PET owners can finally talk to their dogs thanks to a bizarre AI-powered collar much like Disney movie Up.
The Shazam pet band speaks back to owners in real-time with human-like responses – and even cracks jokes.
It’s available for cat lovers too.
But the gadget doesn’t have the power to read your pet’s thoughts.
Instead, the device uses advanced tech to combine sensors, machine learning and data that interpret a pet’s emotions, health needs, and reasoning, according to Personifi AI, the company behind the wild idea.
And the lines aren’t quite as intelligent as you may think, as they’re all pre-recorded.
Some 8,000 lines of dialogue have been recorded and there are plans to add more.
Users can choose from 27 personas for their dog or cat, including a fast-talking mafia …