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MORE SNEEG ART
How am I supposed to Catch Up with Sneeg Vods when he’s hitting 10 HOUR STREAMS??? EXCUSE YOU SIR??
Also I still haven’t moved on from his “I’ll follow my Queen” he. Should anchor that as a Lore point methinks. Maybe. Especially cuz Crinkle wants Foolish dead. Or maybe I just want to see Ros succeed as an authority. She deserves it methinks.
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Black Friday Sale Live: Buy M-Pets Products at Pet Servo.
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It’s finally here — the Black Friday Sale Live at PetServo, where all M-Pets products are available for a limited time! M-Pets is renowned for its high-quality, durable, affordable pet care products. Whether you want to upgrade your pet’s toys, streamline their grooming routine, or enhance their everyday essentials, this sale is the perfect opportunity to score big. Now, you can pamper your pets and keep them happy without overspending. Let’s dive into some of the best deals and must-have M-Pets products!
Why M-Pets? Quality Meets Affordability
M-Pets has earned a strong reputation in the pet industry for designing products that combine style, functionality, and durability at competitive prices. Their range of items caters to all pets — whether you have a dog, cat, or small animal, you can find exactly what you need.
Each product is created with the pet and the owner in mind, focusing on usability, longevity, and enhancing the pet’s quality of life. From chew-proof dog toys to soft and cozy cat beds, M-Pets excels at meeting the real-world needs of pet owners.
Products included in the Black Friday Sale are live at Petservo!
Here’s a list of the amazing M-Pets products you can grab during this exclusive sale at PetServo:
Birds
Cages and Aviaries: Create a safe and comfortable space for your birds with M-Pets’ well-designed aviaries, perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.
Cats
Beds: Treat your cat to a cozy, luxurious bed they’ll love to curl up in after a day of play.
Carriers & Travel Supplies: Make travelling stress-free for your feline friends with spacious and comfortable carriers.
Collars & Harnesses: Durable and stylish, M-Pets collars and harnesses keep your cat safe and secure on all your adventures.
Feeders & Bowls: Non-slip, easy-to-clean bowls ensure your cat’s feeding time is mess-free and hygienic.
Food: Keep your cat nourished with premium cat food that supports their health and vitality.
Grooming & Hygiene: Make grooming easier with gentle and effective M-Pets grooming tools that ensure your cat’s coat stays soft and shiny.
Litter & Litter Boxes: Maintain a clean and odour-free environment with efficient litter boxes and high-quality cat litter.
Scratching Posts & Scratchers: Give your cat a dedicated spot to scratch and play, protecting your furniture in the process.
Toys: Keep your cat active and engaged with M-Pets toys designed for endless fun and stimulation.
Dogs
Accessories: From harnesses to poo bags, M-Pets has all the essential dog accessories you need for daily walks and adventures.
Beds: Comfortable and durable beds that give your dog a cozy place to rest after an active day.
Bowls & Feeders: Non-slip feeding bowls are designed for both convenience and cleanliness during your dog’s mealtime.
Coats & Jackets: Stylish and functional, these coats keep your dog warm during colder months.
Flea, Tick, and Worm Treatments: Keep your dog protected from pests with safe and effective flea, tick, and worm treatments.
Food & Supplements: Nourish your dog with high-quality food and supplements designed to keep them healthy and energetic.
Grooming Kits & Clippers: Make grooming at home easy with ergonomic tools that are gentle on your pet’s skin and fur.
Harnesses & Collars: Ensure your dog’s safety and comfort with durable and adjustable harnesses and collars.
Kennels, Crates & Cages: Give your dog a secure and cozy space with M-Pets’ range of crates and kennels.
Leashes & Leads: Strong and comfortable leashes for enjoyable and safe walks.
Poo Bags & Sprays: Convenient and eco-friendly poo bags and sprays for a cleaner outdoor experience.
Toys: Keep your dog entertained for hours with chew-resistant, engaging toys.
Training: Make dog training simple with M-Pets’ effective training aids and tools.
Small Pets
Accessories: M-Pets offers a variety of accessories designed to enhance your small pet’s living environment.
Pet Enclosures & Gates: Safe and spacious enclosures to keep your small pets secure and happy.
Why Choose M-Pets Products?
M-Pets products are built with both quality and practicality in mind. They focus on providing pet owners with solutions that are durable, safe, and affordable. Compared to other brands, M-Pets excels in combining affordability with high-end features like chew-proof materials, ergonomic designs, and eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Pet owners consistently praise M-Pets for delivering long-lasting products that solve everyday challenges, such as keeping pets entertained, comfortable, and well-groomed.
M-Pets addresses common pet care pain points — whether it’s preventing messes during meals, protecting your pet from fleas, or finding the perfect harness that doesn’t tug. Their innovative designs make pet care easy, ensuring your furry friend always feels their best.
Shop Now and Save 25%!
Don’t miss out on the incredible savings during PetServo’s Black Friday Sale Live! whether you’re looking to upgrade your pet’s essentials or add some fun new toys to their collection, now’s the time to shop. Head over to PetServo today, grab the best deals, and give your pets the quality care they deserve. Hurry! The sale ends soon.
Conclusion: The Perfect Time to Pamper Your Pets
With M-Pets products now on sale, this is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your pet care routine while saving money. From beds and toys to grooming tools and travel supplies, M-Pets has everything your pet needs to live their best life. Don’t wait — take advantage of the Black Friday Sale Liveat PetServo today and enjoy incredible savings on the products your pets love!
Contact Us
Address: Blacktown NSW, 2148, AUSTRALIA, AU Website: www.petservo.com.au Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 481 828 793
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fucktastic-mr-fox · 5 years ago
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Batshakaan Tumet ––– –
Age: 20
Race: Xaela
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Demisexual/asexual - male preferred
Marital Status: None
Server: Mateus
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Physical Appearance ––– –
Hair: Black that fades to steel blue
Eyes: Blue with bluish white limbal rings
Height: 7′5
Build: Youthful and muscular
Distinguishing Marks: Black markings tattooed around his eyes
Common Accessories: A pair of hand axes and one (1) duck. 
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Personal ––– –
Profession: Hunter, lifter of boxes, mercenary, body guard, big thing who hits other big things for protection or amusement.
Hobbies: Chasing down new ways to get people to feed him steak. Talking to his duck. Sparring. Axe throwing.
Languages: Fluent in Xaelic, proficient in Hingan, Doman and Eorzean.
Residence: Presently he sleeps at a friend’s house in the goblet, but he hasn’t quite shaken his nomadic roots.
Birthplace: The steppe
Religion: A loose belief in Azim and Nhaama
Patron Deity: Nhaama
Fears: Thunderstorms, getting stuck in a body that is not his own, loss of control, being alone
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Relationships ––– -
Spouse: None
Children: His daughter is a duck. Her name is Duck.
Parents: Both of his parents are alive in the steppe.
Siblings: Several half siblings on his father’s side that he is not aware of.
Other Relatives: Bats has a great number of extended family, but blood ties are not really important to him or his family so he doesn’t specifically know them.
Pets: Duck isn’t a pet, how dare you.
