffed manta ray is resplendent in seafoam green with deep black shining eyes that won't judge your life choices.

I've written about 'support dogs' and 'robotic dogs' in the past, but never a robotic canine created primarily for the support of the elderly. Today, I'm happy to research and write about Tombot's proof-of-concept robotic pooch named "Jennie" who was developed specifically for older patients.

It could have been a promotion to promote a special event? Perhaps the charity organizers were floating a balloon that looked like the Winnie-the-Pooh character?

The 'Cat from the Wall Delusion Mapping Sticker' gives no-pets apartment dwellers the illusion an actual – albeit exceedingly sluggish – cat has taken up residence in a cozy wall nook.

Many banks are allowing credit and debit card applicants to submit their own photos and images to be featured on their new cards.

Izzy The Cat doubles down on his Instagram cred with an 'insanely realistic' 3D image whose limpid pool-like eyes appear to follow your mouse around the page.

These cute cork Rilakkuma coasters are made in Japan from natural cork and are officially licensed by San-X.

The Minecraft Wolf SquishMe mascot from Evolete is one of 8 squeezable characters from the popular sandbox video game.