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Robot and toy maker Anki, which received nearly US$200 million in venture capital funding, has let go its 200 employees and has shut down, despite attempts to sell the company.

Sphero, the makers of the app-controlled Sphero ball and Ollie roller have launched the Star Wars BB-8 droid and helped make the one you’ll see in the movie.

Design company Autodesk is partnering with Mattel to bring cutting-edge 3D design and 3D printing experiences to Mattel’s toy line for families and kids.

Oi! Sphero’s app-controlled robot racer, Ollie, is coming to Australia this month for $149, and while more apps for Ollie are yet to come, its 60 minutes of playtime between charges and awesome on-phone sound effects is great fun!