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Traits ––– -
Extroverted / In Between / Introverted
Disorganized / In Between / Organized
Close Minded / In Between / Open Minded
Calm / In Between / Anxious
Disagreeable / In Between / Agreeable
Cautious / In Between / Reckless
Patient / In Between / Impatient
Outspoken / In Between / Reserved
Leader / In Between / Follower
Empathetic / In Between / Apathetic
Optimistic / In Between / Pessimistic
Traditional / In Between / Modern
Hard-working / In Between / Lazy
Cultured / In Between / Uncultured
Loyal / In Between / Disloyal
Faithful / In Between / Unfaithful
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Additional information ––– –
Smoking Habit: Nope
Drugs: Not once
Alcohol: While not opposed to it, he doesn’t really parttake. He gets drunk very fast and is the type of drunk who adamantly argues that he is not drunk as he starts taking off his pants to see if he can fly them like a kite.
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RP Hooks ––– –
Have you got any steak? - Bats is always hungry. Always. At 7'5 and 20 years old, it takes a lot of food to sate him. Satiety is a feeling Batshakaan genuinely wouldn't know since it is simply so hard to feed him adequate rations at once. Thus he is always on the look out for food, and is always ready to ask if someone is going to eat the rest of their meal, if they'll buy him food or if they have any on him. He is a bottomless pit. He also has a bad habit of following anyone who has fed him in the hopes of more food. A boy likes to fight - As with most Xaela, Bats establishes most of his relationships through sparring, aggression and combat. Rarely does this mean he is angry with someone, quite the opposite, if he asks someone to fight or tries to hit them outright it usually means he likes them and wants to establish a connection. It is his way of trying to prove himself as a worthy acquaintance and also trying to bond with a person. Though don't get too comfortable, he will definitely slap a bitch for acting a fool too. Might be a monster - Bats has made a pact with a voidsent -- which is not super easy to detect so please don't blindside me out of no where knowing his deep dark secret -- and it makes his aether seem a little off. It's as if it's dark, or vacant somehow. If one were to pay real close attention to him or even follow him, they might find he has a habit of disappearing in the middle of the night, of travelling to places that have reports of monster sightings the next day and leaving the land suspiciously void of aether. HONK - Bats has a duck. Her name is Duck, and she's a very good duck. Duck is adorable, and it is totally valid thing to rp with him because his duck is adorable. She honks, is his daughter, and he loves her very much. She's also eaten a concerning amount of steak in her life time, might be chaotic evil and has been covered in blood by means Bats is unsure of. But her tail wiggles are so cute.
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Contact Information ––– –
Hi there! Thank you for your interest in my son.
You can contact me via tumblr or in game, or send me a tumblr DM and I’m more than happy to give out my discord info.
I do have a few limits and they’re pretty standard. No homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexim, child abuse or other forms of bigotry in my rps pls. Also I will only rp with anyone who is 18+ and 21+ is preferable as I’m old as dirt.
Voidsent beastie art by [FieryKitsune]
Thanks for reading! :D
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margaretbeagle · 5 years ago
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News Roundup: The Future of Facebook, Pinterest’s Latest Changes, the Most Popular Stories, and More
As ever, a ton is happening in the world of social media, and it can be hard to catch every story.
So we want to highlight some of the biggest news items from recent weeks that might impact your social media marketing.
We’ll touch on Facebook’s most recent product changes and strategic plans, how Pinterest continues making splashes with its business and shopping features, and the latest data on social media trends and usage. Learn what’s coming next to Instagram and find out what’s more popular: Facebook Stories, Instagram Stories, or Snapchat.
Social media news item #1
The Future of Facebook (new audio from Mark Zuckerberg)
The Verge — a technology and culture news website — released two hours of leaked audio of Mark Zuckerberg talking to his Facebook employees, answering questions about Facebook’s future, the risks it faces, and the strategies for things like privacy, reliability, and even Libra, Facebook’s new cryptocurrency.
The audio was a very sincere Zuckerberg talking openly and genuinely with his team. It was a side of him you don’t alway see in public forums.
What we found particularly interesting — and relevant to social media marketers — was his thoughts on Facebook strategy. 
At one point he started talking about Facebook’s response to a threat like TikTok, which has exploded in popularity recently. If you’ve yet to try it, TikTok is a social media app for sharing videos; it’s become especially popular with younger demographics.
Zuckerberg related TikTok to the Explore tab on Instagram, saying:
It’s almost like the Explore Tab that we have on Instagram,  which is today primarily about feed posts and highlighting different feed posts. I kind of think about TikTok as if it were Explore for stories, and that were the whole app.
So what will Facebook do about TikTok? 
It appears that Instagram is best positioned to compete with TikTok, and Zuckerberg mentioned that they’ll be making some changes to Instagram, including changes to the Explore tab so it’s more focused on Stories.
That’s a good takeaway for marketers. We already know that Stories are an incredibly popular way to reach your audience — you can check out last week’s episode on Stories examples and ways to schedule Stories with Buffer. 
The fact that Instagram might make Stories even more discoverable feels like even more reason to build Stories into your marketing strategy.
And one other tidbit worth keeping an eye on: Zuckerberg mentioned that Facebook has built a TikTok-like app and is currently testing it in countries like Mexico, where TikTok has yet to be released. The app is called Lasso — Facebook is trying to find product-market fit with the app before bringing it to other countries to compete directly with TikTok.
(Not long after the audio came out, Facebook responded by livestreaming an internal Q&A session at Facebook.)
Social media news item #2
Like counts might be going away on Facebook, too
You’ve heard about likes going away on Instagram — perhaps you’ve even experienced it already. 
Well, the same thing is going to happen with like counts on Facebook.
Facebook is officially starting to hid like counts on its posts, starting first in Australia. Just like with the removal of likes on Instagram, with Facebook likes, the posts’s author can still see the count, but it’s hidden from everyone else who sees it. People can see who liked it but not how many people liked it. Same goes for the Love, Haha, Wow, Sad, and Angry reactions.
There’s been a lot of positive press about these changes for Instagram and Facebook, especially as it related to people’s well-being and experience on social media. There’s less social pressure for a post to perform to a certain threshold — less envy, less competition.
And to be clear, these hidden like counts are still being treated as tests. A Facebook spokesperson told Techcrunch, “quote”“We are running a limited test where like, reaction, and video view counts are made private across Facebook. We will gather feedback to understand whether this change will improve people’s experiences.” unquote.
The thinking is that if the test improves people’s well-being without affecting engagement or activity with Facebook, then it’s likely to keep rolling out to more and more countries.
We wrote on the Buffer blog about this shift away from like counts and what it might mean for marketers. 
Our take is that it signals a move toward attention metrics, which marketers have already been tracking and optimizing for some time now. In fact, I’d venture to say that marketers were ahead of the curve on this shift away from likes.
You’re right. Many social media dashboards now report on these more informative attention metrics, like
Completion rate for Stories
Video watch time and audience retention
Referral traffic and attribution
Engagement rate (total interactions divided by reach)
These give you a great signal of whether or not your content is working and keeping people engaged. It’s much clearer data than an ambiguous response of a like.
Social media news item #3
Pinterest debuts catalog uploads and new business profile features
All year long, Pinterest has been releasing a ton of great value to businesses and advertisers through new features on the app. The company went public earlier this year and continues to grow, most recently surpassing 300 million monthly active users.
What caught our eye with Pinterest’s most recent moves was its addition of more business features and e-commerce features with catalogues, profiles, and shopping.
