Discover how pets learn to “speak” using recordable buttons and what science says about whether they truly understand the ...

Teaching pets to use speech buttons is a great way to communicate, but one cat owner was horrified when her feline continually used the button for 'stranger' with no apparent reason why. Sarah Baker, ...

Animals can’t talk. Or can they? Talking buttons were initially designed for people with disabilities. The easy-to-push buttons would be arranged on a static board. Each button “says” a word or phrase ...

Is your cat saying “feed me!” or “I love you?” A new AI-powered app promises to demystify what your feline is saying. Cats only meow with people—but it can be hard to know what they're trying to say.

Source: Federico Rossano/ used with permission. The videos are all over social media: Dogs (and some cats) pushing soundboard buttons to “talk” to their owners. The uptick in the use of these devices ...

Cats have a reputation for aloofness (and flooffiness), but if you and your feline friend aren't bonding, maybe you're just not speaking their language. Never fear – research from 2020 has shown that ...

You might have come across this new trend online, where owners are using talking pet buttons to teach their dogs how to 'speak.' While it might seem absurd – or even impossible – the concept is ...

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced. Credit...Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari for The New York Times Supported by ...

Cats have a reputation for aloofness (and flooffiness), but if you and your feline friend aren't bonding, maybe you're just not speaking their language. Never fear – research from 2020 has shown that ...