Do robots, penguins and Facebook interest you? Then rejoice, because the irresistibly cute Pingo - a robotic penguin that brings your Facebook profile to life is here. This highly-attractive penguin can move around desktops, express different moods, respond to voice commands, sing songs and can even read out weather, emails etc to you. Still, the device’s best facet is its ability to integrate with the user’s Facebook profile. This is done via mydeskfriend, a Facebook application, which allows the user to customize the device’s name, profile, and personality, as well as nurture its moods and manage its daily life. Check video after the jump.
Using mydeskfriend, the device can be setup to read RSS newsfeeds etc, while friends with their own Pingo’s can play and communicate via Facebook, enjoying all the social networking site’s features live, even when offline. Accompanied by a charging dock and fitted with LED-lit eyes that change color with device’s changing mood, sensors and wheels to stay firm on the desk, Pingo is compatible Mac and Windows and is retailing for $149.99. If you think of buying it as present for someone this Christmas, then you have until December 14 to order one, and make sure it reaches in time for the occasion.
Thanks: Gita Chandra for the tip