Let’s start with the catalogs.
As of a couple weeks ago, if you’re an e-commerce company, you can upload your full catalog to Pinterest and automatically turn all your products into shoppable product pins. This feature was first rolled out to select partners in European countries and is likely to expand further as shopping season nears. 
The interesting signal that this news tells me is just how committed Pinterest is to creating an awesome shopping experience on the app. 
You’re right. We’ve seen similar with Instagram Checkout, which lets you buy directly in the app. It feels like both Pinterest and Instagram are moving in the same e-commerce direction. If your brand sells to consumers online, then these two social networks will be key places for you. 
In addition to catalogs, Pinterest also debuted new dynamic business profiles with video cover images and a dedicated Shop tab.  We’ll share a couple examples of these new profiles in our show notes at buffer.com/podcast so you can check them out. I think they look fabulous.
The new Shop tab is one of my favorite new parts of the profile. It’ll appear just under the main cover image and description, next to the options for Activity and Community.On the Shop tab, you’ll see a list of “Shop the Look” pins for your brand, even sorted into collections. The Ulta Beauty account is a great example — they have collections for things like Nail Polish, Eye Makeup, and Accessories.
Social media news item #4
Which is most popular: Stories on Instagram, Facebook, or Snapchat?
Survey says: Facebook. (!?)
This news comes from our friends at HubSpot who recently shared some interesting findings on the popularity of Stories. 
Their survey showed that 70 percent of people prefer to watch Facebook Stories over Instagram Stories or Snapchat.
Isn’t that result suprising?
Now, before you go out and change your whole social media strategy, let me share a bit more context. The data had a small sample size — 275 people — and the demographics were a broad set of consumers in the United States alone. 
So had the survey been larger or more focused on a segment like 18-24 year-olds or even 25-34-year olds, we might have seen different results.
Nevertheless, the fact that Facebook Stories scored so highly in this survey is a surprise … especially when you consider that Facebook Stories are mostly an afterthought in many marketing articles and strategy conversations. 
From my point of view, this data made me think twice about Facebook Stories as a viable channel. 
It’s definitely hard to ignore the reach and size of Facebook in general, so it makes sense that its Stories might be visible to an equally large number of people. And especially if Facebook Stories are talked about less than, say, Instagram Stories or Snapchat, it feels like competition might be a bit less, too, and you’ll have more chance to stand out.
Right, and the HubSpot article even goes on to describe some easy ways to test the water on Facebook Stories. A lot of companies take the lean approach: They simply cross-post the same content from instagram Stories to Facebook Stories. 
Doesn’t get much simpler than that!
Lightning round
Pinterest has a dark mode now!
You can toggle on the dark mode in the Pinterest app. I know a lot of people love this for the way it saves their eyes. Even more good news, there’s a dark mode for Gmail now, too.
New Twitter timelines are here.
You can now use Twitter lists as alternate Twitter home feed timelines. You can pin up to five lists to your main screen then swipe back and forth to see them.
We’re huge fans of Twitter lists here at Buffer, so this feature has been a real hit.
Instagram announced the release of Threads.
Threads is a new camera-first messaging app to connect you with your friends. People are calling it another way that Instagram has taken inspiration from some of the features that Snapchat has built successfully. We’re eager to see how it performs for Instagram.
“Following Activity” goes away.
Also, Instagram recently changed its app so that you can non longer see“Following Activity” tab where it would show you the activity — likes, comments, etcetera — of the people you followed.
How to say hello to us
We would all love to say hello to you on social media – especially Twitter!
Heather-Mae on Twitter
Dave on Twitter
Thanks for listening! Feel free to connect with our team at Buffer on Twitter, Buffer on Facebook, our Podcast homepage, or with the hashtag #bufferpodcast.
Enjoy the show? It’d mean the world to us if you’d be up for giving us a rating and review on iTunes!
About The Science of Social Media podcast
The Science of Social Media is your weekly sandbox for social media stories, insights, experimentation, and inspiration. Every Monday (and sometimes more) we share the most cutting-edge social media marketing tactics from brands and influencers in every industry. If you’re a social media team of one, business owner, marketer, or someone simply interested in social media marketing, you’re sure to find something useful in each and every episode.  It’s our hope that you’ll join our 27,000+ weekly iTunes listeners and rock your social media channels as a result!
The Science of Social Media is proudly made by the Buffer team. Feel free to get in touch with us for any thoughts, ideas, or feedback.
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mariemary1 · 5 years ago
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News Roundup: The Future of Facebook, Pinterest’s Latest Changes, the Most Popular Stories, and More
As ever, a ton is happening in the world of social media, and it can be hard to catch every story.
So we want to highlight some of the biggest news items from recent weeks that might impact your social media marketing.
We’ll touch on Facebook’s most recent product changes and strategic plans, how Pinterest continues making splashes with its business and shopping features, and the latest data on social media trends and usage. Learn what’s coming next to Instagram and find out what’s more popular: Facebook Stories, Instagram Stories, or Snapchat.
Social media news item #1
The Future of Facebook (new audio from Mark Zuckerberg)
The Verge — a technology and culture news website — released two hours of leaked audio of Mark Zuckerberg talking to his Facebook employees, answering questions about Facebook’s future, the risks it faces, and the strategies for things like privacy, reliability, and even Libra, Facebook’s new cryptocurrency.
The audio was a very sincere Zuckerberg talking openly and genuinely with his team. It was a side of him you don’t alway see in public forums.
What we found particularly interesting — and relevant to social media marketers — was his thoughts on Facebook strategy. 
At one point he started talking about Facebook’s response to a threat like TikTok, which has exploded in popularity recently. If you’ve yet to try it, TikTok is a social media app for sharing videos; it’s become especially popular with younger demographics.
Zuckerberg related TikTok to the Explore tab on Instagram, saying:
It’s almost like the Explore Tab that we have on Instagram,  which is today primarily about feed posts and highlighting different feed posts. I kind of think about TikTok as if it were Explore for stories, and that were the whole app.
So what will Facebook do about TikTok? 
It appears that Instagram is best positioned to compete with TikTok, and Zuckerberg mentioned that they’ll be making some changes to Instagram, including changes to the Explore tab so it’s more focused on Stories.
That’s a good takeaway for marketers. We already know that Stories are an incredibly popular way to reach your audience — you can check out last week’s episode on Stories examples and ways to schedule Stories with Buffer. 
The fact that Instagram might make Stories even more discoverable feels like even more reason to build Stories into your marketing strategy.
And one other tidbit worth keeping an eye on: Zuckerberg mentioned that Facebook has built a TikTok-like app and is currently testing it in countries like Mexico, where TikTok has yet to be released. The app is called Lasso — Facebook is trying to find product-market fit with the app before bringing it to other countries to compete directly with TikTok.
(Not long after the audio came out, Facebook responded by livestreaming an internal Q&A session at Facebook.)
Social media news item #2
Like counts might be going away on Facebook, too
You’ve heard about likes going away on Instagram — perhaps you’ve even experienced it already. 
Well, the same thing is going to happen with like counts on Facebook.
Facebook is officially starting to hid like counts on its posts, starting first in Australia. Just like with the removal of likes on Instagram, with Facebook likes, the posts’s author can still see the count, but it’s hidden from everyone else who sees it. People can see who liked it but not how many people liked it. Same goes for the Love, Haha, Wow, Sad, and Angry reactions.
