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In the 21st Century, robots have become ever omnipresent in many areas of human endeavor. From IBM Watson’s ability to beat top-ranked contestants on the popular TV quiz show Jeopardy to drones utilized as remote bombers to artificial intelligence taking on a myriad number of human tasks, robots are widely used in such diverse fields as academia as well as on the battlefield. But the robot bomb used in Dallas on July 7 marks the first-time robotic technology has ever been considered for weaponry by a U.S. police force.

Now, you never have to compromise your privacy or security again by giving out your real phone number to someone you're thinking of dating. Better yet, if it doesn't go well, you don't have to respond to their texts, either, thanks to an app and a bot that make dating in the 21st century safer and easier. (VIDEO)

Do you know what your kids are up to when they're online or using their smart devices? Do you really know? An app for proactive parenting allows users to monitor their kids for risky or dangerous behavior without having to keep them under lock and key. It even shows you deleted texts and images they're posting. Find out what it's called and what social media platforms it covers.

Are you aware of the percentage of bicycle components that are being stolen yearly? Thieves may not get your bike, but they'll strip everything they can carry. Find out how you can reduce your risk with a new product called HexLox and discover who's got a guide for riders to follow right here, right now.

Need a discreet hidden camera? Here's my picks for the best 10 tiny and covert hidden spy cameras for when you need to record something discreetly together with some tips for how to best hide a spy camera.

Spot, the newest Marine Corps trainee, may not be the first robotic dog to be deployed overseas, but if it (he?) gets that far, it will be the first dog robot to do the job that real dogs could be doing for the military without risking their lives.  But do you think quadra-pet robots could eventually become pals with their Marine trainers?

Fortunately, Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson was right near his swimming pool a few weeks ago when his two bulldog puppies took a surprise splash for the first time.  One puppy swam like a fish; the other, 'Brutus,' sank "like a brick," according to Johnson.  But some pet parents or pet sitters may not be around when pets decide to take a plunge or accidentally fall into the water.  Whether your pets are in your backyard, or are boating, beaching, or hot-tubbing, the Safety Turtle Pet Immersion Kit will help you protect them and make the sinkable unthinkable.

Would you like a 12.1-inch Uconnect touchscreen in your Dodge Charger? Yes police! Make that “only” police 'cause you gotta be a cop to cop a built-in touchscreen this big.

Baseball caps have been popular since baseball was invented, and now there are thousands of styles and designs you can choose from. There are even baseball caps with special features like bottle openers and lights. Bulletsafe has produced one with a special feature that could save your life--a bulletproof plate.

The 2016 Ford Focus RS boasts a number of new and improved features but one in particular will soothe even the most nervous customers: a revamped spider screen designed to bar web-weaving arachnids from the vehicle's vital parts.

For all those cybercrime bloggers who’ve been cyberventilating over USA network’s hit TV series, Mr Robot, while a lot more will be revealed about its band of hackers called ‘FSociety' in weeks to come, it appears a real-life group whose moniker is ‘Morpho’ might be the real-life underground inspiration.

A Chinese-developed ATM equipped with facial recognition identity features is set to make life much more difficult for fraudsters, criminals and counterfeiters. The ATM is the world's first cash-dispensing machine to employ inbuilt facial recognition technology as its prime method of user identification.

Have you ever thought about a tracking device for your kids?  When it comes to crowded events, theme parks, or simply giving our children the independence to venture out in the world alone, wearable technology with GPS tracking capabilities may prove to be a compelling tool to help protect our children.  It gives children the freedom to roam and parents the security of knowing where they are roaming. If you are considering a wearable device for your family, here are 10 of the best child tracking devices on the market

The Pacif-i can monitor your child’s health, keep track of your tot's location and can also help you find it if your precious little decides to stash it away in a secret location.