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So, if y'all didn't know, one of our favorite species of animal is birbs. Specifically, house birbs. They are awesome. There's no way around it, they are so cute, and nothing can convince us otherwise. Birds imitating other people's accents may be one of our favorite things, followed immediately by the bird that imitates chickens and the bird who loves getting belly rubs. Yeah, you didn't think that was possible? Think again. 

And now, with twitter making it go viral, we get to see some awwdorable pics of birbs interacting with technology. And it's so much cuter than you think. So please, everyone, enjoy these birbs being adorable with technology and have an im-peck-able day!

If you own anything tech-wise, and a cat, then you know that the two just seem to not go hand in hand. 

Now, that isn't to say that cats haven't tried to get along with technology. The printer and its mysterious ways, the flat-screen TVs (that took away their nice sleeping spot) oh and let's not forget laptops and computers. 

Regardless of the tech, cats will always try at least to figure out how to use it... and how to sleep on it. 

Whoa--wait--what?! The future is here and it is scary! Anyone out there getting major Pet Sematary vibes? 

In a report by Liu Caiyu and Xu Keyu, the Sinogene Biotechnology Company, in Beijing, China, have SUCCESSFULLY cloned a kitten using cells from the dead body of a beloved family cat. The deceased cat, known as Garlic, passed away from a urinary tract infection. According to the report, the cost of a clone such as this, costs around a whopping $35,400 USD for a cat and $53,550 USD for a dog.  

Not sure how we feel about this one.. what are your thoughts? Should we be cloning our beloved pets?

Story via Global Times

Ding Ding Ding! In this corner, we have the newest and fiercest technology mankind has to offer! Born from science and here to melt your brain while simultaneously connect to you to the entire world! And in this corner, we have the small, but fierce, toe-bean warriors! Born of the legendary gods and here to melt your heart while simultaneously destroying your peaceful slumber at 3 a.m. sharp! 

Who will win!? Spoiler alert... cats will always win. 

We've seen innovations, both past, present, and potential future, that have completely changed the way mankind thought about a certain concept or issue. So without further ado, I give you the salmon cannon. That's right, if you have ever sat and thought, "How can I get my salmon over a massive dam without transplanting them. Well the people at Whooshh Innovations came up with an amazing solution to how to move salmon, and also help the salmon, especially considering it could take them an entire day before the system to move the fish, and now it takes just seconds. 

Can someone please explain to us what is it with cats and laptops? Maybe this twitter page will help solve the mystery around it.    

Ryzhik (which translates to Ginger), unfortunately, lost all four of his paws back in January in a -40C storm in Tomsk, Russia. When he was found, all his paws had been so badly frostbitten and with gangrene developing at lightning speed, there was no choice but to amputate. 

Luckily, Ryzhik's new owner truly cares for this cat who has overcome such great odds. The owner took Ryzhik to a special clinic in Novosibirsk that specializes in artificial limbs. 

Story via Siberian Times

Maria Scrivan is a brilliant cartoonist who defines herself on her websiteas "Both cat person and a dog person". she also understands animal minds. This time is all about animals embracing modern technologies. 

Here is the story you need today. Wan Xi, a computer engineer, from Beijing is the hero we all need. After being concerned about the city's ever-growing stray animal population, Wan Xi decided to do something about it. Something brilliant. Read the full story at Daily Mail! 

Ever wondered what time your cat came in from their morning prowl? Wished you could rush home and lock the cat flap during a thunderstorm to keep your cat safe inside? Or wanted reassurance that your cat was coming and going normally while you're on holiday? Well, now you can! 

Do pets need social media apps? Well, they have one now. Petzbe is a new app for pets. Their owners use it, but they use it from their pet's perspective. Instead of liking and following each other, users get to sniff, lick, and share stories about their frolics in the dog park or how they got in trouble for shredding the roll of toilet paper in the bathroom. Via: Animal Channel

All by brilliant comic artist, Off the mark.

Cats and technology according to artist Maria Scrivsan. Visit her website for more hilarious comics and prints.