There’s been a lot of positive press about these changes for Instagram and Facebook, especially as it related to people’s well-being and experience on social media. There’s less social pressure for a post to perform to a certain threshold — less envy, less competition.
And to be clear, these hidden like counts are still being treated as tests. A Facebook spokesperson told Techcrunch, “quote”“We are running a limited test where like, reaction, and video view counts are made private across Facebook. We will gather feedback to understand whether this change will improve people’s experiences.” unquote.
The thinking is that if the test improves people’s well-being without affecting engagement or activity with Facebook, then it’s likely to keep rolling out to more and more countries.
We wrote on the Buffer blog about this shift away from like counts and what it might mean for marketers. 
Our take is that it signals a move toward attention metrics, which marketers have already been tracking and optimizing for some time now. In fact, I’d venture to say that marketers were ahead of the curve on this shift away from likes.
You’re right. Many social media dashboards now report on these more informative attention metrics, like
Completion rate for Stories
Video watch time and audience retention
Referral traffic and attribution
Engagement rate (total interactions divided by reach)
These give you a great signal of whether or not your content is working and keeping people engaged. It’s much clearer data than an ambiguous response of a like.
Social media news item #3
Pinterest debuts catalog uploads and new business profile features
All year long, Pinterest has been releasing a ton of great value to businesses and advertisers through new features on the app. The company went public earlier this year and continues to grow, most recently surpassing 300 million monthly active users.
What caught our eye with Pinterest’s most recent moves was its addition of more business features and e-commerce features with catalogues, profiles, and shopping.
Let’s start with the catalogs.
As of a couple weeks ago, if you’re an e-commerce company, you can upload your full catalog to Pinterest and automatically turn all your products into shoppable product pins. This feature was first rolled out to select partners in European countries and is likely to expand further as shopping season nears. 
The interesting signal that this news tells me is just how committed Pinterest is to creating an awesome shopping experience on the app. 
You’re right. We’ve seen similar with Instagram Checkout, which lets you buy directly in the app. It feels like both Pinterest and Instagram are moving in the same e-commerce direction. If your brand sells to consumers online, then these two social networks will be key places for you. 
In addition to catalogs, Pinterest also debuted new dynamic business profiles with video cover images and a dedicated Shop tab.  We’ll share a couple examples of these new profiles in our show notes at buffer.com/podcast so you can check them out. I think they look fabulous.
The new Shop tab is one of my favorite new parts of the profile. It’ll appear just under the main cover image and description, next to the options for Activity and Community.On the Shop tab, you’ll see a list of “Shop the Look” pins for your brand, even sorted into collections. The Ulta Beauty account is a great example — they have collections for things like Nail Polish, Eye Makeup, and Accessories.
Social media news item #4
Which is most popular: Stories on Instagram, Facebook, or Snapchat?
Survey says: Facebook. (!?)
This news comes from our friends at HubSpot who recently shared some interesting findings on the popularity of Stories. 
Their survey showed that 70 percent of people prefer to watch Facebook Stories over Instagram Stories or Snapchat.
Isn’t that result suprising?
Now, before you go out and change your whole social media strategy, let me share a bit more context. The data had a small sample size — 275 people — and the demographics were a broad set of consumers in the United States alone. 
So had the survey been larger or more focused on a segment like 18-24 year-olds or even 25-34-year olds, we might have seen different results.
Nevertheless, the fact that Facebook Stories scored so highly in this survey is a surprise … especially when you consider that Facebook Stories are mostly an afterthought in many marketing articles and strategy conversations. 
From my point of view, this data made me think twice about Facebook Stories as a viable channel. 
It’s definitely hard to ignore the reach and size of Facebook in general, so it makes sense that its Stories might be visible to an equally large number of people. And especially if Facebook Stories are talked about less than, say, Instagram Stories or Snapchat, it feels like competition might be a bit less, too, and you’ll have more chance to stand out.
Right, and the HubSpot article even goes on to describe some easy ways to test the water on Facebook Stories. A lot of companies take the lean approach: They simply cross-post the same content from instagram Stories to Facebook Stories. 
Doesn’t get much simpler than that!
Lightning round
Pinterest has a dark mode now!
You can toggle on the dark mode in the Pinterest app. I know a lot of people love this for the way it saves their eyes. Even more good news, there’s a dark mode for Gmail now, too.
New Twitter timelines are here.
You can now use Twitter lists as alternate Twitter home feed timelines. You can pin up to five lists to your main screen then swipe back and forth to see them.
We’re huge fans of Twitter lists here at Buffer, so this feature has been a real hit.
Instagram announced the release of Threads.
Threads is a new camera-first messaging app to connect you with your friends. People are calling it another way that Instagram has taken inspiration from some of the features that Snapchat has built successfully. We’re eager to see how it performs for Instagram.
“Following Activity” goes away.
Also, Instagram recently changed its app so that you can non longer see“Following Activity” tab where it would show you the activity — likes, comments, etcetera — of the people you followed.
How to say hello to us
We would all love to say hello to you on social media – especially Twitter!
Heather-Mae on Twitter
Dave on Twitter
Thanks for listening! Feel free to connect with our team at Buffer on Twitter, Buffer on Facebook, our Podcast homepage, or with the hashtag #bufferpodcast.
Enjoy the show? It’d mean the world to us if you’d be up for giving us a rating and review on iTunes!
About The Science of Social Media podcast
The Science of Social Media is your weekly sandbox for social media stories, insights, experimentation, and inspiration. Every Monday (and sometimes more) we share the most cutting-edge social media marketing tactics from brands and influencers in every industry. If you’re a social media team of one, business owner, marketer, or someone simply interested in social media marketing, you’re sure to find something useful in each and every episode.  It’s our hope that you’ll join our 27,000+ weekly iTunes listeners and rock your social media channels as a result!
The Science of Social Media is proudly made by the Buffer team. Feel free to get in touch with us for any thoughts, ideas, or feedback.
