Invest in pets (Spot and Fluffy are big business)

June 6, 2013 | Last updated on June 6, 2013
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Ever wonder what your pets do all day? Well, now you can find out.

That’s because a U.S.-based company called Whistle has released a wireless collar for pets that sends activity updates to owners via their smartphones.

More importantly, the product is popular with investors, says Financial Times, with venture capitalists having already poured $6 million into the company.

It adds many tech start-ups are looking to cash in on the $50 billion pet products market in the U.S. Read more.

For more on pets and animals, read:

Why pets should be in your will

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And if you really love cute animals, check out this collection of adorable baby photos on your lunch break (Warning: baby stingrays are a little creepy)