Virtual Pets

Real Animals Miss The Boat In Movie Epic "Noah" [Videos]

by Ron Callari

It's ironic that the biblical tale about saving animals during the Great Flood hasn't cast any animal actors to be featured in the film. While PETA [People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals] was most pleased with the decision, at first blush it does seem somewhat disingenuous that real animals weren't used to recreate about saving the planet's animals.

by John P. Barker

How do you get a lady's attention while in the park? Walk your cute puppy? Push your baby around in a stroller? No. Those tactics are for wussies. You take your dinosaur for a stroll...

Unlikely Pet & His Vigilante Army Wreaks Havoc On Humanity

by Ron Callari

Who's afraid of bunnies? Who thinks rabbits have the capability for revenge? Not possible, you say? Yet how many of you have childhood memories of receiving a bunny for Easter only to discard it or let it run loose after you lost interest? Well such is the motive for a hare named "Snowball," who's vowed to raise an army of abandoned pets and is determined to wreak havoc on humanity and every owner-loving pet.

Ready for the Tiger Species Survival Program challenge?

by Arnold Carreiro

The first Microsoft community poll to decide which of three invaluable animal conservation groups that will receive $10,000 to has ended, and it won’t be long until we can play Zoo Tycoon to help real Sumatran Tigers!

Animin Augmented Reality Pets, Next Best Thing To The Real Deal

by Ron Callari

For those who lack the living quarters or have parents who will not allow a pet in the house, Animin Augmented Reality (AR) pets might be your solution. These are virtual companions you can actually play with and care for. The tech company that created them has used augmented reality technology to allow digital pets to literally roam around in the real world.

Dell Computers Alternate Universe Of A Toad, Rabbit & Bird Commuting To Work

by Ron Callari

To date, I've posted several stories pertaining to animals in the workplace. But today, I focus on the creative genius of Young & Rubicam NY whose imaginative TV commercial titled, "Meet Thomas: Creator of an Alternate Universe." In a touching one-minute vignette, this agency unfolds a Walter Mitty type of tale about a commuter who daydreams about writing the Great American graphic novel.

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'Angry Birds' & 'Farmville' Transition From Social Gaming To Entertainment? [Video]

by Ron Callari

While the world's most popular virtual pets "Angry Birds" soar in popularity and Zynga's "Farmville" is somewhat of a nostalgic icon of the last decade, do they hold enough of the world's zeitgeist to transition into entertainment vehicles? Apparently, according to recent reports, they're both going to give it a try!