Furreal Friends Get Up and GoGo, My Walking PupPup W/App
© 2014 Hasbro, Inc.
Cute but quirky, this lifelike puppy that can sit and speak on command, and interact with a tablet or smart phone using the same technology used by Furby Boom. But the novelty effect may end quickly (at least it did with our testers) in part due to the confusing interface between the app and the toy. This Furreal release does make some history. It's the first with the ability to interact with an app (rather than to simply be controlled by it). That's due to "Sonic Chirp" technology, that communicates with your tablet's speaker and microphone via extremely high frequency audio technology. Other toys with this hearing and listening ability will include Pom Pom My Baby Panda. The free app (search "Furreal Freinds") can be found in iTunes and Google Play. Runs on 4 “C” batteries, not included. See also Furreal Friends Butterscotch, My Walkin' Pony.
$60, Smart Toy, iPad (big app, 697 MB)
Teaches: a robotic plush toy