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fbq('track', 'ViewContent', content_ids: 'dogtraining.dknol', ); Never end a walk right after your dog or puppy goes potty. If you do the dog or puppy can learn to hold it so that they can control how long the walk is. It is better to try to get your dog or puppy to potty before the walk or during the beginning of the walk. * @version 3.2.2+39aa2571 ✔ Broomfield, CO 80020 Neutermania Polygroup Pet Bereavement & Pet Loss Listen Live Oscars One of the most important things you can do to make your puppy’s housebreaking less of a hassle is teaching him to go potty promptly on command, as outlined in Commandment #10. We want him to relieve himself quickly so playtime in the yard or a nice long walk can be his reward for getting down to business at the right time and in the right place. Either. Whichever opens soonest. Give your puppy the opportunity to get to a door to show you when it needs to relieve itself. Remember to give your dog the chance make eye contact with you, even when you create a limited area. You want to encourage them to learn to let you know when they want you to take them out. Enzymatic cleaner For the first few weeks, take your puppy outside on-leash. Hurry to his toilet area and then stand still to allow the puppy to circle (as he would normally do before eliminating). Reward your puppy each time he “goes” in the designated spot. If you have a fenced yard, you may later take your puppy outside off-leash and let him choose where he would like to eliminate. But make sure to reward him differentially according to how close he hits ground zero. Offer one treat for doing it outside quickly, two treats for doing it within, say, five yards of the doggy toilet, three treats for within two yards, and five treats for a bull’s eye. Recalls Additional Methods of Training Your Puppy | Hill’s Pet Thornton Animal Hospital: 10 Easy Steps to Housetrain Your Dog Washington July 14, 2018 / Patty Sontag / Uncategorized Fantastic guide!!! Thank you!!! I have a question please! My puppy doesnt wee when in the garden and goes on my carpet when we go back inside!!! What can I do? Free Behavior Helpline Phone 606FollowersFollow Regular Price: $4.08 Puppies that break the “sit-stay” before you’ve given the release word get no treats. Say something like, “whoops, you blew it!” and turn your back, cutting off any hope of treat/rewards for at least ten seconds or so. Your puppy will soon make the connection that holding the “sit-stay” gets him more yummy treats, and the yummies disappear if he moves. Pro-Treat 100% Pure Beef Liver Treats Why Your Dog Keeps Peeing in the Same One Room of the House Over and Over; How to Get It to Stop Thinking about the Dog Trainer Professional program? Sunnyvale Central Not Helpful 15 Helpful 42 Indie Print Publishing Geckos This article is great and I’ve been following these guidelines for my puppy except for leashing him to potty (I’ve had him 1 week, he is a west highland terrier). My puppy is 12 weeks old and he won’t go potty while leashed. But he goes right away when I put him in his outdoor playpen. Is it okay for him to use this for his way of going potty outside? 20 But a puppy that bites isn’t necessarily a bad dog. In fact, it’s perfectly natural behavior and probably nothing to worry about for the long term at all. It’s actually important for puppies to bite in order to learn how not to use their mouths. To achieve this you need to feed them every 4 hours and you should make it the same time every day, fitting it into a schedule that’s best for you. puppy training pads | puppy training tricks puppy training pads | train my puppy puppy training pads | puppy training classes prices Legal | Sitemap
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Before You Get Someone a Christmas Puppy, Read This!
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The Better Way to Give the Gift of a Dog for Christmas
Its mid-December with the holidays are fast approaching. For many families, this marks the time of year when the “should we get a dog” conversation starts to pick up steam especially as those timeless images of the Christmas puppy with a big red bow around his neck starts to pop up in every TV commercial and on all of our Facebook news feeds.
Unlike a new dollhouse or remote controlled car, giving the gift of a puppy also means giving the gift of a serious time commitment and financial responsibility. Adding to that, during the Christmas rush, many people may find themselves racing through the critical steps of finding the right breed and a reputable breeder making it easy to miss the red flags that would indicate whether or not a breeder is reputable. That’s why this holiday season, we are recommending to give the gift of a dog without the actual dog. You can wrap all the important things you’ll need for your future best friend (crate, collar, leash, toys, training books, etc.) and put those under the tree so that you can include the whole family in the process of finding your new dog in January!
Don’t Cheat the Puppy Search Process
Anyone who has gone through the process of getting a puppy from a reputable breeder will tell you that one of the most important parts of the search was taking the trip to visit mom and her new litter.  When you go on a breeder visit, it is your time to get to know him or her and feel comfortable that they are taking all the steps necessary to raise a healthy litter. These steps should include providing a clean living space, socializing the litter, and testing and monitoring the health of all their animals (both the breeding dogs and their puppies). You and your kids will also have quality time to interact with the adult versions the breed you have chosen. Puppies may grab the spotlight, but observing the adults and taking note of their activity level, personalities and size will give you and your kids a first-hand opportunity to see how the breed will fit in with your family once it is all grown up—it is a great snapshot into your puppy’s future self! This step also gives breeders their very own opportunity to ask questions of and vet you—the family that has applied for one of their puppies.  Those in the position of placing any dog (either a puppy or a rescue) with a new family will always want to meet everyone who will be at home caring for their dog on a daily basis so they can determine if it is going to be a good fit for that specific animal.
At the point you have decided to get a puppy, you will have had time to consider what the next 10-15 years with a dog means for your family, but without including your kids during this waiting period, you may be cheating them out of the same quality time to understand their new commitment. The holidays are an exciting time and adding a puppy to the mix can make the idea of added work and responsibility seem like no big deal, but as you head into January and February your Christmas puppy can start to feel like a lot of work.  This especially rings true if you live somewhere that house-training involves many hours in the snow and ice—and that could be reason enough to wait for the spring to get a dog! Slow down the process to give everyone else time away from the glow of the Christmas lights to understand the full weight of the responsibility of caring for a dog.
A Puppy is a Responsibility That Will Last Long After the Holidays
While you were deciding to get a dog, you may have been thinking that because of your busy, year-round work schedule the holidays may provide the only window of time-off that you can use to pick out and bring home a new dog. While this seems reasonable, it diminishes the fact that a new puppy will be even more of a time commitment after it comes home. At the bare minimum, most puppies will need to go out every 3-4 hours when they start housetraining and many require three meals a day (including lunch) to feed their growing bodies. On top of that, they’ll need time for supervised play, socialization, grooming and basic manners and obedience training.  
For many people, the family budget can be tight most of the year until the holidays when some will receive a little year-end bonus or others may have money stashed away for a few Christmas presents.  Though it is tempting to use these limited funds to buy a dog, unfortunately, the on-going financial requirements (i.e. vet bills, food, grooming, dog-walkers, toys, accessories, etc.) of owning a dog far outweigh that initial cost. Having a tight family budget should not preclude you from the joy of owning a dog, but it is important to make a plan for all of the expenses involved—not just the initial purchase.
Consider Rescuing in January Instead
Lastly, if you rush the process to make sure there is a live puppy under the tree on Christmas morning, you can risk ending up with a dog that, for lack of a better term, just isn’t the right fit for your family. Anything from choosing a breed that has overwhelming activity or training requirements to not understanding the financial impact of a new dog could quickly put you on a path to reconsidering your decision. Over the last 3 years in NYC, 40% of dogs that entered the system were not strays, but rather owner-relinquished animals. In many of these cases, people simply realized they were not ready for a dog, ended up with a breed that was too much work or rushed through the process by working with a non-reputable source that did not care to have a return procedure. It is worth noting here that all reputable breeders will demand (and even put in writing) that if you cannot keep a dog for any reason, it must come back to them. Without any other option, these owners decide to drop their dog off at a local shelter hoping their animal will find a better life with someone else. While this cycle is heartbreaking, two things can help ease the burden. First, do not rush to get a dog by a certain date (i.e. Christmas, Birthday, etc.), and second, remember there are great, healthy, ready-to-love you animals of all ages and breeds at your local shelter!  You can even take the process a step further—after you give your kids the gift of all the dog things, sit down and have a conversation with them about rescuing a dog versus getting a puppy and empower them by including them in the decision of where you will find your next pet.
While waiting till January means giving up an opportunity to have a video on Instagram Stories of your kids finding a dog under the tree, I promise that the squeals of delight as they unwrap a tiny collar, leash and chew toys will be no less enthusiastic. Even better, you can follow that story up with part two from your trip to the breeder or rescue on the day you bring home your new best friend!
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5 Awesome Things You Can Learn From Studying landscape gardeners.
