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Tunes for Two Robot Headphone Splitter

No more need to share headphones with a friend. This little helper has sockets for eyes, so two sets of headphones can share audio from a single device.

$12, dcigift.com

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Source: Mental Floss

Furby

Hackers loved Hasbro’s original Furby at least as much as kids, and now the furry pet is back, with new touch sensors, an app, and LCD eyes. “Gentlemen, start your soldering irons.”

$60, furby.com

Source: Wired.com

Wind-Up Salt and Pepper Robots

You’ll never have to reach across the table again. Just “wind up your robot shakers” and they’ll do the walking.

$20 for the pair,

uncommongoods.com

Source: Every Day With Rachael Ray

Robot Tea Infuser

Meet the stocking stuffer that makes tea even sweeter for sci-fi fans. The length of the arms can be adjusted so that the stainless-steel infuser will fit in any of your favorite cups or mugs.

$12, kikkerland.com

Source: Real Simple

Vtech Cogsley Learning Robot

This robot responds to clapping and singing, but it also offers lessons on letters, counting, and manners. Best of all, it has a volume control—“to preserve sanity.”

$40, vtechkids.com

Source: Consumer Reports