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Sony halts sales of its Aibo robotic dog in Japan

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Sony is discontinuing sales of its Aibo robotic dog in Japan. The decision comes eight years after the latest iteration of the interactive pet was released and became popular. The move marks the end of an era for the company's robotic companion. AI

RANK_REASON Product discontinuation announcement for a consumer electronics device.

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Sony halts sales of its Aibo robotic dog in Japan

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Sony is halting sales of its Aibo robotic puppy in Japan, the company has said, eight years after the latest model of its interactive android pet became an inst

    Sony is halting sales of its Aibo robotic puppy in Japan, the company has said, eight years after the latest model of its interactive android pet became an instant hit. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /06/26/companies/sony-sales-aibo-robot-stop/?utm_medium=Social&utm_…

    LINKS japantimes.co.jp/…/sony-sales-aibo-robot-…

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