I was so excited and I used to be studying every part I could find on the subject. Publisher: Gardening with natural methods is a wholesome solution to grow crops and to be kind to the atmosphere. Nature has it own method to keep soils rich in nutrients and to regulate diseases naturally. Publisher: Ethen Smith The indoor house space can act as a perfect host for growing favorite herb plants. Condo gardening is the best possibility for individuals who want their very own garden however lack of space. This is my first 12 months having a real backyard, and so far I’m loving the time I get outdoors enjoying in the dirt and absorbing the sunshine. It’s certainly a pleasant break from my pc! As a beginner, I’m learning lots of issues that can make subsequent year’s garden simpler, and hopefully a bit of garden clearance - Read Much more - healthier, too. I don’t wish to win the prize for the most important squash (not there but), but I do need sufficient juicy tomatoes to last all summer season lengthy. Whether or not you prefer to get your fingers dirty within the backyard or not, it’s nice to have just a few gardening tips and concepts up your sleeve. Listed here are some of my favourite tips and tips in your yard that I hadn’t heard of before. check over here I believed they had been all pretty intelligent, but then again, I’m still a rookie at this soil and seed stuff! A consideration is likely to be to get simply the essential implements that will likely be supportive for your explicit situation. A hand-trowel for instance, could also be needed to get the soil ready for flowers or foliage or possibly a leaf rake to get the leaves off the bottom which have fallen. Contingent upon on what your needs are, it's possible you'll desire to view completely different hand implements as nicely which might aid you in caring for plants in pots together with the lasting foliage in the yard space. A closing tip that you need to know is that companion planting is a great way to keep pests away out of your garden. In a nutshell, planting two plants together that can be mutually helpful is the secret to this tip. Sure plants that are grown adjoining to others will really assist repel pesky insects that could spoil your crop. I re-use my synthetic potting soil from yr to year. Do you assume that an Organic Gardening is nice for you and your family? You is likely to be pleased with the food you develop in. It not solely brings you tons of advantages but in addition helps you save cash. Moreover, an organic garden may be very useful to enhance the well being as properly as the look of your yard. Whenever you decide and eat your own vegetables for the first time, you'll feel so good. Onerous, compacted soils do not develop good plants so don't use actual soil in your containers. I re-use my synthetic potting soil from 12 months to 12 months. I dump it out of the pot. Chew it up with a shovel to chop up all final year’s roots and add approximately 10 % by volume of compost. The compost increases air spaces and provides plants a boost in healthy nutrition. Feed your plants weekly.
Give new beds that additional kick with plenty of compost, soil amendments, and double digging
Writer: Gardening with natural methods is a healthy way to develop crops and to be kind to the surroundings. Nature has it own way to maintain soils rich in nutrients and to regulate diseases naturally. Publisher: John Yazo Tips you must learn about watering tomatoes. It is essential that the crops you're growing are properly watered. Soil is a major consider the correct watering of your crops. Publisher: Trish Burrell You are having a couples shower? Publisher: George Torok Create a high ten listing to reply this query. Print this listing on a postcard or flyer. Publish it on your webpage or weblog. Memorize the checklist however never say all ten at one time. Tell folks one or two then give them the printed checklist to read on their very gardeners own. Reading the printed listing will be extra believable and convincing than you droning on. And only a few folks can deliver a prime ten listing as entertaining as Dave Letterman. Writer: Carolun Anyerso Meet and greets get outdated after awhile and there are instances when it seems you retain assembly the identical folks over and over. If your weeds have grown into a mat, you should use a sharp spade to slice beneath the weeds. As soon as the weeds are lower, you must turn them over which will bury the leaves. The leaves will rot and nourish your soil. A quick solution to create a perennial backyard is by cutting beneath the turf utilizing a spade, turning it the wrong way up, and protecting the area with three to four inches of wooden chips. After you've got carried out this, wait just a few weeks, and you will be able to cut into it and plant your new perennials. If money is tight it’s doable to use your own soil however there are risks involved. Starting your backyard within the soil it’s greatest suited to will take an enormous weight off your shoulder and free up your time for different gardening concerns. Long winter months can be used, imagine it or not, to develop plants inside your property. Whenever you go to this effort to protect your seedlings, the chances are good that they are going to thrive. In the event you plan on starting an organic garden, it is best to all the time correctly cowl your seeds. If your seeds are not properly lined, then they will not grow. You must aim to cowl most of your seeds about three times as deep as the thickness of your seeds in order to ensure optimum progress. Nonetheless, sure seeds, similar to alyssum and snapdragons, shouldn't be covered as a result of they want a lot of gentle to germinate. How many people do you want to accommodate? What is the aim to your furniture? What type would you like? What accessories will you need? Pots, annuals, herbs, umbrellas? Plan for lighting to profit from your time outdoors. Path or something nearer to your desk? If it's time to purchase or change your out of doors patio units and lounge furnishings, there are a few choices to research. Consider the variations between aluminum and steel patio sets and select the perfect one in your surroundings, model and comfort.
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It is important to rotate your organic plants repeatedly when you are trying to develop an indoor garden. Plants bend towards wherever a mild supply is. If you don't rotate your plants there is an effective likelihood that they'll all bend toward one facet which is able to limit the amount of vegetables that develop on the plants. A great method to assure a successful natural garden yr after year is to maintain a gardening journal. You simply must jot down what vegetables do well and those that don't, in addition to sure pests or different points that your backyard runs into. By doing this, you may know what to change or keep the same the next yr, resulting in a gorgeous organic garden.
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bobsweepmop · 7 years ago
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The Best Of The Best Robots 2017
With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That’s why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the best of the best robots.
On a budget and looking for more affordable suggestions? We got you covered with our guide The Best Robots on a Budget 2017
Looking for something more specific? Don’t forget to check out our other Gift and Best of Guides: The Best Vacuum Robots 2017, The Best Robotics Learning Kit 2017, The Best Drones 2017, The Best Microcontrollers 2017, and The Best Robot Building Kit 2017.
Also take a look at our Top 5 Best Robots for your Home 2017, Top 5 Best Robots for School 2017, Top 5 Best Robots Toys 2017, and Top 5 Best Robots for Kids 2017.
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If you want the best products out there, with the best quality for the best price, then our selection below is for you.
Why should you trust us?
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The best robot for the Home – Litter-Robot III Open Air Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box
The Litter-Robot III Open Air Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box makes cat ownership easier every day. It is the first major revision to the highly successful Litter-Robot platform. The larger, more ergonomic entry and litter chamber along with the new self-adjusting cat sensor accommodate all cats, large and small. It sifts clumps and waste out of the litter seven minutes after a cat uses it and drops the waste into a receptacle drawer for easy disposal.
The best robotic litter
Our team’s verdict: One of our best-selling products that has been adopted by thousands of cat-owners all around the world. Say goodbye to scooping chores and smells today.
The best robot for School – MakeBlock mBot v1.1 Blue STEM
The default program of MakeBlock mBot v1.1 Blue STEM Educational Programmable Robot (2.4G) is an all-in-one solution to enjoy the hands-on experience of programming, electronics, and robotics. Working with mBlock inspired by Scratch 2.0, connecting with computers or smart devices via 2.4G (by different version), this easy-to-assemble mBot provides infinite possibilities for you to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
The best robot for schools
Our team’s verdict: The mBot is a great learning tool that has already inspired thousands of students. It offers a complete solution to initiate pupils to robotics.
