If you think doggy raincoats by Burberry and canine carriers from Kate Spade are over the top, you'll be appalled by this lineup of state-of-the-art gadgets designed for our furry four-legged friends. Pet ownership around the world is on a steady rise.
In Japan, more households had pets than kids in 2006, and a slew of new products geared toward canines has come on the scene to meet this trend.
Here's a roundup of some of the coolest tech for dogs from companies in Japan and the United States.
A portable, durable camera from Takara Tomy can be hung from your dog's collar and operated by remote control. You can set a timer, triggering the camera to snap photos every few minutes and auto-upload to any Japanese cell phone.
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