Petlibro outage left pets unfed as smart feeders stopped working

Smart pet feeder company Petlibro suffered a server outage on Tuesday, causing Wi-Fi-connected feeders to stop dispensing food at scheduled times. CEO York Wu said the outage was related to how the Petlibro app communicates with devices through its online servers. The incident highlighted the risks of relying on internet-dependent smart devices for essential pet care.