The best robot Toy – Ozobot 2.0 Bit Starter Pack
The Ozobot 2.0 Bit Starter Pack (Cool Blue) blends coding and creativity in endless fun experiences. Bit uses optical sensors to read lines and OzoCodes—short color code sequences—that you draw with markers and paper. Use OzoCodes to command the bot to speed up, slow down, spin and more to complete mazes and challenges. The Starter Pack includes all of the necessary tools to ignite imaginations in ages 6 and up. Whatever your child can dream up, Ozobot Bit can do!
The best robot toy to learn with
Our team’s verdict: The Ozobot has been a best-selling product for years and has amazed thousands of kids (and adults). The only limit with Ozobot is your imagination.
The best robot for Kids – Hatchimals Surprise – Giraven
Hatchimals Surprise – Giraven are finally here and they have an unEGG-spected treat in store for you! For the first time ever, you can hatch TWO adorable Hatchimals! These loveable twins are hidden inside a magical speckled egg. Use your love and care to help them hatch! Hold and play with your egg and the Hatchimals inside will make delightful sounds that tell you how they feel! When its time to hatch, you’ll see rainbow eyes!
The best robot toy companion
Our team’s verdict: Hatchimals were the top-selling toys for the Holidays in 2016 and are beloved companions.
The best vacuum robot – Neato Botvac Connected Robot Vacuum Cleaner
The Neato Botvac Connected Robot Vacuum Cleaner has a patented laser-guided technology scans and maps the room, plans, and methodically cleans, automatically moving from room to room. The robot can be paired with a home Wi-Fi network and the Neato app, to remotely set up a regular vacuuming schedule, start a full house or spot clean, stop or pause the robot and get instant notifications about the status of the vacuuming run.
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Our team’s verdict: The Neato robots are the best vacuum robots. Their design and features are the best you can find today. This model also comes with full-fledged remote control from a compatible smartphone.
The best robotics learning kit – littleBits Gizmos & Gadgets Kit 2nd Edition
The littlebits Gizmos & Gadgets Kit 2nd Edition is the ultimate invention toolbox. Motors, wheels, lights, switches, servos, buzzers, even the tools to build a remote control – snap it all together to spark creativity and fun. Want to invent a remote control racecar? Do it. Create an automatic bubble blowing device? Go for it! Make a wireless doorbell, a bumper ball game, even a mischief machine to scare the pants off friends and family. Start with step-by-step instructions for 16 inventions, then break out of the box and hack your world for fun. Start inventing the minute you open the box. The Gizmos & Gadgets Kit comes with 15 electronic building blocks, a detailed instruction handbook, and all the accessories and tools you need to unleash the inventor within. Create, play, remix, then share your creations with the world. Need some inspiration? Check out the thousands of inventions on the community pages and the free littleBits app.
The best robotics learning kit
Our team’s verdict: littleBits’ products are among the best robotics products for kids and this one is no exception. This is the best robotics learning kit in the market and offers limitless applications and inventions. It can truly help you develop skills for careers that haven’t been invented yet.
The best drone – MakeBlock Airblock Modular Hexacopter Drone
The MakeBlock Airblock Modular Hexacopter Drone is an easy to assemble modular and programmable drone. It can be transformed among multiple forms like a drone, a hovercraft, integrated to a Lego construction or attached with everyday objects. With graphic software, Airblock inspires creative ways to play. Block assembly is simple and quick. This well-designed Plug & Play uses magnetic connections, perfect for creative transformation and infinite fun. Airblock’s main control module comes with three integrated LED lights (color and brightness are individually controllable), a barometer for altitude sensing, an ultrasonic sensor for distance measuring, a gyroscope (measuring and maintaining orientation), and a Bluetooth module for connectivity.
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Our team’s verdict: This modular drone offers a great assembling experience and an even greater flying experience.
The best Microcontroller – Arduino Uno R3 USB Microcontroller
The Arduino Uno is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328 microchip. It has 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analog inputs, a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a 1.5m USB Cable Type A to B or power it with an Wall Adapter Power Supply – 9VDC 650mA or DFRobot 7.4V Lipo 2500mAh Battery (Arduino Power Jack) to get started. The Arduino Uno differs from all preceding boards in that it does not use the FTDI USB-to-serial driver chip. Instead, it features the Atmega16U2 programmed as a USB-to-serial converter. “Uno” means one in Italian and is named to mark the upcoming release of Arduino 1.0. The Uno and version 1.0 will be the reference versions of Arduino, moving forward. The Uno is the latest in a series of USB Arduino boards, and the reference model for the Arduino platform.
The best microcontroller on the market
Our team’s verdict: This microcontroller has been one of our top-selling products and it’s not without reasons! It’s powerful, versatile, reliable, and offers the best bang for the bucks.
The best robotic building kit – littleBits Droid Inventor Kit
With the LittleBits Droid Inventor Kit, kids can create their own custom Droid™ and bring it to life! Using littleBits electronic blocks and the free Droid Inventor app, they’ll teach their R2 Unit new tricks and take it on 16+ missions. Then kids can level-up their inventor expertise and reconfigure their Droid to give it new skills, or design any Droid they can dream up. The kit comes with everything kids need to create and customize their R2 Unit straight out of the box. Initial assembly is easy with step-by-step instructions to create their Droid, and control it in Drive Mode, Self-Nav, Force™ Mode, and more. After mastering their Droid Inventor skills, kids continue on to challenges that spark creativity and get them inventing brand-new Droids.
The best robotic building kit
Our team’s verdict: We’ve fell in love with the Droid Inventor Kit since the first day we saw it. We’ve made an unboxing and review video that you can see here. It’s an amazing kit for kids (or giant kids calling themselves “adults”).
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Looking for something more specific? Don’t forget to check out our other Gift and Best of Guides: The Best Vacuum Robots 2017, The Best Robotics Learning Kit 2017, The Best Drones 2017, The Best Microcontrollers 2017, and The Best Robot Building Kit 2017.
Also take a look at our Top 5 Best Robots for your Home 2017, Top 5 Best Robots for School 2017, Top 5 Best Robots Toys 2017, and Top 5 Best Robots for Kids 2017.
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The Best Of The Best Robots 2017
With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That’s why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the best of the best robots.
On a budget and looking for more affordable suggestions? We got you covered with our guide The Best Robots on a Budget 2017
Looking for something more specific? Don’t forget to check out our other Gift and Best of Guides: The Best Vacuum Robots 2017, The Best Robotics Learning Kit 2017, The Best Drones 2017, The Best Microcontrollers 2017, and The Best Robot Building Kit 2017.
Also take a look at our Top 5 Best Robots for your Home 2017, Top 5 Best Robots for School 2017, Top 5 Best Robots Toys 2017, and Top 5 Best Robots for Kids 2017.
Who is this for?
If you want the best products out there, with the best quality for the best price, then our selection below is for you.
Why should you trust us?
At RobotShop we’ve been among the pioneers of robotics. With about 15 years of experience of selling robotics, we’re among the few unbiased experts in the world when it comes to robotics products and which ones are the best.
