Orbotix has just announced Sphero 2.0, which is a robotic iOS-controlled ball. Sphero version 2 is powered with a new engine, Sphero 2.0 is capable of rolling at speeds of up to 7 feet per second. That’s 2x faster than the original Sphero which was released back in 2011. It also is 3x brighter than the original and glows in more colors than the human eye can detect. Sphero 2.0 can be pre-ordered here for $130. » Sphero Version 2.0 Announced: Faster, Brighter, & Smarter

We have talked a lot about the AR.Drone quadricopter, which is a remotely controlled quadricopter by an app on the iPhone. Now a new interesting remote device for the iPhone will hit the market soon, the Sphero. The Sphero is the forst robotic ball that you control with a tilt, or touch on your smarthphone. It even comes with multiple games/apps that you can download for iOS and Android. » Sphero: The Robotic Ball Controlled By An iPhone