Uh Oh! Smart Pet Feeders Go Silent: Fluffy and Fido Miss Their Dinner!
Imagine your robot friend suddenly forgetting to give you breakfast! That's what happened to thousands of pets!
Hey Future Tech Explorers!
Ever heard of a 'smart' pet feeder? It's like a special robot chef for your cat or dog! You tell it when and how much food to give, and it magically does the rest, even when you're not home. Super cool, right? Well, something super NOT cool just happened to a popular brand called Petlibro.
Picture this: your smart feeder is supposed to drop yummy kibble at 8 AM, but then... nothing! Silence! For pets all over the world, their smart feeders, litter boxes, and even water fountains suddenly stopped working. It was like their robot helpers decided to take an unscheduled nap! Many pet parents found out because their furry friends were extra hungry or their smart devices just went offline.
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Based on reporting by The Verge.