_____________________________________
The best robot for the Home – Litter-Robot III Open Air Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box
The Litter-Robot III Open Air Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box makes cat ownership easier every day. It is the first major revision to the highly successful Litter-Robot platform. The larger, more ergonomic entry and litter chamber along with the new self-adjusting cat sensor accommodate all cats, large and small. It sifts clumps and waste out of the litter seven minutes after a cat uses it and drops the waste into a receptacle drawer for easy disposal.
The best robotic litter
Our team’s verdict: One of our best-selling products that has been adopted by thousands of cat-owners all around the world. Say goodbye to scooping chores and smells today.
The best robot for School – MakeBlock mBot v1.1 Blue STEM
The default program of MakeBlock mBot v1.1 Blue STEM Educational Programmable Robot (2.4G) is an all-in-one solution to enjoy the hands-on experience of programming, electronics, and robotics. Working with mBlock inspired by Scratch 2.0, connecting with computers or smart devices via 2.4G (by different version), this easy-to-assemble mBot provides infinite possibilities for you to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
The best robot for schools
Our team’s verdict: The mBot is a great learning tool that has already inspired thousands of students. It offers a complete solution to initiate pupils to robotics.
The best robot Toy – Ozobot 2.0 Bit Starter Pack
The Ozobot 2.0 Bit Starter Pack (Cool Blue) blends coding and creativity in endless fun experiences. Bit uses optical sensors to read lines and OzoCodes—short color code sequences—that you draw with markers and paper. Use OzoCodes to command the bot to speed up, slow down, spin and more to complete mazes and challenges. The Starter Pack includes all of the necessary tools to ignite imaginations in ages 6 and up. Whatever your child can dream up, Ozobot Bit can do!
The best robot toy to learn with
Our team’s verdict: The Ozobot has been a best-selling product for years and has amazed thousands of kids (and adults). The only limit with Ozobot is your imagination.
The best robot for Kids – Hatchimals Surprise – Giraven
Hatchimals Surprise – Giraven are finally here and they have an unEGG-spected treat in store for you! For the first time ever, you can hatch TWO adorable Hatchimals! These loveable twins are hidden inside a magical speckled egg. Use your love and care to help them hatch! Hold and play with your egg and the Hatchimals inside will make delightful sounds that tell you how they feel! When its time to hatch, you’ll see rainbow eyes!
The best robot toy companion
Our team’s verdict: Hatchimals were the top-selling toys for the Holidays in 2016 and are beloved companions.
The best vacuum robot – Neato Botvac Connected Robot Vacuum Cleaner
The Neato Botvac Connected Robot Vacuum Cleaner has a patented laser-guided technology scans and maps the room, plans, and methodically cleans, automatically moving from room to room. The robot can be paired with a home Wi-Fi network and the Neato app, to remotely set up a regular vacuuming schedule, start a full house or spot clean, stop or pause the robot and get instant notifications about the status of the vacuuming run.
The best vacuum robot
Our team’s verdict: The Neato robots are the best vacuum robots. Their design and features are the best you can find today. This model also comes with full-fledged remote control from a compatible smartphone.
The best robotics learning kit – littleBits Gizmos & Gadgets Kit 2nd Edition
The littlebits Gizmos & Gadgets Kit 2nd Edition is the ultimate invention toolbox. Motors, wheels, lights, switches, servos, buzzers, even the tools to build a remote control – snap it all together to spark creativity and fun. Want to invent a remote control racecar? Do it. Create an automatic bubble blowing device? Go for it! Make a wireless doorbell, a bumper ball game, even a mischief machine to scare the pants off friends and family. Start with step-by-step instructions for 16 inventions, then break out of the box and hack your world for fun. Start inventing the minute you open the box. The Gizmos & Gadgets Kit comes with 15 electronic building blocks, a detailed instruction handbook, and all the accessories and tools you need to unleash the inventor within. Create, play, remix, then share your creations with the world. Need some inspiration? Check out the thousands of inventions on the community pages and the free littleBits app.
The best robotics learning kit
Our team’s verdict: littleBits’ products are among the best robotics products for kids and this one is no exception. This is the best robotics learning kit in the market and offers limitless applications and inventions. It can truly help you develop skills for careers that haven’t been invented yet.
The best drone – MakeBlock Airblock Modular Hexacopter Drone
The MakeBlock Airblock Modular Hexacopter Drone is an easy to assemble modular and programmable drone. It can be transformed among multiple forms like a drone, a hovercraft, integrated to a Lego construction or attached with everyday objects. With graphic software, Airblock inspires creative ways to play. Block assembly is simple and quick. This well-designed Plug & Play uses magnetic connections, perfect for creative transformation and infinite fun. Airblock’s main control module comes with three integrated LED lights (color and brightness are individually controllable), a barometer for altitude sensing, an ultrasonic sensor for distance measuring, a gyroscope (measuring and maintaining orientation), and a Bluetooth module for connectivity.
The best drone
Our team’s verdict: This modular drone offers a great assembling experience and an even greater flying experience.
The best Microcontroller – Arduino Uno R3 USB Microcontroller
The Arduino Uno is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328 microchip. It has 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analog inputs, a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a 1.5m USB Cable Type A to B or power it with an Wall Adapter Power Supply – 9VDC 650mA or DFRobot 7.4V Lipo 2500mAh Battery (Arduino Power Jack) to get started. The Arduino Uno differs from all preceding boards in that it does not use the FTDI USB-to-serial driver chip. Instead, it features the Atmega16U2 programmed as a USB-to-serial converter. “Uno” means one in Italian and is named to mark the upcoming release of Arduino 1.0. The Uno and version 1.0 will be the reference versions of Arduino, moving forward. The Uno is the latest in a series of USB Arduino boards, and the reference model for the Arduino platform.
The best microcontroller on the market
Our team’s verdict: This microcontroller has been one of our top-selling products and it’s not without reasons! It’s powerful, versatile, reliable, and offers the best bang for the bucks.
The best robotic building kit – littleBits Droid Inventor Kit
With the LittleBits Droid Inventor Kit, kids can create their own custom Droid™ and bring it to life! Using littleBits electronic blocks and the free Droid Inventor app, they’ll teach their R2 Unit new tricks and take it on 16+ missions. Then kids can level-up their inventor expertise and reconfigure their Droid to give it new skills, or design any Droid they can dream up. The kit comes with everything kids need to create and customize their R2 Unit straight out of the box. Initial assembly is easy with step-by-step instructions to create their Droid, and control it in Drive Mode, Self-Nav, Force™ Mode, and more. After mastering their Droid Inventor skills, kids continue on to challenges that spark creativity and get them inventing brand-new Droids.
The best robotic building kit
Our team’s verdict: We’ve fell in love with the Droid Inventor Kit since the first day we saw it. We’ve made an unboxing and review video that you can see here. It’s an amazing kit for kids (or giant kids calling themselves “adults”).
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Looking for something more specific? Don’t forget to check out our other Gift and Best of Guides: The Best Vacuum Robots 2017, The Best Robotics Learning Kit 2017, The Best Drones 2017, The Best Microcontrollers 2017, and The Best Robot Building Kit 2017.
Also take a look at our Top 5 Best Robots for your Home 2017, Top 5 Best Robots for School 2017, Top 5 Best Robots Toys 2017, and Top 5 Best Robots for Kids 2017.
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