Hands-on with the Orbotix Sphero 2B

Josh Lowensohn previews the Sphero 2B —a robotic ball that ditches the sphere shape for a cylindrical design. The new model is twice as fast as the old one, and lets you change the way it works with add-on wheels that either improve or reduce traction. Ships in the fall for less than $100, and will come in black or white. More from The Verge: