Ruff

Sony’s robotic dog, Aibo (“pal”), is a fine companion, says the company. Version 2.0, just released, will come when you call it, and it sits and “dances” on command. But don’t you dare expect the $1,500 mutt to fetch your slippers or the paper, Sony says. “We do not intend to develop slaves,” sniffed Sony executive vice president Toshi Doi. If you want such menial tasks done, he says, “I recommend a real dog.” (AP) ...Well, that’s progress: a year ago he would have suggested a wife.